Innholdsfortegnelse for 08-Aug-2016 i Woman's Own

There’s nothing better than a good love story and Andrea McLean sounds like she’s living her happy ever after with her new man, business owner Nick Feeney! The Loose Woman is so smitten she’s hinted that there could even be wedding bells around the corner. ‘We both agreed that marriage is a possibility in the future,’ Andrea gushed. ‘If the children asked us to marry, we would definitely move it forward, but right now we’re incredible happy as we are.’ Andrea met Nick on a blind date and described is like ‘a volt of electricity’, Aww, he sounds perfect to us! Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk , to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions and deals, plus beauty, fashion, easy recipes…

‘She feels too young for the romance to be dead and wants him to step it up!’ TV’s power couple Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have us grinning from ear to ear at the moment, as they host This Morning over the summer months. But behind closed doors, all is not as perfect as it seems, with Ruth telling pals that she feels like her husband, 56, is neglecting her. ‘Ruth feels taken for granted by Eamonn,’ a close pal explained. ‘She wants her Eamonn back, not her on-screen husband and work associate.’ More romance Added the source, ‘She thinks intimate, quality time is lacking and that sometimes he can act like more of a work colleague than her husband. She has to remind him…

‘He asked how much money I wanted to have sex’ They say ‘people don’t leave jobs, they leave managers’ and, according to a new survey, it’s true. Incredibly, 42% of us have quit a job because of a bad boss. It’s a worrying sign given that a third of us feel our current boss isn’t up to scratch. But some can definitely be worse than others... THE INDECENT PROPOSAL Maryam Mashayekhi was looking forward to starting a new career. In May 2010, aged 31, she got a job as a trainee hairdresser at a Toni & Guy salon in her home town of Sheffield. But within weeks of starting the job, Maryam claims her married manager, Christopher Story, started to make life difficult for her, even asking about her sexual…

1 Get to know each other: Ask questions, be interested in them and find out what they are into now. Pretend you’re dating again: put in the effort. 2 Be grateful: Gratitude for all the things your partner does, over criticism for all the things they don’t, is the key to the success of a relationship. 3 Pay attention to each other: Feeling ignored is one of the big relationship killers. Hug them spontaneously, ask them about their day and be interested. 4 Have regular date nights: Go somewhere new and do something different. Remind each other of how much you used to like each other. 5 Be kind: It sounds so simple, but be affectionate, say kind words and act kindly. You’ll be amazed at what it brings.…

Millions of people use contactless payment cards. These cards let shoppers ‘tap and go’ to make purchases in stores under £30, without using their pin. A record £1.5 billion was spent this way in March 2016 alone, according to the UK Cards Association. Here’s my guide to the cards, phone apps and gadgets that could end the use of cold hard cash… CONTACTLESS CARDS If your credit or debit cards carry the contactless sign, you can now tap them to pay in shops, cafes and restaurants around the country. ANDROID PHONES Last month Google launched Android Pay. To use it you need to download the free app on to a phone using the Android 4.4 (KitKat) operating system or higher, and a near field communications (NFC) wireless data transfer chip.…

‘How was I going to cope?’ ‘I couldn’t do this alone’ A huge pile of laundry in my arms, I trudged downstairs. But as I walked into the living room and took in the scene before me, I felt the tears well in my eyes. I thought I’d left my children, triplets Jacob, Sienna and Summer, two, and their little brother, Zach, 15 months, playing quietly as I got on with some housework. How wrong I was. The room looked like a bomb site. Books had been pulled off the bookcase, pages torn apart. The curtains were hanging off the curtain pole, and toys – some broken – scattered the floor. Immediately, I felt the anger wash over me. ‘Look at what you’ve done!’ I said, my voice rising. ‘You…

What a bride wears on her big day is her choice Why should people even give their opinion on someone else’s choice of clothing? Whether it’s for a wedding or not, it is the bride’s choice for her special day. The question has been raised as clearly people think anything that is a break from the norm or not traditional bridalwear is wrong. The bride should choose her own style to suit her own personality so she feels comfortable and good about herself. I’m all for admiring other people’s fashion choices and I like to see nice clothes, but I do not see why this should be open to criticism from others. Lynn Richardson, via Facebook This Morning’s new faces I’m looking forward to a change from Phillip and Holly…

