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As Karen Taylor in EastEnders , actress Lorraine Stanley can usually be seen with her hair piled on top of her head, without a scrap of make-up on and rocking tracksuits a size too small. However, when the 43-year-old actress turned up to the Soap Awards, she was barely recognisable, with Lorraine admitting she has lost a massive 12lb in just six weeks! Lorraine says her new figure is down to a diet and fitness regime she’s been following, thanks to the help of her friend and personal trainer, Louise Appel. The plan involves cutting out crisps, carbs and chocolate, and we think she looks fantastic. ‘My mate Louise is my fitness guru. I’ve got her to thank for it,’ she explains. ‘She talks about nutrition. I’ve eaten a lot…

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Pretty polish Essie Nail Polish in Play Date, £7.99 If you’re partial to a pink pedicure, why not upgrade to its summery cousin? Lilac is an easy colour to pull off on toes, and looks equally pretty on alabaster skin tones as it does on darker complexions. Hot shade Mavala Nail Colour Cream in 979 Phoenix, £5.20, John Lewis A juicy tangerine is the perfect shade when the temperature rises, and works whatever your skin tone. Finish with a high shine top coat to make the colour zing. Zesty brights Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint in Banana Split, £3.99, Superdrug This bright, sunny yellow pops against darker skin tones and is enough to perk up sorry-looking soles. The high shine, gel-like finish gives a healthy look to toes.…

Roman returns this season with a vibrant collection that offers versatile daywear and beautiful occasion wear. Look no further than Roman for your summer holiday wardrobe. Opt for tie-dye or bohemian maxi dresses in show-stopping exotic prints. Flip the safari-chic trend on its head with citrus-hued animal print or channel a bit of 1950s glamour with pretty polka dots. For those special summer occasions, choose Roman’s wide-leg jumpsuits, form-fitting Bardot styles, smart shirt dresses and voluminous skirts. A palette of sunshine yellows, pastel pinks and citrus oranges provides a fresh and bright occasion-wear collection, perfect for all summer invitations from weddings to the races. Roman specialises in creating women’s fashion in sizes 10-20 that’s crafted to fit and flatter all shapes and silhouettes. Try it for yourself today. Simply redeem…

Getting ill while away can be frustrating, especially when preventing the spread of bugs and germs is often as simple as washing your hands properly. Worryingly, 90% of Brits blame other people’s lack of good hygiene when illness breaks out, even though less than half are meticulous about their own hand washing*. So, here’s everything you need to know to stop the spread… At the airport Research from the University of Nottingham found the plastic trays used at airport security harbour the highest levels of viruses at airports – and they’re impossible to avoid. ‘You could be exposed to strains of viruses that your body hasn’t come into contact with before due to the different nationalities of the passengers,’ says nutritionist Shona Wilkinson. ‘But you can protect yourself. Stay hydrated…

Tweet @RebeccaGMedia or email womansown@ti-media.com IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK… BAG FREE SAMPLES If you’re tempted by a new product, see if you can try before you buy. Loads of companies offer samples, for example, you can get a sample of Dylon’s Colour Catcher sheets posted to you if you visit colourcatcherdaretomix.co.uk and fill in your details. So save yourself cash and check online to see what you can get! HAVE YOU HEARD? Nearly three fifths of British homeowners made tactical changes to their spending habits in order to buy their first home, according to research from MoneySuperMarket. Of these savvy spenders, 23% paid for things on a credit card and cleared the balance each month in order to improve their profile to potential lenders, while nearly a third…

Chairs were blown off into the trees’ With the average UK wedding now costing £30,000, every couple wants a perfect day. However, according to a poll by Instaprint, over a third of Brits say they regret their wedding, and 10 per cent say bad weather ruined it! Seven per cent got too drunk and six per cent described their nuptials as being ‘boring’. We speak to two couples about their wedding-day regrets… ‘It was like being in a mini hurricane’ Jessica Robbins, 28, and mechanic husband, Ieuan, 25, married outdoors in March, but were hit by a storm. The couple, from Ebbw Vale, South Wales – with kids, Lowri, two, and Mia, 10, Jessica’s daughter from a previous relationship – wed in nearby Festival Lakes, with more than 100 guests.…

