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Michelle Keegan returns to our screens in this new Sky One comedy, starring alongside Joe Gilgun, Damien Molony, Ruth Sheen and Tim Key. The six-part show follows a group of working class friends who find unconventional ways to win at life in a northern suburbia. Vinnie (Gilgun) is a Lancashire lad with a bipolar disorder and he and his best mate Dylan (Molony) are inseparable to the point where they’ve hardly spent a day apart since birth. That’s until Dylan’s girlfriend Erin (Keegan) shakes things up for good with her plans to leave town and start a new life for herself, forcing Dylan to choose whether to make a fresh start too or stay behind with his best friend. Get six issues of WOMAN’S OWN from £1* Subscribe online at…

1 Minnie No doubt we’ll catch sight of Minnie the terrier being driven around Chelsea soon enough. 2 Angus Bonnie wee Angus should be wearing a kilt not a sailor’s hat! 3 Buddy Little Buddy has over 9,500 followers on Instagram – but does he have talent? 4 Hurley Chocolate Labrador Hurley has to spend his time between his two owners, but we’re sure he’ll still be slobbering over some Saturday night takeaways… 5 Maggie Rescue dog Maggie must have some very early mornings with her presenting duo owners. 6 Dolly Dolly hasn’t been dressed up by her fashion stylist owner, as she already knows how to look good naked! 7 Fig and Olive Fig and Olive have very posh connections – much like their owners! 8 Ernie We wonder…

Thanks to improvements in healthcare and the amazing things you can now do with the menopause, there’s never been a better time to be an ‘older’ woman. ‘We’ve been there and done that. Not only have we got the T-shirt, we are proud to wear it’ So why, oh why, do so many companies still ignore us and go for the ‘yoof’ vote? Nowhere is this more obvious than in TV. I think it’s absolutely brilliant that talented young presenters – like Storm Huntley on Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine – work their way up through the ranks, but parachuting reality television stars into shows because of their social media following surely has to be a recipe for disaster? Strictly is the latest culprit. One of their ‘big’ recent signings is…

• KEVIN SAYS: Yes, it cost me my marriage. I still see my son and it cost me an awful lot of money. I let myself down. My self-respect was affected, my dignity and the hurt it brought not just to myself but to an awful lot of people. It has nothing to do with anybody else, it was done and dusted between myself and my wife. • MIRANDA SAYS: When I first started chatting to Kevin on the dating site, his profile picture was of a fire engine. But when he sent me a picture of himself, I knew it was Emma’s husband. I double-checked with a mutual friend before I decided to tell Emma. She was so grateful to me afterwards, so I have no regrets.…

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Do I have an increased cancer risk? Q My sister has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has a faulty gene and her doctor has said that I should see my GP for a blood test to check whether I carry it too. If I test positive does that mean that I will definitely get breast cancer? I’m not sure I want to know. A You don’t have to get tested. Your GP wouldn’t do the test – they would refer you to a genetic specialist so that you can have counselling and decide whether or not to go ahead. A positive test doesn’t mean you are definitely going to develop breast cancer, but it does significantly increase your risk. If you did test positive, your specialist would help you…

A small amount of worry can be good. ‘It can be helpful if we use it to take action,’ says Ali. ‘But having anticipation anxiety of something which may not happen uses a lot of energy.’ If you answer ‘Yes’ to at least two of the questions below, then you may suffer from excessive worry… • Do you get easily tired, but struggle to sleep? • Do you often find it difficult to concentrate? • Do you have tension in your muscles? • Do minor things often spiral into major concerns? • Once it starts, is your worrying hard to stop?…

‘We have both been up for more romance’ Gwyneth Paltrow is only just considering moving in with hubby Brad Falchuk – 11 months after their wedding. The actress claims her ‘intimacy coach’ told her living apart keeps things fresh. But could it work for any couple? We challenged Rebecca Wright and husband Jon, both 46, to live apart for a week. They have been married for 14 years and have kids Sophie, 13, and James, 11. We asked therapist Cate Mackenzie to act as their intimacy coach. Day 1: Sexy texts REBECCA SAYS It wasn’t a great start when our son ended up in A&E with a possible broken bone. While Jon got to check into his holiday home, I was waiting in hospital. He came over later to…

