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Nadia Sawalha and Mark Adderley Loose Women panellist Nadia, 54, had known TV producer Mark for five months when they tied the knot back in 2002, and she’s admitted they didn’t really know each other, saying, ‘We were drinking a lot and I think our initial romance was fuelled by that.’ Ben Foden and Jackie Belanoff-Smith Rugby player Ben got hitched to Jackie two weeks after they met, causing some to wonder if Ben, 34, who was previously married to Una Healy, had hurried things up so he ‘could stay in the US’ with his American girlfriend. Sheridan Smith and Jamie Horn She hasn’t had much luck with men, but Sheridan seems to have found a match in Jamie. The actress, 37, got engaged to her toy-boy lover three months…

Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf has stripped five of his grandkids of royal status (and therefore state funding) in an effort to cap the cost of the monarchy. Maybe it’s time we did something similar here? Obviously, have the direct line of succession: the Queen, Charles, William and George, but do we really need the likes of Princess Alexandra and the Duchess of Kent? Tourists will still visit our palaces and check out our royal heritage, but is that worth the £82.2m a year we spend on the royals?…

Emily Blunt, 36 Mary Poppins Returns actress Emily works two trends in one with this tiered frock. Her neon sandals give this look a pop of colour and stop the gown from looking too bridal. Jenna Coleman, 33 Lace isn’t just for dresses, as Jenna proves with this navy number. A jumpsuit is a great way to give this trend a fashionable update and sheer panels can subtly show off skin. Katherine Ryan, 36 Comedian Katherine looks oh-so stylish in this not-so-mellow yellow. If you’re worried about fabric adding inches, cinch your waist in with a skinny belt and team with a matching clutch. Michelle Heaton, 40 Pastels can be a little wishy-washy but this cool blue is universally flattering. Make like Michelle and keep accessories neutral – bangle stacking…

HYDRATION HIT Dealing with split ends and hair that seems to break off once it gets past your shoulders? A nourishing shampoo and conditioner like OGX Coconut Milk, £6.99 each, can help lock in moisture and prevent breakages. HAIR REPAIR Constantly bleaching your hair can leave it tired and damaged, which is why bond-builders are a huge hit in salons – they’re seriously good at strengthening and rebuilding hair after colouring. There are even versions you can now use at home between dye jobs, like INNOluxe Elixir V2, £25, innoluxe.com. INSTANT HAIR THICKENER If your roots are looking thin, a sprinkling of Toppik Hair Building Fibres, £19.99, Boots, will bulk up strands in the same way your mascara fattens up your  lashes! (Just make sure you don’t apply any other…

Cancer diagnosis is frightening me Q I have been diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. The doctors and nurses looking after me are brilliant and are keeping my physical symptoms well controlled. I’m trying so hard to keep things together for my family, but inside I’m a bit of a wreck. I’m scared to tell anyone in case I fall apart altogether. A I’m so sorry to hear this. Please contact Macmillan (macmillan.org.uk) as this is exactly what they can help with. You may also like to take a look at a new app, Natia, supported by UK cancer charity Maggie’s Centres. The app incorporates yoga, meditation, music and conversation. Is it really necessary to get the flu jab? Q I started a job as a healthcare assistant in a local…

1 DOWNLOAD THE SUPERBETTER APP Developed by a game designer to lift her depressive symptoms, this app will help you adopt healthier attitudes and more resilience by encouraging you to create a better mindset around the things that stress you out in life. 2 BE MORE POSITIVE A healthy attitude is a positive approach to life. Being positive means finding the best solution to any problem. 3 SURROUND YOURSELF WITH GOOD ATTITUDES Bad attitudes are contagious, so spend time with positive people to transform your own thinking.…

SAD affects about 6% of Brits but, for a formal diagnosis, you’ll have to have symptoms for two consecutive years, so your GP can see if your depression is linked to the seasons. This means you’ll spend around 40% of the year feeling low, with a noticeable change when the weather improves again. ‘If your symptoms have a pattern, then you may be experiencing SAD,’ says Dr Arroll. But any low mood is worth discussing with your GP. ‘They can help make sure it’s not related to anything else, such as family tensions at Christmas,’ he explains. ‘But it’s not normal to feel severely depressed then, or during any part of the year.’…