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Book A Postcard from Italy by Alex Brown, HarperCollins, PB, £7.99 Prepare to be whisked away with this sunny, heart-warming read following Grace Quinn, whose job at a storage company finds her stumbling across forgotten treasures. When she discovers a valuable art collection and letters dating back to the 1930s, Grace sets off on a voyage of discovery to Italy and delves into secrets that have remained buried since the Second World War. But will she find love? In Italy, surely anything is possible? Film Tell It to the Bees Open 19 July Based on the acclaimed book by novelist Fiona Shaw, this romantic drama tells a story of forbidden love in small-town 1952 Scotland. Working-class young mother Lydia (Holliday Grainger) and beekeeping local doctor Jean (Anna Paquin) are brought…

Favourite stars in future TV projects Katherine Parkinson In new BBC2 comedy, Defending The Guilty, the star plays a barrister tasked with whipping trainee Will into shape in the cut-throat world of the justice system. Ben Miller The former Death In Paradise actor appears in psychological drama The Man . The ITV three-parter sees a company team leader suffer at the hands of his colleagues when a lucrative pitch goes wrong. Romola Garai The actress stars in powerful BBC2 drama, The Children , which tells the true story of the Holocaust orphans sent to Lake Windermere in 1945 to recover from the trauma of the death camps.…

Lisa loses ANOTHER 2 stone! Over the past few years, Lisa Riley has lost 12 stone in weight, slimmed down from a UK size 28 to a size 14, and has even undergone surgery to remove a stone of loose skin in 2017. And now, we can reveal the former Loose Women panellist has lost even more weight in the past year, after saying she wanted to keep the weight off as she was undergoing IVF. Lisa, 43, is taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing cruise, and posted a picture of herself at dinner after the first night of the show, looking very svelte indeed. ‘She wants to keep it off for IVF’ Health and nutrition expert Laurel Alper tells us, ‘I think she’s lost two to two…

Phillip and his co-host and close friend Holly recently faced their own feuding rumours, when Phil was reported to be upset over a magazine photo shoot they did together. On the cover, Holly is seen smiling with a crayon crown drawn on to her head, while Phil looks perplexed. A source revealed that he was ‘angry’ about the cover, saying, ‘Phillip was fuming that Holly had a crayon crown airbrushed on to her head while he was crownless and pictured grumpily looking on in her shadow.’ The magazine was thought to have written a letter of apology to Phil’s management, but the pair made it clear that their friendship wasn’t affected. Proving things were fine between them, Holly, 38, shared a picture of them laughing together on Instagram and wrote,…

We last met just before the London Marathon. You and Barbara Windsor’s husband Scott (Mitchell) were raising money for Alzheimer’s We had an amazing day, truly one of the very best days of my life. I went from zero miles to 26.2 miles in the space of four months. It was an extraordinary thing to do, but we achieved so much for the Dementia Revolution charity. How are Scott and Barbara? ‘Rainie has a real need to be needed’ As you know with Alzheimer’s, it does progress and Scott’s coping as best as he possibly can. He’s there for her every day and what more can you do? Scott and I are still rocking on with the running. It’s so absolutely brilliant for your mental health. Rainie’s also doing a…

The difference between UVA and UVB rays Listen up! We all need to use a broad-spectrum SPF that offers both UVA and UVB protection. Why? UVB rays attack the outer layers of our skin and cause sunburn, but it’s the UVA rays that go deeper to cause premature skin ageing and the DNA damage that leads to skin cancer. That’s why it’s so important that your SPF wards off the effects of both. Piz Buin Hydro Infusion Sun Gel Cream, SPF30, £17.99 Be mindful of quantity with sprays Today, most dermatologists recommend that you use a shot-glass measure of lotion to fully protect your body from the sun, but this can be tricky when using a spray. Try this technique. Initially, spray some into one of your hands before applying…

His night-time toilet habits are worrying Q My husband has always got up at night to wee, but lately he’s been going more often, sometimes four times in a night. He turned 60 this year and I’m concerned that he should get this checked out. He thinks I am fussing and says that it is a standing joke in the office that all the men his age are in the same situation. A It is normal for the prostate gland, which lies at the base of the bladder, to enlarge over the age of 50, and when it does it can cause nocturia (the need to get up at night to pass urine). In most cases the enlargement is benign but it can be due to a cancer so he…

