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Alongside Jason Donovan and Myleene Klass, former I’m A Celeb star Rebekah Vardy (wife of footballer Jamie) can’t wait to get her skates on for Dancing On Ice training. So what’s she most afraid of? ‘Falling on my face and knocking my teeth out,’ she says. ‘I skated when I was younger, but the first time I was on the ice was for my audition!’ When Dickie met… The Magnificent Seven! Well, two of them! In September 2016 at the Venice Film Festival for a chat with Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt for the reboot of The Magnificent Seven. We talked about the perils of gun-toting and horse-riding……

‘You’ve got to be comfortable within yourself’ It’s no secret that Lisa Armstrong hasn’t had the easiest couple of years. But behind the scenes, the make-up artist has been working on a project close to her heart. Having been in the industry for 20 years – working on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and Glow Up – Lisa, 43, has launched her own range with Avon and she’s incredibly proud. Chatting to us from a hotel – where she’s staying while her house is being done up – Lisa opens up about becoming more confident with age, what’s left on her bucket list and plans to move into her new home… Hi Lisa! How does it feel as a make-up artist to launch your own range? It’s an absolute…

Serious question. When was the last time you actually managed to see your GP? According to our prime minister, the NHS is ‘open for business’, but his words have a very hollow ring for millions of us. My local surgery is like Fort Knox. There are huge ‘STOP’ signs on the door, chairs piled high as barricades and a secret entry code. I literally lose the will – a very apt and dangerous phrase – to even try to go in. On government orders, our GP surgeries shut back in March. The unknown that was COVID-19 made it sensible to protect our amazing healthcare workers, among many other reasons. ‘My local surgery is like Fort Knox’ But that was then. We are moving gradually away from those dark days. There’s…

Secondary breast cancer is when breast-cancer cells spread from the first (primary) cancer in the breast, through the lymphatic or blood system to other parts of the body. For more information about secondary breast cancer or for advice and support, visit make2ndscount.co.uk or follow Lisa’s journey on Instagram @secondarybreastcancerandme Common signs and symptoms to look out for ● Pain in your bones that is not relieved by pain medication. ● Breathlessness and/or a persistent dry cough ● Nausea ● Feeling more tired than usual ● Ongoing headaches that are not relieved by pain medication ● Losing your appetite and/or losing weight ● Swelling and an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach area ● Blurred vision, loss of balance or any feeling of weakness and numbness in your arms and legs ● The…

1 CHANGE YOUR FOCUS. While some suffer more than others, we all experience negative thoughts about our actions and our life. The trick is not to try and erase them completely but work on how to stop yourself focusing on them. 2 DOWNLOAD HAPPIFY. This app (free on iOS and android) builds on a vast body of research to help users overcome negative thoughts and build better emotional resilience. 3 STOP NEGATIVE THOUGHTS. Every time you feel yourself falling into a negative headspace, tell yourself to stop immediately. Teach yourself to overcome it.…

To boost your immune system even more, you might want to consider these supplements: Echinacea Well known for its immunity-boosting properties, echinacea is a traditional herbal remedy for colds and flu. ‘It helps the body fight cold and flu by supporting the immune system and helping to maintain the body’s resistance,’ Alice explains. Probiotics Poor digestive health can affect immunity. ‘Between 70 and 80% of immune tissue is found in the gut, and it’s often the direct entry point for infection, so it’s important to address if you have IBS or other digestive symptoms,’ says Alice. ‘Good quality probiotics can be helpful.’ Elderberry Available as a hot drink, syrup or capsules, elderberry can help protect you from viruses like the flu, and could reduce inflammation. Vitamin D Known as the…

Chocolate and banana bread Serves 10 This loaf is unbelievably light, moist and tasty! It’s sure to become a favourite. You will need ✽ 160g plain or spelt flour ✽ 1tbsp cornflour ✽ 50g cocoa powder ✽ 1tsp baking powder ✽ 1tsp bicarbonate of soda ✽ ½tsp salt ✽ 2 large, very ripe bananas ✽ 100ml plant-based milk ✽ 75g coconut oil ✽ 115g sugar ✽ 1tsp vanilla extract ✽ 1tsp apple cider vinegar ✽ Chocolate chips (optional) How to do it 1 Preheat the oven to 170C/ Gas 3. Grease a loaf tin (25cm) and line with baking paper (the grease helps the paper stick to the tin). 2 Whisk together the flour, cornflour, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a bowl. 3 Mash the…

