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We’re gearing up for more belly laughs as Rylan Clark-Neal swaps showbiz for his sofa. He’ll be showing us what he’s like as a viewer when he sits in front of the box with his mum, Linda, in this year’s Celebrity Gogglebox. The brand-new Channel 4 series, shown on Fridays at 9pm, also features DJ Nick Grimshaw and his niece Liv, former Countdown star Gyles Brandreth and actress Sheila Hancock, plus Strictly’s Oti Mabuse and her sisters Motsi and Phemelo. They’ll all have a go at being as opinionated as their viewers. Pass us that remote! Get six issues of WOMAN’S OWN from £1* Subscribe online at magazinesdirect.com/18AA or call 0330 333 1113, quoting code 18AA Save up to 51%…

Claudia Winkleman Strictly co-host Claudia is known for her orange glow, but she took it a step too far at the GQ Awards in 2013. The patchy skin colour combined with all that smudged eyeliner made this look more like a ‘morning after’ pic. Katie Price In typical Pricey fashion, Katie shared a naked snap of herself online when she had a tanning nightmare, writing, ‘Oh dear I tried this new fake tan last night, I hope it ends up ok.’ Susanna Reid Having been on Strictly, Susanna is no stranger to spray tan. But the GMB favourite didn’t realise how streaky her feet were when she went out recently. Gemma Collins When the GC recently touched down in Los Angeles, she happily posed for the paparazzi – unaware that…

We all know ‘the sandwich generation’ – women in their 50s who are caring for ageing parents and teenage children at the same time – but there are a growing number of females who have lost their parents but have no kids themselves. And it’s a very lonely place to be. It’s wrong to fine a woman by her parental status but we still do. We are grounded by those we love. And being a childless ‘orphan’ is never easy, no matter what your age.…

Climbing up the metal stairs to the plane, I held my breath and clung to the sides nervously as the floor shook from side to side beneath me. I wiped the sweat from my damp forehead, and handed the air stewardess my passport and boarding pass, desperately trying to hide my anxiety. ‘As I slowly pushed down to sink lower, I couldn’t’ It was April 2016 and the moment I’d been dreading for months – a two week work trip to Krakow, Poland, for my job as a recruitment consultant at a multi-national company. Ever since I’d received the email about the trip a few weeks earlier, I’d tried to think of every excuse I could to get out of it, everything but the truth. It wasn’t that I was…

Stay cool There’s nothing like a sweaty summer to prompt your make-up to slide off. FanU, £9.99, is a tiny, quiet USB chargeable fan that neutralises hot flashes and gives a perfect cool shot to set your make-up. Plus, 10% of profits go to Breast Cancer Now. Sharpen up We know what you’re thinking – how great can a sharpener really be? When it comes to Glossier Play Blade, £4, the answer is very. It’s German engineered and ultra sharp so never mangles your kohl. The catcher stops shavings falling onto your carpet and it also comes with a cleaning stick. Sort out your stash MUJI Acrylic Storage, from £3.50, can be picked, mixed and used to keep everything from make-up brushes to lipstick neat, tidy and easy to find.…

My private healthcare won’t cover me Q After suffering with heavy periods for months, I recently had a scan, which showed fibroids. I’ve been referred to a gynaecologist. To avoid waiting, I decided to use my private healthcare, which I took out in March, but they say the fibroids are a ‘pre-existing condition’. Is this correct? A Sadly, it probably is. Although you were only formally diagnosed recently, the insurance company will ask your GP when your symptoms first started. If the heavy periods were a problem before you took out the policy, they may argue against your claim. How can I get my overall health checked properly? Q I am concerned that I haven’t had any kind of health MOT in recent years. I don’t have any worrying symptoms,…

1 DOWNLOAD  the Stop, Breathe & Think app. This brilliant app will help you build the emotional strength and confidence to handle life’s ups and downs, by helping you to take time out to reboot each day. 2 TRY NOT TO  catastrophise when you’re alone. All this does is make a rough patch feel worse. Talk to someone you trust and let them reassure you. 3 DO REMIND  yourself this will pass. It’s a simple thought but one that is true. Even the hard times pass and things will get better.…

