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After three months training on the front line of a busy maternity unit, TV presenter and mum-of-three Emma Willis returns to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex, for a second series of Delivering Babies. This eight-part documentary follows Emma’s journey working as a maternity care assistant. From elective caesareans to water births and complicated theatre procedures, Emma shares the pressures, the fears and the joys of bringing new lives into the world. • Emma Willis: Delivering Babies, Monday, UKTV 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%…

Prince George looked ‘roar-some’ and playful as he celebrated his sixth birthday last week. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released three cute snaps of the beaming youngster on the Kensington Royal Official Instagram account, two of which showed him wearing his England football shirt with pride. The photos, taken in Kensington Palace garden by his mum, Kate, were captioned, ‘Happy Birthday Prince George!’ and thanked everyone for their lovely messages.…

Arms like Mel Sykes’ Gunnar has explained how to achieve toned upper arms, like presenter Melanie Sykes’, 48. ‘Think shoulder exercises when working on your arms,’ he suggested. ‘Shoulder presses and a variety of shoulder raises at different angles are fantastic. Add bicep curls at multiple angles, in addition to bench presses and tricep dips.’ And don’t fret about getting too bulky. ‘Women are often worried about getting big but relax – you don’t produce enough testosterone to get big,’ he said. Phew! A bum like Vorders’ Carol Vorderman is famed for her derrière. The 58-year-old puts it down to long walks, but Gunnar, who helped 50-year-old J-Lo with her head-turning booty, has been heard giving some extra workout advice. ‘Squats, lunges, deadlifts [lifting a barbell or dumbbells from the…

Hearing a heavy knock on the front door, I shook myself awake and turned towards the glowing light of the clock – 1am. I rolled my eyes, realising it was probably my daughter, Sophie, 22, having forgotten her keys yet again after a night out with her friends. But as I looked out of the window, I saw two police officers. That was the pivotal moment in August 2016 that defined my future. My close-knit family life, my happiness – it would all be gone in a few seconds. ‘She reassured me that he was just shy’ Sophie was always such a special girl. Born at 5.25am on 1 January 1994, she was the first baby to arrive that year in the UK and her beautiful face was plastered inside…

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It’s not a cold, it’s not hay fever – so what is it? Q I’ve been bunged up for several weeks. I thought it was the start of a cold, but it never developed into one and it’s been going on for too long to be a virus. My partner says I’ve been snoring a lot too. What’s going on? A You may have nasal polyps, which are benign fleshy growths in the nasal canal and cause the symptoms you describe. Your doctor can diagnose these by looking in your nose and will probably suggest using nasal drops to shrink them. We also sometimes use steroids by mouth. If you are no better after 10 weeks, you can have them surgically removed but they often recur after a few years.…

Has he cheated? Q Over the last six months, my husband has had a friendship with a woman at work. They started speaking and texting at night, and when I told him I didn’t like this, he would say I had a dirty mind. Then he started going to late-night events where she was, and when I questioned him, he’d get angry. Finally, I had enough and told him to leave; he then broke down, crying and swore he loved me. I don’t know what to believe here. His brother and friends say he has been an idiot, but nothing happened. Name and address withheld A Only your husband knows the truth. What is true is he’s given you a reason to doubt your relationship and hurt you in the…

Be flexible – and haggle Work out how important when you get married is to you, as you can save a bundle if you’re prepared to choose a less popular date. For example, if you plump for a Thursday in April instead of a Saturday in August, you could snap up a huge discount on your venue. Plus, while you should always try to haggle on price, your chances of success are greater at a quieter time of year so it could be a double bonus. Hunt out bargains It is possible to get the dress of your dreams on a budget. Check websites like stillwhite.co.uk or preloved.co.uk to see if you can find your perfect gown second-hand. And when you’re trying on dresses it’s worth asking if there’s any…

Tropical Pavlova DEL MONTE GOLD PINEAPPLE RINGS AND CHUNKS (ASDA) Serves 8 You will need For the meringue: ✽ 4 egg whites ✽ 125g caster sugar ✽ 2tsp corn flour ✽ 2tsp white wine vinegar For the filling: ✽ 200ml whipping cream ✽ 1tbsp icing sugar ✽ 200g tin pineapple chunks ✽ 2 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced into half-circles ✽ 50g pomegranate seeds How to do it 1 Preheat the oven to 140C/Gas 1. Line a baking tray with baking paper and mark a 30cm circle on it. 2 In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff and glossy. Add the caster sugar 1tbsp at a time, whisking well after each addition. Gently fold in the corn flour and vinegar. Spoon onto the baking tray and spread…