GREEN TEA + CITRUS FRUITS Vitamin C helps the intestinal transport of catechins (the compounds in tea that are high in antioxidants) found in green tea. TURMERIC + BLACK PEPPER The piperine compound in black pepper pairs well with curcumin in turmeric, making it more available for the body to absorb. CHOPPED GARLIC + 10 MINUTES Leave your chopped garlic to sit before cooking or eating. This allows an enzyme called allicin to develop, which works to help reduce inflammation. Sardines These oily fish are high in vitamin D, vital for immunity. ‘A group of Danish scientists found that specialised T cells, are critical for immune defence and are dependent upon adequate levels of vitamin D in the blood,’ reveals Shabir Daya. ‘In vitamin D deficiency, these T-cells remains dormant…

HAVE YOU HEARD? Brits have failed to pick up around £228 million worth of items ordered through Click & Collect, according to a recent study by Barclaycard. Around 30% of those who failed to collect their order said it was because they found the process a ‘hassle’ – saying it was a lot easier to ask for a refund then re-order the same item for home delivery. Other reasons shoppers gave for leaving their items uncollected included long wait times at their local post office and poorly staffed collection points (both 25%). However, despite the complaints, the service is increasingly popular. The research found that, currently, more than 70% of Brits order through Click & Collect, on average selecting the option twice a month. IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS…

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‘It’s great to be back!’ As The X Factor: Celebrity goes live, Nicole Scherzinger reveals why she’s happy to be mentoring the stars… Things are a bit different on The X Factor this year with the celebrity version of the singing competition underway on ITV. But there’s still an old familiar touch because Simon Cowell has brought back regulars Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh to join him on the judging panel. ‘I’ve missed the UK!’ ‘I didn’t have any concerns about coming back – it’s in my blood to do this,’ says Nicole, who was a judge on four series of The X Factor between 2012 and 2017. ‘I loved that it cut straight to the chase without boot camp and all that jazz.’ The beginning…

Nadia, ‘I could forgive Mark for cheating’ To forgive or not to forgive a one-night stand is a controversial dilemma, but Loose Women panellist Nadia Sawalha says she’d give her husband of 17 years, Mark Adderley, a second chance if he ever cheated on her. ‘Everyone can make a mistake with a one-night stand,’ she said. ‘If you haven’t planned to go out and be unfaithful and everyone’s giddy or had too much to drink… That kind of scenario is not the same as someone who works with someone, and has been thinking about them, planning a liaison. That’s totally different. ‘Everyone can make a mistake’ ‘I think I’d work through it if Mark had a one-night stand,’ she continued. ‘I know him so well, and have been through so…

Strictly just gets jets bigger and better every year! Why? ‘I’m a bit of an historian’ It’s the joy of a new cast every year. It’s changed in the last few years because ‘celebrity’ has changed. Everyone would know everyone who was signed up and want to know how they got on, but now you can have people from all worlds who grow on you. Who knew Saffron Barker from this year or Joe Sugg from last year unless you follow YouTube? But as soon as you meet them, you love them. The show is the star and people like to see the celebrities grow. You’ve penned another book after last year’s bestseller was dubbed ‘Downton with dance’! I can’t tell you how thrilled I am with Moonlight Over Mayfair.…

Hands down The perfect gift. Sanctuary Spa Every Moment Matters gift set, £11, lookfantastic.com Snakeprint glam Wrap up in style with this gorgeous scarf. £12, M&Co Comfort seat Spruce up your sofa with a new cushion. £5, George Home Finishing touch These tassel earrings will look great with a glam up-do. £6, Accessorize Safe and sound A cute cardholder is a handbag essential. £12.50, Oliver Bonas Pucker up Update your make-up kit with this Satin Lipstick in Charm, £3, George at Asda Dress up Wear this tunic with knee-high boots for a great day-to-night outfit. £10, sizes 4-20, Primark Skirting around Team with a chunky jumper for a casual look. £14, sizes 8-18, Matalan Storage solution This cool jar will look good in your kitchen. £7.99, TK Maxx Pumpkin vibe…

