Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-sep-16 i Woman's Own

Can you believe it? Prince Harry turns 32 this week. It’s incredible to think the ‘little brother’ is not quite so little any more. Of course there’s always the comparisons with William, who was not only married by Harry’s age but dad to baby George too. Yet Harry has made it very clear he’s not averse to settling down. ‘If someone slips into my life then that’s absolutely fantastic,’ he said earlier this year. Here’s hoping it’s the best year ever for everyone’s fave royal! 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 health tips.…

EMOTIONAL GOODBYE We were very sad to hear that Eamonn Holmes is stepping down as host of Sky News breakfast show Sunrise after 11 years. Posting the news on Twitter, the presenter said, ‘Anchoring my own breakfast show has been for me the stuff of boyhood dreams. Forty-five years on, I have other dreams, and to achieve them I realise that unfortunately I need to step away from the daily studio commitment for a while. I cannot stress how hard it is saying goodbye to such a programme and the friends and colleagues who I have met over the years.’ Thankfully, he’s not going far from our screens. Eamonn, 56, will continue to host Friday’s This Morning with wife Ruth Langsford, also 56, as well as their Channel 5 show…

While Denise may be the more well-known face in their marriage, Lincoln is increasingly gaining acclaim in the art world. After giving up a career in marketing to become an artist, he’s now become so renowned, he is making it big in Hollywood! His huge fan base includes superstars Michael Caine, who dubbed him ‘the new Andy Warhol’, Mickey Rourke, Al Pacino and even Charlie Sheen! Lincoln’s paintings have become so popular, he can demand eye-watering prices, too, recently selling a portrait of the late David Bowie for a staggering £250,000. His pieces are also being exhibited in iconic locations across the globe, from The National Gallery in London to the Santa Monica Museum Of Art in LA. Wow!…

MOODY BLOOM MAXIS Take your summer maxi crush into winter with a floaty floor-sweeper covered in dark posies. TEXTURED KNITS From thick rib and traditional cable to intricate weaves, keep cosy with one of these snuggle-worthy jumpers. RETRO BAGS Fool the world into thinking you have bagged a vintage bargain with a throwback handbag. HERITAGE Country classics get a winter overhaul with checks, woollen coats and the chicest extras. GO FOR BRONZE Embrace autumn with a burst of rusty burnt-orange. Team with denim and leopard print. KIMO-YES Loose boxy sleeves and a wide waist-cinching belt – what’s not to love?! PRETTY PLEATS Easy to dress up or down, a concertina pleat midi looks great with a luxe blouse or a chunky knit.…

It’s always sad when a celebrity couple splits, but these days it doesn’t have to mean the end as an increasing number are remaining friends. There’s Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin who, after 10 years of marriage, ‘consciously uncoupled’. And Denise Van Outen and Lee Mead still enjoy weekly family dinners, despite splitting up in July 2013. And this summer, Danielle Bux and Gary Lineker were spotted on holiday together in Ibiza – it would have been the perfect romantic getaway if it wasn’t for the fact that the pair ended their six-year marriage in January. ‘We got on brilliantly,’ said Gary recently. So, should we be more like the stars? Or is it best to forgive and forget? Here, we speak to two women with two very different opinions……

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Jumping out of bed, I made my way downstairs to get a glass of water. It was a Wednesday morning in March this year and, even though it was early, I was wide awake. I switched on my PC and logged on to Woman’s Own Bingo, thinking I would fit in a few games while I had my water. I’ve been playing for about six years and have won a few cash prizes, the largest being £500. But the win I got that morning surpassed my expectations. I like to play in the 75-ball bingo rooms, including Bingo Lounge and Bingo 20, where the numbers are marked off to create a pattern. That morning, I bought 10 cards for Bingo Lounge in the 75-ball room, which cost me £1. I…

NO BOND AMBITION Olivia Colman has finally addressed those James Bond rumours, but sadly it’s not to confirm her place as a double 0 agent! On the gossip that she’d be next to play the famous spy, the actress said, ‘Yeah I did hear that. But I think that’s sort of a comedy tweet. I like M. I’d love to be M one day!’ Olivia, 42, does have her eye on one man to take the job, however – none other than Tom Hiddleston, her co-star In The Night Manager ‘He’d be perfect, wouldn’t he?’ Olivia said. ‘The perfect specimen for Bond.’ We totally agree! GARDENING GLORY After baking took over our kitchens thanks to The Great British Bake Off , the BBC now hopes…