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1 Emma Willis: Delivering Babies, W After being trained up as a fully qualified Maternity Care Assistant in the first series, Emma returns to the Princess Alexandra. This time, the star will be have to use her new skills to help deliver and care for babies. 2 Emmerdale, ITV The fallout from the devastating fire at the factory continues as Jai tries to save the family business, but with the pressure of Kim’s loan and the culprit trying to make a run for it, can the Sharmas turn their fortunes around? 3 Coronation Street, ITV There’s heartbreak for Eileen as Jan confesses he never had any feelings for her and was just using her! As Nikolai wades in and the men fight, police break into the salon…

It’s been four months since Mel B revealed her lesbian romp with bandmate Geri Horner (slammed by Geri as untrue) on ITV Piers Morgan’s Life Stories and, while Ginger might have buried the hatchet with Scary over the shocking claims, she’s worried what other ‘spicy secrets’ might come out of the closet – as Mel announces dates for an ‘intimate’ talk show. Following on from her autobiography Brutally Honest, Mel B is set to hit the road in August and September for the ‘in conversation’ style shows –and we’re told Geri is worried about further embarrassment. A source tells us, ‘Geri knows what Mel’s like and she’s not ashamed of anything that happened, but she hates the idea of having her dirty laundry aired.’ ‘I’m so honoured to share my…

There’s no denying that 2018 was tough for Coleen Nolan. Having divorced Ray Fensome – her husband of 11 years – the 54-year-old Loose Women panellist was already feeling low. But on top of that, she also discovered that her 60-year-old sister, Linda, was terminally ill with breast cancer. And, as if that wasn’t enough to deal with, Coleen was suddenly forced to take a break from Loose Women after she was accused of ‘bullying’ her former Celebrity Big Brother co-star, Kim Woodburn, following a furious on-air row in which Kim stormed off set. Now, a year on, Woman’s Own sits down with Coleen and talks about the past year, and how she’s now ‘loving single life’. She even eyes up a ‘very attractive’ waiter during our chat. So it’s…

Holiday season is upon us, which means long lazy days on the beach, cocktails, and re-igniting that passion in your relationship. Well, in our fantasies. The reality is overcrowded airports that feel like a zoo, hotels that had their glossy brochures put together by a congenital liar with an airbrush fetish, and getting so sunburnt any screaming is pain rather than passion. ‘The reality is getting so sunburnt that any screaming is actually pain rather than passion’ This is those mythical two weeks we’ve looked forward to all year, though. An escape from the daily grind, so we grit our teeth and pretend nothing is a problem. Spare a thought for the poor people who have to go on their summer break for longer than a fortnight, though. Yep, every…

Ashley Roberts, 37 Bringing a little sunshine to the Good Morning Britain sofa in this bold two-piece, Ashley proves she’s not afraid to take a style risk. The long-line jacket and embellished buckle add glamour, so a cami top and courts are all it needs. Laura Tobin, 37 Staying true to her signature style, weather reporter Laura looks blooming lovely in this fun floral tea dress. Follow her lead with coordinating black heels or brighten it up with strappy sandals. Faye Tozer, 43 If anyone has the arms to pull off this strapless top, it’s Strictly finalist Faye. The longer length of the skirt balances out its slinky shape, while leopard print heels add a little fun. Eva Longoria, 44 Perfectly proportioned to suit her petite frame, we love Eva’s…

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As I walked up and down the corridor, tending to each of my patients, I could feel myself getting exhausted already. Is it time for a break yet? I wondered. Not only were my feet aching, my stomach was groaning and all I could think about was the huge bowl of leftover pasta I’d brought in for lunch. Yet I was only one hour into my seven-hour shift at the care home where I was a nurse. As I carried on going about my work, trying to ignore my hunger, I heard one of my elderly patients. ‘She’s never going to find a man looking like that,’ she said to her husband, before chuckling with laughter. I’m sure she hadn’t meant it cruelly, bluntness was just her way. But her…

Growing up, I was a shy and quiet tomboy. I was a late developer and didn’t start dating until I was 16. I knew I was straight, but what confused me was how much I admired another girl or woman’s body. My friends would giggle away in the loos as they practised kissing boys by secretly snogging one another. ‘I’d find myself admiring a woman’s well-toned bottom’ Watching them, I found myself fantasising about kissing girls. I was a little shocked and confused that I felt aroused by it. Then, when I was 16, a gorgeous girl walked past me. She had a bikini bra top on and sexy curves, and I found myself thinking she was attractive. ‘Girl love’ fantasy At a local disco, she and her boyfriend did…

