Innholdsfortegnelse for 07-nov-16 i Woman's Own

Get ready for the big switch on. Towns and cities across the land will be turning into a festive glow of twinkly lights ready for Christmas – and we can’t wait! On Friday, Paddy McGuinness and Corrie’s Brooke Vincent turn on Manchester’s big display and London’s Oxford Street will be lit up on Sunday 6 November. Last year, Kylie Minogue had the honour, flicking on the famous shopping street’s beautiful bauble lights. Let’s hope 2016 is just as dazzling! 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.…

Strictly presenter Tess Daly has come under fire in a series of unprovoked attacks where she’s been slammed as ‘awkward’. The star, who has hosted the BBC show since 2004, became the subject of insulting tweets during one of the live Saturday night shows. ‘Urgh, Tess Daly is such an awkward, annoying presenter,’ one viewer wrote. Another added, ‘It is so painful and cringeworthy watching Tess. She’s horrific. Ruining it for me.’ And another viewer said, ‘I don’t understand how Tess Daly has one of the biggest presenting gigs in the UK.’ The comments came seemingly out of nowhere, prompting other viewers to defend Tess, who hosts the show alongside Claudia Winkleman. ‘Why do people find it so easy to insult another person on social media?’ one user…

‘I’ve been sent jewellery and chocolates. People give me bibles and that all the time. I even get them posted to me!’ She’s been making waves ever since she joined the panel of Loose Women , and we’re loving it! From affairs and marriage to her latest plastic surgery, there’s not much Katie Price, 38, isn’t afraid to talk about. With her new book now on the shelves, we caught up with Katie, who’s mum to Harvey, 14, Junior, 11, Princess, nine, Jett, three, and Bunny, two, and married to Kieran Hayler, 29, to find out all of her favourite things… 1 THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS It’s difficult because there are all five of them and they all like different things! So Harvey likes…

Musharaf Asghar – or Mushy, as he likes to be known – stole the nation’s hearts in 2013 when he appeared on Channel 4 documentary Educating Yorkshire . Having battled a severe stammer from the age of five, Mushy, then 16, endured bullying and struggled to communicate. But while preparing for his English GCSE oral exams, the cameras captured the moment his teacher, Mr Burton, suggested practising with headphones. ‘I felt so free when I put them on I was able to get the words out clearly,’ says Mushy. The teen reduced viewers to tears as he went on to successfully complete the test in front of his class. Three years later, in July 2016, Mushy, now 19, was on TV again – this time on Channel…

RAPESEED OIL Extracted from the rapeseed plant, this oil doesn’t release harmful chemicals at high heat, but it has a strong flavour, so it doesn’t work so well for drizzling. GOOD FOR Roasting potatoes and frying BAD FOR Salad dressings SUNFLOWER OIL This has a subtle flavour, which is why it’s been widely used for cooking. But scientists now know that when exposed to strong heat, it produces harmful chemicals at high rates. GOOD FOR Baking BAD FOR Cooking or frying at high temperatures COCONUT OIL Most coconut oils are made from drying the white flesh. High in saturated fat, it’s safer for cooking at high temperatures than a lot of the ‘healthier’ oils. It solidifies at room temperature, though, so isn’t versatile. GOOD FOR Roasting, baking and high-temperature frying…

‘If it’s not treated,he’ll go blind’ Peering into the basket, my eyes widened in delight as a litter of four-week-old Basset Hounds wriggled and clambered all over each other. ‘They’re adorable,’ I said. It was May 2012 and my children, Cory, then 14, and twins Ethan and Leah, eight, had been desperate for a dog for months. My husband Simon, 42, and I had always loved animals – we already had a Shetland pony, a horse, a goose and 12 ducks – so we hadn’t needed much persuading! The problem was the puppies were all so cute we couldn’t possibly just take one. In the end, we chose a brother and sister and four weeks later, when they were old enough to leave their mum, we went back to pick…