Coleen Nolan has admitted that there are times when she ‘can’t stand’ her husband Ray Fensome, and it’s always when they’re about to jet off on holiday. The Loose Woman was talking about going to the airport before a trip when she confessed that her musician partner annoys her so much that they don’t speak! ‘I don’t think me and Ray, in all the 16 years we’ve been together, have ever got on a plane and spoken,’ Coleen, 51, revealed. ‘By the time we get on the plane I can’t stand him!’ Explaining further, she added, ‘We once had three hours at the airport, and then we flew to Vegas – we didn’t speak for 16 hours!’ Asked why by her Loose colleagues, Coleen, who’s mum…

‘I wanted him to be happy’ As a child you imagine living happily ever after with the man of your dreams. And when I met Paul Dickenson I thought just that – we’d be together forever. We had a solid relationship built on trust, but that all changed after he betrayed me in the worst way… Paul and I first met in a pub in January 2006. I was out with my friends when we got chatting. At 26, he was seven years older than me, but that only made him more attractive. So when he asked me out on a date, I couldn’t say no. Two weeks later, on Valentine’s Day, he took me to the cinema, in Ferryhill, Durham, where we lived. And we soon became a couple,…

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GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING: You need to create a paper trail of all requests as well as everything you produce. If your boss is the type who gives directions verbally, follow up with an email to confirm that you heard everything correctly. If your boss contradicts him or herself, you’ll have proof. WORK OUT YOUR BOSS’ MOTIVATION: Maybe it’s not that they really care about how long your lunch break is but they care about how it looks to their superiors. If you know you’re not being personally attacked, you can change how you react. STAY CALM: If your boss is a shouter, don’t react by shouting back. If they are petty or small-minded, don’t descend to smallness yourself (however tempting!). Your boss’s boss could be watching you and this…

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‘I was filled with nerves’ What would you do if you were told you had a life-threatening illness? When I was given a terrible diagnosis, I didn’t cry or panic. I’d already experienced something so heartbreaking not even cancer would ever compare to that pain… Already parents to a beautiful girl Emily, then two, my husband Matthew and I were thrilled when, in January 2010, I fell pregnant. With each week that passed, I enjoyed watching my bump grow and then at around 20 weeks, I was in bed when I felt a flutter in my stomach. ‘The baby is kicking,’ I said to Matthew. He put his hands on my bump and smiled excitedly. From then on, whether I was lying down or at my admin job, our baby…

As I put the finishing touches to the roast dinner, I know my customers are in for a treat. The turkey is golden brown roasted to perfection, the Brussels sprouts are just the right shade of green and the roast potatoes look crunchy. As I bring the meal out from the kitchen I am treated to oohs and ahhs from my customers, who are ready to dig in. But they’re in for a shock… Because, instead of a savoury gourmet roast the turkey is a Victoria sponge and the gravy trickling over it is in fact caramel. The entire meal is made from cake. But back in January 2009 I had a very different life. Working in HR, responsible for 140 people, I loved my job. But then I was…

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‘Isplashed out on new clothes’ Tucking into a steak with my new husband Steve in a restaurant in Malta, we toasted my success. The treats we were enjoying during our two-week honeymoon were all thanks to me winning £1,000 with Woman’s Own Bingo. I love reading the stories about people who have won on Woman’s Own Bingo – so much so that I thought I’d sign up myself in January. The evening after I’d joined, I decided to try out one of the games online. I played Sapphire Bingo on my phone, which is really easy to do. The numbers are marked off automatically, so you don’t have to keep checking them, and it’s just 10p a ticket. I bought six tickets,…

A wedding cake made out of cheese? I don’t fancy that – it’d smell like dirty socks! Shirley Roberts Eva Longoria looks so classy in this blue number! Anne Smith Good on Prince William for keeping his kids out of the spotlight! He has first-hand experience of what it’s like. Val Delieu If I hold open a door for someone and they don’t say thank you I always say really loudly, ‘You’re welcome!’ Manners cost nothing. Melissa Dawson Hodson You’ve got to keep your heels, head and standards high. I try to wear heels when I can, but at 63 I spend more time in flip-flops! Joy Neiger…

