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Loose Women’s Nadia Sawalha has swapped the daytime panel show for her own cookery series as she sets about delivering a bundle of quick dishes for families to tuck into in the run up to Christmas. In this 10-parter, a guest chef will join  Nadia each week and together they will cook breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Each episode will be themed around different cuisines, including British, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern and North American. • Sundays, ITV Get six issues of WOMAN’S OWN from £1* Subscribe online at womansownsubs.co.uk/ADB9 or call 0330 333 1113, quoting code ADB9 Save up to 51%…

1. We Heart this lovely Christmas tree that was decorated by an equally stunning presenter and model. 2. There are absolutely no Issues with this singer-turned-TV presenter and her co-host husband’s cute Christmas decorations! 3. We hope this bubbly Scottish TV presenter’s beloved dog Angus isn’t able to reach the paper fairy on top of this tree! 4. Having worked on Shooting Stars, it’s no surprise this TV presenter has kept the theme. 5. We Khan’t get over how glitzy this Loose Woman’s Christmas tree is! 6. We're sure this Britain’s Got Talent judge’s newborn will be extremely excited to see the bright lights of this glittery tree. 7. This Mysterious tree was put up by the celeb’s doctor wife and the second youngest of his four kids.…

It’s been 25 years since superstar diva Mariah Carey released her worldwide hit album, Merry Christmas. The star single from it, All I Want for Christmas is You, still merrily rings out every festive season. For her, it’s the pressie that keeps on giving – helping to make her worth a cool £46.6 million. This year though, it’s not just her remarkable voice that will haunt you in every supermarket, shop and pub. ‘Why do snack companies insist on using fit celebrities to flog us calorific treats?’ Because, somewhat incredibly, she’s become the female Gary Lineker and signed up with Walkers crisps. No, seriously, despite having that already jingle-busting bank balance, the American singer has agreed to become the face and body of the snack company’s Christmas advert campaign. This…

DAY1 Breakfast Cinnamon and berry porridge. Cook 40g porridge oats with a little coconut milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve with blackberries. Lunch Prawn, watercress and rocket wrap. Fill 1 tortilla wrap with 80g prawns, watercress, rocket & 1tbsp hummus. Dinner Vegetable chilli. Sauté 1 chopped onion in olive oil. Add 200g mixed beans, ½ tin plum tomatoes, ½ bell pepper, 1 chopped roasted sweet potato, ½tsp cayenne pepper, ½ chopped green chilli, ½ chopped red chilli, garlic, cumin, cinnamon and water. Cook and serve with brown rice. DAY2 Breakfast Beetroot smoothie. Blend 1 small beetroot, 1 apple, 1in fresh ginger, 1 carrot and 1tsp of coconut oil with 300ml spring water. Lunch Butternut squash soup. Sauté 1 chopped onion in olive oil. Add ½ chopped butternut squash, 1 chopped…

1 DOWNLOAD THE SANVELLO APP. It contains guides for mindfulness and CBT, as well as meditations to help clear your mind and put things in perspective. Great for reducing anxiety. 2 SPACE YOUR SPENDING OUT. Nothing causes more stress that debt. Pace yourself on the expenditure and stick to a budget that works for you. 3 PRACTISE SELF CARE. Take time out for yourself – have a bath, go for a walk or even just watch TV for a while. 4 KEEP IN MIND WHAT IS IMPORTANT. Your relationships with friends and family are more important than what to buy them or how your house looks. 5 DON’T OVER-SCHEDULE YOURSELF. A diary that’s brimming over can result in total exhaustion, so pace your social life and work events to avoid…

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Festive family Loose Women’s Gloria Hunniford tells us, ‘Christmas will always be spent with my husband Stephen. We’ve been married 21 years and we have 10 grandchildren between us. We always have family Christmases and then we’re at our home in France for the New Year. My favourite thing is being together and having all of the children and grandchildren there.’ A wicked Queen! ‘I’m in Manchester this year playing the Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood reveals. ‘I’ve two shows a day so I’m going to be doing Christmas dinner with my partner Jonathan’s family. ‘Normally, I have the turkey with trimmings and I love it. The only real family tradition I have is opening the presents with the kids at 6am,…