The Fast 800 Recipe Book is written by Dr Clare Bailey and Justine Pattison and is a fabulous companion cookbook to Michael Mosley’s bestselling The Fast 800, with more than 130 delicious, low-carb, Mediterranean-style recipes offering multiple options for both 800-calorie days and the new 5:2. The book retails for £16.99, but you can buy it for £10 (plus £2.50 postage). TO GET YOUR COPY CALL 01206 255777 Use reference Woman’s Own magazine. Offer valid from 18 June to 9 July 2019. UK only. Normally £16.99 but delivered to your door for only £12.50…

Every evening, after work, I cook a meal for my children, Jordan, six, and Nikyta, two, bath them and get them into their pyjamas, before reading them a story and kissing them goodnight. The only difference between me and millions of other mums doing this same routine is the fact I can’t see. I don’t know what my children look like or the colour of their hair. I can’t watch the cartoons they love or see the drawings they do for me. Does this mean I can’t be a great mum? Of course not. But every day I battle the assumption that my blindness means I can’t be a good mother. Old-fashioned opinions Sadly, some people hold negative views about whether women like me should become mums, and I’ve been…

When I read that British women have, on average, 13 unworn items of clothing in their wardrobes I was genuinely gobsmacked. ‘Is that all?’ I thought incredulously. ‘Who are they kidding? What’s wrong with them? How can they only own 13 things they don’t wear?’ ‘I have the willpower of a gnat in a nudist colony’ Because at Chez Malone I have hundreds of things I don’t wear. And that’s not counting my 200 pairs of shoes – a third of which are sky-high stilettos which I can’t even walk in, thanks to a hip operation and the fact I’m currently carrying two-and-a-half extra stone and would wobble like a jelly. I have about 10 leather coats and jackets and triple that number of ordinary coats and jackets. Then there’s…

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The Bookshop On The Shore by Jenny Colgan, Sphere, HB, £12.99 Once again we are transported to an idyllic destination in Colgan’s latest novel, following single mother Zoe and her four-year-old son, Hari. Looking for a change in scenery, Zoe accepts a job in a bookshop in the Scottish Highlands and meets the eccentric Ramsay Urquart and his troubled children. Can they help solve each other’s troubled relationships and in turn heal each other? A cosy and uplifting read. Toy Story 4 Out 21 June Pixar’s loveable bunch of toys – including, of course, Tom Hanks’ cowboy doll Woody and Tim Allen’s brash spaceman Buzz – return for another adventure. The story finds Woody taking a road trip with young owner Bonnie and her other toys, including a craft project-turned-toy…

1 EastEnders, BBC1 Veteran actor Ade Edmondson joins the cast as Daniel, a cheeky chap all set to put a much needed skip in Jean’s step as she continues her chemo. A worried Stacey warns him off Jean after he winds her up, but is there more to him that meets the eye? 2 Gentleman Jack, BBC1 Soon to be seen in the return of Liar on º0, Katherine Kelly appears alongside Suranne Jones as Anne’s sister. Having both been married to Steve McDonald on Corrie , this should prove quite the reunion! 3 The One Show, BBC1 Mel Giedroyc spices up the usual daily mix of celebrity chat and human interest stories as she joins the extended roster of stand-in presenters for Alex Jones while she is on maternity…

Oprah Winfrey, 65 Keeping her look tonal, Oprah gives her yellow, metallic-flecked dress an edge with chunky gold accessories and statement glasses. The fitted top perfectly balances the skirt’s floaty fit. Drew Barrymore, 44 Taking statement jewellery to a new level, Drew breaks up the jade shade of her jumpsuit with an oversized necklace. Long, cape-style sleeves give the look a fashion-forward twist. Laura Tobin, 37 Making a change from her normal daytime outfits, Good Morning Britain presenter Laura ups the glamour in this colour-pop dress. Shimmering fabric and a bouncy blow dry give the look a fairy tale feel. Zoe Saldana, 41 Stepping out for the premiere of her latest film, Zoe looks incredible in Givenchy. Keeping her hair and make-up simple, she lets her dress take centre stage.…

Q Which mascara won’t give me panda eyes? If you think you’re at risk of shedding a few happy tears at your next special occasion, a good waterproof mascara is a must. Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara, £8.99, is the tear-resistant version of one of the Duchess of Sussex’s favourite lash boosters, while for volume, we love Revlon Volumazing Waterproof Mascara, £8.99. The key with any good waterproof mascara is arming yourself with a great eye make-up remover to whip it off in the evening, because as the name suggests, they are notoriously difficult to budge. Opt for a kind-to skin micellar water such as Bioderma Sensibio H2O, £10.80, which is even more sensitive-skin friendly than tap water. Douse a cotton pad with it, hold the pad on your eye…