All-in-one fish supper Serves: 4 Really easy, incredibly tasty and only two timings to watch for. Brilliant! You will need ✽ 1 red pepper and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks ✽ 1 red onion, cut into thin wedges ✽ 1 large courgette, halved lengthways and sliced thickly ✽ 150g cherry tomatoes ✽ Few sprigs fresh thyme ✽ 3tbsp olive oil ✽ 3 slices ciabatta ✽ 1 garlic clove, crushed ✽ Small handful fresh basil leaves, shredded ✽ 4 x 175g pieces cod loin How to do it 1 Heat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. Put the peppers, onion, courgette and cherry tomatoes into a large roasting tin. Add the thyme, 2tbsp olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss together well. Roast in the oven…

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Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr There’s a shift from open, expansive, fun times to having to apply your nose to the grindstone. But wait. Saturday brings a lovely vibe. If you need a miracle, here it is. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May If you need to make positive changes, do so on Wednesday and see if things fall into place a little easier than usual. Your gut instincts this week will be spot-on. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun This weekend is all about ditching anything unwanted. It’s got a real ‘out with the old, in with the new’ vibe. Do what’s needed and let yourself feel amazing. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Someone close to you has been having a tough time of late. This week,…

Dave Myers The TV chef and his fellow Hairy Biker Si King will return in BBC2 series The Hairy Bikers Ride Route 66. The road trip will see them sampling local delicacies as they travel 2,000 miles across eight states. Rachel Riley The Countdown star is one of the four brave celebs who will be looking after a family of four children for four days in My Famous Babysitter on W, which explores the reality of modern parenting. Paul Bradley As part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of BBC1’s Holby City, the actor will reprise his role as Elliot Hope, who will visit his old friend and protégé Jac Naylor, but does he have an ulterior motive?…

Holly’s warning to Paddy Holly Willoughby put comedian Paddy McGuinness in his place when it was revealed last week she had told him, ‘You have big shoes to fill.’ The comment came after he replaced her pal Fearne Cotton as team captain on ITV2’s Celebrity Juice last year. Host Keith Lemon witnessed the warning from team captain Holly, 38, and recalled, ‘I remember at the wrap party, Holly saying to Paddy, “You have big shoes to fill”, but look at us, look at us three. It was a right touching moment for me, I really enjoyed that moment. We had a little three-way hug.’ ‘You have big shoes to fill’ Paddy has since joked that Holly’s warning had slipped his mind, explaining, ‘At the time we were knocking back a…

Moira’s lust is unbridled! I know! And Nate is 6ft 3, a proper manly man and that’s everything she likes. He pursues her and she loves that, she finds it very sexy. When she watches him doing his work he has a certain energy and the chemistry they have is hard not to resist. That’s why she gives in to temptation. They’ve been flirting for a while… ‘Nate makes her feel like a woman again’ At first it was kind of playful. He has shown an interest in her and she’s flattered by it. She’s an older woman who hasn’t been shown that attention in a long time. Do you think Cain’s taken his eye off the ball then? Absolutely. She was keeping the family going while he was wrestling…

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Kate Garraway, 52 Shunning the traditional blue, white and red in favour of a pop of pink, Kate gives the look a modern spin. Her co-ordinating strappy sandals finish the outfit off perfectly. Katherine Jenkins, 39 Proving that less is sometimes more, it’s the little details in Katherine’s outfit that elevate the look. The cute peplum detail accentuates her waist, while the boxy shape gives a twist to this classic basket bag. Sheryl Crow, 57 Working the oldest trick in the style rule book to her advantage, Sheryl looks amazing in head-to-toe vertical stripes. Tousled waves though her hair and minimal make-up freshen up the look. Vicky McClure, 36 We don’t see much of Line of Duty star Vicky on the red carpet, but we’re head over heels with this…