HAVE YOU HEARD? More than 25% of parents don’t feel equipped to teach their kids about money, according to an M&S Bank study. The reasons parents gave for feeling this way include struggling to explain things in ways their child would understand and not feeling they’d be a good teacher. For tips, visit bank.marksandspencer.com/ help/life-events/money-matters. IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK… GET PROTECTED Over a million Brits have signed up to ClearScore Protect, a free service that monitors the dark web for stolen passwords to your online accounts and alerts you to potential breaches. But only a third of people told of breaches have taken action to protect themselves. Take action! 3 social media scams you must avoid These are some of the most common scams on social media…

Dr Amanda Gummer specialises in child play, toys and development. DISTRACT: If you feel a tantrum coming on, try to distract the child with something unrelated. IGNORE: Where possible, ignore it and let the child get it out of their system – just make sure the child is safe and not going to hurt themselves. SING AND DANCE: Move energetically in a positive way, giving them a role model to copy and save face while getting rid of pent-up energy. ONCE A CHILD IS CALM: Give them a hug and let them know you love them very much but that the behaviour is not acceptable. • To find out more about Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide, visit goodplayguide.com…

MOSTLY As The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald You adore everything associated with the roaring 20s, which is the glitzy, glamorous backdrop for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel. Prepare to be dazzled by copious amounts of bubbles, money, power, gossip and infidelity in big, flashy houses. MOSTLY Bs Frankenstein by Mary Shelley This classic is perfect for you if you enjoy dark intrigue. Dr Frankenstein is a scientist who creates a monster (of sorts) in a bid to understand how to ‘renew’ life. The unorthodox novel is a fine example of Gothic writing, and has resonance with today’s hunger for power… MOSTLY Cs Moby-Dick by Herman Melville The story follows a fisherman out for revenge on a vast ocean, and explores how obsession…

Shobna Gulati shot to fame as Sunita Alahan on Coronation Street in 2001 – a character she played on and off until 2013. She’s played many roles since then – including Ray in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, which is being released as a feature-length film next year. But, while some of her characters may be ballsy and bold, in reality, the 54-year-old actor – who is mum to 26-year-old son Akshay – is more introverted. When we catch up with her, she tells us how she has enjoyed being on her own during lockdown. The time to herself even allowed her to write her new memoir Remember Me?, which is about caring for her mum, who developed dementia and sadly passed away in November 2019. Here, Shobna also tells us…

Sir Cliff turns 80 this week – and there’s no stopping him Sir Cliff, you’re celebrating with an album, Music: The Air That I Breathe… Everything was delayed because of the pandemic. Nowadays it’s easy to record without being in the studio with the producer and musicians. I would prefer to be, but this year everything has been thrown back so I only finished a few weeks ago. I’ve got five duets with other people, The Bellamy Brothers, the Piano Guys and Bonnie Tyler. There are two brand new songs and Too Much Heaven from the Bee Gees. They are my favourite band. You look so well! Ageless! I think you need new glasses because when I wake up and look in the mirror, I see myself as I really…

Concerned about changing blood pressure Q My brother came to stay and we ended up having a blazing row over looking after our elderly parents. I took my blood pressure that evening and it had shot up to 160/100. I called my surgery in the morning, but the doctor said that as it had come back down, he didn’t need to see me. It really scared me. What should I do? A I liken blood pressure to driving a car. If occasionally you accelerate to pass an obstacle, that is completely appropriate, but if every time you drive you have your foot flat on the floor, the engine will eventually show strain. It is the same with blood pressure. An occasional high reading when you are upset is normal, so…

Animal-assisted therapy, or AAT, is becoming increasingly used as a complementary therapy for certain conditions including autism. Depending on the type of assistance needed, it commonly involves interaction with dogs, cats, guinea pigs and horses. ‘This can be helpful as the sensitivity of a dog to a human’s mood, for example, can help a child with major communication problems, or for older people, as it helps release feel-good hormones,’ explains Dr Harvey. Try charities such as Pets As Therapy (petsastherapy.org).…