You might imagine that Mensa, the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world, is the exclusive preserve of esteemed professors and scientists. Yet the organisation recently welcomed its second youngest member, four-year-old Alannah George, who has an IQ — intelligence quota — of 140. Currently, there are about 20,000 members of this ‘club’ in the British Isles, whose entry requires members to rank in the top 2% of the population on an approved IQ test. And 60 of them are aged six and under. ‘The youngest current member is three, although we have had children as young as two-and-a-half in the past,’ says Ann Clarkson, a spokesperson for Mensa. ‘The testing process is different for very young children.’ There’s no one standard test for younger children and they…

Roasted new potato and salmon salad Serves: 4 Salads don’t have to leave you feeling hungry afterwards, as this hearty and classic recipe proves. You will need ✽ 500g baby new potatoes, halved ✽ 1 garlic clove, crushed ✽ 2tbsp olive oil ✽ 100g pistachios ✽ ¼tsp sea salt ✽ 200g French beans, trimmed, optional ✽ 125g, total weight, watercress, rocket and spinach ✽ 200g hot smoked salmon, flaked ✽ 200g radishes, trimmed and sliced For the dressing ✽ 2tbsp virgin olive oil ✽ 1tbsp white wine vinegar ✽ 1tbsp maple syrup ✽ 1tsp Dijon mustard How to do it 1 Heat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. Roast the potatoes with garlic and oil for 30 mins, until the potatoes are tender and golden. 2 Spread the pistachios onto a…

Kate Garraway has been waking up the nation now for more than two decades. We’re so used to seeing her in our living rooms that, to many of us, she almost feels like part of the family. And Kate is well used to the pressures that come with fame, being judged on everything from her body to the way she dresses. The mum-of-two tells Woman’s Own columnist Richard that the older she gets, the more blessed she feels – and we think that’s a great way of looking at it! ‘TV is a fantastic way to pay your mortgage’ It seems like you are at the top of your game – does it feel like that for you? No! I don’t know if I do because the great thing about…

‘By the time you’ve finished, that private jet is looking pretty reasonable...’ Now the summer holiday season is in full swing, it’s pretty much the only thing we are all thinking about. Sun, sea, sangria and, er, possibly sex. But first you have to get there. And unless you’re doing the infamous ‘staycation’, then that means a budget airline to the sun. Which is lovely. Just that the definition of budget is pretty flexible when it comes to flying. For a start, actually sitting down nowadays counts as one of those  additional charges. And then there’s where you sit on the plane. You need to be some kind of quantum physicist to work out how one seat is an additional £17, while the one behind it is £12? Oh, extra…

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This season, Peacocks has launched the ultimate summer holiday wardrobe. Nailing all of this year’s trends, the high-summer collection offers citrus lime tones, fresh blue denim and hints of eye-catching abstract animal print. Team the natural textures of straw sun hats with tropical printed jumpsuits and bikini tops for a laid-back beach bar look. Peacocks reinvent the classic combo of denim shorts and white tops, elevating favourite wardrobe staples with flattering shapes and subtle detailing. Peacocks specialises in high-quality clothing at great prices for all the family, with a wide range of womenswear, menswear and kidswear. Why not treat yourself to a new summer wardrobe?…

He blocks my calls after sex Q My 10-year relationship ended because my fiancé said he was fed up with his life and didn’t want to be in a relationship! Six months later, I still want to get back with him, especially as every time we meet we fall back into being a couple again. We have sex, he stays over and he says he loves being with me as I distract him from work. Then he goes home and he won’t answer any of my messages and blocks my calls. Then he contacts me again. I’m so confused and hurt. What should I do? Kelly, 38, Enfield A After 10 years together, you deserve more than this. Your ex may be fed up, but that doesn’t give him the…

