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Get ready for one of the most emotional nights on TV – the Pride Of Britain Awards. Airing on ITV on 1 November, it’s almost impossible to watch without a hanky at the ready as the nation’s most brave and inspiring people are celebrated. Even host Carol Vorderman, who has presented the awards since 1999, says she’s an emotional wreck before the event. Asked by Good Morning Britain’s Piers Morgan how she manages not to cry, she admitted, ‘Well, I do for the weeks leading up to it.’ See p42 for one winner’s incredible story. 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.…

‘It was a struggle to even wash’ Mum was calling me from the lounge and I knew what I had to do. Hurrying into the kitchen, I grabbed the box of cream cakes from the fridge and took them through to her. ‘Here we go,’ I said, plonking them down beside her on the sofa. There were eight cakes inside, but whereas most people would have settled for eating one, Mum was adamant we were going to devour the entire box in one sitting. It might sound gluttonous, but for us, this was just the start. My mum, Pauline, was 44st and so big, walking was almost impossible. Ten minutes after polishing off the cakes, I was ordered back to the kitchen. ‘Fetch the biscuits, love,’ she said. I was…

HOW IT WORKS OUR EASY 5:5:5 EATING PLAN IS ABOUT: Eating more (at least five portions daily) fresh fruit and vegetables – particularly high-fibre, low-carb greens – that fill you up and help keep you trim. Having five regularly spaced meals and snacks (three meals and two snacks) every day to keep hunger at bay. Helping you to lose at least 5lb in just 14 days! WHAT TO DO Choose one breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from the lists given, along with two small snacks per day. You should also have 300ml skimmed milk or calcium-fortified almond milk daily, which you can use in teas or coffees or as a drink. If you need more variety, feel free to come up with you own meals – see our five diet…

After 15 years together, my husband left. He’d been having an affair for five years. I’m glad it’s over, but the problem is our daughter, who is 11. She is very close to her dad and is broken by the fact that he is now living with someone else. He sees her two days a week and he’s invited her to stay over at weekends, but she won’t go. She’s completely shut down. Her school feels that she needs extra help, but the waiting list for counselling is nearly 10 months. What do I do? She’s suffering and it’s breaking my heart. Amanda, 40, London You may have seen this break-up coming, but your daughter has been blindsided by it. She’s in shock and feeling something akin to grief. I…

Reader rated Lucy Teear, 47, South Wales ‘I went into an early menopause after treatment for breast cancer, and noticed I needed the loo more urgently. I tried PeriCoach, (£145 plus postage, pericoach.com), a pelvic floor trainer that tones your Kegel (pelvic) muscles. It’s easy to use and links to an app that monitors your progress. I saw a difference in four weeks’. NEW FOR YOU STYLE’ WHITE Dental Wipes, £6.50 ( shopforspa.com ) Whether you’re travelling or just want to freshen up before a big night out, these dental wipes are a handy way to give your mouth an instant cleanse. Saving the faff of toothpaste and brushes, you simply use the minty side of the wipe to remove any film or build-up instantly. A great addition…

Looking at this photo of me with my husband Paul, I love him more than ever. He’s standing there, his arm so protective around me, so strong and gorgeous, so full of energy and life. From the moment we met, I knew I could never be with anyone else. So what I’m going to tell you will shock and horrify. You see, my greatest wish is that my husband will die. I pray he’ll slip away in his sleep. I know you’re thinking, ‘How can she be so cruel?’ But the truth is, it’s because I love him that I need his life to be over. The Paul I knew left long ago……

WATCH OUT FOR If you’ve got a Yahoo email account, then make sure you change your password asap. Millions of Yahoo users are understood to have had their names, dates of birth and encrypted passwords stolen by hackers. It’s especially important to do this if you use the same password to access lots of other accounts, including internet banking. TARA’S TIP When creating passwords, it can help to string together unconnected words. So instead of herecomesthesun try combinations such as GiraffeVacuumSpanner or BlackboardGarageTrolley. 4 GENIUS HACKS to get free Amazon delivery Don’t fork out for delivery at Amazon.co.uk – there are some clever ways to get it for free or next to nothing Last year Amazon.co.uk  angered customers when it increased its minimum spend to £20,…