Have you heard about? Switching off when WFH Millions of Brits are struggling to wind down due to the rise of tech use at home. Research by Bayfields Opticians shows it takes on average 37 minutes to switch off after a day’s work, with 12% of homeworkers taking at least an hour to disconnect. Arthritis can strike early Joint pain and inflammation doesn’t just affect pensioners, with 38% of 45 to 54 year olds living with musculoskeletal conditions*, but losing weight can help prevent the onset and improve symptoms. ‘The risk of developing osteoarthritis increases with a rising Body Mass Index (BMI),’ says Positive Science People’s dietitian, Rachel Redman. More sleep for better pay Can you sleep your way to success? Data has revealed that the UK’s highest earners get…

Skincare prep A luminous finish starts with your skincare regime. Give your skin a drink of hydrating, radiance-boosting ingredients before you apply make-up and you’ll be well on your way to a beautiful winter glow. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid will provide your skin with excellent hydration while vitamin C will help to brighten. Use a skin-brightening cleansing oil like Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Skin Renew Cleansing Oil, £12, which turns into a luxurious milky lotion when mixed with warm water. Next, apply Simple Protect ‘n’ Glow Radiance Booster SPF 30, £7.99, which leaves the skin smooth, illuminated and protected from winter rays. Finish with a super-hydrating moisturiser like The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors +Ha, £4.90. It’s non-greasy and contains hyaluronic acid. Time to prime To keep your base from sliding…

Red Peppers 3-pack (Morrisons) MEATBALLS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES Serves 6 You will need ✽ 24 beef meatballs ✽ 1 red onion, chopped ✽ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ✽ 200g baby courgettes, halved, or large ones, thickly sliced ✽ 2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into wedges ✽ 350g butternut squash pieces ✽ Few sprigs rosemary ✽ 2tbsp olive oil ✽ 200g cherry tomatoes, halved How to do it 1 Heat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Line 2 roasting tins with non-stick baking paper. Put 12 meatballs in each tin. 2 Divide the onion, garlic, courgettes, peppers and squash pieces between the tins. 3 Sprinkle with salt and rosemary and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 20 mins, turn the meatballs and vegetables, add the tomatoes and cook for a…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Use excess energy to plan your next adventure. Look carefully for the best deal. You’ll feel empowered knowing you have something special to look forward to. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Think before you speak, you want to have all the facts before making a public statement. Open your heart to others and an unexpected romantic bond will develop. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun You know how to have a good time. By following your ideas you can bring it all together in a way that’s entirely your own, changing everyone’s way of life. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Giving up has never been your strategy, and you shouldn’t consider it now. People respect your inspiring and determined attitude. It’s the…

TO BOLDLY GO… Star Trek legend George Takei stars as Elder Panda on kids’ TV show Love Monster . ‘Elder Panda believes in happiness and being together with people and sharing experiences. Those are the most important things for grandparents to share with their loved ones,’ the actor tells me. He has sage advice for us, ‘Live long and prosper – and keep your distance!’ SMELLY VISION! Sue Johnson admits to finding it tough during lockdown and struggled to get out of bed, but ever the pro, she did. ‘I would put on my lipstick and spray myself with perfume,’ she reveals, just to face the day. I wish I had. The first time I wore cologne coming back to the GMB studio after five months, I nearly passed out.…

‘I thought that being “happy” would be a lie’ She’s one of the smiliest, most upbeat people on TV, but Ruth Langsford has admitted that behind closed doors, she suffers low moments after her sister Julia, 62, took her own life in June last year. Opening up on how she’s been coping since Julia’s sudden death, the 60-year-old This Morning presenter confessed she often breaks down in the shower, but has learnt to embrace her emotions. ‘I’ve learned now that I can have those moments,’ she said. ‘Sometimes, I have a good old cry in the shower and feel better for it. I think it’s good to have a loud, snotty cry.’ ‘I ALMOST QUIT’ Ruth took a break from her regular presenting duties with her husband, Eamonn Holmes, on…

