Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-Mar-2018 i Woman's Own

Finally! The chaos that is the Durrell family is returning to our screens and we couldn’t be more delighted. This Sunday, Keeley Hawes is back in the third series, reprising her role as Louisa Durrell, in the ITV drama based on the real life story of a British family living in Corfu in the years leading up to World War II. So, what can we expect from this series? Louisa is still attempting to help her eccentric family find their way, with her children just as manic as before – so get ready for romance, self-discovery, drama and a whole lot of animals. And with the winter chill still very much in the air for most of us, we can’t wait to spend our Sunday nights escaping to the Greek…

She’s a good laugh Being Loose Women’s anchor doesn’t stop Ruth from having a giggle with fellow panellists and guests. Here she is sharing a joke with The Saturdays singer Mollie King. Honesty is the best policy Ruth has never been one to shy away from her own problems and has been frank about her weight struggles while going through the menopause. ‘I used to hear my mum and her friends talking about “thickening out”. I never really knew what they meant. Now I do!’ Romantic rendezvous Ruth and Eamonn aren’t ones to keep quiet about their sex life, with Ruth even admitting that they had indulged in some Fifty Shades of Grey-style antics in the bedroom. Ooh, er. Always stylish She’s inundated with compliments when she shares her fashion…

We loved you in Benidorm – can we expect more acting cameos? There is a short film on offer… Would you do more reality TV? Going on I’m A Celebrity took lots of consideration with my management and my wife. I’m glad I’ve done it, but I don’t want to do any more. You’ve just finished a tour of Europe. Do you prefer going solo? I’ve actually been a solo artist much longer than I was in a band. Spandau Ballet were only together for 10 years – I’ve been with my new band for almost 20 years, and we’re like family. What can we expect from your new solo album? I’ve been singing a few of the tracks on tour and they’ve gone down really well. I don’t like…

‘One in three women who get breast cancer are over 70’ Mum and I live within about a mile of one another in South East London and she’s always been an amazing support to me. I’m a single working parent to nine-year-old twin boys, so life is full on. It’s my mum Maggie who has kept me sane. She’s incredibly energetic and youthful for her years, so it came as a shock when she was diagnosed with breast cancer eight years ago. At 79, Mum thought she was past the danger of getting breast cancer, and hadn’t been on the look out for changes to her breasts. Little did we realise that the risk of breast cancer increases with age. It came to light when Mum had to see her…

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1 A smear test shouldn’t be uncomfortable Speculums are used to open the vagina so your doctor can see the cervix to take a sample. ‘The good news is there is more than one size,’ says Dr Helen Stokes-Lampard, a GP with an interest in women’s health from Lichfield, Staffs. ‘Different speculums can be used to make the test easier for you.’ 2 You don’t have to have a period every month ‘You can stop periods with no risks to your health,’ says Dr Natalie Atere-Roberts, a GP with Dr Morton’s medical helpline ( drmortons.co.uk ). ‘One way is to go on the pill and take packs back to back, stopping your periods for three months. Take a week’s break then repeat the process – cutting the number…

1 Know your triggers ‘Think hard about the situations in which you light up. The chances are that what you really enjoy about a night out with friends is the occasion itself, not the opportunity it offers for you to smoke.’ 2 Be social ‘Don’t lock yourself away – cutting yourself off from friends will only make you miserable and more likely to succumb to “just one” cigarette.’ 3 Think positive ‘Don’t see quitting as stopping something you enjoy – think about how great it is to be free of something negative. Then you won’t need substitutes like nicotine patches.’ Visit allencarr.com for more advice. 71% of people want to quit smoking for their partner* Food fight Butter vs olive spread THE VERDICT? Olive spread WHY? Unsurprisingly, olive spread…

