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Hang on to your seats once again as Team GB begins its quest for more golden glory this week at the 2016 Paralympics! Rio’s already proved such a success for us and there’s no doubt our Paralympic champs will be doing their best to make sure these games really go down in history! Top swimming champ and four-times gold medallist Ellie Simmonds OBE will be trying to top the podium again. And wheelchair athlete David Weir CBE will be gunning to add to his staggering six gold medal haul. Good luck, Team GB! Paralympics starts Weds, 7 Sep, Channel 4 Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk , to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions and deals, plus beauty, fashion, easy recipes and…

We all know Nicole Scherzinger isn’t afraid to hold back on her opinions – even when it comes to discussing The X Factor’s previous judges. And, during the launch of the new series, Woman’s Own witnessed it firsthand. Asked why she thinks she’s a better judge than Rita Ora or Cheryl, Nicole, 38, leapt out of her chair, saying, ‘I’ll show you right now! You seriously got to ask that question?’ She then belted out Jennifer Hudson’s And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, leaving no doubt that she was inferring that she can sing! Fellow judge Louis Walsh, 64, added, ‘I’ll tell you what she’s got. She’s got a great voice! She’s got it, whatever it is. Not many people have it, she’s got it all. She can…

‘People think they can say things to you and it doesn’t affect you, but it does upset you’ Tv stars Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson were enjoying a nice quiet meal together one evening when they were heckled in the most mortifying way possible. As they sat chatting, a passer-by actually had the front to body shame the Birds Of A Feather duo, something which Linda has struggled to forget. Recalling the horrible day, she said, ‘We were in a restaurant and some woman came up to us and said to me, ‘You don’t want to eat that, you’ll end up looking like her!’’[meaning Pauline]. Shocked Linda, 58, then added, ‘It was like, ‘Oh my God, how dare you speak to us like that?!’ Pauline just sat there, she never…

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1 Use technology to your advantage. Send a flirtatious text message during the day to let your partner know you’re thinking about them. 2 Express gratitude. Just a few words of thanks for everyday tasks can improve intimacy levels. So regularly say thanks, no matter how small the act. 3 Always kiss hello and goodbye. General affection that’s second nature between the two of you is another way to help you both feel connected. 4 Once a day, give them your undivided attention. Use this time to listen and communicate because your partner isn’t a mind reader. 5 Have some fun. It’s easy to fall into a rut and do things by yourself. Couples that laugh together stay together.…

WHO’S IT FOR? Acupuncture, based on Chinese medicine, has long been an alternative treatment for ongoing discomfort, especially back pain. I’ve suffered with lower backache and sciatic nerve pain for almost a year and physiotherapy has not solved the problem. WHAT HAPPENS? The practitioner first carried out a consultation, discussing everything from my menstrual cycle to my sleep pattern. She examined my spine and legs to find knots and tight spots before placing the needles in. There was some initial discomfort, but then you begin to relax and barely feel the needles. They were left in for 10 minutes under a hot lamp, then I had cupping treatment and a massage. THE RESULTS I left pain-free. Since then, my sciatic pain hasn’t been nearly as noticeable and the tension in…

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‘Whatwill I do with all thiscash?’ Lazing in a luxurious spa after enjoying a wonderful hot-stone massage, I felt blissfully relaxed. But not only was I able to treat myself and my daughter-in-law – thanks to scooping £1,000 with Woman’s Own Bingo – it was the second time I have won a huge amount! Surprise win I joined Woman’s Own Bingo after reading stories about previous winners and thought I would give it a try. Then, one day, I decided to play that month’s Special Game, which had a £10,000 jackpot if you got a full house. I bought six tickets, but I was playing on my old laptop, which crashed before the game had even begun. I rebooted it and bought six more tickets but it went off again.…

