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2002 Meet Jade For some reason, Jade decided to use her Big Brother audition tape to show producers she could put her body through an elastic band. Luckily, it worked! 2002 ‘Am I minging?’ Jade’s time in the BB house provided many hilarious moments, including verruca-gate (‘Am I minging?’) and her questionable geographical knowledge. (‘Where’s East Angular?’) 2002 A star is born Having gone from a size 10 to a size 14 during BB, by her own admission Jade was ‘bulging out’ of her exit dress. She said, ‘It was my mate Tina’s design so there’s no way I wouldn’t have worn it.’ 2009 ‘I do’ A month before her death, Jade fulfilled one of her last wishes by marrying Jack Tweed. She netted an estimated £1m for the photos,…

Jerry Hall, 62, and Elizabeth Jagger, 35 Stepping out with one quarter of her model brood, Jerry puts her own spin on red carpet dressing with high-shine separates. We’re head over heels for Elizabeth’s colour pop red dress too. Adrienne Banfield-Jones, 65 and Jada Pinkett Smith, 47 Looking at her mum, it’s clear to see where actress Jada gets her age-defying complexion from! Perfectly coordinated with matching choppy crops, their on-trend outfits are a masterclass in how to mix colours and prints. Arlene Phillips, 75, and Abigail Phillips, 28 Like mother like daughter, Abigail takes her fashion cue from her stylish mum with an elegant dress, courts and tote combo. The deep red and sugary lilac shades are gorgeous against their porcelain skin and dark locks. Wear it YOUR…

Fabulous feet If a salon pedicure is the most smile-inducing feel-good treatment around, then doing it yourself has to be even most satisfying. Put a towel down, take a manual foot file to dry heels and give it some welly (foot files are far more effective than expensive electric rollers). Then, slather the heels, soles and balls of both feet in nourishing Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Original Solid, £2.43. Use Tweezerman Stainless Steel Toenail Clipper, £6, to clip straight across toenails. File the free edges, then paint with a cheerful polish such as Mavala in Phoenix, £5.20. JUST BREATHE... The Chinese art of Yang Sheng means ‘to nurture life’ with one-minute rituals, and it couldn’t be easier to fit into your daily life, says Aqua Sana Group Spa Manager Kay…

My anxiety is so bad I won’t go out! Q I have always been anxious, but recently I have found that my anxiety is affecting my day-to-day life. I have started avoiding social situations. I really don’t want any drugs – a friend of mine had a terrible time after getting addicted to Valium. What do you suggest? A Valium is highly addictive, but there are plenty of very effective medications to manage anxiety that are not addictive, so have a chat with your GP who will also be able to advise you on cognitive behavioural therapy. This is a type of talking therapy, which is good at treating anxiety. You could also try the herbal remedy St John’s wort. Is my thyroid out of whack? Q I was diagnosed…

✱ Breakfast Choose plain, sugar-free natural yogurt. A 2015 study published in the journal Brain, Behaviour And Immunity found that probiotic-rich foods like this help you think fewer negative thoughts. ✱ Morning snack Strawberries are rich in vitamins B and C, which contribute to production of happy chemicals in the brain. ✱ Lunch Feast on low-carb avocados and eggs. ‘They both boost the concentration of serotonin,’ says Judy Watson. ✱ Afternoon snack A small chunk of dark chocolate causes the brain to release endorphins and decreases anxiety. ✱ Dinner Tuck into omega-3 rich salmon and kale. The healthy fats in the fish are linked to a lower risk of depression, while the green stuff is packed with nutrients, including iron, chlorophyll and vitamin B to help improve mood.…

It’s a simple procedure that's over within a few minutes. Around 5,000 lives a year are saved as a result of smear tests. But shockingly, more than a quarter of women don’t attend their three-yearly cervical screening. This year marks a decade since the death of reality TV star Jade Goody, who raised awareness about cervical cancer with her own battle against the disease. Between 2008 and 2009, from her diagnosis to her death, Britain saw a 70% surge in women having their screening. But now, 10 years on, ‘the Jade Goody effect’ has long gone. Two women share their stories with Woman’s Own in the hope it will make you think twice before you miss your next smear test. ‘Staring death in the face’ Sarah Wademan, 46, lives in…

You’ve probably heard about people being mis-sold PPI – payment protection insurance – and getting compensation. But if you think you were mis-sold it, did you know the deadline to make a claim is 29 August? So you need to act fast. 1 Did you have it? PPI was usually sold with other products like loans, credit cards and mortgages. Check your paperwork – it could be listed as another name such as credit insurance or credit protection. If you can’t find the paperwork, you can call or write to your provider to see if you had it – some have simple online forms you can use. For more details, visit fca.org.uk/ppi/how-to-check 2 Taking action If you discover you had PPI and are unhappy with how it was…