Pushing the pram, my face broke into a grin as I could hear my boys getting excited. Me and my wife, Kirsty, 31, had taken our twin sons, Stanley and Dylan, two, for a day trip to a farm. With me working as an A&E nurse, and Kirsty a paramedic, the different shift hours didn’t always make it easy for us all to enjoy a day out. So this was a treat, especially as the twins loved animals, and we’d just reached their favourites. ‘Goats!’ exclaimed Stanley joyfully. Kirsty and I couldn’t help exchanging wide smiles, it was at times like this that we still couldn’t quite believe that we were parents. ‘The embryo was placed in my womb’ Exploring the options I first met Kirsty in 2013, through my…

1 DON’T PILE PRESSURE ON ‘Taking on too much will make you feel run down, so don’t over-stretch yourself,’ says Mark Pinches, head of coaching at Westfield Health. 2 EAT WELL ‘Craving junk food is a common symptom of SAD, but maintaining a good diet is key to sustaining a strong immune system during the autumn and winter months,’ says Mark. Fill up on  walnuts, bananas and fresh tomatoes as eating these foods help your body to produce feel-good chemicals. 3 GET ENOUGH REST ‘In the run up to Christmas you’re likely to be socialising more and sleeping less, but getting a good night’s sleep is the only way you can properly recharge your batteries,’ says Mark. 4 TRY A SUPPLEMENT Low levels of vitamin D (AKA the ‘sunshine vitamin’)…

If you picture someone with a binge-drinking problem, they would probably be a young person falling out of a nightclub and vomiting into a gutter. It’s unlikely that you’d imagine someone like me – a 50-year-old, Cambridge-educated, middle-aged mum-of-three. Yet, new NHS figures show that we over-50s are overtaking youngsters as the nation’s problem drinkers. ‘I was a terrible mum and an awful role model’ This doesn’t surprise me, because just a few years ago I was drinking around 70 units of alcohol a week, which even I recognised was way more than the government recommended limit of 14. But not even my husband – who thought I should cut back but didn’t think I needed to quit – or my closest friends realised that my drinking had become an…

Make a list Write down all the things you know will save you cash but you haven’t done yet, such as finding a cheaper mobile phone deal or making a weekly budget. Then get your diary out and plan which tasks you’ll tackle each week. Ticking them off one by one as you complete each job in turn will motivate you to keep going! Know your dates Mark important dates like when your home insurance is up for renewal on your calendar so that you have plenty of time to shop around for a new deal. Also, make a note of when any free trials you’ve taken out are due to end so you can cancel them before you start being charged, if you don’t want to continue using that…

Tim says: Shared parenting? How hard could it be to care for your own child? Turns out, harder than I thought. My plan to use the time to write a novel was soon out of the window. When Sally went back to work, I’d get a few precious hours to myself on the days Leo napped, which helped keep me sane. On the days he didn’t nap, I couldn’t get anything done around the house or take a breather. I’d walk Leo around in his pushchair, while he screamed at the top of his lungs and refused to sleep, as female passers-by looked at me as if I was torturing him. Imposter syndrome The other challenge in those early days was Leo being tied to Sally. When he started talking,…

DREAM DRIVER Being at the wheel can be exhausting says this little fellow. HUSH-A-BYE DOGGY He was clearly sent to sleep by some relaxing tunes. ARE WE THERE YET? This sweetie used a road trip to put his feet up – literally! BOXED IN The cutest bulldog proves you can make a comfy bed out of anything. POOCH PLANK Even the hard wooden floor isn’t enough to stop this dog dozing. MIDNIGHT MUNCHIES He could barely eat a few mouthfuls before nodding off.…

