Innholdsfortegnelse for Monday, October 14, 2024 i Woman's Own

If there’s one good thing about autumn (besides Halloween, of course!), it’s that it’s coat and jacket season. I know someone with quite the addiction and, if you’re hooked on feeling cosy and stylish too, well then on p16 we’ve got all you need. Plus we’ve got something extra special for you this week – the naked chef himself (ooh la la!), Jamie Oliver, shares his speedy dinners – and, ooft, that burger looks good! Who would you share a couple of meaty buns with? The hot debate this week could also cause quite a stir… who’s better at driving – men or women? I don’t think I get a say, as the only time I’ve ever been behind a wheel I ended up in a ditch. No one was…

It’s been ITV’s flagship daytime show for the past 36 years, but it’s no secret that This Morning’s popularity has dwindled following the exits of Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. Earlier this month, it failed to win the Best Daytime Award at the National Television Awards (NTAs) for the second time running, after previously picking up the gong 12 years in a row. Since becoming the main hosts in March, following Phillip’s departure in May 2023 and then Holly’s five months later, Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have faced an increasing backlash. Taking to social media, many viewers have hit out at the show, claiming it isn’t as good as it once was. One said, ‘The show isn’t going to win an award because it’s gone downhill!’ while another added,…

AVOCADO RETURNS! If you thought you’d seen the back of green bathrooms, think again Smashing! The avocado bathroom suite is back! Come on, don’t pretend you can’t remember them. The baths were always a weirdly stiff plastic that groaned alarmingly as you got in, and came with a side panel that slotted into place. Once. Just the once, as woe betide anyone who removed it to sort plumbing leaks, then attempted to refit it. Put it this way, there was a reason Einstein never had an avocado bath and it wasn’t because he preferred white. ‘THE BATHS WERE ALWAYS A WEIRDLY STIFF PLASTIC’ The sinks were always on a pedestal base to convince you there was a classical design element going on (spoiler: there wasn’t), and the loos... well, the…

Smash burger READY IN: 12 MINSCALS: 579 FAT: 34GSAT FAT: 10G CARBS: 37G SERVES 1 When only a burger will do, this smash-and-cook method will have you covered for a fast filthy fix. YOU WILL NEED ¼ small onion125g beef mince1tsp Cajun seasoning1 burger bunTomato ketchup2 gherkinsMustard, to serve1 tomato1 handful mixed salad leaves HOW TO DO IT 1 Peel the onion, very finely slice into rounds, then break into rings and cook in a large non-stick frying pan with 1tbsp olive oil for a few mins, stirring, then push to one side of the pan. 2 Squash the minced meat into a rough pattie about ½cm thick and a bit bigger than your bun. Put in the pan and season with black pepper and the Cajun seasoning. Move the…

Scrolling through photos of buzzing Mumbai food markets and golden beaches in Hong Kong, I felt a wistful pang. It was April 2021 and I was reminiscing over my old Instagram posts from 2018, when I’d spent eight months backpacking around the world with my partner Charlie during a sabbatical from our jobs in advertising. Now both 33, we were firmly back in the ‘real world’, working full-time in London. ‘How about some more adventures?’ I asked Charlie. But with COVID-19 restrictions causing chaos worldwide, it seemed impossible, and we were now running our own advertising agency, so we couldn’t skip off for months on end. Plus we’d also become more mindful of climate change and we didn’t want to increase our carbon footprint by catching flights. ‘Let’s have some…

MISTLETOE MAGIC IN THE HIGHLANDS by Bella Osborne (£9.99, PB, Bloomsbury) Olivia Bingham is sick of being ghosted. Having been let down by more men than she can count, she is relieved when she finally connects with the perfect guy online. Kind, sensitive and exceptionally handsome, Fraser Douglas lives in the Scottish Highlands where he works as a chef at Loch Lochy Hotel. Olivia can’t wait to meet him – until his online profile suddenly disappears. Determined to confront him in person, Olivia drives all the way to the hotel but, upon arrival, finds Fraser has never heard of her. Snowed in by a storm, will their connection grow? An enchanting, cosy romance. CURTAIN CALL TO MURDER by Julian Clary (£20, HB, Orion) This drama is about to turn deadly……

As a child, I dreamt of becoming a lawyer. I’d been a bright student in the top streams at school, but by my teens I had lost my way. As a child of immigrant parents from the Caribbean in 1970s London, I was being told by bullies to go back to where I came from. When an elderly woman told me and my Black friends to quieten down on the bus after school one day, I was horrified when other passengers turned on us and told us we didn’t belong in their country. My confidence was shattered and I couldn’t apply myself. Instead of noticing a child who had shown promise was slipping, my teacher wrote me off. As a group of us talked about schoolwork with one of my…

Ruth GETS EVEN! After months of keeping a dignified silence in the wake of her split from Eamonn Holmes – while he has been parading his new girlfriend, Katie Alexander, around – Ruth Langsford has apparently got her own back. The star, 64, is said to have removed the £2,000 stairlift they had installed for Eamonn in their marital home before the GB News presenter picked up clothes for his recent holiday to Spain with Katie. A source revealed how she no longer wanted to see the stairlift in her home, saying, ‘Ruth has remained quiet and classy. Even when people bring up what Eamonn has been up to, she stays silent and just smiles. She thinks that is the best way. She has had a lot of support from…