Caspar, 18, a software developer, says: Most teenagers are familiar with the sound of a shrieking mother coming from downstairs – some more than others! Mine was above average on the pushy spectrum, but overall, I believe that a parent pestering a child to work is a battle that can’t be won. A student succeeds at school if they do the work, regardless of a pushy parent. And in life, if they find something that inspires them. No amount of pushing can change that.…

Burgen Soya & Linseed Loaf (Asda) EGG AND RICOTTA DANISH OPEN SANDWICH Serves: 1 Linseeds are a great source of omega-3 and flavour. Ingredients ✽ 2 slices of Burgen Soya & Linseed bread ✽ 100g ricotta ✽ Olive oil ✽ 1 garlic clove, chopped ✽ 60g spinach leaves ✽ 2 eggs How to do it 1 Heat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Place the bread on a baking tray and spread with ricotta. Bake for 6-8 mins. 2 Meanwhile, warm 1tbsp oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and sauté for 30 secs. Add the spinach, cook until it wilts, then drain on kitchen paper. If the pan is dry, add a little oil, then fry the eggs until the white is set. 3 Put the ricotta-topped slices on…

‘I was amazed as the screen lit up in celebration’ As I settled onto the settee with my partner Fiaz, I reached for my laptop from the coffee table. ‘It’s time to play soon!’ I smiled. It was almost a quarter past nine. ‘Enjoy,’ he laughed, grabbing the TV remote, making the most of being able to watch his favourite programme quietly. ‘I enjoy playing, regardless of the outcome’ I knew he secretly enjoyed hearing about my bingo games, though, and whenever I won a few hundred pounds he was always the first to cheer. It wasn’t all about winning, though. I’d always enjoyed playing, regardless of the outcome, and recently I’d just won tickets for the Play Off Palace weekly game with my bingo wins in the qualifying games…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr On Thursday, the Sun enters Aries – possibly with a painful bang. The Full Moon brings a relationship situation to a head, strongly echoing a theme from your past. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Feisty Mars has your temper on a short fuse. Remember that on Thursday. In mythology he’s the god of war and you don’t want a major battle on your hands. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun The past fortnight has been full of muddled situations – and things get even more confusing this week before they get better. Sunday is not the day for having Big Talks. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Thursday’s a busy day in the cosmos and you find yourself pulled into other people’s dramas…

Seann William Scott The star of the American Pie film series will join the cast of Lethal Weapon on ITV for a third series. He’ll play former CIA operative, Wesley Cole in the drama. Michelle Visage The judge from RuPaul’s Drag Race will join Alan Carr and Graham Norton in the search for Britain’s best drag act when the UK version arrives on BBC3. Daniel Mays The Line of Duty actor will star in Sky One’s darkly comic thriller Temple which follows a dodgy surgeon and his team, who operate in an underground network of tunnels below a London Tube station.…

How’s the Street after the roof collapse at the factory? It’s very eerie. I wasn’t directly involved but we’ve had loads of disasters, so you’d think we’d be used to it by now! Sinead’s cancer has been a harrowing journey… ‘Cancer is such a tough subject’ I was over the moon when I got the storyline because I wanted to sink my teeth into something big. But I wanted to get it right. I didn’t want to offend anyone who might be going through it. You got involved as a result with a charity called Mummy’s Star… Corrie introduced myself and Rob (Mallard, who plays Daniel) and we’re now patrons. It supports women with cancer during pregnancy. We are both passionate about it, having listened to the real-life stories and…

Flower power With slippers this cute, we’ll be buying a pair for ourselves, too. £12.99, H&M Sunshine yellow Brighten her day with a statement accessory. £16, Dorothy Perkins Lounging around Swap her fluffy dressing gown for a pretty kimono. £18, F&F Clothing Bags of style Complete with a sweet card to help Mum feel her best. £8, Sainsbury’s Time for a tipple Perfect for summer garden parties with the family. Carafe, £8, Sainsbury’s Fresh fragrance Fill her home with the sweet smell of orange blossom. Candle, £15.99, Zara A little TLC Body treats to pamper and preen. Sanctuary Spa Indulgence Box, £20, Boots Cute keepsake All this needs is a bunch of beautiful flowers! Jug, £9, Sainsbury’s Pinch of salt Create a soothing bubble bath with Westlab Alchemy Mindful Bath…

Smart tailoring This seriously chic blazer creates a gorgeous hourglass silhouette thanks to its tapered waist. Team with a plain white top and minimal accessories to let the bright colour take centre stage. FLUTED SLEEVES Perfect for disguising the tricky upper arm area, a flared sleeve draws the eye downwards. Horizontal stripes are a great way to create the illusion of curves, too. Oversized bag Play with proportions and make your frame look smaller by carrying a wide tote bag with a strap that fits in the crook of your arm. LOW HEEL High enough to flatter your legs but low enough to stay comfortable, a mid-heel is the ideal height for everyday wear. A block style is far easier to walk in than a spindly kitten heel, and a…

