Innholdsfortegnelse for Monday, August 28, 2023 i Woman's Own

There’s no denying it, friends – whether they are the ones who remember you as a spotty 11-year-old or the ones who started off as work colleagues – are vital. They’re there through hard times, fun times and the bits in between. The feature on p30 is a beautiful look at the power of female friendship. It’ll make you want to call your best pals immediately! On p16, we’ve got all you need to look like an A-lister for less and, in the spirit of money-saving, on p32 there are thrifty dinners from £1.18 per person. I love the lamb koftas! It’s not just the cost-of-living crisis we’re all conscious of at the moment, but the climate one too – after all, it’s pretty hard to ignore. On p38, we…

Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary may come across as close pals on screen, but behind the scenes is all as it seems? This Morning viewers aren’t convinced and instead believe things aren’t quite so cosy backstage. The presenters, who took over Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford’s Friday slot in 2021, are said to have an increasingly ‘strained’ relationship, something ITV has called ‘absolute nonsense’. But viewers claim to be picking up on a tense atmosphere between the duo, saying the pair have ‘no chemistry’ and are ‘tired of each other’. So what exactly is going on at This Morning? ‘ALISON AND DERMOT ARE SO TIRED OF EACH OTHER’ Tension building Rumours have been rife for a while – when the cameras are rolling, it’s all laughter and smiles between Alison,…

SUNBED WARS Fighting for a good spot around the pool has never been so competitive When Winston Churchill uttered his famous speech about fighting them on the beaches he was, of course, talking about World War Two. Not Benidorm. Though if our former prime minister were still around, he could very well be referring to the great sunbed showdown of 2023. Because for some insane reason this year, the age-old towels-on-sunbeds thing has been bigger and more violent than ever. It’s been all over the papers in the UK, Spain and Germany. TV crews have been dispatched to loiter around hotel pools to catch early morning phantom towel flingers eager to bag the poolside loungers and tearful holidaymakers have revealed their traumas in exclusive interviews. These are not holidays. They…

Loved by celebrity chefs and social media fans alike, it’s no surprise that the air fryer has become the must-own kitchen gadget of the decade. A third of all UK households have one* – including Gordon Ramsay’s – and by the end of last year, demand for air fryers had rocketed by 3,000% as Brits sought ways to save up to 80% on energy costs**. Easy dinners and cheap running costs aside, this wonder appliance has been lauded for its health benefits too, as it works by circulating hot air to achieve a fried finish without all the oil. But just how healthy is it really? Our experts give us the lowdown. Lower fat method Compared to deep-frying, the benefits of air-frying are undeniable. ‘Combining a powerful fan with high…

Chipotle pulled chicken PREP TIME: 10 MINS COOK TIME: 1 HR CALS: 713 FAT: 23GSAT FAT: 11G CARBS: 74G SERVES 8 Pop this easy one-pot on the table and let everyone help themselves. YOU WILL NEED 2tbsp vegetable oil1 large onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, crushed400g tin crushed tomatoes2tsp dried oregano2tbsp chipotle paste6 large skinless chicken breasts4 garlic cloves, crushed8 large tortilla wraps, to serve To serve: 300g soured creamBunch spring onions, chopped300g cherry tomatoes, quarteredLime wedges, pickled chillies andcoriander leaves (optional) HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oven to 160C Fan/Gas 4. Heat the oil in a large hob-safe casserole. Add the onion and cook for 5 mins to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min, then add the tinned tomatoes, dried oregano, chipotle paste and…

WHY GO? Golden beaches framed by the bluest of seas and miles of craggy coastline, small restaurants serving freshly caught fish and, of course, endless hours of sun. With attractions like these, it’s little wonder the Algarve draws more than two million of us to its shores each year. A speedy two-hour flight from the UK and a 30-minute taxi ride from Faro Airport, and you can feel your shoulders drop as you arrive at the emerald-lawned entrance to Vale do Lobo, a stylish resort on the surf-tickled Atlantic coast. Famous for its championship golf courses and tennis academy, it’s also a haven of natural beauty, set in 1,000 acres of gorgeous greenery and fringed by a ribbon of caramel sands. ACTIVITIES GALORE While the sun, sea and lush landscape…

BRENDA EDWARDS Prior to finding fame as a contestant on the 2005 series of The X Factor, when she came fourth, Brenda, 54, admitted she struggled for money. But after landing a lead role in Chicago in the West End and releasing her album, Bring It Back, her bank balance began picking up. Since then she’s had roles in We Will Rock You, Hairspray and Sister Act: The Musical, and is a regular on the Loose Women panel, where in 2019, it’s believed she earned around £4,000 per episode. COLEEN NOLAN She rose to fame a lot earlier than her fellow panellists thanks to being part of singing sister act The Nolans. Following her departure from the group in 1994 Coleen, 58, went on to become a household name when…