Buy it Cook it MorrisonsBritish BeefMince500g Chilli mince fajitas, Serves 4 1 Heat 1tbsp oil in a large pan. Add 2 sliced red onions and cook over a gentle heat for 5 mins to soften. Remove half the onions and set aside. 2 Add 500g beef mince to the pan, increase the heat and cook, stirring, for 3-4 mins until browned. Add 2tsp chipotle paste, 1tbsp fajita seasoning and a 400g can chopped tomatoes. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 mins. 3 add a 400g can red kidney beans and heat for 5 mins. Serve on warmed corn tortillas with soured cream, the reserved red onions, sliced avocado and fresh coriander leaves. Was £2.87 each Now Two for…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Many of you are literally chatting someone up or trying to charm someone into seeing things your way. The stars are in your favour, but you may need to renegotiate details at some point. Don’t overcommit. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Are you having an exciting conversation? A hot flirt? Making plans? Remember, it’s what people do that counts, so don’t throw your all into it. If they’re still interested in a couple of weeks you can be sure. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun It’s easy to go too far, promise too much or sign up for more than you meant to right now. Next week when your ruler turns backwards you may find you want to do a U-turn. Hold yourself…

1 The Durrells Sunday, ITV There’s more feelgood drama in 1930s Corfu as Louisa Durrell (Keeley Hawes) and her adorable family are back for a third series. All are having more fun, romance and adventures on the Greek island among Gerald’s ever-growing menagerie. 2 The Voice UK Saturday, ITV The knockout rounds begin and pop princess Kylie Minogue returns to the show – this time as a mentor alongside Sir Tom Jones. Kylie, who was a coach in the 2014 series, joins to give advice to members of Team Tom. 3 The Good Karma Hospital Sunday, ITV Amanda Redman and Amrita Acharia are back in a second series of this ITV drama. The medics are again doing their best for locals in Southern India. Neil Morrissey also stars.…

Posting a series of snaps on her Instagram account, Holly, 37, flaunted various rooms in her £3.2million mansion, including her kitchen and living room – and unsurprisingly, she’s proved she’s got style. Showing off designer crockery from brand Emma Bridgewater, including plates that cost £19.95 each, Holly also posted a photo of a neon light sign which says ‘H&D Forever,’ in a sweet nod to her husband, TV producer Dan Baldwin. And the star – who shares her home with Dan and their children Harry, eight, Belle, six, and Chester, three – has also displayed her impressive culinary skills, when she posted a photo of herself cooking a huge roast dinner. Room for another, Holly? ‘I’m a good advert for new mums!’ She’s no stranger to the gym, as her…

‘Sometimes it seems impossible to believe this is my life’ Lying in a hospital bed, the room spun above me and my eyes felt heavier with every breath. I knew that in just a few hours I wouldn’t be the same woman anymore, but I was ready – ready for the humiliation and anguish to be gone forever. And so, glancing down at my leg for one final time, I closed my eyes and let the anaesthetic take hold... Four years earlier, in 2002, my life had been everything I’d ever dreamt of. I’d just met Michael in a bar. He was 33, in the Army, and quite the charmer. ‘If you’re still in this same spot when I come back in a minute, I’m buying you a drink,’ he’d…

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‘He didn’t realise just how hard it can be’ Marigolds in one hand, a baby in the other, and fresh bread baking in the oven – it sounds like the life of a model housewife in the 1950s. But today it could just as easily be a house husband. Increased opportunities for women in the workplace mean old-fashioned family roles are changing fast. The number of house husbands has doubled in the UK over the past 20 years, with far more men now staying at home to raise the kids while women become their family’s main breadwinner… Nikki Wheeldon, 29, is a recruitment consultant. She lives with husband Simon, 29, and their 21-month-old son Max, in Newark, Notts. When we looked at it financially, the choice was taken out of…