She’s best known as Coronation Street’s Eileen Grimshaw, but Sue Cleaver is looking forward to having two weeks off from the cobbles. Yet from decorating her home to doing all the cooking, it doesn’t sound like Sue, 56, will be getting much downtime! Do you love Christmas? I am a fan – I wasn’t for many years because I lost my dad at Christmas but yes, I enjoy it, I do. I just love having a houseful. Christmas for you must be an emotional time then… When Dad died, and of course for a few years after that, it would always hit me – like for many people – at this time of year. It was tough. But we’ve really started to enjoy it more in recent years. So do…

Carol service Last-minute shopping Cocktail night TOP TIP A long sleeve midi dress is so easy to wear, simply team with a pair of statement earrings and some glitzy heels. Christmas party TOP TIP This party-perfect satin skirt and metallic top combo is the ideal balance of understated glamour. Christmas Eve Boxing Day stroll Christmas lunch TOP TIP Steer clear of tight fitting clothes on Christmas Day! New Year’s Eve TOP TIP A wrap dress is flattering, even after all the festive feasting! Just add a little extra sparkle. New Year’s Day Family party…

This is the season for fun, but so often it goes hand in hand with a stuffy nose or chesty cough. But we don’t get more colds and viruses in the winter because we’re being exposed to colder temperatures. ‘It’s actually because we spend more time indoors with people who pass on their germs,’ says Dr Riccardo Di Cuffa, Head GP at Your Doctor. Therefore, it’s best to nourish your body well to give it a fighting chance at fending off bugs. Here are seven of the best ways to supercharge your diet this season… 1 Enjoy winter warmers Maria explains that you needn’t suffer with dull, cold salads to boost your immune system over winter. ‘Onions, carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, parsnips, peas, asparagus, green beans and potatoes are…

Could celery juice be the cure? Q I’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. My rheumatologist wants to put me on some pretty potent medication, requiring regular blood tests. I don’t like taking drugs and would rather manage this naturally. My daughter tells me she’s seen a lot on social media about celery juice curing this sort of condition. Is this worth a try? A A healthy, balanced diet will help your immune system and help manage your weight. Celery is low-calorie and contains fibre, vitamins and minerals; however, there’s no medical evidence that it can cure arthritis. The drugs help to prevent arthritis progressing, so I’d advise combining conventional medical therapy with a balanced diet rich in fruit and veg. Will he go down the same route as his father?…

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IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK… GET ‘SECRET SANTA’ PRESENTS YOU ACTUALLY WANT! Are you fed up of exchanging gifts Secret Santa-style and ending up with something you just don’t like? Then sign up to Elfster (elfster.com) which will organise your Secret Santa online. You set the budget and date you’ll exchange gifts, then use it to invite the others to join in. Next, Elfster randomly assigns who is buying gifts for whom. But the bonus is you can create a wishlist to give hints about what you’d really like. Plus you can ask questions anonymously to the person you’re buying for to help get it right! HAVE YOU HEARD? Whether you’re paying a friend for your share of a restaurant bill or contributing to a taxi fare, a…

Book We Met in December by Rosie Curtis, Avon, PB, £7.99 Effortlessly capturing the magic of Christmas, this novel is the perfect choice to add a little romance into those dark winter days. Jess’ bad luck looks set to change when she meets Alex in a house-share. Despite the rule against dating roommates, there is an undeniable spark between them. A spark that is doused when Alex starts dating the girl upstairs. Her head says, forget him. Her heart has other ideas. Bubbly and uplifting, this is perfect for fans of Love, Actually and Bridget Jones’s Diary. Film The Aeronauts Out 8 November A winning team in The Theory of Everything, Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne go up, up and away in this soaring period adventure about a pair of…

Paul Hollywood In Paul Goes To Hollywood on Food Network, the Bake Off judge takes a trip from NYC to LA by motorbike, sampling food in movie locations along the way. Meghan Trainor The All About That Bass singer will replace Jennifer Hudson when The Voice UK returns to ITV. She will join Will.i.am, Olly Murs and Sir Tom Jones on the panel. Rupert Grint The Harry Potter star is among the cast appearing in Servant on new streaming service Apple TV+. It follows the story of a couple from Philadelphia whose marriage breaks down after a tragedy.…

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have had a year to remember, after welcoming their first child together, Rex, at the end of May. Although the couple – who’ve been together since 2016 – are excited to celebrate his first Christmas, Stacey, 30, has revealed to Woman’s Own that she’d love her year to be topped off with a proposal from Joe, 37. She tells us, ‘I’d really like a ring. I’d like to be able to say this is my fiancé, Joe. Because sometimes saying, “Hey, this is my boyfriend,” just feels weird.’ As well as Rex, Stacey and Joe have another three children from previous relationships between them; Stacey is mum to Zachary, 11, and Leighton, seven, while Joe has a 12-year-old son called Harry. But Stacey has insisted…