The Lois & Clark actor is back on our screens this week in Sky 1’s Hooten & The Lady . Here Michael, 43, who is married to actress Wendy Benson and a dad-of-two, tells us more… So,what’s Hooten & The Lady about? It’s a big globetrotting, treasure-hunting, action, adventure show. I compare it to a big glass of wine at the end of the day. With all the doom and gloom often on the news, it’s a nice escape. Which was your favourite place to film? We wrapped in Angkor Wat in Cambodia and we had to be up at 4.30am so we saw the sunrise. It was extraordinary. We also filmed in Russia and I got to bring my…

You look every inch a royal as Queen Victoria. Was it easy to slip into her shoes? I’ve never played anybody real before – but you can read her diaries, which run to 43,000 pages, and of course the resource material is just everywhere. It’s amazing. What surprised you most when you did your research? How well she could paint. I’ve got some of her sketches. Throughout her life she did so many personal watercolours and drawings, reflecting what she saw without censorship. She had an eye for detail. You get to pucker up with Tom Hughes (Prince Albert) too! I’ve worked with Tom before and he is an old friend, which is great. Victoria’s relationship with Albert was fascinating – a business transaction almost – hugely stormy but extremely…

TV presenter Ruth Langsford has opened up about a terrifying altercation that happened while out walking her dog, Maggie, recently. Talking on Instagram, Ruth, 56, admitted the scary moment had left her ‘shaken’ and with a ‘pounding heart’. It happened when Ruth and Maggie, her Border collie cross, were walking past a house when they were almost set upon by an Alsatian. ‘I’m a bit shaky. The man was just coming home from work and as he opened his door a great big Alsatian dog spotted Maggie and ran out,’ she said. Luckily, nothing bad came of it, but Ruth was clearly left upset. ‘I’m more shaken than she is,’ the This Morning host said referring to Maggie, the rescue dog she and husband Eamonn adopted in 2011. ‘This dog…

One of the nation’s most famous dads has asked for parenting advice on a matter that he admits he’s very concerned about. Peter, who’s dad to Junior, 11, Princess, nine, and Amelia, two, revealed his problem while discussing the controversial issue of whether or not you should weigh your children. Explaining that he does in fact weigh his kids, he said it was only because he wants to know they’re eating enough. ‘I am conscious of my kids’ weight and I don’t even know if I’m doing the right thing by weighing them,’ he admitted. ‘But I weigh them because I want them to put on weight. When I see my kids aren’t eating a lot, I get concerned and I’ll be like, ‘OK, I’ll just keep trying to feed…

Driving home from work, I was only half listening to the radio when an advert came on. It was promoting a competition to win a boob job. ‘Do you want to win your dream body?’ the presenter asked. Yes! I thought, suddenly very interested. I’d always been curvy but, after having my daughter, Kayleigh, in December 2002, I'd gorged on crisps and chocolate and piled on the pounds. By summer 2004 I reached 21st and a size 26 – huge for my 5ft 8in frame. And I was just as big after my son Cameron was born, in October 2005. My partner Mark said he loved me but, while it didn’t matter to him, it did to me. Lacking confidence So I’d vowed to cut out junk food. With healthy…

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‘I felt my body go cold’ My torment with bullies began when I was just four. Sitting in my new classroom on the first day of school, a boy appeared out of nowhere and hit me hard on the head. ‘Your hair looks like one of the Muppets,’ he shrieked. I’d never given my tight red curls a second thought before, but after that I was teased constantly. Growing up, I was called ‘microphone head’ and spat at on the school bus. Aged 13, a gang of girls beat me up. Every day of my childhood was like a living hell. It wasn’t until I left school, aged 16, that I was finally free. That summer I found a hairdresser who specalised in unruly hair. She was able to use…

‘The shock was immense’ Ask most seven-year-olds what they want for their birthday and they’ll come up with a list featuring more items than the local toy shop – but not my son Harvey. He didn’t want a single thing, and the reason behind his decision is both heartbreaking and awe-inspiring… Harvey was just 18 months old when his mum Rachel – my fiancée – fell ill. It was January 2011 and she started getting painful hips. ‘It’s probably from carrying Harvey,’ she said. Still, she went to the doctor to be sure and he said the same. We hoped the pain would ease and headed to Cornwall to celebrate Rachel’s 40th birthday. But returning home to Guilden Sutton, Cheshire, a week later, Rachel was still suffering. This time she…

