Innholdsfortegnelse for 10-Sep-2018 i Woman's Own

While we’re sad that summer is fading away, it does, of course, mean the return of Strictly . Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli are all dusting off their judging batons as they prepare to welcome the class of 2018. The new batch of famous faces will be hitting our screens this weekend for the highly anticipated launch show, where the celebs discover who their professional partner will be. But, we have to be honest, we’re most excited to see their Strictly makeovers. We expect spray tans, sparkles and tight pants galore...…

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up, but head judge Shirley Ballas isn’t worried. The 57-year-old revealed that she thinks the BBC doesn’t get it wrong and that people just need to give the celebs a chance. ‘[They’re a] diverse panel of beautiful people, all with a story. You’ve got a paraplegic Olympian… it’s just going to be fantastic. People need to give it a chance. Everybody has their opinions, but they’re just opinions at the end of the day,’ she confessed. And with the launch show this Saturday, we guess we’ll just have to wait and see.…

Something that’s always been a hot topic surrounding the star is her figure. But Coleen tells us she feels no pressure at all to shift the pounds now that she’s a single woman again. ‘I now get to look the way I want and if I want to lose three stone I will and if I want to put three stone on, I will. I don’t care. I have other things to worry about,’ she explains. Although Coleen’s weight might be something she’s not concerned about, is she worried about growing old and getting wrinkles, especially since her sisters, Maureen and Linda, have both had facelifts in an attempt to turn back the clock? She confesses, ‘Now two of my sisters have had facelifts, it’s like, ‘Oh, are you going…

‘Why go away when I have Leeds?’ Marlon and Jessie’s son are now living under one roof – how’s that working out for Jessie? Well, Marlon just piped up and offered bed and board for him, which has been a shock for Jessie so early on in their relationship. It is a bit of a passion killer, but where there’s a will there’s a way! And there’s a secret bubbling away with Jessie’s son… There is. Jessie’s been talking about Ellis quite a bit and obviously Marlon and him have now met after he ended up in a brawl with him. But there is a bit of tension there and there is a secret brewing that Ellis is quite keen that Jessie talks about, but Marlon doesn’t know. She’s done…

‘A man jumped out of a car and grabbed Mariam’ Stepping outside into the soaring heat, I put my daughter Mariam’s pink sunhat on her head and reached for her hand. As we walked the few minutes down the road to her nursery, Mariam sang happily to herself, making me smile. It was May 2005, and despite only being three, already she had such a sweet personality. I felt so lucky to have such a wonderful little girl. Especially with everything that had been happening lately. Controlling behaviour I’d been living in Alexandria, Egypt, for eight years, after moving there when I married Mariam’s dad, Hatem Soliman. But despite charming me when we first met in the UK, Hatem, a cab driver, had become controlling. When Mariam was born, his…

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This week, millions of teenagers head back to school after receiving their GCSE results just a few weeks ago. Some will be ecstatic, while others may still be struggling with disappointment and may not know where to turn. But as these three women show, exam results don't have to define your future. They all struggled with exams yet found success in the business world through hard work. We find out how they did it… ‘My parents had to plead with the school to let me stay on’ ‘I’ve surprised myself in so many ways’ Jodine Boothby, 38, lives in Calstock, Cornwall with partner Steve, 41, son Jimmy, seven, and daughter Charlie, five. Jodine had 27 jobs in less than a decade, before starting her business empire. I struggled with confidence…

Groovy Food Co Agave Nectar (Ocado) VEGAN BROWN SUGAR BISCUITS 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4 and line two baking sheets with baking parchment. Sift 125g plain flour into a large bowl and stir in 100g oats, 50g ground almonds (or desiccated coconut) and 100g soft brown sugar until evenly mixed. 2 Put ½tsp bicarbonate of soda in a small bowl and add 1tbsp boiling water, then tip this mixture into the dry ingredients, along with 75ml sunflower oil and 3tbsp agave syrup. Tip the mixture into a food processor and pulse until starting to pull together. Remove the blade and scoop up 1tbsp of the biscuit mixture and squeeze it between your palms until it binds together – it will still be a bit crumbly. Shape into a…

Wilde Like Me by Louise Pentland, Zaffre, Paperback, £7.99 Providing a refreshingly honest take on life as a working single mother, this debut presents the agonising, heartbreaking and truly memorable moments of Robin Wilde as she strives for the perfect balance between career, parenthood and love. With many a judgmental fellow mother ever ready to criticise her style at school, Robin battles through adversity and against her own lack of confidence. You’ll be left feeling empowered. Final Score Out7September We’ve had Die Hard on a bus, boat, train, plane, and even in the White House. Now comes the latest copycat: Die Hard in a stadium. Guardians of the Galaxy’s Dave Bautista plays the hero who’s taking a dead…