Their will is unfair Q My in-laws have recently written their wills and have told my husband that he will be getting a third of their money while his sister will get the rest as she’s single and alone. This infuriates me because while we really struggle with two kids and a mortgage, she has a great wage and lives it up. I don’t understand why she needs more than us but my husband refuses to discuss it, saying it’s up to his parents. I want to tactfully say something to them, but how? Liz, 50, Hertfordshire A There is no tactful way to tell someone that you don’t agree with what they have put in their will, especially when they are not your parents and their money has nothing…

‘I felt a creeping sense of dread’ Smiling at my seven-month-old son Billy in his buggy, I led my daughters Poppy, then six, and Isla, 18 months, through the busy toy store. It was December 2015 and my partner Craig, then 29, and I had brought the kids shopping. They’d been so good, we’d promised them a treat. ‘Choose whatever you like,’ I said, as they beamed at shelves crammed with teddies. Just then, a male shop assistant bustled past and did a double-take of Billy – and looked horrified. ‘Your baby’s eyes are freaking me out, they’re scary!’ he exclaimed. Craig and I were open-mouthed as he walked off. How could a grown man be so cruel? Back home, I kept reliving the words and felt a creeping sense…

‘I tried to pretend the cruel taunts didn’t bother me’ When my son is asleep I sometimes find myself staring at his perfect features. At almost three years old, Joey is by far my greatest achievement. I can’t imagine life without him. But that’s something that very nearly happened… I’d always been big. In fact, I put on a stone every year from the age of nine. By 12, I weighed 12st and thought that was normal for my age. ‘You’re just built like your dad,’ my mum, a slender size eight would say. But at school, although I had a handful of friends, bullies would tease me mercilessly. ‘Hey, Fatty!’ they’d shout out in the playground. Comfort eating I tried to pretend the cruel taunts didn’t bother me, but…

Giving your home a spring-clean might be time consuming, but it doesn’t need to be expensive too. Here’s how to cut the costs… 1 Reuse The average UK household forks out £109 a year on cleaning materials, but you could spend a fraction of this if you invest in special cleaning aids that only require water to be effective. E-cloth sells a range of cloths, such as its General Purpose Cloth (£4.99) and Glass & Polishing Cloth (£4.99, both available at e-cloth.com), which use unique fibre technology to cut through thick grease and dirt using only water. They’re guaranteed for 300 washes so mean big savings. 2 Repurpose Clean with products you already own. Forget buying window-cleaning solution, instead mix 2tbsp distilled white vinegar in a bucket of water and…

Nicola Thorp, who plays Phelan’s daughter Nicola in Corrie, is going into battle in Celebrity Rowing for Sport Relief on BBC1 on 23 March. Under the watchful eye of Olympic gold medal winners Sir Steve Redgrave, James Cracknell and Helen Glover, she and her ITV team will take on a BBC crew… You’re so busy on Coronation Street, how will you fit in any training? A friend of mine, who’s a personal trainer, is very impressed that I’ve met Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave and now wants to train me. I can’t lose. Do you think you’ll be nervous on race day? I’m going to be very nervous as I do before sporting stuff. I used to run. I always felt sick before a race. Hopefully that won’t happen this…

5.30am The alarm goes off, so I’ll jump in the shower and get dressed. I get picked up at 6am, and my lovely driver will drop me to Twickenham Studios, where filming begins for BBC comedy Hold the Sunset. 7am The first thing I do when I arrive at the studio is grab a cup of tea – medium strong, no sugar, with a little bit of milk. I’ll go into hair and make-up, then back to my dressing room to get my costume on for the scene. 7.30am One of the team will usually come round with breakfast, which we eat very quickly . I’m a big porridge fan, so I’ll always choose that with loads of fresh fruit. I have at least eight different fruits with my breakfast,…

Carol McGiffin has had more than her share of ups and downs over the years, it’s fair to say. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, and after six rounds of chemotherapy and a mastectomy Carol thankfully came out the other side. But, Woman’s Own can reveal that Carol’s loved ones have expressed concerns for her, as they feel she’s putting her life on hold. Fear of a recurrence ‘After living with cancer Carol is terrified it could come back. The fear is so bad that it holds her back from moving forward,’ our insider reveals. The 58-year-old has admitted in the past that she does worry her breast cancer could return. ‘I’m positive for what is going to happen next year, but I’m a bit apprehensive. I’ve got…