So how did Last Christmas come about? About seven years ago I was asked to write a romantic comedy based on George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s song Last Christmas. I couldn’t think of anything really because it’s a fairly straightforward song in a sense and then I suddenly had an idea. George passed away on Christmas Day 2016 but he was involved, wasn’t he? It breaks my heart that he’s not here because he loved the story so much. I had wonderful meetings with him at his gaff and we would chat. He was so passionate about the homeless and he’s very much part of our story. Is there original music by George in it? Yes! That’s one of the most exciting things ever. You pray, ‘Please let us not…

Dame Joan Collins, 86 Proving that statement outerwear can be just as dramatic as a dress, glamorous Joan steals the show in her textured coat. Michelle Williams, 39 Showing off her Jessica Rabbit curves at a Disney Emmy party, Michelle shows metallics come in many shades in her exquisitely-beaded Louis Vuitton gown. Lorraine Kelly, 59 All eyes are on Lorraine in this stunning high-shine number. The wrap style beautifully drapes her figure and she’s perfectly accessorised with simple jewellery, a chic matching box bag and bright pink nails. Isla Fisher, 43 Wearing a sweeping silver pleated gown by Zuhair Murad, Isla oozes Hollywood glamour. We love the addition of bold red lips and simple side-swept hair. Gabby Logan, 46 The sports presenter wows on the red carpet in this show-stopping…

Simply smart Always on the lookout for jeans and a nice top? This outfit ticks all the boxes. The slightly longer-length sleeves are great if you prefer not to have the tops of your arms on show. COVER UP This sparkly blazer will disguise a multitude of sins and the curved hem flatters your shape by not cutting straight across your thighs. Skirting the issue Pleated midi skirts are everywhere at the moment and are ideal if you’re an apple shape, as they balance your frame. Dress up with a glitzy top and heels or team with a chunky knit jumper and ankle boots for a more relaxed look. GO DOTTY This mesh dot blouse is perfect for showing a little flesh without feeling too exposed. Just don’t forget to…

Essie Nail Polish in Congrats, £7.99 Make your nails twinkle like a glitter ball with this gorgeous lilac glittery hue. Wear it alone or paint a single coat over your regular colour. Ideal if you’re not a fan of glitter make-up on your face but don’t mind a bit of sparkle on your nails. Barry M Crystal Rock Nail Paint in Red Jasper, £3.99 If you’re after a shade that spells ‘Mrs Claus’, you can do a lot worse than this twinkly red colour. It has a special textured finish that doesn’t need a separate top coat, so it’s less of a faff to apply. Peacci Nail Polish in Yesss Girl, £10, peacci.com If you want your nails to have instant ‘look at me’ appeal, this vivid Barbie pink hue…

1 Morning detox Start each day with lemon (juice and zest), water and fresh ginger (sliced or grated). This will help to stimulate healthy elimination. 2 Eat seasonal foods Beetroot, garlic, cabbage, onion, leeks, walnuts, broccoli, cucumber, black beans, kidney beans, sweet potato, pumpkin, parsnips, pak choi, kale and squash are all in season. You’re spoiled for choice. 3 Try warming spices Try chilli, ginger, cinnamon and some turmeric. 4 Snacks Have once or twice a day. ✱ Kale crisps. To make, sprinkle kale with olive oil and bake until crispy. ✱ 2 oatcakes with nut butter or houmous ✱ 5-6 olives ✱ 2 squares of dark chocolate (70%+ cocoa) 5 Top up on vitamin D Lack of sun, from October to April, means that…

We have fallen out Q My brother and I have fallen out. We have never got on that well, but this time he has gone too far in stealing £100 from my mum’s house. My mum says it doesn’t matter and wants us to make up, but I can’t forgive him, and he knows it. The issue is we are both going with our families to my mum’s for Christmas. We will be there for two days, and I don’t know if we can make it through without having a go at each other. I know he’ll never say sorry, so what do we do? I know we should make up as it’s Christmas but I can’t. Jo, 42, Bedford A Yes, Christmas can be a time for reconciliation, but…