The children who defied the odds Your recent stories about Zoe, born with cerebral palsy, and Oliver with Down syndrome were very moving and encouraging. Although neither of them was predicted to do much in life and they have had to overcome struggles, their mothers’ love and devotion to them has been unconditional. Life will always be harder for them, yet they are now both flourishing and achieving goals and raising awareness of what can be achieved. Teresa Campbell, Hayes, Middlesex Tess and Claudia at war Tess and Claudia are just presenters – at the end of the day, the viewers’ votes and judges’ decision have to be the final outcome. Strictly is my favourite show at the moment and I would hate to think that there is bad feeling…

‘I found out I was pregnant’ ‘I missed my best friend’ Flipping through my wedding album, I look so happy. Holding hands with my husband Gaz and with my best friend Kirsty by my side, the day was perfect. Only what happened next seems like a storyline better suited to a TV soap… I was a single mum to my two little boys when Gaz and I got together. He worked as a builder – and I loved the security of having him around. We’d take the children to the park or have DVD nights in. ‘You’ve got a good one there,’ my best friend Kirsty said. She worked with me at my dad’s security and cleaning business in Wolverhampton and was going out with my brother Jamie. The four…

‘I NEVER DID IT FOR THE FAME’ ‘I soon got used to the cameras’ Looking at these baby photos of my twins, you might wonder why their faces seem so familiar? Well, while you’ve never met Georgie and Harry, many of you would have shed a tear as you watched the miraculous story of how I became their mother… When my partner Ray and I started trying for a baby in 1991, I was already a mum to Daniel, then eight. But having suffered two ectopic pregnancies, doctors warned that the chances of me falling pregnant naturally again were slim. So two years later, in 1993, we started to look into IVF. But it wasn’t available on the NHS in our area and it would cost £5,000 to pay for…

FEELING LIKE LIFE IS PASSING ME BY I’m 38 and have been with my boyfriend for 15 years. We have a house together and are good friends but I’d love for us to marry or have a child. When I try to make plans, he backs off, saying he’s happy the way things are and that those things would spoil it. I feel life is passing me by. Marriage and kids are what I want and if he doesn’t want them then what do I do? My family says I need to show him the hard way that he has to change but I’m worried he won’t come after me and I’ll be alone. Annie, 38, London You feel life is passing you by because you’re not taking control of…

According to recent research, six million adults say they visit their GP or A&E while laid low with winter bugs. Nearly half do so because they want antibiotics even though the drugs are ineffective against most complaints. ‘Patients can be too quick to seek treatment because they underestimate how long winter ailments can last,’ explains Dr Rob Hicks, GP and spokesman for the Treat Yourself Better campaign ( treatyourself  better.co.uk). ‘For instance, research shows that 98% of people expect a cough to last, on average, for only ’ eight days when, in fact, it can linger for three weeks. CHEST INFECTION IF YOU HAVE... A cough accompanied by a fever, difficulty breathing, pain in the chest or blood-stained phlegm. This is an occasion when you should see your GP,…

‘Mum was honest with us’ ‘Wevowed we would not cry’ Standing on the side of the dance floor I watched as my mum, Janet, twirled, her pink dress billowing around her, the crystals she was wearing sparkling under the lights. I was in awe of her courage and beauty and I’d never felt prouder to be her daughter. When I was younger, Mum would bounce around the kitchen as she cooked dinner, singing at the top of her voice. She’d do it at family parties too, despite not being able to hold a tune! My older sisters, Sarah and Jacqui, and I would cringe but Mum would just chuckle and my dad, Terry, would egg her on, no matter how much we pleaded! Despite working long hours as an office…

