Innholdsfortegnelse for 29-Aug-2016 i Woman's Own

She may have just left Loose Women but now Sherrie Hewson’s back on our screens in a very different role! Donning a pink wig, Sherrie plays Mrs Slocombe in a remake of the 70s classic Are You Being Served? And judging by the photo here of her with the new cast, it’s going to be a brilliant take on the original series. In fact, Sherrie looks so like the original Mrs Slocombe, played by Mollie Sugden, it’s hard to spot the difference! But does she still have her ‘pussy’? Check out our chat with Sherrie at womansown.co.uk. Are You Being Served?, 28 August, BBC1 Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk , to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions and deals, plus beauty,…

Poor Adele has confessed that she’s been forced to give up her favourite food – because it’s damaging her vocal cords. While performing on tour, the singer, 28, revealed, ‘I can’t eat pizza any more – how bad is that? Because it’s got cooked tomatoes on it, which are bad for your throat and give you acid reflux.’ Flabbergasted, she added, ‘Can you get over that? I’m in America and I can’t eat pizza no more. It’s worse than Romeo And Juliet ! If only Shakespeare were alive, he could write about it.’ Sounds like a tragedy to us……

‘Instinct told me to move’ ‘I fell to the floor, trembling’ The school run is a hectic time for any mum – and it’s no different for me getting my three children out of the house in the morning. So that day in April last year started like any other – busy. There was my daughter Mollie, then eight, rummaging through the laundry frantically looking for her PE kit, while Thomas, seven, was finishing his cereal. As I rounded up the kids’ school bags, Joseph, three, tugged at my trousers wanting to be picked up. But while our mornings were always like this, I also tried to make them fun times, seeing the walk to school as our chance to chat and catch up on news. Finally ready, my…

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NEW NEIGHBOURS ARE MAKING OUR LIFE HELL Help – I’m so stressed due to the behaviour of my neighbours who have parties until the early hours at least twice a week. They are fairly young and quite aggressive, so I don’t feel I can challenge them – especially as I’m a single mum of two kids aged 12 and 14. But we are constantly woken up by these horrible people and my poor kids are so tired all the time. When I call the police they tell me they can’t do anything. I can’t afford to move and I feel completely trapped. Jackie, 41, Kent Aggressive noisy neighbours are no joke and you are right not to approach them on your own. Luckily, there are strict guidelines about noise pollution…

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Vegetarian stack SERVES 4 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 15 MINS YOU WILL NEED • 1 onion, chopped • 3tbsp rapeseed oil • 4 large portobello mushrooms • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 225g halloumi cheese, sliced • 200g cherry tomatoes on the vine • 400g can haricot beans, drained • 4tbsp mild Caribbean barbecue sauce (such as Levi Roots Reggae Reggae) • 4 eggs • 4 seeded bagels, halved and toasted • 1tbsp chopped fresh chives HOW TO DO IT 1 Fry the onion in 1tbsp of the oil for 5 mins until softened. 2 Put the mushrooms on a grill pan, top with the crushed garlic and drizzle over 1tbsp of the oil. Add the halloumi to the grill pan and grill for 5 mins. Turn the…

‘You can buy tickets for just a penny’ A few months ago, I was chatting to a colleague who was telling me about a fabulous week-long holiday her son had been on with a friend at a five-star, all-inclusive resort in Tenerife. It sounded amazing. ‘He won it on the bingo!’ my colleague explained. So, of course, I asked the name of the site and it was Woman’s Own Bingo. A few weeks later, another friend recommended the same site. ‘I’ve just had a win on there – you should have a go,’ my friend told me. I had never been to a bingo hall in my life, but with jackpot wins and holidays up for grabs, it sounded like fun to me, so I set myself up with an…

Evilaspartame My wife and I read your article ‘Did chewing gum kill my daughter?’ [11 July 2016] with great interest as it reminded us of an incident that happened to me just over a year ago. My wife had to call out the doctor as I was suffering very bad vertigo and sickness, and I was given injections. We later found out I had been drinking lemonade with aspartame in it and it was this that was making me so ill. After I stopped drinking it, I quickly recovered and the vertigo has not returned. Now when we go to the supermarket, we have to check all the labels on goods for aspartame content. It’s truly amazing just how many drinks have this poison in them. Michael Rudge, Criccieth Helen’s…

