Innholdsfortegnelse for Monday, May 15, 2023 i Woman's Own

Ever have the odd days when you just aren’t able to muster much pep? Well, turns out there are benefits to embracing a cranky mood (p26), because those negative emotions can not only boost your memory but also spur you into action and into making constructive change. Good news at least for one particular grump I know (if he’s reading this, I’m only teasing!). Of course there is one thing that’s making us all understandably cranky, and that’s just how expensive everything seems to have got lately. In this issue we have beauty bargains (p28), fashion that won’t break the bank (p16), how to save £11.50 on your weekly shop (p37). Plus, on p38, our money expert Rebecca Gamble helps make yours go further. Enjoy, and have a great week!…

ANGLIA TELEVISION After joining Granada Television as a researcher in 1971, 26-year-old Judy made history three years later when she became the first female reporter for Anglia Television’s weekday news show About Anglia. THE INFAMOUS BRA FLASH In an event that has since been voted the funniest TV blunder, Judy accidentally flashed her bra to 12 million viewers during the 2000 National Television Awards while accepting an award for This Morning. It was only when colleague John Leslie rushed on stage to spare her dignity that the presenter realised what had happened. She later admitted, ‘I was mortified,’ while Richard joked, ‘If you vote for us next year she’ll show you both of them!’ GRANADA TELEVISION In 1980, Judy returned to Granada to work on shows including Scramble, Flying Start…

DRINK SPIKING The Labour Party recently announced they will make the spiking of drinks a specific offence if elected. Every week, there are reports about drink spiking incidents and charities argue it’s totally out of control. A YouGov poll found that one in nine women and one in 17 men say they’ve been the victim of drink spiking. Currently, there is no single offence that covers spiking. Instead a range of more general offences can potentially be used to prosecute perpetrators, such as the offence of administering a substance with intent. The trouble is only 42% of women are confident they would be taken seriously by the police if they complained about having a drink spiked. So Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to strengthen the laws and reassure victims can only…

Suffering from a ballooning tum? Here’s what you can do about it… Ever felt that no matter how careful you are at watching the calories, your stomach still looks like you’ve swallowed a beach ball? Or that your favourite spring clothes feel tight and uncomfortable? You’re not alone – nearly a third of us experience regular bloating, according to research*. ‘Bloating can be a symptom of a range of digestive issues, from irritable bowel syndrome to allergies, but your diet and daily behaviours often play a major role in your tummy health,’ says nutritionist Jenna Hope**. Ready to feel lighter and look trimmer by tomorrow? Try these tricks… Sit up straight! Guilty of gobbling down your dinner in front of the TV? ‘Hunching over when eating puts pressure on the…

Spicy sausage bake PREP TIME: 20 MINSCOOK TIME: 30 MINSCALS: 439 FAT: 23GSAT FAT: 7G CARBS: 32G SERVES 2 The handy spice mix gives this satisfying meal an aromatic but warming flavour. YOU WILL NEED 1tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 6 pork or chicken chipolatas 1tsp Moroccan spice blend (look for ras-el-hanout) 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into thick slices 200g cherry tomatoes on the vine 1 pitta bread, torn into chunks Houmous, to serve (optional) You will need: Oven-safe frying pan or skillet HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oven to 200C Fan/Gas 7. Heat your frying pan or skillet on the hob to a medium-high heat. Add half the oil and fry the sausages for 5-8 mins,…

HALF & HALF Which animal gives the winner of the 2019 UK Open darts championship his nickname? Cross out a letter in each square to get a grid filled with words. The uncrossed out letters in the shaded squares will complete the puzzle answer. Sudoku To solve the puzzle, each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Bitesize Fit the words into the grid, using the clues given across and down. The shaded squares spell out the answer. ACROSS 1 At the summit (4)5 Long story (4)6 Opposite of push (4)7 Plant part (4) DOWN 1 Venomous snakes (4)2 Tightly stretched (4)3 Eye up (4)4 Hand part (4) CROSSFIT Fill in the grid using the words listed here. The highlighted letters…