CABIN FEVER As it gets more chilly outside, warm up your home with some autumnal shades to make your own cosy comfort zone SAVEvSPLURGE Give your kitchen some cool seating options, as well as a vibrant splash of colour… SNUG AS A BUG Keep the winter chills at bay with soft, super-warm throws, cushions and rugs. Merlin cushions, £15 each, double sheepskin rugs, £159 each, Emperor cushion, £15, all Very What’s new? BED IN A BAG Perfect for first-time homeowners, M&S has launched a new Bed In A Bag, in a range of eye-catching reversible designs, including this on-trend dark floral print. For just £35, you get a double duvet cover with zip fastener, 2 pillowcases, a fitted sheet and a handy bag for storing. 3 of the best WALL…

TARA’S TOP TIP There are few things that spark as much joy in the Woman’s Own office as the arrival of the Lakeland catalogue! The latest is as packed with nifty homeware as ever, but I especially love the new two-in-one trolley tote set. There are two small and two large sturdy bags (£19.99, lakeland. co.uk ) and you can adjust the height to fit big or smaller trolleys, doubling the size. They come in a handy case, so it should mean an end to cupboards and drawers stuffed full of those regular bags for life! 8 budget baking hacks From making brown sugar last longer to using lace as a cake-topper pattern, these tips will help you find your inner…

Woman’s Own has teamed up with Beauty Outlet Direct to offer every reader a free Maybelline Define-A-Lash Volume Mascara in Dark Brown – worth £8.99. Everyone needs a go-to mascara in their make-up bag for defining eyes, and this brown one gives a softer, more natural look than black. All you have to do is pay £3.50 towards the cost of postage. Beauty Outlet Direct is your go-to discounted beauty store, so why not also check out these deals? HOW TO ORDER BY POST Please do not send cash or postage stamps BY PHONE Call 01463 719 159 quoting code YRSMM. Please note that payment by card cannot be made for orders less than £5. Please note that orders for less than £5 cannot be made by telephone.…

People moaning about Kim Kardashian’s three-year-old daughter North West wearing lipstick are being silly – did no one ever play with make-up as a child?! Kate Ewins, via Facebook I’ve always slept in bed with my children – we love a snuggle and always have done. We all bring up our kids in different ways. Kirsty Henderson Aw, Ed Balls is really giving his all on Strictly Come Dancing – bless him! Sandra Ball So a survey said clever women drink more wine. I must be very clever! Laurie Kimball…

CROCODILE TREATS! We’ve witnessed celebs eating kangaroo testicles, fish eyes and even ostrich anus on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, but now show bosses think things need shaking up. According to insiders, they’re planning on adding another anatomy part to this year’s menu – crocodile vagina! ‘Celebrities have had mealworms, witchetty grubs, fermented egg and fish eyes to eat,’ a source revealed. ‘They’re a picnic compared to this delicacy. A croc’s vagina is something else. Ant and Dec will giggle about it but they don’t have to eat it.’ Sounds grim to us! WISE WORDS Get ready to hear some pearls of wisdom from some of our favourite TV stars with new show Celebrity Advice Bureau coming to our screens on W later…

TROLLIED MONDAYS, SKY 1 Valco is back and open for business once again. Starring Sarah Parish, Jason Watkins and Stephen Tompkinson, this first-class comedy serves up laughs as the team set out to deal with everyday problems of running a value store, not to mention those pesky customers! Off Their Rockers SUNDAYS, ITV Our fave OAPs are back and funnier than ever as they pull hilarious pranks on unsuspecting members of the public. Missed out? Catch up on ITV Hub. PLANET EARTH II MONDAYS, BBC 1 David Attenborough returns with a new series of Planet Earth, which travels through jungles, deserts, mountains, islands and cities to explore the unique characteristics of Earth’s most distinctive habitats and the extraordinary ways animals survive within them.…

WEIGHT WORRIES It sounds like Coleen Nolan has had enough of all the fat shamers. The star, who’s currently on a new health regime, wants people to know that weight loss is not as easy as some may think! ‘I’m losing weight because I want to improve my health, but if I felt my health was in order I don’t believe I’d feel uncomfortable with being bigger,’ the Loose Woman, 51, said. ‘Losing weight should never be about worrying what people think of us. People who have never needed to diet don’t understand – it’s not easy to shed the pounds. I’m watching what I eat and going to the gym once or twice a week. I’ve lost a dress size and am now a 14-16.’ Good for you, Col!…