Don’t give up on friends Friendship is a two-way street. I don’t agree that you should cut a friend out if you don’t hear from them. You don’t know what they might be going through. True friends don’t need to see each other on a regular basis – they just pick up from where they left off after their last meet-up! Anne Dickson, via Facebook Leave Sam alone There was nothing wrong with Sam Faiers breastfeeding her baby son Paul on This Morning. She was discreet and he was hungry. It is a natural act of motherhood – people offended by it should really take a look at themselves! Sarah Peplow, via Facebook Honey G isn’t for me To me, Honey G on The X Factor is just daft. I’m…

BOTOX SHOCK! Cheeky Louis Walsh has slammed his X Factor boss Simon Cowell, saying he’d never have Botox because of how he’s turned out! Speaking to Woman’s Own on the red carpet at the Specsavers awards, the 64-year-old said, ‘No, I have never done Botox.’ And when asked if he’d ever consider it, he added, ‘No, look at Simon!’ In the past Louis has admitted to a hair transplant but is adamant he won’t sucumb to cosmetic surgery. ‘I don’t need it – I think it’s because I’m happy, but I’ve never looked better,’ he said. KEELEY’S LIGHT RELIEF Star of ITV’s complex, dramatic thriller The Missing , Keeley Hawes, has admitted the gritty drama has proved one of her most challenging roles yet. Keeley plays Gemma…

After seven years playing the loveable Nikhil Sharma in Emmerdale , Rik Makarem decided to up sticks earlier this year for a new adventure. Now he’s back on our screens as struggling medic Sebastian Grayling in Casualty . We sat down with the star, 34, to talk celeb crushes, fears and why he loves his hands... What’s your secret obsession? I’m really into Marvel movies. I’ve never been into comic books but I saw Captain America out of sequence and I didn’t understand any of it. I went back, watched everything and now I’m hooked! What’s the best prank you’ve ever pulled? I’m the guy that most people pull pranks on! But last year I was in a play called Dead Simple and at…

1 Talk about it – tell your family, colleagues and friends exactly how you are feeling and listen with an open mind to their advice on how to make your life easier. 2 Say no more often – we often feel stressed when we feel overloaded. Be sure you are saying yes to the right things, and not burdening yourself with more. 3 Be more mindful – stay aware of the present moment, including your thoughts and feelings. It can change how you feel about taking on challenges. 4 Take a break – from your phone, your work and your life. Just 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes at night relaxing can help alleviate stress. 5 Offload – people who get stressed are often those who do everything,…

‘He’d been in a major collision’ ‘I just wish Paul was at peace’ I was 18 when we met in a nightclub. Paul was 22, tall and rugged. He’d recently left the army and was now training to be a fireman. ‘I’ve found myself a real-life action man!’ I laughed. But although I joked, life with Paul really was an adventure. We travelled to Mexico, Europe, Asia and America. We’d been together five years when, in June 2000, we married at the church near my home in Wirral, Merseyside, surrounded by 50 of our family and friends. I was working as a medical secretary and, deciding he was ready for a new challenge, Paul joined the police force. Of course I always worried about him but part of me saw…

‘The slot games are so exciting’ As I pulled into my drive, I couldn’t stop smiling. I’d just treated myself to a new red Mazda 3. My neighbours would think I’d won the jackpot… and they wouldn’t be wrong! In June this year, I hit the jackpot on Woman’s Own Bingo, scooping £17,984. And it wasn’t my first win – it was my eighth! I joined the site in 2009 after seeing an advert, and even though I wasn’t savvy with computers, I signed up. The site was so easy to use, even for me! It took just a few minutes to create my account, then I started playing on the slots. I like bingo, but I prefer slots as the games are fast and exciting. I was having a…

Rylan Clark-Neal SCORPIO (25 OCTOBER) Next month Jupiter brings the TV presenter his biggest offer yet. And his responsibilities are to expand so much that, by December 2017, he’s feeling overwhelmed and needs to pare them down a little. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr I won’t beat about the bush – it’s a spooky week and not just on 31 October. At best, your energies are all over the place. At worst, you erupt or behave unwisely at the weekend and sabotage something you’ve long been working towards. Take it steady. • For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Sunday’s New Moon brings new energy and options for partnerships. Which is just as well because many of you are going through a painful process…

If Cheryl is pregnant, best of luck to her. She deserves some happiness at last. Vonnie Williams Happy 89th birthday to Sir Roger Moore! May there be many more to come! I love him – he was the best Bond ever. Kay Lumley Getting your wedding dress made into lingerie is a fab idea – I had mine made into my daughter’s christening gown! Sheila Trever Adore the Queen and Prince Philip – the love they have is amazing. Kara Fellows…