Dolph Lundgren The Hollywood star of Rocky fame hosts Take The Tower on ITV4. Competitors must tackle quiz questions and physical challenges inspired by action movies. Anna Friel ITV’s emotional drama Butterfly follows an 11-year-old boy Max who makes the life-changing decision that he wants to live his life as a girl. Anna stars as Max’s struggling mum Vicky. Maxine Peake Leading the cast of C4’s comedy-drama The Bisexual , Maxine plays Sadie, who ends up coming out as bisexual and navigating a new life.…

Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, ITV The Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley embarks on an epic journey from China to Turkey, along the ancient Silk Road in this new four-part series. YOU LIKED… AGAINST THE LAW, BBC2 This one-off drama told the story of journalist Peter Wildeblood, who changed the life of every gay man in the country back in the 1950s after falling in love with an RAF corporal. NOW TRY… GENTLEMAN JACK, BBC1 Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle are among the all-star cast of BBC1’s upcoming eight-part drama about lesbian love in the 19th century. Suranne stars as a landowner who falls in love with a wealthy heiress.…

I just love Strictly Come Dancing – every series gets better and better and I’m so excited for the new shows. It’s always been the highlight of my week! My whole family loves it. Last year my granddaughter was so inspired, she even started dance classes. Betty Hervey, London Celebrity breakovers in your 27 August issue was fab. I say a big well done to all those women for showing their exes what they’re missing. I bet the men are all kicking themselves now. Sian Smith, Cardiff How devastating that Aretha Franklin has passed away. She truly was the Queen of Soul and had an incomparable voice. I was lucky enough to see her perform once in Washington DC and it was a remarkable experience, one…

‘Coleen is about to embark on her first solo shows’ Airing your dirty laundry to the nation is part of the job as a Loose Woman, so when Coleen’s marriage to husband of 11 years Ray Fensome began to crumble, she had to reveal what was really going on. After attempting to rebuild their relationship for a year, the couple finally called it quits in February. And seven months on, Coleen says things are ‘a million times better’ between the pair, with the divorce underway and Ray having moved out of the home. ‘In the past few years, when we were trying to make it work, that was the hardest part. There were days when we didn’t speak and I couldn’t stand him in the house. It was so hard,’…

Jodie Kidd, 39 If there was ever a dress that screamed ‘summer’, it’s this Topshop number! A frock this colourful speaks for itself, so we love how Jodie’s kept it simple with understated accessories and natural make-up. Beverley Knight, 45 Making the most of the warmer weather, Beverley flaunts her pins in this thigh-skimming tropical playsuit. The wrap detail and contrasting belt are super flattering. Thandie Newton, 45 Looking effortlessly elegant as always, Thandie shows off her slender frame in a strapless Richard Quinn dress. Metallic accessories and statement earrings are the perfect pairing. Toyah Willcox, 60 Stepping out on the pink carpet for the Victoria & Albert Museum summer party, the bright colours of Toyah’s 60s-inspired dress help show off the singer’s golden glow. Heidi Klum, 45 Even dressed…

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Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr If things haven’t gone the way you wanted over the summer, an opportunity’s coming to make things right. You’ve done a lot of thinking about what went wrong. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May It’s a fabulous time to smooth any glitches getting in the way of true harmony with others. Especially as influences this weekend boost the romance potential to max. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun From Thursday, you’re in a stronger position than you’ve felt in ages. It’s a perfect moment to tackle something that’s been getting you down in a different and better way. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul We all have communication habits we’d like to break. This Sunday’s new moon offers the chance for you to set…

There’s no denying that despite their on-air bickering and difference of opinions, the Loose Ladies have become somewhat of a family. And with former panellists Denise Welch and Carol McGiffin making a comeback earlier this year, it was music to Coleen’s ears. ‘I was with Denise on Sunday, she came round to my house for coffee. I hadn’t seen her for ages and it was like we hadn’t been apart, it was so much fun,’ she says excitedly. ‘I can’t wait to see Carol again too, it will be great. I hope that at some point, if it works out, we will all be on the panel together again. I think we’ve been through so much since we last saw each other and worked together, so it will be great,’…