‘I don’t think I’m running away from anything’ Ruth Langsford looks the picture of health on our TV screens every day, but the presenter has confessed that she suffered in secret from a debilitating disease. And it affected her so badly, it forced her to make drastic changes to her lifestyle. Talking to her Loose Women colleagues, Ruth, 56, said, ‘I had ME [myalgic encephalomyelitis]. Mine was a glandular fever, and I was off work for a long time.’ Talking privately The star didn’t reveal when she contracted the illness, but ME is a disease associated with long-term fatigue and symptoms that can affect the nervous and immune systems, and can follow illnesses such as glandular fever. Ruth’s health confession came after she had talked about the condition in secret…

1 Start the month in style and light up your smile in a colour pop lipstick. Cheryl, 33, wears fuchsia pink – an instant complexion brightener. 2 Update your manicure in elegant earthy tones. Jessica Custom Nail Colour in Tangled In Secrets, £11, John Lewis, will warm up your fingertips – no gloves required! 3 Rimmel’s new Magnif’ eyes Eye Contouring Palette in Keep Calm And Wear Gold, £7.99, has every shade you need to take you from day to night in the sweep of a shadow, from nude to espresso. 4 Get that designer hit for less with Marc Jacobs Fineliner Ultra-Skinny Gel Eye Crayons, £18, which add a bolt of waterproof colour to your lashline. 5 Finding it hard to get up in the mornings? Cheat a wide-awake…

For 15 years the cameras tracked Zoe Frew’s milestones, giving a unique glimpse into what it’s really like to grow up with a disability. She first appeared on Channel 4’s Born To Be Different in June 2003 – as one of six families to feature on the show. When Zoe, who was was born with arthrogryposis – a condition that severely affects movement in her limbs – reached her teens viewers were heartbroken watching her struggle with her confidence at school. But in March this year, she was part of a special episode to celebrate turning 16. Viewers cheered as she overcame her nerves to be appointed deputy head girl. Now Zoe plans to study law at college, hoping to be a barrister one day.…

1 Don ’t expect your grief to follow a specific pattern. Bereavement is experienced in different ways by different people. There is no set way to mourn. 2 Make sure you let your friends and family know how they can help you. Even if it’s just little things such as answering emails or cooking the odd meal. 3 Don’t be afraid to ask to be left alone if that’s what you feel you need. What’s most important is doing what works for you right now. 4 Don’t suffer in silence. There’s no shame in making an appointment to speak to your doctor if you feel like you’re unable to cope with the situation . 5 Don’t put pressure on yourself to get every task done. If you need…

Reader rated Gwyneth Hale, 51, Hampshire ‘I’ve had a really itchy scalp and was recommended Odylique Gentle Herb Shampoo (£12 for 200ml, odylique.co.uk). It’s an organic formulation with soothing chamomile, nettle for scalp health, rosemary for shine, moisturising aloe vera and conditioning coconut oil. It’s certified paraben-free by the Soil Association. The itchiness disappeared after the first use and my hair and scalp are looking and feeling so much better.’ DON’T FORGET... …to get your flu jab if you haven’t already. Not everyone needs one, but if you’re at special risk – you’re pregnant, over 65 or have a serious medical condition – you should qualify for a free NHS flu vaccination. Ask your GP, or some pharmacies offer the NHS jab. If you’re not eligible, you can get the…

