Innholdsfortegnelse for 16-Apr-2018 i Woman's Own

Fresh from another series of ITV’s The Real Full Monty and his debut as a judge on Dancing on Ice , Diversity star Ashley Banjo has landed another top TV job! Ashley, 29, will front a brand new Channel 4 dating show with a twist, Flirty Dancing . The five-part programme, which will air later this year, will see the BGT star playing Cupid as he teaches two singletons one half of a dance in a bid to impress their date. Bring it on! Get six issues of WOMAN’S OWN from £1* Subscribe online at womansownsubs.co.uk /14SB or call 0330 333 1113, quoting code 14SB Save up to 50%…

It’s hard to believe but Stephen Mulhern has been presenting on our screens for over 20 years now. The 40-year-old is most famous for fronting Britain’s Got More Talent since the show began in 2007, and here he reveals why he thinks his sister show has stood the test of time, while others like The Xtra Factor have been axed… Hi, Stephen! What can we expect from BGT this year? I don’t understand where the talent has been hiding, because there are certain acts who, I believe if they’d entered last year, they’d have won. I do think a magic act will win this year. This series is stronger than any other in terms of variety. And [ BGT judge] Simon Cowell…

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Q I’ve been married for 10 years and all we seem to do these days is fight. It’s like we can’t have a normal conversation without one or both of us getting annoyed or angry. I love my husband but I hate where we are heading. What can I do? I’ve tried to not be drawn into arguing constantly and try to hold back from saying things, but then I slip back into it. Leanne, 39, Kent A When you’re in a relationship, you’re going to fight with your partner at some point, that’s just life. What’s important to consider is how you and your partner fight. Do you resolve these arguments and make up or do the same issues come up all the time? Is it a case of…

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Canderel granules, 75g (Asda) LIGHTER BANANA BREAD Set oven to 180°C/ Gas 4. Peel 2 bananas and mash in a large bowl. Add 2 eggs and 100ml vegetable oil slowly, mixing until combined. Slowly add in 180g plain flour, 15g Canderel granules, 1tsp baking powder, ½tsp bicarbonate of soda, ½tsp cinnamon, ½tsp ginger and a pinch of salt. Add 60g chopped walnuts, saving a few to sprinkle on top, and fold in the mixture carefully. Pour into a lined loaf tin and lay the remaining walnuts on top. Bake for 30-35 mins checking with a skewer. Leave to cool for around 15-20 mins before removing from the tin. SPRING CHICKEN DEAL Breaded chicken packs, such as these tasty katsu chicken tenders, are on offer in M&S for the whole of…

1. Britain’s Got Talent (ITV) BGT returns for a 12th series with the fab four poring over the best of British once again. Expect the usual gut-wrenching, spirit-lifting fare. And David Walliams climbing on the desk to hit that Golden Buzzer first! 2. The Queen’s Trees (ITV) This documentary, featuring Sir David Attenborough, follows the initiative to create a network of national forest parks that span the 52 Commonwealth countries as a lasting legacy to the Queen. 3. The Paddy and Keith Picture Show (ITV) Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness are back for another series of movie spoofs that will delight even the most keen-eyed big-screen buffs. One to look forward to has got to be Grease. You’ll never see two grown men share a bath quite like it again.…

‘It made Mum’s life a misery’ TV star Judy Finnigan has confessed she has lived her life with the worry that she was going to go blind. Recently opening up, Judy, 69, said she has always concerned that she would contract age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – the same disease her mum suffered from. Judy explained, ‘It robbed my mother of her sight and made the last 15 years of her long life a growing misery. ‘Terrible eyesight runs through my family. Blindness, glaucoma, AMD, you name it,’ the star added. However, fortunately for the mum-of-four, she can now shelve her concerns, as researchers have found a cure, which can help restore sight. Judy wrote, ‘I breathed “hallelujah” this week. The worst future health fear I have may at last have…

The number of divorces was highest last year among men and women aged 45 to 49. If current trends continue, newly single people will be getting back into the dating game in their 50s. So, for all those who can remember actually dialling a phone number, where’s best to find love? My friends advised using the app Bumble. It’s like Tinder if Tinder had brushed its teeth. Tinder is weird and random. The first time on Tinder, I was matched by some chap who, within minutes, asked me to beat him up. I stopped in the street to unmatch him only to have my phone stolen by a thief on a moped. And so I was saved. God works in mysterious ways. Tinder was not quite a nest of psychos…

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‘I can’t even change gear!’ Q I’ve been told that I have a frozen shoulder. My doctor has given me some anti-inflammatory pills, but things seem to be getting worse. I can’t dress myself and I’m struggling to change gear in my car. Is there anything else I can do? Catherine, Nuneaton A Yes. Frozen shoulders are very common and usually take 18 months to two years to get better. Make another appointment with your GP, who may be able to inject the joint with steroid to reduce the pain. He’ll probably also suggest physiotherapy to improve mobility. This is likely to include stretching exercises, massage and hot and cold compresses. It’s important to follow the exercise schedule and keep your shoulder moving as keeping it still will make the…

3 ways to get your flex back LloydsPharmacy pharmacist, Foram Patel, shares her tips for painful joints and hands 1 Try some drug-free relief ‘TENS machines (a small battery-operated device with sticky pads) use electrodes to help specific areas. Or try a simple heat wrap to soothe muscles.’ 2 Keep moving ‘Hand exercises relieve stiffness. Finger-flexing and touching exercises and rotating wrists, can be done anytime.’ 3 Take a supplement ‘Containing boswellia (Indian frankincense) and ginger, Flexiqule (£16.99) helps to manage the body’s inflammatory response and support normal joint function.’ Spinach vs Kale Verdict: Kale Why: Kale has 14% more protein, four times the amount of vitamin C, and more vitamin A and K. It worked for me Kathy Thorogood, 33, from Kent ‘My daughter Ebony, 11, has long hair…