1 WHAT FORMER EASTENDERS STAR REPRESENTED THE UK IN 1991? A) Shane RichieB) Samantha WomackC) Martine McCutcheonD) Michelle Gayle 2 ABBA CAME TOP IN THE 1974 CONTEST AND WENT ON TO BECOME SUPERSTARS. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THEIR SONG? A) Dancing QueenB) Honey, HoneyC) Gimmie! Gimmie! Gimmie!D) Waterloo 3 IN WHAT YEAR DID GRAHAM NORTON TAKE OVER FROM THE LATE, GREAT SIR TERRY WOGAN IN THE COMMENTARY BOX? A) 2006B) 2008C) 2009D) 2011 4 WHICH COUNTRY DID FRENCH CANADIAN MUSICIAN CELINE DION REPRESENT IN 1988? A) FranceB) SwitzerlandC) BelgiumD) Luxembourg 5 WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE UK BAND THAT FAILED TO TAKE OFF WITH THEIR AIRLINE-THEMED ENTRY IN 2007? A) StepsB) Atomic KittenC) Mis-TeeqD) Scooch 6 WHICH FORMER WEATHER PRESENTER CO-HOSTED THE 1998…

Kaye’s NEW FACE? In the past she’s admitted to lying about her age and worrying about turning 60, but recently Kaye Adams has been looking more fresh-faced than ever. So, what’s the presenter’s secret? Harley Street cosmetic doctor, Dr Vincent Wong, believes the mum-of-two may have undergone some subtle cosmetic changes to achieve her younger-looking face. He explains, ‘The biggest change seems to have been around her eyes. In the older photo, her eyelids had a few small bags but they’ve since disappeared and one of the only ways to achieve this, in my opinion, would be to undergo a total blepharoplasty. The upper blepharoplasty removes the excess upper eyelid skin, while the lower removes pockets of fat from underneath the eyes.’ The doctor believes that Kaye may also…

DAISY CHAIN Wear with luxe trainers or dress up with wedges. Dress, £22, sizes 8-24, Tu Clothing PALM PRINT Ideal for enjoying your morning cup of tea. Mug, £2, Dunelm RISE AND SHINE Move your phone away from your bed for a better kip. Alarm clock, £9, Ikea IN NEUTRAL Give any summer outfit a perfectly polished look. £12.50, Matalan YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED Print out a black and white photo, for an artistic spin. Frame, £28, Oliver Bonas DRINK PINK Impress your guests with these pretty glasses. £25 for a set of four, Next SILVER KICKS So versatile, they’ll go with everything in your wardrobe. Trainers, £45, Hush ON BOARD Check in in style with Primark's pastel collection. Suitcase, £35, Primark WOVEN WONDER Matching styles available in floor cushions and…

WHY DID THEY DENY MY REQUEST? Q Recently, I had some tests as part of a ‘well woman check’, and asked my GP to include one to find my blood group. I thought that would be useful information to have in case of an emergency. My GP refused to add this to the tests he was already doing. How can I get this done? AWhile I understand your logic, giving someone the wrong blood group can be fatal, so no one would accept a previous result. Your GP has declined your request because, in an emergency, the team looking after you would always want to check your blood group and cross match you should you need a transfusion. Heavy flow horror Q I turned 50 this year and my GP…

Freshen up Boots Everyday Cucumber Eye Gel, £1.50, gets rave reviews. The cooling cucumber formula feels refreshing on tired, swollen eyes as it is, but keep the tube in the fridge to really enhance its de-puffing effect when you wake up in the morning. Get your vitamins For dark circles, choose a cream with vitamin C. This potent antioxidant is a superstar brightening ingredient, and helps your skin to regenerate. Garnier Vitamin C Eye Cream, £10.99, Boots, contains 4% vitamin C to brighten and improve firmness. The big cover up Did you know that you can use complementary colours to cancel out dark circles? For purple or blue dark circles, use a yellow corrector. If you have brown under-eyes, choose orange. The E.l.f. Camo Color Corrector, £4, elfcosmetics.co.uk, comes in…