OUCH! IT’S AGONY GOING TO THE LOO… Q I’M ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE NEAREST TOILET LATELY. I DON’T GET ANY BURNING, AND MY GP HAS TESTED MY URINE AND SAYS THERE’S NO INFECTION. I’VE TRIED CUTTING RIGHT BACK ON MY FLUID INTAKE, BUT THINGS ARE JUST GETTING WORSE. A You may well have an overactive bladder. Actually, drinking less tends to make symptoms worse, as concentrated urine is more irritating to the bladder lining. Other irritants include alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and fizzy drinks, so cutting back will help, as will maintaining a healthy weight and practising pelvic floor exercises. For more information, visit bladderandbowel.org. BIG BOOBS ARE PAINFUL! Q I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN BIG CHESTED. YEARS AGO, I’D HAVE LIKED TO HAVE REDUCTION SURGERY, BUT I’VE LEARNED TO…

A great way to be-gin Clementine Gin Liqueur Snow Globe, £15, M&S We’re definitely adding this one to our Christmas wish list! Once out of its mesmerising bottle, this glittering gin with real gold flakes makes a fab citrus-flavoured G&T. Slingsby Rhubarb Gin, £30, Tesco We love this flavoured gin made with natural spring water from the Tewit Well in Harrogate, Yorkshire. It contains locally sourced botanicals as well as famous Yorkshire rhubarb. Martin Miller’s Gin, Limited Edition Gift Box, £28, most supermarkets This iconic gin brand has released a gorgeous special-edition aurora borealis-inspired gift box to make a special present for the gin connoisseur in your life. The festive spirit Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, £29.99, amazon.co.uk This Italian liqueur has bergamot, chamomile, lemons and lavender in it…

Finding myself 30 and single again, I told Santa I wanted a boyfriend under my tree this 25 December. At the moment, I make do with cuddling up to my son, Freddie, five, and our dog, Digger – but as the temperature drops and the nights draw in, I want a partner. So, I’ve set myself a dating challenge to make sure that I bring in the New Year with someone special. Using a variety of apps, social media and old-fashioned feminine wiles, I hit the dating scene for 12 festive chances of romance. What could possibly go wrong? Trainencounter On a train from London to Scotland, I spot someone I met through an ex a couple of years ago. I fancied him back then, but the difference this time…

1 Set a budget Work out how much you can afford to spend on gifts first, then decide how much of your budget to allocate to each person. Write a list and tick off as you buy, keeping track of how much you’ve paid for each item. 2 Quick savings Think about how you can reduce costs. Have you considered giving homemade presents? You could make anything from bath bombs to chocolate truffles. Plus, do you have any gifts stashed away that you don’t want? Then ‘regift’ them! 3 Pay less When you’re shopping, always compare prices at different retailers online to find the cheapest. And for extra money off, search the web for discount codes. If you download the free browser plug-in Pouch (joinpouch.com), it will…

Enjoying a cup of tea at home one evening in July this year, I chatted with my friend Sarah, 33, catching up on her news. ‘I’ve only gone and won the Full House!’ A short while later, I picked up my phone to check for messages, and realised that my bingo game on Woman’s Own Bingo had played out a short while ago. The game was one of my favourites, Sapphire Bingo. It’s a 90-ball game where every half an hour there is a link game, where you can play  for bigger cash prizes! Earlier, I’d pre-bought tickets for the game later that evening, so I opened the app to see what had happened. ‘I wonder who won the game?’ I thought to myself as I checked. If your bingo…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr From the 5th , fireworks you’re trying to spark prove damp squibs. But keep pressing on and by the 12th, a stroke of relief or good luck turns everything around. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May If there’s conflict with a tricky individual, then maybe purposeful deceit is in the mix. Your frustration boils over with the full moon on Tuesday 12th. At least now it’s out in the open. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun It’s never easy when your ruler goes backwards in secretive Scorpio, like now. Problems arise because people are hiding things, but the big reveal on the 11th eases things. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Secrets and thoughts unspoken are around. But the full moon on the 12th…

1 Children In Need, BBC1 The nation has been digging deep for the Beeb’s annual fundraising telethon since 1980 and this year promises to be no exception. Expect plenty of star-studded skits to help raise those much-needed funds. 2 Ant & Dec’s DNA Journey, ITV The undisputed kings of Saturday night TV get emotional as they plunder their roots, discovering long-lost relatives they never knew they had and even a link to royalty. 3 Coronation Street, ITV With Michelle and Robert both set to leave the Cobbles this year, expect an explosive conclusion to their tumultuous relationship as Robert’s secret double life with pregnant lover Vicky threatens to impact the lives of all those involved.…