Her husband grabbed and kissed me Q At a BBQ a few weeks back, my best friend’s husband grabbed my bottom, kissed me and tried to put his tongue in my mouth. I pushed him off, but all he did was laugh at how upset I was. When my friend walked in and I told her what had happened, she laughed too. I feel so upset and angry about what he did, and so does my partner, who is ready to knock him out. Our friends keep saying he’s an idiot and I shouldn’t take it to heart, but it’s upset me. How can I get my friend to see this? Name and address withheld. A It’s upset and angered you because this man assaulted you. If a stranger in…

Brits were conned out of over £7 million in holiday booking frauds last year, says Action Fraud. More than 5,000 people reported falling victim to this type of scam last year. People pay upfront only to discover their holiday, flight or accommodation doesn’t exist, losing an average of £1,380 each. The most popular cons Over half the reported crimes were about airline tickets. In this scam, the customer believes they’re booking a flight but receives a fake ticket or pays for a ticket that never arrives. Meanwhile, a quarter of the cases involved accommodation cons. In many of these cases people are duped by fake websites or social media profiles that are created by fraudsters. How to stay safe Action Fraud, ABTA and Get Safe Online give their top tips:…

Tikka-grilled paneer Serves : 4 Enjoy this spiced Indian cheese as a veggie side dish or starter. Find it in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons You will need ✽ 2 peppers, deseeded and diced ✽ 250g paneer, cut into cubes ✽ 5tbsp tikka paste ✽ Mint and coriander, chopped, to serve How to do it 1 Toss the paneer and peppers in with the tikka paste and mix thoroughly. Spread over a baking tray and grill under a high heat, until the mixture is softened and lightly charred. 2 Split between four plates and serve warm with the mint and coriander. PREP TIME: 5 MINS COOK TIME: 5 MINS SKILL: EASY COST: £1.07 PER SERVING FAT: 22G SAT FAT: 11G CARBS: 8G TIP Toss paneer and peppers in tikka paste, and…

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Sitting on the sofa with my husband, Michael, 65, I watched him flick through the channels for what seemed like forever. Eventually, he settled on a documentary. I rolled my eyes – I wasn’t a fan of the documentaries that he liked to watch. But it was far too early for bed. Tucking myself under a blanket and making myself comfortable, I reached over to grab my laptop and fired it up. Once I was logged in, I watched as Woman’s Own Bingo loaded on my screen. Bingo time I’d signed up in July 2017 after coming across an ad online, and loved the sound of the games. I’d always enjoyed playing bingo – it was something I’d played in the halls before, but I was never bothered about the…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr This week kick up your heels and get away from it all. If you can’t take some time off work, plan in some fun activities in your downtime diary. The naughtier the better. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May You can’t keep giving and getting nothing back. It’s exhausting. If you’re angry or disappointed, reign in your kindly efforts, and you’ll soon see a positive change. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun It’s a rare Gemini who hasn’t been involved in an almighty muddle. You’ve been working on assumptions that are, at least, partly wrong. Expect helpful clarification. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul You might experience a ‘make-or-break’ relationship moment this week and if your gut is telling you a partnership or friendship…

1 Celebrity Netball, BBC2 Hosted by the delightful Clare Balding, this special Sport Relief match sees Jennifer Saunders and Strictly’s Oti Mabuse captain teams featuring netball pros and famous faces, following the day’s World Cup action. 2 Casualty, BBC1 Wrestling with her devastating dementia diagnosis, longtime stalwart of the wards Lisa ‘Duffy’ Duffin quits the emergency department as her condition worsens and she fears she’ll be putting her patients in jeopardy. 3 Coronation Street, ITV Best known for her role as Dixie in Casualty, Jane Hazlegrove arrives on the Cobbles as Bernie, Gemma’s bubbly, party-loving mum. Majorly lacking in any sort of parenting skills, it remains to be seen how she’ll fare as a grandparent……

The end of another really sad weekend. When you try for 35 years to be the easiest, most fun person to work with and you read such hurtful and wildly untrue stories from nameless “sources”. Obviously I’ll take it on the chin… I just hope you know me better.’ Those were the words of Phillip Schofield as the tension between him and fellow TV presenter Amanda Holden reached boiling point. After weeks of reports about the duo’s fallout, Phillip finally broke his silence. Clearly upset by the ‘untrue’ stories, he was quick to like a tweet from his Dancing On Ice colleague Matt Evers, which read, ‘Either on the ice or This Morning and not once have I seen nor heard a bad thing from you. Your spirit and professionalism…