Grab and go! Short on time in the morning? Try these three make-ahead breakfasts 1OVERNIGHT OATS Mix 30g rolled oats, 60ml plant milk, 50g non-dairy yogurt, ½ a banana, a pinch of salt and cinnamon, and a small handful of fresh berries in a jar or plastic tub, then place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, top with 10g flaked almonds and more berries (serves one). 2 BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST MUFFINS Heat the oven to 180C Fan/Gas 6. Sift 150g self-raising flour and 1tsp baking powder into a bowl. Stir in 2-4tbsp sweetener. Add 1 x 160ml can coconut cream to a jug, then beat in 2 eggs and 4tbsp milk, until smooth. Combine with the flour and 150g blueberries. Divide the mixture between a 6-hole muffin tin lined with…

CLUES & ARROWS Fill in the clues in the direction of the arrows. Sudoku To solve the puzzle, each 3 x 3 box, each column and each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Wordsearch Which of these Best Actress Oscar winners was also nominated for their portrayal of Joan of Arc? The answer is the one missing from the grid. BERGMANCOLMANDAVISFONDAHEPBURNKEATONKELLYKIDMAN LEIGHLORENMIRRENPALTROWSTREEPSWANKTAYLOR CROSSWORD ACROSS 7 Senseless (5)8 Slight possibility (3-6)10 The _ Resurrections, 2021 sci-fi film starring 13 Across,26 Across, 5 Down and24 Down (6)11 City of London ward councillors (8)12 Liquid used in cookery (5,3)13 Carrie-Anne _, star of the2000 mystery film Memento (4)15 Undergoing tests (2,5)17 Cricketer (7)20 Spoken or verbal (4)22 Shrub with fragrant flowers (8)25 Victories (8)26 Keanu _, star of the 2020 comedy…

Mae Muller ‘EUROVISION FEELS EXTRA SPECIAL THIS YEAR!’ The singer on representing the UK at the song contest… After last year’s Eurovision, which saw the UK’s Sam Ryder come second, Mae Muller has some big shoes to fill as she flies the flag for Britain at this year’s song contest, which is being hosted in Liverpool on behalf of 2022’s winning nation Ukraine. Following the semi-finals on 9 and 11 May, 20 countries will join Ukraine in the grand final on Saturday 13 May, along with the so-called Big Five, namely France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. ‘It’s a huge honour to be able to represent my country and the fact we’re hosting this year just feels extra, extra special,’ says London-born singer Mae. ‘It’s going to be fun!’…

With trembling hands, I handed my boyfriend Scott the DNA results, and asked him to read them. As I heard the words: ‘Jim Morgan has a 0.00% chance of being Shirley’s father,’ it felt as though my world was being torn apart. I drove straight to my mum Jean’s house to confront her. Her response was as cold as ice. If Jim wasn’t my dad, she said, then she wasn’t my mum either – and she’d take a DNA test to prove it. Ever since I could remember, I’d felt like I didn’t fit in with my Irish-American family. My parents and seven siblings were all tall and fair, while I was small with brown eyes and olive skin. As a child, there were constant comments from people in our…

IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, SEE YOUR GP. CHECK WITH YOUR GP OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL BEFORE TAKING NEW SUPPLEMENTS. *KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE IN STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. **SUE RYDER. Have you heard about? SNIFFING SWEAT CAN REDUCE SOCIAL ANXIETY Feel nervous when interacting with others? Smelling body odour can help, says research*. It may sound gross, but findings showed the group exposed to sweat samples, as well as mindfulness therapy, had reduced anxiety scores of 39%, compared to 17% in the therapy-only group. Scientists believe this is because body odour activates brain pathways linked to emotions, providing a calming effect. Who knew? It worked for me Sue Miller, 52, from Surrey ‘My chemotherapy sessions left the skin on my face red, tight and hot. I found relief from my “chemo flush”…

Health ask us I hate my new self Q I am 54 years old and last year went on HRT for some menopause symptoms, including hot flushes, headaches and aches in my joints, which has helped. I’ve always been a happy person, but menopause has changed me. I’m always miserable, with anxiety over simple things like driving. I feel angry at work and at home, and my children say that I snap and shout at everyone. What can I do? A Menopause can impact your mental and physical health, and while HRT may be helping all those physical symptoms, you may need more help with the emotional side. Feelings of anxiety, low mood, anger and irritability are all very common, but that doesn’t mean you have to put up with…