1 DEEP CLEAN Tie your hair back and pop on a towelling headband (The Body Shop Headband, £4.50, is perfect). Work a cream cleanser into your skin for at least a minute, lather with warm water, then rinse off. 2 PEEL AND TREAT Exfoliation is the ultimate treatment and Skintech Peel2glow, £9, combines a potent peel with a glow-inducing antioxidant-rich serum. Apply, wait five minutes, then slather on again. 3 PLUMP AND DE-PUFF That immediate post-facial glow is usually down to massage. Warm Rosehipplus Rosehip Oil, £10, in your hands, then massage upwards, pressing your thumbs firmly below your cheekbones, along your jawline to ease any tension. Then patter fingertips lightly under your eyes to drain excess fluid and de-puff.…

More than half of women aged 25-35 admitted they regularly delay or don’t take up the invitation for a smear. 81% of young women questioned said they were embarrassed about the screening 68% said they wouldn’t tell their nurse if they had any worries 58% said they feared it would hurt 71% said they felt scared • For more information, go to jostrust.org.uk or call the charity’s free, confidential helpline on 0808 802 8000…

Mini raspberry and almond muffins Serves: 12 One bowl, one mix, one great result You will need: ✽ 3 eggs ✽ 130ml corn oil ✽ 200ml semi-skimmed milk ✽ Few drops almond extract ✽ 300g self-raising flour ✽ ¾tsp baking powder ✽ 100g caster sugar ✽ 200g fresh raspberries ✽ 40g whole almonds, chopped How to do it: 1 Heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4, and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper muffin cases. Whisk the eggs in a bowl with the corn oil, milk and almond extract until thoroughly combined. Sift the flour and baking powder into another bowl, then add the caster sugar and mix well. 2 Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture. Mix the batter briefly, but make sure…

‘I’M ALWAYS CHARGED UP AND READY TO GO!’ ‘After a cup of tea, we’ll say, “Come on, let’s go for it!”’ Tantra teacher Rebecca Lowrie, 53, lives with her partner in Mill Hill, north-west London. Rebecca has a 23-year-old daughter. My partner and I have sex most days. Sex is incredibly important to me. I can get aroused while just cooking our dinner. People that don’t know me are surprised by how often I have sex. There are so many incorrect assumptions out there that women my age shouldn’t be having lots of sex, when nothing could be further from the truth. I’ve done my mothering years when sex gets put on the back burner. And the fantastic thing about sex in my 50s is that I don’t have any…

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1 Emmerdale, ITV Drama at the Sharmas’ as Aiesha announces she’s moving back in after being dumped by her boyfriend. Jai is furious, but then he still hasn’t heard Rishi and Manpreet’s bombshell – they’ve only gone and tied the knot in Las Vegas! 2 The Highwaymen, Netflix Hollywood legends Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson headline in this big-budget drama as two former Texas Rangers on the trail of 1930s gang members Bonnie and Clyde in a bid to end their murderous crime wave. 3 Coronation Street, ITV As the residents reel from the roof collapsing at the factory and pay their respects, a nervous Carla is called in for questioning – only to discover the Health and Safety Inspector presiding over the case was once fostered…

If Ant McPartlin were just any other ordinary middle-aged  man from a housing estate, he’d be out of work, shamed in the local newspaper and shunned by his neighbours. A former drug-addicted, alcohol- dependent convicted drunk driver who could have killed a child. In short, he’d likely be the town lowlife. Instead, one year on from that fateful car crash, Ant, 43, has been awarded TV Presenter of the Year at the National Television Awards and is due back on our TVs hosting Britain’s Got Talent with Declan Donnelly, also 43. Not that I think any of us should watch. Especially after Simon Cowell, Ant’s boss and judge on the show, appeared to dismiss his drink-driving shame with a shrug. Speaking of Ant’s absence, he said, ‘It’s like it never…

Cabin crew can ditch the lippy Virgin Atlantic have done one of the most amazing things an airline can do. No, not making sure your seat is actually comfortable enough to sit in – they’ve ditched the lippy. It’s called getting yourself ready in the morning, and we all have to do it And the mascara, and the eyeshadow. Female cabin crew have now been told it’s no longer compulsory to wear make-up at work. Incredible that in 2019 this was actually a thing, but there was even a palette of lipstick and foundation choices handed out to staff. One that matched the scarlet uniforms. On the surface it’s a victory for feminism, as there were no comparable rules for male cabin crew – they just have to look ‘groomed’…