‘Moving to London was a big thing. I’m such a Manchester girl. But I’m getting used to it’ For someone so young, Georgia May Foote shows little fear of big challenges. She put herself in the spotlight on Strictly Come Dancing last year where she bagged second place, and now she’s taking on the iconic role of Holly Golightly in Breakfast At Tiffany’s . We caught up with the former Coronation Street star, 25, who recently split from her Strictly dance partner Giovanni Pernice, to talk about losing weight and her passion for doughnuts! The new show sounds amazing. Did you watch the film to prepare? I knew it was such an iconic role, so…

When Gogglebox first aired in 2013, we all fell in love with the show’s poshest couple – Steph and Dom Parker. Along with their pet pooch Gigi, the duo have us in hysterics when they sit back – with a tipple or two, of course – to watch telly. Here, the couple, who are parents to Max, 16, and Honor, 13, and live in their B&B in Kent, answer questions about married life. And in true Mr & Mrs style, we asked them the questions separately before getting them back for the results! THE LOVE TEST… Dom, what is Steph’s most annoying habit? She’s late for everything. She just can’t get ready in time. She was 45 minutes late for our wedding!…

DEPRESSED AFTER LOSING MY JOB Late last year, I was made redundant from my job of 20 years. I loved my role and I’d planned on being there for life as I worked my way up the company to a senior manager position. I got a good payout but I feel depressed by what has happened to me, especially as I still don’t have a job. As a result, I can’t sleep, I’ve lost weight and I feel unable to enjoy anything. I am OK for money, but most mornings I still wake up feeling anxious, and the day just seems so long. How can I pull myself out of this? Lisa, 46, Harlow Losing a job you love is a huge blow and the feelings you go through afterwards…

Over 10,000 people aged 55+ were told they had malignant melanoma in 2014, says a study by Cancer Research UK. It’s the most aggressive form of skin cancer. NEW FOR YOU Vitabiotics Wellteen Him Plus and Wellteen Her Plus, both £13.85 for 56 tablets, from pharmacies With their uncanny ability to avoid eating vegetables, it’s no wonder most of us worry about the health of our teens. These new supplements are tailored to the needs of girls or boys, aged 13-19, to provide a range of 25 vitamins, minerals and botanical extracts. The 2-in-1 pack also includes a high purity Omega-3 capsule too. Reader rated Sarah Merchant, 30, from Surrey ‘I’m using a natural toothpaste, Comvita Propolis (£3.99 for 100g, Holland & Barrett). It doesn’t contain sulfate or fluoride. Instead…

IT’S A STEAL Aldi has expanded its Mamia baby range with three new products, Mamia Newborn Sensitive Baby Wipes, 59p for 56 wipes, Mamia Nappy Sacks, 89p for 150 sacks, and Mamia Organic Creamy Porridge, £1.45 for 200g. These great-value essentials could save new parents 61% compared to dearer branded rivals. NOCHARGE FORUSING YOUR PHONE ABROAD Customers of the mobile operator Three can now use their phones in 42 different destinations without spending a penny extra. The network is expanding its popular Feel At Home service, which allows subscribers to use their allowance of calls, texts and data at no extra cost. The new countries added to the list include Germany, Portugal and Greece. Hurrah! WATCH OUT FOR… Over £250m of online shopping is estimated to have gone missing or…

‘I didn’t want to be held back’ ‘I was happy and safe’ Seeing pictures of Natalie here in her blue cozzie, soaking up the sun in the Maldives, you might think she’s a millionaire, living a life of luxury. But in fact, the truth couldn’t be more different… It was while growing up that Natalie discovered her love of travel. She couldn’t wait for summer holiday trips with the family to France and America. ‘I think I always had the travel bug,’ she recalls. After leaving school and qualifying as a beautician, she went on to university, but lack of funds meant she’d only manage the occasional bargain break with friends to Turkey and Ibiza. Feeling frustrated In June 2004, Natalie met her partner through friends but while they had…

When one of my friends, Tracy, told me about an online bingo site she’d been playing on, I was all ears. She’d had a few wins on there and said it was really good fun so I thought it would be fun to sign up. I’d played bingo in a community hall a couple of times and I’d been with my grandmother too, but playing online sounded like it would be very different, with lots of games to choose from. It was June 2015 when I joined and I soon got the hang of the games, and started playing Bingo Royale, which is a 90-ball bingo game quite often. I play on my laptop but you can play some games on a tablet or phone as well. I work as…