Book Akin by Emma Donoghue, Pan Macmillan, HB, £16.99 Just as New York professor Noah Selvaggio is about to visit Nice to uncover his mother’s wartime secrets, he gets a call. His great-nephew, Michael, needs looking after. Despite Noah’s reluctance, Michael joins him. In this mesmerising read we follow an odd couple on a journey to solve a mystery. Poignant and hopeful, the best-selling novelist of Room has delivered another exquisite portrayal of an adult and child making their way in the world. Film Terminator: Dark Fate Out 23 October He’s back, and so is she. Returning alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic cyborg, Linda Hamilton reappears as kick-ass heroine Sarah Connor in the latest instalment of the sci-fi action thriller series. This time she’s joined by an even more unflinching female…

Matthew Mcfadyen The Succession actor will play Chris Tarrant in ITV’s drama Quiz, the true story of a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? contestant accused of cheating to bag the top prize. Sally Lindsay In C5’s psychological thriller Cold Call, former Corrie star Sally will play a single mum whose world falls apart when she’s a victim of a scam… Joe Absolom After playing a real-life killer in A Confession, the actor will appear in the second series of ITV crime drama The Bay, which will follow the investigation of a brutal murder in seaside town Morecambe.…

It’s become one of the nation’s most expensive and fiercely fought-over sofas. Forget giggles and cute pets, because the cosy world of daytime telly is kicking off big time and leading the charge is ITV’s flagship This Morning, with its stars caught up in a headline-grabbing pay row. Come the New Year, the show is reportedly being extended by an extra half-hour – running from 10am (rather than 10.30am) to 12.30pm – every weekday to plug the ratings-sapping gap created by the axing of The Jeremy Kyle Show. For this additional 30 minutes, it’s thought Monday-to-Thursday hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are set to pocket an additional £150,000-a-year on top of the £600k they both already earn. Yes, you read that right – an additional £150k for two hours…

If you’re a woman, there aren’t many things you can do worse than break the dreaded ‘girl code’. This involves not dissing another female, even if she is the nastiest piece of work going. It’s all about the ‘sisterhood’ and bonding together in the face of adversity (or men, as most of us saner folk call them). ‘Why should you have to support someone you can’t stand just because they have boobs, too?’ Who knows who invented this weird mantra that women always have to stick up for each other. It’s just plain wrong. Why should you have to support someone you can’t stand just because they happen to have boobs, too? The whole ‘girl’s girl’ thing has been blown out of the water by the WAG war between Coleen…

‘I could never stick to diets, had no willpower’ Looking down at the stitches snaking across my stomach, I took a deep breath as it dawned on me what I’d just done.  A minute later, my husband, Paul, was wheeled onto the hospital ward beside me, and as soon as I saw the beaming smile on his face, I knew that the pain and hard work had been worth it. You see, I’d just saved his life, but in doing so, I’d also saved my own. I first met Paul when I was 17 and he was 18. After only a few months of dating, we were both surprised to discover I was pregnant. Our son Joshua was born in November 2001, and the three of us moved into Paul’s…

Switch up your parting Moving a centre parting to the side like Catherine Zeta-Jones can add volume and frame your face differently. Use Denman’s Pin Tail Comb, £3.99, to make a straight line, then sweep the hair over. A mist of TRESemmé Freeze Hold Hair Spray, £4, will lock in the style. Get decorative Use accessories like Erin O’Connor. ‘Add volume and texture with Batiste Dry Shampoo Heavenly Volume, £6.49, then add a hairband or slides,’ says celebrity hairstylist Neil Moodie. We love New Look’s White Leather-Look Knot Alice Band, £4.99. Go natural Let your hair dry naturally to leave it fuller and healthier looking. If it has a natural curl like Salma Hayek’s, braid it into tight plaits while damp, leave for a few hours (or overnight), then let…

In your busy life you need to keep things simple. You also need trust. Well, you’ll get both with the Boots Free Online NHS Repeat Prescription Service – a convenient way to re-order medicine with a name you can rely on. It’s so simple – just sign up online (it only takes five minutes) and Boots will request your repeat NHS prescription from your GP. Every prescription is carefully checked by a Boots pharmacist before being dispensed, so you can rest assured that you and your medicines are in safe hands. Boots has been helping to look after the nation since 1849. Trusted service Once your prescription has been dispensed and is ready for collection (or to be delivered to your home), Boots will send you a free text (or…