SAY YES TO THE DRESS FRIDAYS, TLC If you enjoy Don’t Tell The Bride , then you’re going to love this! Bringing the famous American show to British shores, David Emanuel – who designed Princess Diana’s iconic wedding dress – will make brides’ big days complete as he helps them search for that one special gown to make their dreams come true. Location, Location, Location TUESDAYS, CHANNEL 4 Our favourite property-hunting duo are back with a new series. Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp are as brilliant as always helping people find their dream homes across the country. Catch missed episodes on All 4. The Supervet: The Bionic Stories WEDNESDAYS, CHANNEL 4 We’ll find out more about the Supervet himself, Noel Fitzpatrick, as he tells the story of…

Oh dear, it looks like Richard Madeley was on the receiving end of a very annoyed Judy recently after she admitted that she ‘nearly clobbered him!’ Judy was talking about a recent incident when they were travelling to the South of France, – and it’s something a lot of women can relate to! ‘We stopped off at a service station for a bite to eat and to use the toilets,’ explained Judy, 68. ‘Fat chance of the latter – at least for me. The queue for the ladies snaked right around the block. Meanwhile, Richard swanned into the gents in seconds. When I finally had to go, I found myself seething as I shuffled slowly forwards for about half an hour in the queue. ‘When I finally returned to the…

‘I love my work and I love my life – I’ve got to where I want to be and it’s very satisfying’ He’s a former British gymnastics champion who has flown hang gliders for Blue Peter , taken part in endless charity challenges and hosts two popular TV shows. And now The One Show’s Matt Baker is about to jet off to Rio to bring us all the live coverage from the 2016 Olympic Games! Just before he left, we sat down with the Countryfile star, 38, who’s married to physiotherapist Nicola Mooney, 37, and dad to Luke, eight, and Molly, six, to find out more… Hi Matt! Looks like you have quite a summer ahead of you!…

THE LONG ’N’ LAYERED AS SEEN ON CAT DEELEY, 39 There’s a myth that women of a certain age shouldn’t wear their hair long, but provided your locks are kept in pristine condition (no split ends, ladies) then we say grow for it! ASK FOR A few graduated pieces at the front so the length doesn’t drag your face down, and long layers throughout to add bounce. THE CHOPPY LOB AS SEEN ON VICTORIA BECKHAM, 42 Finally! Posh has ditched the extensions in favour of a sexy, tousled style. And by taking her hair up to the collarbone, she’s shed years in the process. ASK FOR A chest-skimming style with choppy layers for texture. A soft, beachy blow-dry shows off the cut perfectly. THE BOUNCY BOB AS SEEN ON ALESHA…

TAKE OUR QUIZ Yes, sugar does taste great but it also activates reward pathways in the brain, producing cravings that can be really hard to control. A teaspoon of sugar has around 20 calories, and most sugary foods are devoid of vitamin and mineral goodness. To see if your need for sugar is affecting your weight and what to do about it if so, take our quick quiz. 1 What’s your usual breakfast? A Poached or boiled eggs B Nutty muesli, porridge or wholemeal toast C Non-wholegrain/sugary cereal with milk D Sugary tea or coffee and/or muffin 2 How would you describe your energy levels? A Pretty good and stable B A little sluggish mid-afternoon, but you still function C You reach for coffees or diet drinks to help you…

SHE HAS THE NEW BABY BLUES I’m worried about my daughter. When she was pregnant she moved closer to where I live so I could help when the baby came. I want to be closer to her and to support her but I don’t know how. Her husband’s gone all day and I pop over daily, but I can see she’s struggling. She’s very anxious and cries a lot but can’t say what the issue is. My grandson is only three weeks old so I know some of this is normal – the health visitor and midwife say it’s the baby blues – but she rarely goes out, saying she has nowhere to go. All her friends from school have moved away so she’s very lonely. How can I help…