Creamy Thai vegetable curry A simple-to-make, light curry with the fragrant flavours of Thai cuisine SERVES 4 PREP TIME 15 MINS COOKING TIME 20 MINS YOU WILL NEED • Calorie-controlled cooking spray • 3 shallots, roughly chopped • 350g butternut squash, peeled and cubed • 2tbsp red or green Thai curry paste (ensure gluten-free) • 200ml reduced-fat coconut milk • 400ml vegetable stock, made from 1 cube (ensure gluten-free) • 100g green beans, halved • 75g pineapple, cut into chunks • 150g cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 lime, quartered to serve HOW TO DO IT 1 Mist a lidded pan with the cooking spray and cook the shallots for 2-3 mins until softened. Add the butternut squash and the Thai curry paste. Season to taste and cook for 1 min,…

‘I had tea, tapes and books’ ‘I was gripped by panic’ Hovering over a striped tankini, I hastily added it to my online shopping basket. I’d already bagged 10 essential oils plus an aromatherapy diffuser and a hydrating facial mist, bringing my total to well over £200. You’d think I was preparing for a spa break. In fact, I was stocking my birthing bag for hospital. It was October 2015, I was nine months pregnant with my first child and training for birth like it was an Olympic sport. From the get-go, I’d planned a drug-free water birth and pictured myself meditating serenely in a hospital birthing pool, surrounded by euphoric wave sounds as I calmly ‘breathed out’ my baby. My birth plan laid out my wishes for a natural…

Lulu SCORPIO (3 NOVEMBER) In her long career, Lulu has turned her hand to singing, acting – and dancing on Strictly. Now she may try yet another new thing – or, at least, style of music. Whatever it is, it’s surprising. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Yes it’s the week of Bonfire Night, but the emotional fireworks are behind you. Now you can go about your business without blow-ups. Good to know if you are one of those Aries whose past fortnight has presented a number of messes to sort out. • For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May When people tell us to ‘look on the bright side’ it can be irritating as we’re worrying what could go wrong. Recent developments may have…

‘I believe there’s a dark spot in all of us, but most of us keep it locked up’ Martin Kemp first swept into our lives in the late 1970s as part of the hit rock band Spandau Ballet. Since then he hasn’t been far from our screens, playing Steve Owen in EastEnders and gangster Reggie in The Krays . Now he’s back once again, this time presenting his own crime series, Murder Files . We caught up with the star, 55, who’s married to wife Shirlie, 54, and dad to Harley, 27, and Roman, 23, to chat working hard, playing hard and inspiring new talent. You have so much going on at the moment… Quite a lot, yes! I’m doing…

Set just after the Second World War, the BBC’s new series Close To The Enemy could well be this autumn’s most gripping drama. Here star Robert Glenister, 56, explains more… You’re playing Brigadier Wainwright – who is he? He’s a military man from the top of his head to the tip of his toes. He’s in charge of this unit set up after the end of the Second World War to get the scientific geniuses out of Germany before the Americans or the Russians got to them. He understands that if they don’t get this information then the possibility for a Third World War remains very palpable. And he has a strained relationship with Kathy (Phoebe Fox)? There is a definitely an aspect of misogyny there.…

You’ve famously done a lot of work for the Beckhams – how was that? They were a joy to work with. I also worked on my stepdaughter Sienna Miller’s home. We had arguments when she was younger but that was more over the time she was coming home. What’s been your most challenging makeover? It’s not the designing that’s difficult, it’s that I have such big choices – and I need everything to be right. I know I am tough to work for but I have such high standards. We are known for being on time and within budget and failure is not an option. How did Dragons’ Denchange your life? I loved investing in young people but I like to be able to choose investments…

Ben Fogle shot to fame when he appeared on the BBC social-experiment series Castaway in 2000. Since then, he’s become the go-to star for presenting shows on nature and survival, including his own series New Lives In The Wild . We caught up with Ben, 42, who’s dad to Ludovic, six, and Iona, five, with wife Marina, to chat fears, his celeb hero and more… How would you spend your perfect 24 hours? I’d wake up next to the ocean and get on a boat with my family to a tropical island. We’d go exploring, build our own camp out of nice, comfy bedding and collect coconuts. We would probably have a bottle of whisky to put into the coconut to make cocktails,…