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Dale Winton 22 May 1955 – 18 April 2018 WHY WE LOVED HIM: He presented iconic TV shows since the 1990s, including Supermarket Sweep and Hole in the Wall. Barry Chuckle 24 December 1944 – 5 August 2018 WHY WE LOVED HIM: He was one half of comedy duo the Chuckle Brothers, with his brother Paul. Together, they coined the catchphrase ‘To me, to you’. Peter Stringfellow 17 October 1940 – 7 June 2018 WHY WE LOVED HIM: The King of Clubs opened many venues around the world over six decades and his eponymous club in London’s West End became a magnet for celebrities, including The Beatles. Aretha Franklin 25 March 1942 – 16 August 2018 WHY WE LOVED HER: Aretha sang mega hits…

Watching as the ball was passed around the court, I got myself into position by the net. It was summer 2014, and I was doing what I always did on Monday mornings – enjoying a game of netball. I looked up as someone called my name and then threw the ball to me. Catching it, I took my shot... I’d never considered myself sporty in school. Though we played team sports in PE, I didn’t enjoy them. I joined a gym in my late 20s, but I even found that monotonous. It was only when after marrying my partner in 2000 and giving birth to our children in 2004 and 2008 that I took up running. ‘I LOVED EVERY SECOND’ I knew I had to do something to get back…

1 Reap the benefits of retinol Retinol, otherwise known as Vitamin A, packs a serious anti-ageing punch. It works to firm sagging skin, tackle fine lines, and even out tone. Use at night to avoid exposing new skin to sunlight. Nspa Expert Nightly Revitalising Retinol Capsules, £10, Asda; Pixi Retinol Tonic, £18, cultbeauty.co.uk . 2 Add a rapid hydration hit A quick fix for crepey skin, a single molecule of hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water – meaning it’ll flood fine lines with skin-plumping hydration. In winter months, aim to add extra moisture to your skincare routine by looking out for this hydrating ingredient in serums, moisturisers and even your foundation. B Hydrated Booster, £9.99, Superdrug. 3 Protect around your eyes…

Who said losing weight meant restricting food? Certainly not us! This exclusive plan from Slimming World – the UK’s favourite weight-loss organisation* – is full of delicious meals and tasty treats to help kick off the New Year in style, without going hungry. HOW IT WORKS * It’s Extra Easy! Choose one breakfast, one lunch and one dinner every day. Feel free to repeat meals you enjoy and you’ll find more ideas at slimmingworld.co.uk or when you join your local Slimming World group or sign up to Slimming World Online. * Foods printed in bold are ‘Free Food’, which you can enjoy freely to satisfy your appetite without needing to weigh, measure or count at all. Base meals around Free Food, like lean meat, fish, meat substitutes including plain tofu, Quorn…

I’LL FAIL MY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS, AGAIN Q The only time I kept a New Year’s resolution was some years ago when I managed to give up smoking. And it took half a dozen restarts! So here I am with the usual list – lose weight, get fit, cut drinking… And I know by the middle of the month I’ll have failed all of them. Why do we do this to ourselves? Suzie says A It’s the triumph of hope over experience – except our expectations of failure tend to drag us down each time. It often helps to set a date. But not if the only thing we do is pick that date, and expect on that day, magically, all will be different. Setting a date can allow us…

DO ANIMALS GET DIABETES TOO? Just like humans, our pets can also suffer from diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that occurs when the level of blood sugar in the body is too high, resulting in symptoms such as weight loss, excessive thirst and increased urination. Owners may also notice that their pet has a ravenous appetite. Diabetes is one of the easiest health conditions to check for. Abnormal sugar levels can be picked up in both urine and blood samples. However, sometimes cats that are very stressed out can have temporarily high sugar levels, so a vet may request an extra test to confirm the diagnosis. Cats tend to develop a diabetes that is similar to type 2 diabetes in humans, whereby they do not respond appropriately to the insulin…