Pete is a caringdad I sympathise with Peter Andre worrying about his kids being too skinny – let’s face it, none of us know what we’re doing! Kids don’t come with a manual; you just do the best you can. The fact he is worried about their weight shows that he cares. I’m sure he makes sure they eat well. Sue Evans, via Facebook RIP Princess Diana I will never forget the very sad moment when I heard Princess Diana had died. With the recent anniversary of her death I can’t believe it is now 19 years ago. She would be so proud of her boys, and she would have made such a great grandmother. RIP Diana, you are so sadly missed. Carole Honey, via Facebook Don’t miss a sweet…

Bear Grylls chats being a dad and why he’s always prepared to face his fears head-on TV’s adventurer-in-chief is back for a special celebrity version of The Island for Stand Up To Cancer. Here the dad of Jesse, 13, Marmaduke, 10, and Huckleberry, seven, tells us more… You’re a dad of three, do they get involved in some of the things you do? There is no one on this planet who is going to love, protect, care for, keep safe my three children more than me. We climb together, I take them paragliding, we kite surf together, we cave – they love it, it’s so in their DNA. On your shows you have men and women battling it out – do you see a major difference in the way each…

We are loving Helen on DCI Banks – are you similar at all? She’s got quite a severe hairstyle! When I am racing for a train and I’ve still got her hairdo I sometimes forget I’m not her. That’s quite useful because it certainly gets you through the barriers. You are back with Doc Martin next year, too I’m so excited – we start filming in March and I can’t wait to get back on set. I have no idea what the plan is but I’m sure there will be lots of things in store for Louisa and the Doc. Sigourney Weaver popped up on the show last series… I was shaking when I met her. I was such a big fan…

Victoria Beckham has made a surprise revelation – that she experienced years of secret pain and heartache. The fashion designer confessed that, growing up, she felt she didn’t fit in and was not pretty, and even suffered at the hands of bullies. The incredible insight into the life of one of the most famous women in the world came in an open letter she wrote to her 18-year-old self. In it she admitted going through years of ‘complete hell’ at secondary school, saying she was teased for her ‘ski jump nose,’ acne and wealthy family. ‘I know you are struggling right now,’ she wrote in the searingly honest letter. ‘You are not the prettiest, or the thinnest, or the best at dancing at Laine Theatre Arts college. You have never…

‘Lincoln keeps me young’ Actress Denise Welch has opened up about life with husband Lincoln Townley, admitting that when they have rows, they’re belters! Her shock confession came as she was discussing her life with artist Lincoln, who she met back in 2012 and is 15 years her junior. But while Denise’s admission about her relationship may surprise some, she also makes it clear that their grudges don’t last long. ‘If we have a row, which is rare, it’s a belter but we sort it out and move on,’ she said. Life at home And the star of comedy drama Boy Meets Girl, who married Lincoln in July 2013, added that while they may have disagreements, they never have any silly little niggling rows. ‘What’s great is we don’t squabble,’…

‘He broke down in tears’ ‘I couldn’t keep this secret’ My first job as a teenager changed my life. Working in a snack bar on the Brighton seafront I got talking to a palmist, known as Madam Julia. I’d watch her in awe as she’d study the lines of strangers’ hands, revealing their destinies. Having grown up with a sixth sense, I felt I’d found where I belonged. I learnt to interpret the premonitions in my dreams and, as the months passed, I was drawn to tarot cards. As I flicked through a pack I instantly knew each of the cards’ characters and how they reacted to the other. ‘It’s like a family wedding,’ I thought. ‘Fine individually, but sit the wrong ones together and there’s trouble.’ While I would…

HOW IT WORKS 1 To blast fat from your body, this simple diet is calorie-controlled to approximately 1,200 calories a day. 2 You won’t go hungry, as it contains appetite-curbing lean proteins along with high-fibre foods such as whole grains, which help fill you up and provide slow-release energy. 3 The potassium-rich foods in the plan help to de-bloat and lose unwanted puffiness. Plus, colourful fruit and vegetables rich in vitamin C and antioxidants help firm and smooth your thighs. WHAT TO DO Have one breakfast, one lunch and one dinner daily. You’re allowed one or two snacks per day if you’re still hungry. Caution: Snacks aren’t a good idea, as you need to be quite strict, but you can fill up on the ‘free’ foods on the right if…