I feel insulted by her email Q Two weeks ago, I started a new job. On the second day, there was a collection for a woman who was leaving. As I’m new and don’t know her, I didn’t give anything – explaining why to a colleague, who agreed with me. It was a non-issue until the PA sent me an email about it, saying everyone ‘always’ gives and I should know this as a team member. I feel very insulted that she thought an email was the right way to go about this. How should I respond? The more I think about it, the angrier I get. Gemma, 35, Bedfordshire A You’re right, this is a strange way to address what isn’t an issue. However, in every job, there is…

With winter fast approaching, now’s the time to up your immunity. ‘Your first line of defence is to choose a healthy lifestyle and practise good hygiene, but you can also get your body in the best possible shape by eating a balanced diet and drinking enough liquid (aim for two litres a day),’ explains Immunologist Dr Jenna Macchiochi. Check your cupboards, do a shop and fill up on these health-giving, expert-approved foods... Miso Around 70-80% of our body’s immune system is in the gut in the form of beneficial probiotic bacteria. ‘While people talk a lot about yogurts and dairy probiotics, you can also find probiotics in fermented soya products such as miso,’ says nutritionist Kim Pearson. ‘To boost your levels of beneficial probiotic bacteria, try adding it to soups,…

• Mind your measures: if you’re used to drinking large glasses of wine, swap those cavernous 250ml glasses for 125ml ones. • Give alcohol-free days a go: if you drink regularly, your body starts to build up a tolerance to alcohol. Many medical experts recommend taking regular days off from drinking to ensure you don’t gradually become addicted. • Tackle your triggers: if you always have a glass of wine to celebrate a good day at work, try doing something else instead. An alcohol-free dinner out makes a feel-good treat, while a gym session is also a great way to relieve stress. For more tips and advice, visit: drinkaware.co.uk…

Spicy tomato soup Serves: 6 You will need: ✽ 1kg tomatoes ✽ 4 red onions, peeled and chopped ✽ 4 cloves garlic, peeled ✽ 2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into wedges ✽ 2 sprigs fresh rosemary ✽ 2tbsp olive oil ✽ 150ml hot vegetable stock ✽ 1tbsp red wine vinegar ✽ 2tsp Worcestershire sauce ✽ Dash of Tabasco ✽ 150ml carton soured cream How to do it: 1 Heat the oven to 220C/Gas Mark 7. Put the tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers and most of the rosemary into a roasting dish. Drizzle with the oil and roast for 40 mins, until the vegetables are tender and beginning to char. 2 Blend vegetables with the stock in two batches and pour into a large saucepan. Add vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco.…

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Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Expect a relationship challenge to rear its ugly head this week. You’ll have to step into the other person’s shoes and see it from their viewpoint to sort things. Works wonders. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Relationships eh? The theme is change and going with how things are now, not yearning for what once was. What’s more, you’re the one who’s doing the changing. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Love is in the air and on your mind. Just remember, you get what you want in relationships by using charm and taking a soft approach, so don’t tell people what to do. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Is your life lacking romance? At the weekend and next week there’s profound potential…

1. Children In Need: Got It Covered, BBC1 The Crown stars Helena Bonham Carter and Olivia Colman give this star-studded album of cover songs a royal seal of approval. David Tennant, Suranne Jones, Luke Evans and Jodie Whittaker, among others, also lend their vocals for the cause. Watch how they made it in this documentary. 2. The Morning Show, Apple TV+ The latest telly subscription service channel opens with this humdinger of a show lifting the lid off of breakfast telly. It stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon jockeying for position in the cut-throat world of morning glory. 3. Coronation Street, ITV Giving birth is never an everyday affair on the cobbles, and Gemma’s labour of love is no exception when she finds herself giving birth to quads in a…