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. ‘We planned a lavish hen do for eight of us’ My favourite is the slot game, Gold Frenzy, and I decided to play 1p a line, which meant each spin was 10p. I spun and watched as golden nugget and gold mining symbols flew 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…

As I settled onto the sofa with my partner Fiaz, I reached for my laptop. ‘It’s time to play soon!’ I smiled. It was nearly quarter past nine. ‘Enjoy,’ he laughed, grabbing the TV remote, making the most of being able to watch his favourite programme quietly. I knew he secretly enjoyed hearing about my bingo games, 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 loved playing, and recently I’d won tickets for Play Off Palace, an exclusive bingo game, through qualifying games in Sapphire. ‘I’ve just won £1,000! I screamed out loud’ As my first game started that evening in July 2018, I watched excitedly, but although I didn’t win the first Full House,…

Robbie Williams and Ayda Field are set to renew their wedding vows after the former Take That star proposed to her again on her 40th birthday. ‘We haven’t planned it,’ said Ayda. ‘He surprised me at my birthday with the proposal so I’m excited but I think I’ll be doing all the planning... I had no idea he was going to do that!’ But while the Loose Women panellist is excited about the ceremony, she’s worried daughter Teddy, six, will expect the celebrations to be as lavish as Princess Eugenie’s wedding – for which she was bridesmaid. Ayda spilled, ‘I will be renewing my vows. Teddy’s going to be thoroughly underwhelmed. I need a tiara and bridesmaids! I did say to her, “Don’t think all weddings are like this, your…

You have had a cracking first year on the cobbles! It’s been amazing so far. It’s surreal coming to Coronation Street but I’ve had the best year ever and made so many friends. Emma had a rocky start with the whole David affair so it’s nice to see how she’s developed. You’ve had some great scenes with Jack P Shepherd, who plays David, of course… He was so welcoming and we had such a laugh working off each other. We’re mates off set, which helps, and we’re both from Leeds, so that’s another connection. quite soon not to panic’ ‘I learned Did he give you any advice? He just told me to relax into it. It’s overwhelming at first but I learned quite soon not to get panicked and stressed.…

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‘All I could think about was my girls’ Running through the park with my daughter Olivia, I pull her into my arms and twirl her around, taking in her beautiful smile and infectious giggle. For the first time in a long while, I’m strong enough to hold my girl. My youngest daughter, Isla, is sleeping in her buggy, pushed back and forth by my husband, Tom. This scene of family life may seem normal – but this time last year, normality was all I craved. When I got pregnant with Isla in December 2016, Olivia, then two, was so excited. Each scan showed a healthy baby – a girl. In August 2017, I had to be induced two weeks early because of a heart defect I’d had since I was…

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Tomato, mozzarella & basil linguine Get a taste of the Mediterranean with this delicious and low cal pasta dish. Serves: 4 You will need: ✽ Few squirts Frylight olive oil ✽ 3 courgettes, sliced ✽ 200g linguine ✽ 3 garlic cloves, crushed ✽ 400g can cherry tomatoes ✽ 2tsp balsamic vinegar ✽ Dash Tabasco ✽ 2tbsp capers ✽ 2 x 150g packets mini mozzarella ✽ Several basil leaves How to do it: 1 Squirt a non-stick pan with the Frylight, add the courgettes and fry for a few mins over a low heat, turning as and when needed. 2 Cook the linguine in boiling water, according to pack instructions. 3 Add the garlic, tomatoes, balsamic, Tabasco and capers to the frying pan and leave to simmer. Drain linguine and toss…

A quarter of British women have fantasised about same-sex liaisons. The data, taken from a study of 3,129 women by opinion consultant Joe Twyman, showed that 24 per cent of UK women had had this kind of fantasy, while only nine per cent had taken it any further. Meanwhile, although only 16 per cent of men have dreamed about having sex with another man, 14 per cent of them had gone ahead and done so. Current research also shows that more women are leaving their male partners for a lesbian relationship in their 50s. Professor of Psychology, Lisa Diamond, explains that shifting desires are completely normal. ‘If you’ve lived your life focusing on being a good wife and mother, it’s easy to set aside your own desires (our culture doesn’t…

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Geri Horner When RuPaul’s Drag Race UK hits BBC3, the Spice Girl will join RuPaul and Michelle Visage as a guest judge in the hunt for the next drag superstar. Gordon Ramsay The chef visits far-flung regions in search of culinary inspiration and special ingredients in his upcoming Nat Geo series Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted. Fearne Cotton The DJ and presenter will host BBC2’s Interior Design Masters in which 10 designers compete to win a contract with a top London hotel.…