‘It was as if he read my mind’ Some people in life like to take their time and think things through, while others are a little bit more spontaneous. And there’s no doubt about which type of person I am. Aged 18, I became one of the first female scaffold workers in the UK, working 140ft in the air. But even that wasn’t enough, so a year later I headed to Italy to try my luck selling paintings. I didn’t even speak the language so, perhaps it wasn’t surprising when I returned home after two weeks. But, far from feeling despondent, I was proud of what I’d learnt. I’d only been back a few days, in September 1983, when I got a job as a barmaid. After my shift one…

A boost to her self-esteem When I saw the article on the lady who spent her benefits on getting her breasts enlarged [22 August] I thought, ‘Here we go again.’ But as I read on I didn’t feel she had neglected her family at all. Natalie saved up and spent the money on something for her. It averages £50 a month, and if she feels that low about herself and the way she looks, then I agree with her decision. I hope it gives her the boost she needs to get off benefits and find a job – and we’ll be reading a follow-up article telling us what she’s achieved. Louise Kelsey, Leeds Home alone... The NSPCC urged parents to think carefully before leaving children at home over the summer…

WHO’S DOING THE DISHES? WEEKDAYS, ITV Brian McFadden is back to welcome a new bunch of celebrities who will host the ultimate dinner party for four members of the general public. The catch? The diners have no idea whose homes they’re eating in! This series includes I’m A Celebrity stars Lady C and Jake Quickenden. Missed out on an episode? Catch up on the ITV Hub. DANCE MOMS MONDAYS, LIFETIME We’ll follow more children and their mums on the road to success at the Abby Lee Dance Company in this new series. Dance star Maddie Ziegler is shooting her first movie, but the mums aren’t happy with who’s replacing her. Perfect escapism! Eamonn & Ruth: How The Other Half Lives TUESDAYS, CHANNEL 5 Our favourite TV…

Emmerdale’s Louise Marwood is certainly ruffling Yorkshire feathers at the moment, and she’s relishing every minute of being the soap’s newest villain! We sat down with the actress, 36, to find out more about her life off set... If you had 24 hours to yourself, what would you spend it doing? I’m always living out of a suitcase and I spend a lot of time packing and unpacking so it would be really nice to stay in one place for 24 hours. I’d be in London with my friends and my dog, and hopefully the sun would come out. What’s your greatest achievement? Probably being in the acting industry and surviving it for as long as I have, because it’s really harsh out there. I came from a…

Aww, could this be the most romantic gift ever? Geri Horner was clearly over the moon when her husband of 15 months, Christian, 42, surprised her with this old red MGB Roadster car – especially because it is the exact one she bought with her first Spice Girls pay cheque back in the 1990s! ‘I got her back about 17/18 years later,’ Geri, 44, revealed on Instagram alongside a snap of the car. ‘My lovely husband got her back for me. She’s so gorgeous.’ Talking about the car previously, Geri, 44, described it as her 'first wow-we-did-it purchase: a 1965 MGB Roadster for £15,000’.…

Jamie and Jools Oliver’s clan are fast becoming the nation’s cutest family, especially with their latest addition! The proud parents posted this adorable snap on Instagram (below) to announce their new son’s name. ‘Wow what a hot day today guys,’ Jamie, 41, wrote. ‘So the littlest one is stared out and sleeping again… it’s probably polite to formally introduce the new boy to you, his name’s River Rocket Oliver – we think it suits him and he’s a little gift… Thanks for all your kind wishes big love Jamie and gang.’ The couple are also parents to Poppy Honey, 14, Daisy Boo, 13, Petal Blossom, seven, and Buddy Bear, six.…