Based on the real-life tale of serial killer Mary Ann Cotton, Dark Angel promises to be the thriller of the year. Here Joanne, 36, who’s married to her long-term partner James Cannon, explains more… What was it about playing Mary Ann that appealed to you? I was fascinated by the psychology behind it. She doesn’t feel emotions in the same way other people do. She knew what she was doing was wrong but didn’t have any feelings of guilt about it. Mary Ann can manipulate people very easily. But it’s never a conscious decision. It comes naturally to her, is developed over the years and becomes a very honed skill. Who was Joe Nattrass, played in the show by Jonas Armstrong? He was the love of…

Ta-ra, Jean! It’s the end of an era for Corrie fans after legendary star Jean Alexander died peacefully in hospital aged 90 on 14 October. Jean played housewife Hilda Ogden from 1964 to 1987, and was famed for always wearing her hair in rollers and her phrase, ‘Ta-ra, chuck.’ Tributes flooded in from the Corrie cast, with William Roache, 84, who plays Ken Barlow, saying, ‘Jean created one of the most iconic characters in Hilda Ogden. She could make you laugh, particularly with Hilda’s comedy singing, but she could also deliver moving performances and make you cry. She was a wonderful actress.’ Forget the fitness tips! Despite being a personal trainer, Chloe Madeley has admitted there is one topic she can never talk to her parents Richard Madeley and Judy…

‘I’ve got no education, but I’m always honest about what I think’ As one of Loose Women’s favourite panellists, Linda Robson is famed for never failing to tell it like it is – often with hilarious results! She also won our hearts as Tracey Stubbs in long-running comedy Birds Of A Feather . Here the star, 58, who has been married to property manager Mark Dunford for 26 years and is a mum to three grown-up children, Lauren, 33, Louis, 24, and Bobbie, 20, as well as a devoted nan to four-year-old granddaughter Lila, takes time out of her busy schedule to tell Woman’s Own about family life and why she won’t let getting older worry her… How are things, Linda? Good. I’ve just been costume-shopping for the Birds Of…

I FEEL EXCLUDED BY MY MALE COLLEAGUES Do you have any advice for coping with sexism in the office? I’m the only woman in a team of five. I’m 45 and the four men I work with are in their early fifties and we’re all at the same sales level. However, I feel like I’m treated like their PA. I get asked to make coffee, I’m not invited to meetings I should be at and I’m treated like I’m inferior. They’re not bullying me and I get asked nicely so I've tried to let it go over my head. However, today I was asked to take a client’s jacket and get him a sandwich. I didn’t want to make a fuss in front of the client, but I want to…

BEEF CHILLI WITH RICE SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS YOU WILL NEED • 1 onion, finely chopped• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped• 1-2tsp paprika• 1tsp ground cinnamon• 2tbsp ground cumin• 500g lean minced beef (5% fat or less)• 400g can chopped tomatoes• 4 celery sticks, finely chopped• 2 carrots, finely chopped• Salt and freshly ground black pepper• 300g long-grain rice• 400g can kidney beans in chilli sauce• Lime wedges, to serve HOW TO DO IT 1 Place the onion, garlic, spices and beef in a large, non-stick frying pan. Stir-fry over a medium heat for 5-6 mins. Add the tomatoes, celery and carrots, and season. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15-20 mins, stirring often, or until the beef is cooked and the vegetables are tender. 2 Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Drain well. Add the kidney…

‘When you’re dancing in front of millions of people, of course you’ll get nervous’ Polish-born dancer Ola Jordan was a major name in BBC1’s Strictly line-up after signing up with her husband, James Jordan, back in 2006. Last year, however, she made the shock announcement that she was leaving – a year after James, 38, was fired – saying the show had changed too much. Now, with the new series in full swing, she’s released a book giving the inside scoop on her time on the series – and some big backstage goss! Here Ola, 34, tells us more… This is your first year not doing Strictly . Are you missing it? Do you know what, it’s actually strange but I’m enjoying watching…

You play the Queen from 1947 to 1955 – a turbulent time… I feel like I’ve had a similar experience because I’ve relived it all. The costumes are pretty much identical to what she wore. I can't imagine what she must have felt like but it’s been great and mad! There’s a lot of corsetry, netting, tights, shoes and thermals! Matt Smith plays Prince Philip – and it’s easy to forget what hot properties they both were! They really were. She was a fashion icon – everyone had pictures of them on their walls and they were on the cover of every newspaper and magazine. A real glamour couple. Vanessa Kirby plays Princess Margaret – does she have all the fun? She gets all the jazzy galloping on horses, going…