Gigantes beans and halloumi in spicy tomato sauce SERVES 4-6 PREP TIME 15 MINS + SOAKING COOK TIME 2 ½ HRS YOU WILL NEED • 200g dried gigantes beans, soaked overnight • 1 carrot, cut into 3 pieces • 1 celery stalk, cut into 3 pieces • 2 bay leaves • 2tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle • 1 large onion, chopped • ½ red pepper, chopped • 1-3tsp harissa paste, to taste • 2tbsp tomato paste • 1 heaped tsp dried oregano • 300ml passata • 250g halloumi, cut into 1cm slices HOW TO DO IT 1 Rinse and drain the beans, put them in a large saucepan and cover with lots of cold water, then add the carrot, celery and bay leaves. Bring to the boil, then…

HOW DO YOU SAVE MONEY? Tell us how you save cash and you could earn £25! Get in touch via email at womansown@timeinc .com  or on Twitter @TaraEvans FREE GAS! British Gas has launched a new energy plan giving customers free electricity at the weekends between 9am and 5pm. It reckons that the tariff would cut £60 a year off bills. The catch is that it’s only available to dual fuel customers (those who get both gas and electricity from British Gas) and have a smart meter installed. Only 22% of customers have smart meters, but it might be worth comparing tariffs to see if you can save money with this new deal. 1/3 of people aged 50+ now will keep working once they reach retirement ages,…

So, tell us why you joined Woman’s Own Bingo? I used to go to the bingo halls, which I enjoyed, but when I heard about playing online, it sounded like a lot of fun. I liked the idea of playing in the comfort of my own home, so I signed up. How did you hear about the website? My two daughters are also members of Woman’s Own Bingo and they told me about it. How did you win your huge jackpot? I bought two 10p tickets for Sapphire, a 90-ball bingo game and then won £5,244! And how did you feel when you realised you had won? I was shocked and also really confused! I had left the game to play out and then saw that…

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‘I’ve always kept fit. But when you’re seen as that guy with your top off it can be quite cringey’ Kelvin Fletcher was only 12 years old when he first joined Emmerdale , and it certainly hasn’t been an easy ride for his character Andy Sugden. Especially this week, when he faces the possibility of time behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit! Luckily life is far more blissful for Kelvin, who married his childhood sweetheart Liz Marsland, 33, in November last year. The couple are now expecting the arrival of their first baby any day now. We caught up with the actor, 32, to find out more… Hi Kelvin, congratulations on recently marking 20 years at Emmerdale !…

Host of The Chase since 2009, Bradley Walsh, 56, has a brand new quiz show up his sleeve – and this one comes with a twist The show is your idea – are you nervous about it hitting screens? I’m looking forward to seeing how the ITV audience enjoy Cash Trapped . I came up with it in my dressing room about 10 years ago whilst in between scenes on a drama. What makes it different to other quiz shows? You have to win to be able to leave. You could be stuck there for days, weeks or years. It’s a game of strategy. Play it right and you could win big over a long period of time – there’s nothing like it.…

Lee’s done the dirty on poor Whitney – how’s she coping? I think they belong together, but they are rushing into things. All Whitney has ever wanted is a family and someone to love. There could be a happy future for her. Speaking as Shona, what would you say to Lee if Whitney was your bestie? I’d tell him to get lost! I’m a girls’ girl when it comes to things like this. I’d dump him and get a vajazzle to celebrate. Incredible to think you’ve been on the Square eight years! I love Whitney. She’s a big part of my life. She’s got a big heart and sees the good in everyone. It’s gone so quick. I’m 24 now! Can your remember your first day? I can! Costume gave…

When it comes to the perfect job, hosting A Place In The Sun must be up there! And presenter Jasmine Harman knows only too well how lucky she is, having been on the show for 12 years. We sat down with the mum to Joy, two, and Albion, seven months, who’s maried to cameraman Jon Boast, to talk regrets and body parts! If you had 24 hours to yourself, what would you spend it doing? I’d sleep! Then I would have a bottle of wine, go for a really nice pampering session, have a nice dinner and then go back to sleep. Sleep is my priority! What’s your greatest achievement? My children. For us even just having children was difficult and that’s why it feels like…