‘Ray just grabbed me, put me against a wall and kissed me. It was like we were in a film!’ Coleen Nolan has reigned supreme on Loose Women since becoming a panellist in 2000 and in that time she’s opened up on every topic imaginable. But if you thought you knew everything there is to know about Coleen, 51, you’d be wrong! We sat down with the star, married to musician Ray Fensome and mum to Shane Richie Jr, 27, Jake Roche, 23, and Ciara, 15, to find out all of her biggest secrets... 1 FAMOUS CRUSH... I’ve always had a thing for George Clooney, ever since his ER days. If he came on Loose Women I don’t think I’d be able to speak, I would…

HOW YOUR POST-HOLIDAY PLAN WORKS... 1 Easy mix-and-match plan – no complex recipes or calorie counting to deal with when you’re just back from holiday 2 Filling, protein-rich breakfasts you’ll look forward to 3 Stomach-filling soup or salad options for lunch 4 Hunger-curbing dinners ready in less than half an hour WHAT TO DO • Choose your breakfasts, lunches and dinners from those listed. • Drink half a pint of semi-skimmed milk to get your daily calcium needs – either on its own or in hot drinks. CLEVER TIPS TO KEEP YOU ON TRACK GET AN EARLY NIGHT • Being tired can make you feel hungrier and increase cravings, so get your zzzs. A lack of sleep seems to disrupt hunger hormones too. USE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH • When you feel…

OUR FAMILY TRIP WAS A DISASTER We recently went on holiday with my older sister and her family to France and it was a fiasco. We both have kids aged 10 and seven, but the two of us have very different ideas about being a parent. In my opinion, she’s too slack – she lets her kids run wild and encourages them to be quite grown-up for their ages. After returning home, it took me a while to get my kids back to behaving normally and speaking properly. My sister wants to go away together again at Christmas. I never want to do it again. What do I say? Do I tell her the problem with her parenting or make excuses and keep away? Laura, 48, London We all parent…

‘I dreamt about my child’ Standing by my sister Kirsty’s side, I held her hand as she puffed her way through her contractions. As the fourth of six children I’d always been the maternal one, fussing over my four sisters and brother, so I was delighted when, in January 2007, Kirsty asked me to be her birthing partner. At 24, I was single and childless but, from the moment I saw Kirsty push my niece Ashleigh into the world, I wanted to be a midwife. That September I left my job as a care assistant and, after three years’ training, I was qualified and working full time. I loved my job and, in the summer of 2011, I met my partner. As my friends started having children I was hopeful…

Pippa Middleton VIRGO (6 SEPTEMBER) Few Virgos have benefited from good-fortune planet Jupiter like Pippa, who’s landed a multimillionaire. Now Jupiter moves into the sign of romance, she’s guaranteed a fairy-tale wedding. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Good news for all Aries people especially those whose love life is not what it once was. From this week, Jupiter, planet of good luck and positivity, starts to work his magic on your one-on-one relationships and partnerships. You fall in love all over again. • For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Here’s hoping you had a decent summer holiday as life is about to get busier. But there should be opportunities to improve your working life, health or daily routine. Meanwhile, a significant other is…

‘When I turned 30 I cried because I thought it was old. But so far, my forties have been amazing’ Sheree Murphy shot to fame as Tricia in Emmerdale nearly two decades ago. She left the ITV soap in 2004 to spend time with her footballer husband Harry Kewell and their children, Taylor, 15, Ruby, 13, Matilda, eight, and Dolly, four, and has since gone on to star in Hollyoaks and Neighbours , as well as I’m A Celebrity and Celebrity MasterChef . Now Sheree, 41, is back hosting new daytime cookery show Yes Chef . Here, the star chats about rustling up family meals, juggling work with her…

‘Piers has been a mini tornado since he arrived on GMB’ For the past two years, newsreader Charlotte Hawkins has been a regular fixture on Good Morning Britain , alongside the likes of Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid. When she’s not delivering news, the ex-Sunrise presenter and her business exec husband Mark Herbert are busy parents to Ella Rose, 18 months. We caught up with Charlotte, 41, to find out how she copes with sleep deprivation – and why she’s backing a new book about dogs… Hi, Charlotte. How’s GMB going? I love being part of the team. I know we get up at stupid o’clock, but working with such great people makes it all worthwhile. Everyone pulls together as…