Josie ‘I’M IN LOVE’ In recent months she’s taken centre stage on This Morning, but it’s not just career success that has Josie Gibson smiling. After spending the past four years focusing on son Reggie, the star, 38, has finally found someone special, but she’s keeping his identity a secret. Josie revealed, ‘There is someone in my life at the moment, but it’s early stages. It’s that bit where you’ve got the flutters, can’t-wait-to-see-them vibes – you get a little bit nervous,’ before admitting, ‘I’ve said “I love you”. It’s best to just get it out of the way, I don’t like playing games.’ The star sparked rumours of romance with ITV cameraman Sam Morter in January, when the pair posed holding hands in front of the Eiffel Tower in…

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WILL I PUT ON WEIGHT? Q At 48, I’m menopausal and struggling with brain fog – so much so that I’m frightened I’m going to make mistakes at work. Friends keep telling me to try HRT, but I don’t want to gain weight. I had anorexia as a younger woman and know that tendency is still with me. I get very down if I put on even a few pounds. A Many women worry about putting on weight with HRT but, in fact, there’s no evidence that taking HRT is associated with weight gain. Unfortunately, the menopause itself is often associated with putting on a few extra pounds, usually around the midriff, but if this happens it occurs regardless of whether or not you take HRT. Is she an alcoholic?…

Glow giver Blusher isn’t just reserved for your cheeks. It can be used all over your face for added youth-giving impact, just like 65-year-old Sharon Stone. KIKO MILANO Dolce Diva Baked Blush in Better Coral, £16.99, doubles up as a highlighter thanks to some shimmer. Apply with a fluffy brush all over your forehead, cheeks and nose to give your complexion extra warmth. Peach perfect Julianne Moore, 62, defies her age with the help of some cleverly placed blusher. Saturating this all over your cheeks helps make them look plumper and more youthful. Copy her technique by smiling into the mirror and blending L’Oréal Paris Melon Dollar Baby Blush, £8.99, Boots, into the fullest parts of your cheeks for a vibrant boost of colour. Pop of pink Clever placement of…

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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 What is the name of the search engine launched by Chinese technology firm Huawei in 2020? The answer is the one missing from the grid. BARKBRANCHBULBFLOWERFRUITLEAFPETALPOLLEN ROOTSEEDSTAMENSTEMSTIGMATHORNTRUNK CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Small swelling (6)4 Fair and equitable (8)10 Place to catch public transport (3,4)11 2022 superhero film starring 15 Across, 3 Down,7 Down & 22 Down (7)12 A clearing of the throat (4)13 Laughing uncontrollably (2,8)15 Michael _, star of Beetlejuice and Spotlight (6)16 Spray can (7)20 Food item associatedwith the town of MeltonMowbray (4,3)21 Tacked (6)24 Referee’s item (6,4)26 Golfer’s cry (4)28 Allow (7)29…

Film MOB LAND Out 25 August John Travolta dons his Stetson to star as a Dixie sheriff who finds himself at the centre of a violent struggle between a family man (Shiloh Fernandez) and a New Orleans mobster (Stephen Dorff) after a drugs heist goes wrong. Gritty thrills unspool… Event HERITAGE LIVE AT SANDRINGHAM 25-28 August 2023, Sandringham Estate, Norfolk. Tickets from £77 The legendary Sir Van Morrison, Robbie Williams and The Who perform live in the vast grounds of the royal Sandringham Estate. Expect big things and special guests as you have a right royal knees-up. Event ALL POINTS EAST FESTIVAL Until 28 August 2023, Victoria Park, London. Tickets from £57 Party all bank holiday weekend at East London’s best festival! The Strokes on Friday 25 August, Dermot Kennedy…

Gemma Atkinson & Gorka Márquez ‘WELCOME TO OUR CRAZY HOME LIFE!’ The celebrity couple on their new reality series… Best known for her roles in Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and Casualty, Gemma Atkinson met her Strictly pro fiancé Gorka Márquez on the BBC1 dance competition in 2017. Still going strong, the couple are now proud parents to daughter Mia, four, and baby Thiago, who was born in July. Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens follows the couple in the months before their son’s arrival and the weeks following his birth. ‘Welcoming you into our crazy, chaotic home life, we’ve made sure to keep it real and raw and unfiltered!’ says Gemma. ‘There’s no glam squad, no fancy lighting, just us winging it, like most parents.’ ‘Sometimes we forgot the cameras were…