Pecking me on the cheek, my daughter grabbed her coat and raced out of the door. It was 20 December 2008 and Becky, 15, was off to meet her friends in the next village. ‘Have fun, love,’ I called. Bubbly and outgoing with a witty sense of humour, she was always rushing off after dinner to visit friends. But she made sure we had some family time once every few weeks, with her younger brother Callum, 12, and my husband Dougie, 43, who was their stepdad. She’d just been accepted on a college course to study travel and tourism, business and Spanish. ‘I want to work as a holiday rep,’ she’d grin. There was no doubt in my mind that she’d do it. But that evening, about 20 minutes after…

Clever tool The Toni & Guy Hair Cosmetics Flyaway Taming Wand, £6.66, Boots, is the perfect on-the-go companion and handbag essential. Touch up niggling frizzies by sweeping the wand across stray strands to smooth and tame. It instantly reduces frizz and the appearance of split ends so hair looks smoother and sleeker in seconds. Coco power This solid moisturising coconut balm cleverly melts to an oil in the palm of your hand. Use a pea-sized amount of Lee Stafford CoCo LoCo Coconut Balm, £6.99, Boots, and smooth over mid-lengths to ends of wet or dry hair. Repel humidity The exotic blend of kukui nut oil – an ancient Hawaiian secret used for its humidity-resistant abilities – in OGX Hydrate + Defrizz Kukui Oil Anti-Frizz Hydrating Oil, £7.35, Boots, will leave…

Does he love me? Q I’ve been with my partner for over two years now. We are both in our 40s, and divorced. I love him but I’m worried because it feels like we are fighting constantly about the same thing. I want to be with someone who wants to spend time with me every day. But he wants to be able to do his own thing, and so spends a lot of time with his friends. He’s even booked a lads’ holiday with them without asking me. We live together so I find this hurtful. It all makes me wonder if he loves me. What do you think? Gill, 42, London A While your partner does love you, the problem is it’s not in the way you want to…

Rainbow foods ‘Fill your trolley with a rainbow of different colours,’ says Suzy. ‘Choose fruit and veg from each of the green, red, orange, yellow, purple and white colours and try to eat something from each every day.’ Beware ‘healthy’ foods ‘Don’t be fooled by labels which say things like “natural” or “healthy” – legislation is so lax in this area that these words are meaningless,’ warns Suzy. Instead, she recommends looking for labels with ‘grass-fed’ and ‘organic’. Frozen foods ‘Stock up on frozen veg, berries and fish as they help to ensure you always have a supply of healthy options in the house,’ says Kim.…

My sons were 10, eight and six when the first mutiny occurred. We were sitting around the kitchen table after school and the eldest said: ‘No more, that’s it!’ Then, with a triumphant look, all three downed pencils. I had been force-feeding them Kumon for two or three years. For those not of the pushy parent tribe, it’s a maths scheme where children do timed sums on a worksheet for 10 minutes a day from babyhood until death. The outcome we expect at the outset is mathematical genius – or at least guaranteed A*s in GCSE and A-levels. It’s also a fast track to daily domestic hell for the children – well, my children at any rate – and their parents. Like many mothers, I had great hopes for my…

MY KIND OF THING KIND Snacks (Tesco) For a deliciously moreish nutty boost, try KIND’s collection of carefully crafted bars. Flavours include Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate, along with Madagascan Vanilla and Almond. MORE FOR YOUR DOUGH Garlic & Rosemary All Butter Flatbread, 220g (Tesco) Try something a little different from your usual garlic bread that the family are sure to love. ITSU FOR 2 Itsu meal’kits (Tesco) Easy-peasy meals for two – just add your chosen protein and veggies for the perfect speedy Asian dinner. Bargain BOOZE Tesco Finest Premier Cru Champagne, 75cl Spoil your mum on Mother’s Day with this award-winning Champagne, which has flavours of citrus, apple and toasty brioche. 3 of the best... basket buys I scream for Jude’s Ice Cream Classic Range, 500ml (Sainsbury’s Local…

The Guilty Party by Mel McGrath, £12.99, HQ, HB Just because you did not personally commit the act, doesn’t make you innocent – something that one group of once close-knit friends come to discover. Perhaps haunted the most by her inaction all those years ago, Cassie slowly comes to realise that the truth needs to come out. Exploring the dichotomy of guilt and innocence through several dark distinct perspectives, Cassie becomes a compelling moral anchor in this well-crafted and chilling tale. Dumbo Out 29 March You’ll see an elephant fly when Tim Burton sprinkles live-action magic on the beloved Disney animated tale of the tiny circus elephant with more than jumbo-size ears. Following on the heels of other recent live-action makeovers of Disney classics, such as Beauty and the Beast,…