‘There’s a lot of silliness and fun that comes out of the three of us being together’ He’s gone from playing the loveable vicar in Ballykissangel to rescuing animals in Wild At Heart , and the very talented Stephen Tompkinson is now back with his hit series DCI Banks , and we can’t wait! We caught up with the actor, 50, to chat birthday parties, backstage gossip and why he loves nothing more than spending time with his two favourite girls – wife Elaine and daughter Daisy, 15. Here, Stephen tells us more… So DCI Banks is back! What do you think makes it so popular? Going back to the success of the novels written by…

Casualty is celebrating its 30th birthday this weekend with an episode full of shocks. Luckily, there will be a bit of light relief as Chelsea Halfpenny’s character Alicia Munroe cements her friendship with Ethan. Here, Chelsea, 24, tells us more… What can you tell us about your role in the anniversary episode? Me and George [Rainsford, who plays Ethan] get stuck in an enclosed space together. I’d say we provide the lighter moments – when we’re on screen you can have a bit of a breather. Did you enjoy filming? I didn’t expect to be involved in it much because I’d just come into the show, but we had some exciting stuff to do. We even got to do a couple of stunts. We did our own! You’re…

Peter Andre is following in the footsteps of one of Hollywood’s biggest stars after snapping up the former home of Mission: Impossible actor Tom Cruise. Pete, 43, has purchased the £5 million West Sussex mansion to live in with wife Emily MacDonagh, 27, who’s currently pregnant with their second child, and their daughter Amelia, two, as well as his other children, Junior, 11, and Princess, nine, from his marriage to ex Katie Price. The house boasts six bedrooms, a tennis court, outdoor pool and dance studio, guest houses and even a cinema. Tom, 54, originally bought the house in 2006 to be close to the UK’s Scientology headquarters.…

‘Westand up to each other’ Eamonn Holmes has slammed wife Ruth Langsford for lying to him, as the pair spoke frankly about their marriage. The shock outburst came as the This Morning hosts were talking about flirting with on-air guests and Ruth implied that Eamonn doesn’t get jealous of her when she talks to other men. But Eamonn was quick to shut her down, saying, ‘That’s a lie!’ The couple – who have taken over from Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield as presenters of the daytime morning show over the summer break often discuss this topic, with Eamonn even confessing to being ‘an outrageous flirt’. Unforgiving Something that Ruth, 56, has admitted to struggling with. ‘I’m unreasonably jealous,’ she told us during an exclusive interview last year. ‘I try hard…

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1 Define what’s acceptable behaviour and what isn’t. If you feel the conflict is escalating, decide whether you need to walk away or ask someone else to mediate. 2 Accept that everyone has a different view. We all sees things differently. If others don’t agree with you it doesn’t mean they are wrong. Listen and analyse before responding. 3 Consider the emotional element at work here. Often feelings like fear, loss of face, anger and hurt may be what’s at the heart of the conflict. 4 Take action to resolve it. Whether that’s showing empathy, accepting fault or taking it further – do something more proactive than just avoiding the situation. 5 Listen. People want to feel they are being heard, so focus on what they are saying and then…

‘I felt so proud of myself’ Standing in my pink bikini in front of the cheering crowd, I felt like a supermodel. With my long blonde hair and 26inch waist, I was competing in my first beauty pageant. But, there was one big difference between me and most of my fellow competitors – almost 20 years in fact… I’d always taken care of myself – going to the gym three times a week and trying to eat healthily. Even after my children were born – Stuart in 1978, and Lyndsey in 1982 – within two days I was back in my size 8 jeans. Despite having two young kids, I still found time to blow-dry my hair and put some lippy on. By the time I turned 40 and had…

Loose Women’s Coleen Nolan has made a frank admission about life at home – revealing that there can be bust-ups and tears if she’s crossed the wrong way. During a chat, she confessed she’ll often shy away from confrontation – unless the subject involves her kids. Then the protective mum will defend them to the hilt, even if the person in the firing line is family! ‘One of my sisters criticised Shane Jr, who was 22 at the time,’ Coleen, 51, revealed of her oldest son, now 27. ‘He was fine but she wouldn’t let it lie, and then he started to get embarrassed and obviously I’ve brought him up to be respectful of his auntie, so he wasn’t going to shout back. ‘So I just blew and…