BIKER STYLE Size up for an on-trend oversized fit. Jacket, £32, sizes 8-22, Peacocks AUTUMNAL SHADE Long-lasting colour. Nail paint in Mulberry Silk, £8, palettelondon.com HIGH SHINE Put your best foot forward in these pointy flats. Shoes, £22.99, parfois.com EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL Keep your belongings close with this cross-body bag. Phone holder, £5, Primark TO THE MAX Guaranteed to become your new favourite. Skirt, £29.99, sizes xs-xl, Lindex IT KNITS The latest collection from Seasalt Cornwall offers striking knitwear and cosy casuals, perfect for updating your winter wardrobe. Jumpers, both £75.95, shirt, £69.95, jeans, £65.95, all sizes 8-28, beret, £29.95, Seasalt Cornwall; boots, stylist’s own DESIGNER-INSPIRED Team with your go-to jeans or trousers. Belt, £19.50, sizes xs-l, M&S MORNING BREW Upgrade your first coffee of the day. Espresso cup and saucer,…

It was raining the day of my mother Kristina’s memorial, and the event stays smudged in my memory. I was 12, wore a blue velvet dress and had a cough. I remember one of my mother’s doctors taking the podium and comparing her to Captain Kirk from the original Star Trek series. He spoke of her willingness to take risks, to try new therapies, to tolerate pain and discomfort. ‘When I had something promising I’d call her up and say, “Kristina, I have dilithium crystals for you!” and she’d say, ‘Beam me up, Scotty!’ ‘YOU’LL KNOW YOU FILLED MY THOUGHTS’ In 1992, when I was three years old, my mother learnt she had an aggressive form of breast cancer. Each day, she sat for hours at our dining table, her…

WHAT WILL LOWER MY CHOLESTEROL? Q I have borderline high cholesterol. My GP says it’s not high enough for me to need statins, but they want to check it with regular blood tests. I eat pretty much a Mediterranean diet anyway, with lots of fruit and vegetables. Is there anything else I can take that will help bring my cholesterol down? A Plant sterols can lower cholesterol by up to 12%. The average diet will provide between 200mg and 400mg of sterols a day, while vegetarian diets may provide as much as 800mg. However, you need 2-3g each day to have any impact on cholesterol, so you could take a daily supplement. Hormones are hurting my head Q After a very tricky divorce, I’m getting a lot of headaches. Originally,…

Energy saving tips! Speed up the cooking process to help reduce your gas and electricity bills MICROWAVE MAGIC Zapping veg for a few mins to start the cooking process before adding to curries and sauces or roasting in the oven will reduce overall cooking time. COVER UP When boiling water or sauces, always use a lid on the pan. This will speed up the time it takes to boil. TURN OFF THE HOB If you’re boiling veg, turn off the hob before it’s completely cooked. It will take a while to cool down so will continue to cook in the residual heat. Ditch the diet Stock up your freezer for when you can’t be bothered to cook. Choose 4 for the price of 3 from a huge range at Tesco…

B&M DARK DECADENCE Embrace deep shades of blue and grey with this chic scheme HABITAT COUNTRY COOL A modern take on the traditional trend in shades of silver, blue and dusky pink…

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 Launched in 1845 and able to sail from New York to China and back in 6-7 months, what was the name of the first ‘extreme clipper’ ship? The answer is the one missing from the grid. BEEBLOSSOMBREEZEBULBBUNNYCHICKCROCUSDAFFODILLAMBNESTPUDDLERAINBOWSHOWERSUNSHINETULIP CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 2023 fantasy comedy film starring 12 Across, 15 Across, 21 Across, 26 Across, 28 Across, 8 Down, 18 Down, and 27 Down (6)4 __ Believer, 1967 hit by the Monkees (8)10 Countless (7)11 __ and Old Lace, 1944 black comedy starring Cary Grant and Priscilla Lane (7)12 Michael __, star of films Scott Pilgrim…

Reality star In 2009, a fresh-faced, bubbly 19-year-old appeared on our screens as a hopeful on the sixth series of The X Factor. Coming third – runner-up to Joe McElderry and Olly Murs – Stace, who at the time was a single mum to son Zachary, now 16, didn’t become the UK’s next biggest singer but her life was changed forever. Jungle fever In 2010, Stacey headed Down Under for a stint in the I’m a Celebrity jungle. The mum-of-five won 30 out of 39 stars for camp, cementing herself in the public’s heart, and went on to be crowned Queen of the Jungle after receiving a landslide 80% of votes. On top of newfound status as a national treasure, Stace met her now-husband Joe Swash in the spin-off series.…