Anti-ageing ice THE MYTH Rolling an ice cube across your face will halt the ageing process. THE TRUTH While an ice cube across your face won’t freeze time, there is a reason it gives you an instant youthful glow. That extra radiance is due to increased blood flow to the area, not an anti-ageing elixir. But you can go one step further by upgrading your ice cube to a jade roller (we love Herbivore’s, £26, cultbeauty.co.uk). Traditionally used in ancient Chinese beauty rituals, it’ll help sculpt your features by toning your facial muscles, boosting circulation and pushing along any lymphatic fluid build-up (the reason your face looks puffy when you wake up). Best used on clean skin, the silky, cool surface of the jade will give you good results. To…

1 Sit down with arms and legs uncrossed. Relax thoughts, feelings and/or emotions. 2 Write down your significant level of discomfort (SUD) from zero to 10 (zero being no discomfort and 10 being the worst). 3 Tap above each eyebrow alternately 10 times each. 4 Now tap on both cheekbones alternately 10 times each. 5 Then tap on the front of your chin either side 10 times each. 6 Now tap on your collarbone (opposite hand to collarbone side) alternately 10 times each. 7 Then, keeping your head still, look to your left, then right, 10 times on each side. 8 Now take a diaphragmatic breath while saying in your mind to yourself, slowly, ‘I’m OK’. 9 Assess and write down your SUD between zero and 10. 10 Repeat until…

Cate Mackenzie a psychosexual therapist couples counsellor, says, ‘If you’ve got the money, it could be wonderful to live apart. Domesticity is not ideal for feeling sexual towards each other. Separateness creates an erotic charge, as it did when you first dated, before you started grumbling about dirty washing on the floor. ‘For most of us, though, living apart when married isn’t financially viable. Plus you miss out on all the negotiations you have. Dividing chores and making compromises strengthens a relationship. ‘If you did live apart, you might try to make your partner feel loved by sending messages or sexting. Why not do the same at home? Make time to connect. Go for a walk together or try a seven-second kiss when you wake up. ‘When couples have children…

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1 The Great British Bake Off, C4 Paul, Prue, Sandi and Noel are all back as the nation’s favourite naughty but nice televisual treat returns for a new series, marking a decade of soggy bottoms on our screens. 2 The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance, Netflix A stellar line up voices the characters in this new series that is a prequel to Jim Henson’s 1982 film The Dark Crystal, including Star Wars legend Mark Hamill, Taron Egerton (Rocketman) and Simon Pegg. A must for fans. 3 Coronation Street, ITV It’s hard to remember a time when blue skies hovered over No 11 Coronation Street and this week is no exception as Eileen and Seb find themselves in grave danger as the people trafficker Rachel returns… TV GEM! Dad’s Army: The…

‘Coleen wants a new body and a toy boy’ Coleen Nolan has made a lot of changes to her life in the past 12 months, and it looks like the Loose Women star is set to make the most dramatic change of all – going under the knife! However the panellist has always disapproved of cosmetic surgery and was terrified when sister Maureen had a facelift last year. Aware that Coleen wouldn’t approve, her other sibling Linda kept her own facelift under wraps, revealing it live on the ITV show – much to her sister’s shock! But Woman’s Own can reveal that the presenter is now looking to follow in their footsteps in a bid to get a younger looking body. After her split from husband of 11 years Ray…

As a couple, Emmerdale’s Robert Sugden and Aaron Livesy have had their fair share of ups and downs since they got together in 2014. Fans of the ITV soap have fallen in love with the pair – even giving them the affectionate nickname ‘Robron’. But, last month, fans were gutted when it was announced that Ryan Hawley – who plays Robert – would be leaving Emmerdale at the end of the year. Here, he and Danny Miller reveal how they’re feeling about the break-up – without giving away whether Robert will be leaving in a body bag or Ryan, we can’t believe you’re leaving the Dales! How have the army of Robron fans reacted to the news? Ryan I’ve seen on the internet that people are upset that I’m leaving.…

As summer comes to a close and autumn gets underway, Peacocks has created a collection of bohemian florals and feminine silhouettes in a rich palette of seventies tones. Burnt sunset shades, chocolate tans and dark ditsy florals are paired with puff-sleeve blouses and sweetheart necklines, putting a contemporary twist on the retro trend. Preparing for the tricky transitional weather, Peacocks has all bases covered. The high street favourite’s new collection offers Bardot tops, layering cardigans and staple denim alongside a selection of versatile accessories. Peacocks specialises in high quality clothing at affordable prices for all the family, offering a wide selection of womenswear, menswear and kidswear. CLAIM YOUR 20% OFF Simply redeem your 20% off at the till or enter the code WOMANSOWN2 at the checkout at peacocks.co.uk This voucher…