1 Her secret crush is Tom Hardy, ‘because he’s so pretty’ but growing up, Joey McIntyre from New Kids on the Block was her favourite – and Vanilla Ice! 2 Kym would’ve been a make-up artist if she hadn’t gone into acting and singing. 3 Kym is great at impressions. She can do George from Rainbow, the late Cilla Black and Dot Cotton! 4 She loves watching Come Dine With Me – and laughs her head off at the voiceover. 5 A wax figure of Kym was added to the gallery at Madame Tussauds Blackpool in 2017.…

Ruth Langsford, 58 We’ve never seen Ruth look as gorgeous as she does here! That Bardot neckline shows off her slim shoulders to the max. Susanna Reid, 47 A red, silk dress will forever be a classic. Who better to pull off the look than brunette bombshell Susanna? Chrissy Teigen, 32 Model and wife of chief crooner John Legend, pregnant Chrissy flaunts her fashion credentials in a slip-style dress and blazer combo. That’s how to do maternity wear! Helen Mirren, 72 Helen’s figure-flattering maxi hits all the right notes. The glitter detail on the sleeves makes her gown truly unique. Amanda Holden, 47 Amanda’s flowing red dress is a real head-turner. It’s a good job she’s got a decent pair of pins – that fabric is super sheer! Elizabeth Banks,…

TRY SOME HIGHLIGHTS Everyone’s mood gets lighter come the spring and, this year, so should your hair! If you love your current colour but are craving an update, perhaps it’s time to think about highlights. Placed cleverly, a few paler strands can do everything from brighten your skin, lift your features and even make your teeth look whiter! So forget about Botox, book your next colour appointment now to roll back the years. Babylights This technique takes lighter colour through the front sections of your hair only. The sections are very fine and mimic the delicate sunkissed highlights you got around your hairline as a child. Highlights framing your face are all you need to brighten and lift your skin. BEST FOR Shorter hair lengths and first-time highlighters. The colour…

James and I had Reuben while living abroad. When we moved back to the UK, I found a job while James stayed at home. We’d just bought a house, so James had plenty to do. When I got pregnant with Joseph, I could only have three months’ maternity leave, so it was natural for me to return to work and James to continue being the house husband. Parenting this way means we’ve been able to move up the property ladder. If James worked full time, we’d have to pay for childcare, and if I stayed at home while he worked, our income wouldn’t be as much. Life is less stressful this way, which is also good for our relationship. James gets to spend time with the boys every day, and…

1 Use the Happier app (free, on iOS) , Happier helps you stay positive throughout the day and will help you lift your mood with inspiring quotes and images. There are also bite-sized, expert-led courses that only last a few minutes to help keep you on track. 2 Be grateful when you feel down – remind yourself of all the good things you have in your life, rather than the things you don’t. and you’ll immediately feel happier. 3 Listen to music that you love . This is proven to instantly lighten your mood, reduce stress and make you feel happier overall – and it’s a portable pleasure!…

Celeb look-a-likes Anyone think that Cheryl and Meghan Markle look similar? I wonder if Meghan can do a Geordie accent? Jan Wooding Take your time I read your recent article on Davina not wanting to grow old alone (Issue 09, 26 February), and I encourage her and other readers not to rush into a new relationship. I have been a year from my last relationship and am grateful for the time to heal and renew. I’d encourage Davina to embrace ‘single’ life and get to know herself all over again. Karen Taylor Age-defying Lulu I couldn’t believe how incredible Lulu looked on TV. She’s 69 and looks like she’s 40. Apparently the secret is putting all your energy into your fashion, make-up and hair. I’m starting now..! Maureen Simpson Be…