1 Avoid jumping to conclusions. Don’t assume you know what will happen. You aren’t a psychic, so stop trying to protect yourself by mulling over the worst-case scenario. 2 Hang out with upbeat people. If you’re anxious, you’re likely to be surrounded by people who back up your theories. Get some positive voices in to give you balance. 3 Stop getting dramatic about mishaps. Inflating small setbacks into life-threatening catastrophes increases anxiety. Keep things in perspective. 4 Try not to take things personally. Life’s ups and downs aren’t personal at all – and mostly, someone else’s behaviour is all about them, not about you. 5 Don’t always trust your emotions, especially if you know your anxiety gets the better of you. Just because you feel it doesn’t make it true.…

1 FOR CONCENTRATION Focus in on a small body part such as the tip of your nose or thumb. Imagine the rest of your body doesn’t belong to you. If you start thinking of something else, put your hands on top of your heart to concentrate on the sound of your heartbeat. 2 TO STILL YOUR MIND Start by refusing to allow your thoughts to knock on the door to your mind. Feel that inside your heart there is something more powerful than the mind; the intense power of the soul. If your thoughts interrupt you, speak to your mind and say, ‘You allowed me to remain quiet for a few minutes, and I’m grateful, but now I need peace and you are not allowing me to continue.’ 3 TRY…

Anyone who watches BBC shows on iPlayer or on any device or via a third-party service, such as Sky, now has to pay for a TV Licence. But there are other free and low-cost services you can access... WATCH NON-BBC CHANNELS FOR FREE While you’ll need a licence to watch or record live broadcasts from other terrestrial providers, such as ITV, the rules do not apply to non-BBC catch-up services, like ITV Hub. IT’S FREE IF YOU’RE 75+ Anyone aged 75 or older (except those living on the Isle of Man and Guernsey) can apply for a free TV Licence. YOU CAN STILL LISTEN TO RADIO/ READ THE NEWS You don’t need a licence if you want to read the news or access the weather via the BBC website. Listening…

Prince Harry VIRGO (15 SEPTEMBER) In November, the prince has one of the classic indicators for falling in love. Will this be when he finally meets someone he can settle down with? Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr It’s one of those weeks that flipflop all over the place and your situation by the end of it might be (or feel like) the opposite of where you started. Which could be a good thing. Meanwhile, Monday’s one of 2016’s peak days for romance, so book a hot date. • For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May There’s a lot going on concerning relationships with significant men and romance. And much of feels like it comes out of the blue. Some of you spark up a…

‘I think I’m going to have to get spayed! But I don’t think Jools would let me’ He’s a busy dad-of-five, runs several businesses and has just filmed his latest TV show, but chef Jamie Oliver is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. We caught up with Jamie, 41, who’s married to Jools Oliver, also 41, and dad to Poppy, 14, Daisy, 13, Petal, seven, Buddy, six, and River, one month – to talk family, healthy eating and Jamie’s Super Food … You welcomed your fifth child, River Rocket, last month! How’s it all going? Great. I try to be a hands-on dad and give Jools a break. Last night, she expressed some milk into a bottle and I did the 1.30am feed and…

Paranoid THURSDAYS, ITV This terrifying new serial tells the story of a female GP who is murdered in a busy children’s playground. As detectives take on what they hope is a straightforward investigation, they find all is not as it seems. Starring Indira Varma, Lesley Sharp, Robert Glenister and Kevin Doyle, the top-notch cast make this one to watch! HUNTED TUESDAYS, CHANNEL 4 For the second time, contestants will leave their everyday lives behind and go on the run, attempting to outsmart the world’s best people-hunters for up to 28 days. But this time there’s more than just pride on the line – if they’re successful, they will also bag themselves £100,000. It’s thrilling stuff! National Treasure TUESDAYS, CHANNEL 4 Robbie Coltrane and Julie Walters star in this drama examining…

While The X Factor is back with some familiar faces, it’s all new on ITV2 sister show The Xtra Factor. BBC Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson is now taking the reins alongside former X Factor finalist Rylan Clark-Neal! We sat down with Matt, 30, to find out more… What makes you happy? My dog makes me happy, he’s a West Highland terrier called Oscar. He came back from the groomer yesterday and he was like a brand new shiny puppy. He’s always very chuffed to see me. What makes you angry? When people put slices of lemon in water. I hate the taste of lemon. I recently spent way too long on a Mumsnet forum because I was…