Actress Tina Malone has worried fans after a recent appearance on This Morning . The former Shameless star has shed a huge 12st over the past few years, but now fans think she might have taken her weight loss too far. ‘What’s happened to Tina Malone? She looks like a skeleton!’ one viewer commented. ‘Whoa. Tina’s gone a bit too far with this weight loss thing,’ added another. But Tina, 53, who got a gastric band to help lose the weight, isn’t done yet, saying on Loose Women last month that she wanted ‘to lose another 10lb’.…

‘We are not going to be friends’ He’s a firm favourite on the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel and away from the glitz of the ballroom, the 51-year-old star is a hugely successful theatre director and choreographer. He has performed in Cats , Crazy For You , and Miss Saigon and his latest show, Sister Act , has just started a year-long UK tour. Craig is single after splitting from his boyfriend of three years, Britain’s Got Talent 2007 runner-up Damon Scott, 36, and divides his time between a home in Camden, North London, and his mansion in Hampshire. We sat down with him for a good old catch-up…

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For more than 40 years, the people of Denmark have been rated among the happiest on the planet. In their new book, The Danish Way Of Parenting, researchers Jessica Alexander and Iben Dissing Sandahl say the answer lies in how the Danes are brought up. Consciously or subconsciously, Danish mums and dads follow the acronym PARENT – Play, Authenticity, Reframing, Empathy, No ultimatums and Togetherness. We asked mum-of-two Tamandra Christmas Baxter, 42, husband Jim, 51, who works in recruitment, and their children Florence, 10, and Freddie, seven, to give it a try… PLAY Free play – with fewer toys – helps children to become less anxious and teaches them resilience, a key factor in predicting success as an adult. TAMANDRA SAYS ‘Florence enjoys being creative so rather than just letting…

CATCHING UP ON SLEEP It’s impossible to ‘catch up’ on missed sleep because, while you can make up the hours, you can’t make up the quality. ‘A long lie-in disturbs your biological clock and leaves you feeling groggy, so it’s counterproductive,’ says sleep expert Sammy Margo (sammymargo.com). ‘Go to bed earlier the following night instead – but get up at the same time every day regardless of bedtime.’ TAKING STATINS IF YOU’RE ELDERLY Statins may help prevent heart attacks in the elderly, but side effects of ‘brain fog’ and muscle weakness may outweigh the benefits, according to research. Michelle Odden of Oregon State University, who led the study, said, ‘Physical and cognitive independence are very important to older adults… A small increase in risk may not be worth the gains.’…

‘Why was our baby so small?’ Nothing makes you more broody than cuddling a newborn. As a midwife, I spent my days caring for tiny babies. So I was thrilled when, in March 2015, I felt queasy and a test proved I was pregnant. Already mum to Ava, then two, I couldn’t wait to give her a sibling. But, while Ava’s pregnancy had been easy, this time from my 12-week scan, things started to go wrong. As my partner Chris, 31, and I stared at the image on screen, I could sense the sonographer’s discomfort. ‘The baby’s a bit small,’ she said. I stared at the screen and saw my baby moving. ‘But look how active it is!’ I replied, certain that was a good sign. ‘Yes, it’s probably nothing…

‘My mother had an infectious giggle’ LOOSE WOMEN’S JANE MCDONALD, 53, SAYS: ‘I lived in a boarding house run by my mother and grandmother until I was seven. There was a lot of laughter due to my mother’s infectious giggle, and always the smell of washing and food being prepared. I used to watch my grandmother making pastry while my mother prepared sauces. They were a dynamic duo who never stopped.’ ‘We fought over Mum’s cooking’ EASTENDERS’ SHANE RICHIE, 52, SAYS: ‘I have vivid first memories of my childhood home in London consisting of me and my large family sitting around a big table sharing, and sometimes fighting for, Mum’s home cooking. It was simple but always substantial and delicious.’ ‘I was afraid to fall asleep…