When my mother died, I didn’t cry. Quite honestly, I was relieved. The person I’d loved had long since gone, lost to dementia three years earlier. My mother, Charlotte Hough, was a lively, witty children’s writer and illustrator. She’d always been a bit eccentric. By the age of 80, however, she was getting increasingly odd. I remember gardening with her and noticing that she was pulling out all the plants and leaving the weeds, whistling tunelessly under her breath. She became obsessive, too, firing off angry notes to people who’d offended her and always ‘sorting out’ her paperwork, which remained the same. ‘I felt chronically guilty’ Then she broke her leg and had to go to hospital. When things are mentally slipping, one clings to small routines — walking the…

I’m still terrified Q A year ago, I was attacked in my house. My windows and car were smashed, and I was threatened with a knife in front of my kids, who were only aged six and nine. The police came quickly, and the council was great in moving us. I know that we are now safe and the kids seemed to have forgotten it, but at night I get terrible nightmares and sometimes when I am alone in the house I have horrible flashbacks. I don’t want to be terrified all the time. Name and address withheld A You’re experiencing something known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and that’s not surprising after all that you have been through. This is an anxiety disorder caused by stressful, distressing and frightening…

Sun safety is vital, and there are some fruits and vegetables (and even chocolate) that can not only improve your skin’s natural SPF, but simultaneously give you a healthier, golden complexion. Thanks to certain antioxidants, these foods help build the skin's resilience and promote a naturally sun-kissed tone in the skin. While these foods boost your skin during UV exposure, they’re no replacement for wearing a topical SPF. But you can pair the following foods with adequate sunscreen protection for optimum protection. The British Skin Foundation recommends wearing an SPF30 with a UVA rating of four or five stars and applying it every two hours, more often if you’re swimming or towelling. Now, topped up with SPF, munch on these foods to get sunshine ready. Pomegranates ‘Pomegranates are thought to…

IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK… BOOK A BREAK FOR LESS Want to snap up a cut-price hotel room? Then check out Jurys Inn’s Summer Special Offer, where you’ll get up to 20% off its hotels in the UK, Ireland and Czech Republic. You’ll need to book by 31 August 2019 and the discount is valid on stays until 31 March 2020. • For more information and to see the full T&Cs, visit jurysinns.com/season-sale/ How to… Manage back to school costs With the new academic year just around the corner, here’s how you can save some cash Get an A+ for staying on top of school costs. 1 Plan ahead You’ll find it much easier to manage your finances if you know exactly what’s coming. Once school reopens,…

Sitting on the sofa with my husband, Michael, 65, I watched him flick through the TV channels. He settled on a documentary that I wasn’t keen on, so 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. ‘It was a lovely surprise!’ I’d signed up in July 2017 after coming across an ad online, loving the sound of the games. I’d always enjoyed bingo – it was something I’d played in the halls before, but I was never bothered about the big wins, I just played for fun. I opted for my favourite game –Tiki Bingo. I liked the ease of the game with the familiar bingo tickets and taking it row by…

Book I Thought I Knew You by Penny Hancock, Pan Macmillan, PB, £7.99 Jules and Holly have been friends since university, so it’s no wonder Jules’ daughter Saffie and Holly’s son Saul, are just like family. Yet when Saffie accuses Saul of rape, the two mothers’ loyalties are divided. Who is really lying? With current themes, this feels fresh and the narrative plays with the reader’s sympathies, while retaining a strong emotional core and a focus on unshakeable friendship. Film Angel Has Fallen Out 21 August Gerard Butler’s maverick, terrorist-foiling lawman Mike Banning is back for a third round of gung-ho derring-do in this sequel to those guilty pleasure action thrillers Olympus Has Fallen and London Has Fallen. This time, his secret service agent is on the run after taking…