VIVA ESPAÑA! Never one to twiddle her thumbs, Arlene Phillips is back directing her hit show, House of Flamenka, at Sadler’s Wells’ Peacock Theatre in London this October. ‘It’s delightful,’ she tells me. ‘It was packed out last year. People were screaming! You’ve got the sound, the rhythm and then you’ve got the softer contemporary dance – and these gorgeous, wonderful dancers doing extraordinary things with their bodies.’ If only my castanets received such rave reviews. WHITMORE THE MERRIER A family break beckons for Laura Whitmore in the autumn with comedian hubby Iain Stirling (voice of Love Island UK and now the USA), after a summer promoting her series Laura Whitmore Investigates on ITVX. ‘It’s lovely when people write nice things,’ she says of the show she’s hugely proud of.…

Lugging shopping bags out of the boot, my daughter Liv, then 12, pushed open the front door. ‘Go on, Mum. What have you got to lose?’ she teased. It was late 2019, and Liv was convincing me to join a dating app. I’d not long broken up with her dad, and wasn’t looking for love, but, while I enjoyed being a single mum, it could be lonely. ‘Keep out of my love life,’ I laughed, traipsing behind her into the kitchen. Since her dad left, Liv had been amazing – mucking in around the house and helping with the shopping. Now,much to my amusement, she was trying to find me a man. Later, after some thought, I wondered if she had a point. I was only 33, and what was…

Have you heard about? GIVING TO CHARITY CAN REDUCE PAIN Chronic aching and sore joints? Helping others could be your remedy, says new research.* Scientists believe this is because acts of kindness often involve engaging with others and creating social bonds, which helps to boost our wellbeing and reduce our experience of pain. Donate to a cause you’re passionate about or find local volunteering opportunities near you at getvolunteering.co.uk. It worked for me Jenny Hodgson, 34, from Birmingham ‘I’ve always suffered from hay fever. I was hoping to find something drug-free to help me cope with the constant sneezing and my congested nose. I almost gave up, until I found Fusion Allergy Nasal Spray (£9.99, Boots). The magic natural ingredient Ectoin really helps to prevent and soothe symptoms, so I’ve…

He’s had an affair, and she’s pregnant Q My husband has been having an affair with a friend’s daughter, who is 22 years old, and she is pregnant. We are both in our late 40s and have been married for 20 years. I feel physically sick when I think about what he’s done and am at a loss for what to do. I am pretending everything is fine for my teens, but I’m broken. A You are going through something deeply traumatic – keeping it in isn’t helping you or your children. As frightening as it feels, expressing aloud all that has happened will help you to process it and understand how it’s affecting you. This will help you to feel less overwhelmed and more in control. If you don’t…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr You have the courage to face your fears now. Many changes are occurring, so use your fiery energy to create a positive shift in all areas of your life. TAURUS 21 Apr – 20 May With Jupiter in your sign right now, miracles can occur. Give your concerns to the universe, take inspired action and trust in the divine plan. You really can do it! GEMINI 21 May – 20 Jun Your ruler, Mercury, is governing the Sun in Virgo for the next month. So, tap into your communication skills to help you to clearly say exactly what you need. CANCER 21 Jun – 22 Jul You are deeply sensitive and, as a result, you may feel more reflective now. Move into your true…

A SCOTTISH COUNTRY ESCAPE By Julie Shackman (£8.99, PB, HarperCollins) Heartbroken Elle Cassidy is determined to put her best foot forward. After losing her parents in a tragic accident, she resolves to breathe new life into the family newsagent in the sleepy town of Fir Haven. With support from her grandmother, she opens a beautiful stationery shop called Paper Roses. But with the arrival of self-absorbed writer Dexter Grayling, Elle’s quiet new life is about to be shaken up. Together, they’ll discover that there’s more to this town than meets the eye – from community campaigns to a secret curse! This delightful romance is a perfect slice of escapism nestled in the Scottish Highlands. SEEING OTHER PEOPLE By Diana Reid (£16.99, HB, Ultimo Press) When does prioritising ourselves become selfish?…

I’ve always adored Paris, ever since my mother took me there on a coach trip for my 16th birthday. We stayed in a dodgy hotel in the red light district, but I fell in love with the Eiffel Tower, the shops and just the general atmosphere of the place. It was like nowhere else I’d ever been. As a writer I’m always looking for new places to set my books and in 2021 I hit on the idea of Paris. I decided that to allow myself to be inspired, I’d go there alone, live like a real Parisienne and basically enjoy a grown-up Emily in Paris experience for a month. ‘I FOUND PLACES I NEVER KNEW EXISTED’ As a mum of three grown-up boys, I’d never holidayed alone but now…