How to protect yourself from a holiday NIGHTMARE The collapse of online travel agent lowcostholidays.com  last month left 140,000 holidaymakers in the lurch. Here is my guide to ensure it doesn’t happen to you... When holiday booking website lowcostholidays. com  went bust, 27,000 holidaymakers were abroad at the time. They either had to cut their trip short – and pay for a flight to return home – or stump up more cash to pay for their accommodation. It’s not the first time a holiday firm has gone bust – and sadly it probably won’t be the last. So what can you do to protect your holiday if the worst happens? Here’s my top five tips. YOUR PRE-GETAWAY CHECKLIST 1 Look for the ATOL logo…

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Liam Payne VIRGO (29 AUG) Despite their age gap, the astro-synastry between Liam and Cheryl is powerful stuff. And his charts say they could be talking about making their union permanent this very week. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr If you’re travelling, there could be hold-ups or things going wrong. And if you’re not, you still encounter some other kind of obstacle. There’s no avoiding it. Deal with it by keeping an eye on the big picture and your long-term purpose. • For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Some of you are arguing about money, sex or inheritance. But even if you’re not, this is a week when all your practical qualities can shine. Thinking about the nittygritty is what’s needed, so get…

Congratulations to Jamie and Jools Oliver on the birth of their new son, who is the spitting image of Jamie! Rosemary Sands Red wine ice cream? Just pour me the wine! Jacky Fownes Why do people say they are ‘too old’ to have brightly coloured hair? Age is just a state of mind! Paula Beckett There’s only one Dirty Dancing – I don’t agree with there being a remake! Sharon Geldart I can’t wait to catch Dawn French in new show Delicious – she is a very talented lady. Judith A England…

‘I grew up with a strong family tradition of a Sunday roast, so I keep it going’ Former EastEnders star Jo Joyner is back on our screens this week, playing cheeky character Jane in Sky’s much-loved series Mount Pleasant . And the mum to six-year-old twins Freddie and Edie can’t wait for us to see her in the new role. We caught up with Jo, 39, who’s married to actor Neil Madden, to chat Sunday roasts and being blunt… Hi Jo! You’ve been on our screens since 2004 in No Angels . What’s been your career highlight? I often feel so lucky to have this career – every job I get feels like a highlight. I think my favourite…

NEW YORK: AMERICA’S BUSIEST CITY TUESDAYS, BBC2 Countryfile and Strictly favourite Anita Rani takes us on a tour around one of the busiest cities in the world. Using immersive filming, we’ll get an insight into the lives of New Yorkers. Perfect if you’re planning a trip, or if you’re just in love with the Big Apple! Missed out? Catch up on BBC iPlayer. Go For It SATURDAYS, ITV Stephen Mulhern aims to discover the most weird and wonderful skills that the UK has to offer in this new game show, and then he’ll put them to the test. Can you guess someone’s weight just by lifting them? Or can you name 20 breeds of goat just by milking them? You’ll fit right in here.…

So Paddy’s back – how will Rhona cope? Do you know what? I missed Dominic [Brunt] so much. I’m actually a tiny bit embarrassed about how much I missed him. He’s a dream, he’s lovely. You guys have such good chemistry… Well, you develop a sort of shorthand with people when you work together. If it’s a dull scene, we always add a little something! He’s a complete comedian! That’s half the problem. He’s really good at keeping a straight face but he’s a monkey and I am just in bits with him sometimes. How was your summer? We went to Norfolk, the Yorkshire Dales and then Scotland. A proper UK tour. Glorious! Driving about with a teenager and an eight-year-old can be a bit tricky at times but it…

BBC Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood is a firm favourite in households across the country, especially after strutting her stuff on the Strictly dance floor last year. And now she’s going to be on our screens every day in her new panel show Debatable ! We sat down with Carol, 54, to find out some of her biggest secrets. If you had 24 hours to yourself, what would you spend it doing? First, I’d go to the Maldives and chill out there, swim in the sea and have a lovely meal on the beach. Then I’d nip down to see my nephews in Sydney as I’ve not seen them for ages. After, I’d visit my family in Edinburgh, take in some of…