New romance Carol confessed on L oose Women in 2008 that she hadn’t had sex in seven years and resigned herself to a life without love. Two months later, she met Mark. At the time, he was 26 and Carol was 48, but that didn’t stop their relationship from blossoming. Whirlwind engagement Carol announced she and Mark were engaged live on Loose Women in 2009, after just six months of dating. She said, ‘When I was on holiday he asked me to marry him and I said “Yes”. Oh my God, I’m getting married!’ Defying the age gap Speaking not long after they got together, Carol insisted the 22-year age gap didn’t bother her and Mark. She said, ‘Yes, it is a big difference, but he is a very mature,…

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Can she avoid surgery? Q My teenage daughter has been complaining of back pain. I took her to the GP who has arranged an X-ray as he thinks she has a curvature of the spine, which he called a scoliosis. I have read up what I can and it sounds as though she could need major surgery. Is there anything we can do to prevent this? A Scoliosis can develop most commonly in children aged 10 to 15. Three or four children in every thousand need treatment for scoliosis but that doesn’t necessarily mean surgery. If the X-ray confirms it is a scoliosis, her GP will refer her for a specialist opinion and the most likely outcome would be that she will be given a brace to wear and they…

All we do is argue Q My 14-year old son and I used to be very close but lately all we do is argue and fight. The problem is he won’t do what I say and when I argue with him he’s rude and disrespectful. I don’t ask him for much – mostly I just want him to sit and watch a film with us at nights or come to the park with his sister (she’s 10) and me. I also expect him to be polite. Is this too much to ask? Steph, 46, Essex A A battle for independence is a normal part of adolescence, and much of what you describe is your son’s attempt to start making his own choices. Expecting him to do what you say, just…

Jessica Gomes is a stylist at London’s So Me Beauty* and reckons there are plenty of cheap, easy ways to keep hair healthy other than diet… Thinning hair • Avoid hairstyles that pull on the hairline or use an elastic that doesn’t have a metal bar. • Don’t leave heated appliances on one area of hair for too long – move every 10 seconds or so. Use a heat protecting spray too. • If you regularly use chemical processing/bleaching/lightening, treat hair to a deep conditioning treatment at least once a week. • Don’t skip scalp massages. Move fingertips in a slow, circular movement around the whole head after applying shampoo or conditioner. It helps stimulate hair growth. Brittle hair • Go thicker on conditioner, regularly use…

It’s easy to buy the usual items, rather than checking out the best deals, but you could be wasting your hard-earned cash. These tips should help cut your spend… Bag a deal It can be confusing working out which offer is the best value if you’re choosing between different multipacks and sizes of packages. One easy trick is to check the price per kilo or per litre listed on the shelf – it’ll save you having to do the maths! And remember, don’t let a great bulk-buy offer convince you to purchase something you know you won’t get the chance to eat or use. Stick to your needs You’ll shell out less if you make sure you’re focused. According to the Money Advice Service, people who always make a shopping…

Upside-down pineapple pud and custard Serves: 12 Sweet and sharp pineapple is perfect paired with this spiced sponge. You will need: • 250g dried apricots • 125g bananas, sliced • 4tbsp almond milk • 50ml sunflower oil • 200g rice flour • 1½tsp bicarbonate of soda • 1tsp baking powder • 125g ground almonds • 1tsp cinnamon • 1tsp nutmeg • 4tbsp runny honey • 1 pineapple, peeled, sliced and cut into chunks For the custard: • 600ml soya milk • 2tbsp custard powder • 2tbsp caster sugar You will also need: • 20cm ring tin or 900g loaf tin, greased and lined How to do it: 1 Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. In a bowl, cover the apricots with 300ml boiling water. Microwave on High for 2 mins. 2…

1 Strictly Come Dancing, BBC1 Dust off that glitter ball, the nation’s favourite show is back! Saturday nights in are sorted, with fashionista Susannah Constantine, Blue’s Lee Ryan and Katie Piper among those hoping to sashay to glory… 2 Coronation Street, ITV An eye-wateringly withering battleaxe in the form of Tyrone’s grandmother Evelyn is what we have been promised as Maureen Lipman debuts in a more permanent role on the Cobbles, after first appearing back in 2002. 3 Black Earth Rising, BBC2 Classy new drama about the prosecution of international war crimes which follows the work of a legal investigator. When Kate’s adoptive mother Eve takes on a case prosecuting an African militia leader, the story pulls Kate into a journey that will upend her life forever. TV GEM! Trust,…

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