Giggling, my daughter, Eva, then five, looked like a princess in her purple top and tutu, gliding around my friend’s lawn with her two friends. ‘Look at them,’ I smiled to my friend as we sat around her patio table sipping our drinks. They’d invited me, Eva and my older daughter, Madison, 13, over for a garden party and, after entertaining the kids for most of the day, we’d finally sat down. ‘They’ve had the best time,’ my friend smiled back as I tucked into pizza. I was feeling relaxed and looking forward to my husband, Darren, then 47, turning up after playing hockey nearby. ‘He should be here soon,’ I said, seeing it was 7pm already and getting dark. Pulling the sleeves of my top down as I felt…

Stepping out of the shower, I took one more look at the stretch mark on my left breast before asking my husband, Euan, for his opinion. Unlike most women, I wore my stretch marks like a badge of honour. A reminder that despite being diagnosed with endometriosis aged 19, making it difficult to conceive, in July 2012 I finally became a mum to a beautiful boy, Cameron. But now, in May 2017, one mark in particular had been giving me pause. Though it wasn’t raised or bumpy, it seemed wider than before. ‘Maybe you should get it checked out?’ Euan, then 36, advised, and I was quick to book an appointment to see my GP. That way, I could ask about the searing pain in my arm and back, too.…

Blood after sex – is it an STI? Q My partner and I have an open and long-distance relationship, so only see each other once a month. He has other sexual partners, but I don’t. The last couple of times he has been to stay, I have bled after sex. It settles quickly, and I never have any other bleeding. I haven’t had a period for years. Is this anything to worry about? A Your GP will want to see you. Even if your partner has no symptoms, he may have passed on an infection. Your doctor will want to arrange tests. If he finds anything, he will give you antibiotics and advise your partner be tested.…

I can’t forgive his holiday fling Q I’m devastated. My partner of 10 years went away with his friends to Greece last month. I’ve since found out, from a friend, that he had sex with a woman while there. He says he was drunk and it didn’t mean anything. I’ve told him that I want to end things with him but he says I’m being stupid as it was just this one time. Can I trust him? Name and address withheld A You are not stupid to feel hurt enough to want to walk away from him. He’s deceived you, and you have a right to be angry and upset. However, before you make any drastic decisions, see whether there’s any chance your relationship can come back from this. Some…

Staring out of the aeroplane window, my husband Clint, 39, grabbed my hand and smiled at me with excitement. We were returning home from a holiday of a lifetime, after travelling to Africa, New Zealand and Vanuatu with our baby son, Jonty. We’d decided to make the most of my maternity leave from my job as a writer, and had spent several months enjoying some beautiful places. We’d loved making memories with Jonty and, as I looked at him asleep on Clint’s lap, I couldn’t help but smile at how peaceful he looked. Then my gaze shifted to the other little boy, just a few months younger than Jonty, asleep on my own lap. He hadn’t been with us at the start of our journey, but now I was determined…

Watching my 16-month-old son, Fraser, throw himself face down on the kitchen floor, I stifled a snort of laughter. It was April 2019, and for the last month or so, I’d witnessed a change in my boy’s behaviour. When he didn’t get what he wanted, he carried out his own little protest, lying face down on the floor, his arms and legs flailing about in the air. We soon realised it was just Fraser making a point that he was not a happy bunny, and ensuring me and his dad, my partner David, 34, knew about it. My daughter, Meghan, 12, from a previous relationship, was so much calmer as a baby, so it took some getting used to, and soon, Fraser was having a tantrum almost daily, over even…

Ackley Bridge, C4 Filming has started on the fourth series of the school drama which will see the return of Jo Joyner as headteacher Mandy Carter, Rob James-Collier as deputy head Martin Evershed and Sunetra Sarker as student support officer Kaneez. There will be some new faces too, including Kaneez’s nephew Tahir. Joey Essex: Who Am I?, BBC3 Behind the cheeky chappy TV persona of reality star Joey Essex, there lies an inner turmoil. When he was just 10 years old, his life changed forever when his mum Tina took her own life. In this one-off documentary, Joey will attempt to come to terms with the tragedy. Richard Osman’s House of Games, BBC1 Jennifer Saunders will join Richard when his quiz show switches channels after three series on BBC2. Four…