There’s a new diet on the scene and it could finally be the secret to long-term weight loss. Incorporating periods of intermittent fasting along with fast days, while still eating filling, nutritious foods, you’ll not only look amazing, you’ll also give your brain a boost, improve your mood and motivation, potentially reverse and prevent diabetes and reduce blood pressure. And those are just a few of the benefits... The FAST 800 DIET is simple... STAGE 1 Involves sticking to 800 calories a day for at least two weeks. This should induce mild ketosis, associated with fat burning. STAGE 2 The new 5:2. When you’re nearing your weight-loss target, eat 800 calories on two days of the week and on the others, eat in a Mediterranean way, exercising portion control. STAGE…

IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK… SEE IF YOU CAN OVERPAY YOUR MORTGAGE If you can afford to make overpayments on your mortgage, whether in a lump sum or regularly each month, you can see how much quicker you’ll pay off your mortgage and how much you’ll save on interest payments with MoneySupermarket’s Mortgage Overpayment Calculator. For more info, visit moneysupermarket.com/mortgages/ overpayment-calculator/. Remember to check with your lender how much you can overpay by, as there’s usually a limit before a penalty applies. How to… boost your money-saving power It’s easy for setting funds aside each month to slip down your list of priorities. Here’s how to stay on track 1 Out of sight, out of mind If you’ve ditched your gym membership or a TV streaming service…

BUY IT Make it John West No Drain Fridge Pot Tuna Steak (Tesco) TUNA SUPREME Serves: 4 You will need ✽ 1 red onion, sliced ✽ 2tbsp olive oil ✽ 1 red pepper, sliced ✽ 227g can chopped tomatoes, drained ✽ 1 shop-bought pizza base ✽ 250g baby beetroot in vinegar, drained and sliced ✽ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ✽ 120g can tuna chunks in olive oil ✽ 150g pack mini mozzarella, drained ✽ 1tsp oregano How to do it 1 Fry the onion in the oil for 5 mins, to soften. Add the pepper and cook for 2 mins. 2 Spread the tomatoes on the pizza base. Arrange the beetroot on top. Sprinkle over the garlic, onion, pepper, tuna, mozzarella and oregano. Bake for 15 mins. FABULOUS FISH Young’s…

Pottering around the house in January this year, I was looking forward to a fun afternoon catching up with some friends over coffee. However, I had a bit of time to myself before they arrived, so I decided to have a play on Woman’s Own Bingo. Gold Frenzy ‘My first thought was to treat my daughter’ My favourite is the slot game, Gold Frenzy, and I decided on playing 1p a line which meant each spin was 10p. I spun and watched as golden nugget and gold mining symbols spun around. There were even sticks of dynamite. On my next spin, I was surprised to see the reels stopped with five Jackpot symbols in a line, which would trigger the bonus round. I had to spin the reels again and…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr You might be surprised by just how emotional you’re feeling. If so, don’t bottle it up. It helps no end to talk about it, especially about those churning feelings. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May If you haven’t been involved in a massive struggle yourself, you’ve been helping others with one. You may wish you’d never started. But the only way out is through. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun If your birthday’s around now you may feel a tad resentful at celebrations getting trumped. But you have more power than you know. Be brave and use it. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul You may still be in the throes of a row. If so, keep talking. However difficult it is, this is…

Kathy Burke The comedian will tackle themes of beauty, image, work, motherhood, sex and relationships to find out what it means to be a woman today in the C4 documentary Kathy Burke: All Woman. Joe McGann Best known for starring in 1990s sitcom The Upper Hand, the actor will appear in C4 soap Hollyoaks. He’ll play Dr Edward Hutchinson, the estranged father of the show’s longest-serving character, Tony. Dame Edna Everage The Aussie megastar is bringing her show back for a very glitzy one-off special on BBC1 with celebrity chat, live music and some familiar faces.…

No ‘ There’s no need for men to let themselves go’ Jacqui Deevoy, 56, is a journalist and mum-of-four. She lives in Herefordshire. I’ll happily admit that I’ve never fancied men with a bit of weight on them, and if that makes me sizeist, then so be it. The blubbery, unsculpted dad bod can be attractive to some of course. Personally, however, the lack of muscular definition, moobs, bulging spare tyre and hanging love handles, does nothing for me. Some people will think I'm expecting too much – that, as a not-so-perfect woman in her 50s, I should accept a man for who he is, but why shouldn’t I be open about my desires? He doesn’t have to have a model physique, but I like a man who respects…