Walk past a shop window emblazoned with flavours like cookies and cream, pink lemonade and mango and you’d be forgiven for thinking it was an ice cream parlour rather than an e-cigarette store. And despite the fact vapes are intended for adult use only, there has been a surge in popularity among children, with Britain having one of the highest levels of teen vaping in Europe. Is it any wonder when social media is bursting with posts pointing out delicious new vape flavours? It’s become such a problem that the government is preparing to clamp down on vaping, wanting companies to make the flavours less appealing to youngsters. So just how serious is vaping for teens? One mum tells Woman’s Own how she nearly lost her son. ‘Every mother’s worst…

READER QUESTION Q I’m trying to save money on my weekly shop. Is frozen food cheaper than fresh food? A Which? carried out research into the prices of own-brand fresh and frozen products across nine major supermarkets and in most cases, the frozen versions were cheaper than fresh foods. Plus, with frozen food you only use what you need; the rest can be stored in the freezer for next time. This reduces the risk of it going to waste. For more information visit which.co.uk. Go green for less Check out this pack of Cleaning Spray Refill tablets (one multi-purpose tablet, one for the bathroom and one for glass and mirror, from £5) from Homethings. Just put a tablet in a spray bottle and add water to activate. You’ll also receive…

And… relax 9-15 May 2023 ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Jupiter is now in the last few degrees of your sign, making this a strong time for you to take bold action and courageously make positive changes in your life! TAURUS 21 Apr – 20 May With Mercury retrograding through your sign and the Sun in Taurus, it is time to re-evaluate your most important goals. Do you need to change your approach? GEMINI 21 May – 20 Jun Now the Sun’s in an earth sign, make the most of this influence by starting a new daily routine, which will help calm your mind and improve your physical wellbeing. CANCER 21 Jun – 22 Jul Venus and Mars are both in your sign. What a combination to attract love…

THE GUEST by Emma Cline (£18.99, Vintage, HB) Alex leads a ghostly existence. Drifting in and out of the lives of the elite, she survives by snatching what she can. At just 22 years old, she seeks out wealthy partners more than twice her age. When her stay at a luxurious Long Island beach house comes to an abrupt end, her cold and pitiless lover buys her a train ticket back to the city. But rather than leaving the sun-baked dunes of this playground for the super rich, she seeks her next host, chaos trailing in her wake. An unsettling tale of desire and deception. THE SECRET SHORE by Liz Fenwick (£14.99, HarperCollins, HB) Merry knows the rugged coast of Cornwall like the back of her hand. Drawn home by…

Top telly BUCKS FOR BABS Ex-EastEnder Adam Woodyatt and his former co-stars have raised a big bag of sand, as the Cockney rhyming slang goes – the Babs Army team headed by Dame Barbara Windsor’s widower Scott Mitchell raised £50,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK at the London Marathon. Adam tells me they’ll soon be up for a new challenge. ‘How are you on a jet ski?’ he joked. BIDEN HIS TIME Niall Horan has a new album out next month – The Show – and the former One Direction star granted me an audience recently, although it wasn’t as illustrious as the meeting he had on St Patrick’s Day this year at the White House when he caught up with President Biden. So, I asked, did he nab any souvenirs?…

As my friend passed me the bottle of cider, I took a swig and fell back onto the grass of the playing fields, gazing up to the sky. The stars seemed to be swimming. I was 14 and it was my first time drinking. I loved feeling all my teenage troubles melting away and within a year, I was getting blind drunk every weekend. Back then, it wasn’t hard to get booze from the off-licence – even though I was underage. My friends and I wore make-up to look older and took turns buying vodka or cider. ‘NOBODY LIKES BEING THE ODD ONE OUT’ TEENAGE ANTICS I grew up in Harrogate and my widowed mother had an active social life. It was easy for me to stumble home at 11pm…