Having worked on British TV since 1985, Phillip has made many celebrity friends over the years – and several have rushed to his defence. ‘He’s finding the whole thing really hurtful’ But while there’s no question that Phillip is a hit with both viewers and colleagues, there have been suggestions that he’s not everyone’s favourite to work with. It’s no secret that Phillip and his previous co-host Fern Britton didn’t see eye to eye, and her former agent, Jon Roseman, has previously slammed the presenter. Jon said, ‘The man was too smug and his view of himself would have made Narcissus seem modest... It appeared to me that Phillip wasn’t the kind of man to play second fiddle to a woman.’ Our source says, ‘It’s awful to read such nasty…

Being overweight has overtaken smoking as the major preventable cause of four common cancers (bowel, liver, kidney and ovarian), new research has revealed. Yet a new poster campaign by Cancer Research UK has been accused of ‘fat-shaming’ after it used cigarette-style advertising to point this fact out. For goodness sake can we please stop tiptoeing around a mad ‘fat privilege’ political correctness? Obesity kills. It costs the NHS millions and it ruins the lives of so many families. Can we please stop tiptoeing around a mad ‘fat privilege’ political correctness? Plus-size model Tess Holliday has made a fortune out of her ‘curves’ and shouts down anyone – like Piers Morgan – who points out she’s killing herself. But while curves are great, being morbidly obese isn’t. As with anorexic-looking models,…

As I pressed my hand against my forehead, I couldn’t help but wince. ‘I’ve got another one,’ I sighed to my husband Stuart, then 56. It was summer 2012 and I’d been suffering with headaches on and off for a few years. At first, they were nothing a paracetamol and a glass of water couldn’t sort out, but as the years dragged by they became an almost everyday occurrence. After losing my mother-in-law Jean and starting my own business as a beautician and reiki healer, as well as being a mum to Amy, then 28, James, 26 and Adam, 22, I’d put it down to stress, and the doctor told me I was probably suffering from multiple sinus infections. In September 2012, after going back and forth to the GP,…

1 RECOGNISE your emotional triggers. Is it stress? Feeling overwhelmed? A child or colleague who hits your buttons? Recognise how you feel and walk away. 2 CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES. Think hard about what is most important. Enforce and address what you can for now and let go of the rest, including guilt that you feel angry. 3 DOWNLOAD THE ANGER MANAGEMENT APP. Learn how to control anger and frustration, think before you react, and feel calmer all round with hypnosis and relaxation tips.…

Chasing my boyfriend down the road, barefoot and wrapped in a duvet, I screamed at him to come back or leave forever. Jon had walked out mid-argument and the red mist had descended. A trivial argument about plans the following weekend had become a tsunami of disagreement about selfishness, and while Jon walked away to let the heat dissipate, I was determined to stay put until things resolved. Following Meghan Jon ushered me back home as fast as he could. He’s never been one for public confrontation and I knew I’d get my way the second I dashed out the door. ‘Jon told me I was selfish and unkind’ It was December 2002, and we’d been together six months, but I was already determined to mould him into the man…

1 Share the love Car sharing with a colleague could drastically reduce the cost of your commute. You could take turns driving or decide a weekly contribution if just one person drives. If you don’t know anyone you can car share with, check out sites like liftshare.com to find someone in your area. Don’t forget to look at their online tips on how to stay safe. 2 In the saddle Is it possible to cycle? You could save cash, not to mention skip that crowded train! Before you invest in a new bike, check if your employer is a member of the Government’s Cycle to Work scheme. This gives you the chance to buy a bike tax-free. 3 Pound the pavements While walking the whole way to…

Devilish tomato & chilli relish (Morrisons) DELUXE MUSHROOM CHEESEBURGER Serves 4 You will need ✽ 4 portobello mushrooms, wiped clean with damp kitchen paper ✽ 1tbsp olive oil ✽ 50g garlic butter ✽ 75g Gruyère cheese, sliced ✽ Sesame topped burger baps, halved and toasted ✽ Tomato and chilli relish, sweetcorn relish, sliced tomato and watercress sprigs, to serve How to do it 1 Place the mushrooms on a foil-lined grill pan, cup-side down, and brush with olive oil. Grill for 3 mins then turn over, season and dot with the garlic butter. Cook for a further 5 mins, until tender. 2 Place the sliced cheese on top of the mushrooms and grill again until the cheese has melted and is bubbling. 3 Place the mushroom ‘burgers’ on the baps,…

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