Dabbing my eyes, I reached for the bouquet of flowers sitting on my desk. The tag read: ‘Missing you already.’ And that’s when the tears really started. It was August 2016 and I’d been with my boyfriend Shane Gilmer, then 28, a year after meeting at our council housing job. Now living together too – in Driffield, East Yorkshire – we were inseparable. But recently Shane had moved to a different office for six months, and even though I’d see him at home, I was pining. Shane had two children from a past relationship, and he doted on my daughter, Isabelle, then three. We were in a happy bubble - everything was perfect. Everything except our creepy next-door neighbour. FEELING THREATENED Tony Lawrence, then 53, was so rude, plus we’d noticed…

Buy of the week Avoid spreading winter bugs at home with Zoflora Linen Fresh Disinfectant Spray (£2.40 for 800ml, Sainsbury’s). It kills 99.9% of viruses, including COVID-19. If you do one thing Leave your comfort zone Do you feel as though you are stuck in a rut? You’re not alone. Some 55%* of Brits follow the same routine – day in, day out. But breaking the mould can be healthy. ‘You will only grow by stretching yourself. It keeps your brain, body and soul young and inspired,’ says emotional resilience expert Dr Lisa Turner**. It might feel scary at first, but Dr Lisa suggests breaking a big goal down into micro-goals. ‘When you have a small win, you get a chemical cascade in the brain that gives you a positive…

Life revolves around his depression Q I have been with my husband since we were in our 20s. During the pandemic he lost his job and became depressed. He’s on medication and he’s coping better with his mental health now, but everything in our lives seems to revolve around his needs. I feel intense pressure to keep him ‘happy’. When I try to be honest with him or see friends, he becomes needy and helpless. I’m exhausted. A Living with someone with depression can be incredibly draining and lonely. It’s why you have to look after your own needs, especially now that he is coping better. This could mean taking regular time outs to mentally recuperate or simply seeing friends so you don’t feel as though you are tackling this…

Everybody has the right to a roof over their head – a home where they feel safe. But there are currently 117,450 households living in temporary accommodation in England – the highest number since records began. Within those statistics, a shocking 151,630 children are homeless and living in temporary accommodation. Families and individuals can be made homeless for a number of reasons, such as fleeing domestic violence situations, losing an income or being evicted from a rental property. Shockingly, half of working renters are just one missed pay cheque away from losing their home. While local councils may step in to offer emergency housing, this could be a room in a shared house, hostel, B&B or refuge. Others might stay with friends or relatives. The rising figures mean council spending…

READER QUESTION Q My partner and I are constantly battling about which uses less water – a dishwasher or washing-up by hand. Which is it? A Dishwashers are on average four times more water efficient than washing by hand per place setting, a study by Which? found. It discovered the most water-efficient full-sized dishwasher used almost 10 times less water to wash the same amount of dishes as hand-washing them. Find more information at which.co.uk. Go green for less Pick up this Brita Fill & Go Active reusable water bottle in Sainsbury’s for less. It’s a squeezable and durable 600ml bottle that filters tap water as you drink and includes two Microdisc filters, WAS £13, NOW £8.66. This offer applies to bottles in Blue and Lime and ends on Sunday,…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr It’s time to expand your social circle. Make new connections by trying hobbies that will introduce you to like-minded people. This will boost your confidence too. TAURUS 21 Apr – 20 May At times you find it hard to stop and relax. Make time for self-care, it’s essential for your wellbeing and will ensure you have enough energy to fulfil your goals. GEMINI 21 May – 20 Jun If you’ve been wondering how to fulfil your purpose, try to trust the signs and your inner guidance, they are leading you in the right direction. Act on inspiration. CANCER 21 Jun – 22 Jul Taking care of yourself is more important than ever right now. You need to take a gentle approach to your life…

Film TRANSFORMERS ONE In cinemas 11 October Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson star in the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron – two of the biggest characters in the Transformers franchise – now sworn enemies but once brothers in arms who changed the fate of Cybertron, the Transformers’ home planet. Performance GREASE THE MUSICAL – UK TOUR 8 October until 16 November 2024, multiple locations including Southampton, Southend and Sheffield, tickets from £15 Go grease lightning! The fan-favourite musical comes to a stage near you. Join the Pink Ladies and T-Birds as you watch Danny and Sandy’s love story unfold in a show full of fun and hit songs. Tour ASTON MERRYGOLD: HOUSE PARTY LOVE TOUR 10-20 October 2024, multiple locations including Birmingham, London and Belfast, tickets from…

Jennifer Saunders ‘WE JUST HAD THE BEST TIME’ The Absolutely Fabulous star on her hit sitcom… When the first episode of Absolutely Fabulous aired on BBC2 on 12 November 1992, it introduced viewers to the Bolly-fuelled antics of self-obsessed PR guru Edina ‘Eddie’ Monsoon and her chain-smoking pal Patsy Stone, played by Jennifer Saunders and Dame Joanna Lumley. Since then there have been five series, six specials and a movie that was released in 2016. Eight years later, the stars are reuniting for a one-off retrospective that features some of the sitcom’s funniest moments, out-takes and contributions from celebrity fans and former guest stars, including Emma Bunton, Meera Syal and Tom Hollander. As Jennifer and Joanna reflect on playing their characters, they share behind-the-scenes secrets as well as highlights from…