Standing on the water’s edge, I held my three-year-old son Michael’s hand as he jumped in excitement. ‘Daddy’s in that boat!’ he cried, as my husband Martin, 31, sailed passed us in a beautiful yacht. It was July 2006 and Martin’s sailing team had just won their race on Ullswater, Lake District. I was so proud, but then Martin adored sport, especially sailing and running. We’d met training to become primary school teachers eight years before. It was hard work and we joked if we could get through that, we could get through anything. We’d married before Michael came along and now I was five-months pregnant with our second child. Now, as Martin clambered out of the yacht and came over to see us, he scooped Michael up for a…

Book The Friend by Dorothy Koomson, Paperback £7.99 Cece Solarin is determined to see her family’s move to Brighton as a fresh start, even if she is a little nervous about settling into their new neighbourhood and her children into the local school where not three weeks before, popular mother Yvonne was almost murdered. Things look up when Cece makes friends with a group of three very different mums, only to discover police suspect one of them is Yvonne’s attacker. DVD Strike: Career of Evil, out 16 April (£13.80) Based on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling novel, this two-part drama follows Private Detective Cormoran Stike (Tom Burke) when he finds himself framed for murder. Will he be able to prove his innocence and find the real culprit? Or…

Send in your pics & win We’d love to see your favourite photos. It could be a snap of your dog, a precious baby, your family or even just one of yourself. If we feature your photo, you will win £25. Email, tweet or Facebook us at the address below. RANT OF THE WEEK Why do some cyclists think the rules of the road don’t apply to them? I’m fed up of going to cross on the green man and – although all the cars have stopped – I still have to watch out for cyclists. It’s admirable you’ve decided to ride a bike, but it doesn’t mean you can endanger pedestrians. If you want respect on the road, you show it to everyone too. Karen Adams YOU…

At the age of 58, there is simply no denying that Lorraine Kelly is looking far younger than her years. And after she hosted her regular morning chat show recently, fans have been commenting that the presenter’s face appeared to be particularly tighter than usual. ‘She’s another one who looks to have been messing with her face. Why is it that too many women in the limelight have to do this when it’s so obvious that they have had work done?’ one fan commented. While another wrote, ‘What has she done to her face? Looks like Botox and fillers have changed the shape of her face.’ Despite Lorraine previously admitting her youthful complexion was down to the use of a £350 moisturiser morning and night, John Ryan of MYA Cosmetic…

Yes ‘ Parents need all the support they can get’ Dolores Andrew-Gavin, 51, is a children’s author. She lives in Galway, Ireland, with husband Sean, 54, and sons Conal, 14, and Iarlaith, nine. My lively sons Conal and Iarlaith play-fight a lot, whether it’s with toy swords or just a bit of rough and tumble. But when things get out of hand I’ll tell them off. And that’s how I am with any child that I may see misbehaving – whether that’s in my house or just out in the park. If teasing becomes nasty, or I see one child push another over, I’d definitely step in and say that’s not a nice way to behave. Why would I sit back and watch it escalate? I believe that parents…

Reese Witherspoon, 42 The award-winning actress looks every inch the Hollywood star in this off-the-shoulder Zac Posen dress. Reese completes her ensemble with Gismondi 1754 emerald and diamond drop earrings. Vicky McClure, 34 The Line of Duty actress cuts a dash in this smart suit by The Fold London as she attended the English National Ballet. Accessorised with the bag shape of the season, Vicky’s is from Aspinal of London and will set you back a whopping £495! Jessica Chastain, 41 Actress and film producer Jessica dons a daring cut-out dress by Vionnet. The colour is striking on the red-haired beauty but, more importantly, how do we achieve her perfectly clear complexion? Jessica Wright, 32 We’re used to seeing the former TOWIE star flash a little more flesh but we…

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Travel ESCAPES DEBATE Why go? Like most couples with children, weekend breaks on your own rarely happen. But with our boys well into their teens, I reckoned it was time to cut the apron strings and see if Madrid could revive two weary parents. And with its elegant boulevards and parks, grand buildings and food markets, the Spanish capital didn’t disappoint. We came home with a glow on our faces and a spring in our steps. Here’s why… Where to stay  When you’ve only got a few days to relax, you need top-notch service and first-class luxury, and the Barceló Torre de Madrid (barcelo.com) supplied both in bucket-loads. The hotel was once Madrid’s highest tower and the views are amazing. Our room had a balcony that overlooked the city’s Gran…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr After a trying birthday season, everything picks up. The weekend’s good for clearing up quibbles and Monday’s Aries new moon is like hitting the ‘refresh’ button. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Tricky situations over the past few days may have highlighted a chink in your self-esteem. But this week there are lovely opportunities to feel 100% better. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun On Sunday, your ruler turns around and chaotic or confusing situations improve. If you’ve been more short-tempered than usual, now you see why and what to do about it. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Is your relationship with your mother stuck in a rut? Monday’s new moon is a shot of energy for relationships with authority figures. New tactics…

Emma Samms The Dynasty actress is making a return to BBC1’s Doctors as Amanda Vardalis. Last seen in Letherbridge in 2005, Amanda comes back hoping to find ex Jimmi. Ashley Walters In Sky1’s new crime series Bulletproof , the Cuffs star plays cop Pike, whose lifelong friendship with partner Bishop (Noel Clarke) becomes seriously tested. Ann Widdecombe The former Strictly star heads to London’s King’s College Hospital for BBC1’s Life on the Ward . Will working with dedicated teams in A&E change her view of the NHS?…