PLANT-BASED MILKS With veganism on the rise, dairy-free milk alternatives, including soya, almond, coconut, oat and brown rice are more popular than ever. Rude Health has teamed up with chef and food writer Anna Jones to create some five-ingredient recipes using its dairy-free drinks, including green chickpea pancakes, made with oat milk (recipe at rudehealth.com). Rude Health Organic Oat Drink, £2, 1l, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. GUILT-FREE ICE CREAM Satisfy sweet cravings with Breyers Delights’ lower calorie high protein ice cream. Three new flavours – Chocolate Orange & Almond, Cinnamon Oat Cluster and Coffee Cupcake all come in at 370 cals or less per tub, £4.99, 500ml, major supermarkets. MORRISONS HAS EXPANDED ITS VEGAN RANGE TO INCLUDE DAIRY-FREE CHEESES, READY MEALS AND CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES. THE EASY WAY TO COUNT CALORIES…

Settling in front of the TV beside my husband Colin, 66, one April evening, I was all set to play Woman Bingo. At 71, I’ve been playing bingo online since 2007 and I love how I can play from my living room. I had bought tickets and was playing the next Link Game in Emerald. The balls popped out and my numbers were dabbed off automatically. Then, after just a few minutes of playing, a message popped up informing me that I’d won the £1,500 Full House! But it wasn’t my first win of 2018. Back in March, I won a £1,000 Full House playing with six 10p tickets on a Sapphire Link Game. Not forgetting I had won another £1,000 in a Play Off Palace…

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Mel’s ROLLER-COASTER YEAR OF HELL Mel B has had a turbulent 2018, filled with great highs and devastating lows. The 43-year-old has been locked in a nasty legal battle with former husband Stephen Belafonte – the Spice Girl was forced to shell out £270,000 for her ex’s legal fees and £3,800 a month in support for their daughter Madison, six. She has also opened up about her troubled marriage, admitting she started using drugs to get through living with Stephen. It’s clear their rocky relationship took a serious toll on Mel, as she then entered rehab during the summer to help deal with post-traumatic stress disorder. On top of this, she later revealed that during their marriage she blew her £80 million fortune. But, thankfully, she has come out the…

After suffering with bulimia during her time in Steps, Claire Richards began ‘reverse dieting’ and turned to binge eating after the band split up in 2001. She yo-yoed between a size 10 and 20 for years, but when we meet up with her at The Big London Bake to speak to her about her debut solo album, My Wildest Dreams , it’s clear to see that Claire is now a far cry from that person. After losing six stone in 2013, she’s managed to keep the weight off and puts it down to her children, Charlie, 11, and Daisy, nine, who she has with her husband, Reece Hill, 49. Now 41, Claire reveals how her life has changed since she started out in Steps, especially when it…

Woman’s agony aunt Suzie Hayman says: 1 Acknowledge that you’re both equal adults now – Mum shouldn’t assume she’s in charge, and Daughter shouldn’t assume she can be an irresponsible teenager once again and take Mum for granted. 2 Take some time to sit down and thrash out responsibilities and boundaries. Will you divvy up chores or agree who does what and when? It works best if everyone feels this is their home and they have an equal say. 3 Communicate with each other. There will be lots of times you want to share living space and eat together and watch TV together. But it often helps to have agreements that give each of you first call on particular areas in the house at certain times.…

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Concealed behind the backstage doorway, I peered out and proudly watched as my daughter, Catrin, 10, took to the stage in her latest musical theatre production. She looked as though she was having so much fun and though I longed to be out there with her, the thought of stepping into the spotlight in front of hundreds of people in the audience was making me break out in a cold sweat. Self-conscious in my size 22 clothes, I’d always shied away from being on stage myself, preferring to help sew costumes for the cast or support Catrin from backstage. But in summer 2009, the organisers needed a few adults for a group song and dance from the musical Oklahoma! I was reluctant, but I knew how hard it was to…

Can I lose weight with medication? QI saw in the paper a while back that there is a new weight-loss medication called Lorcaserin. In the New Year I really want to lose weight. Can I get this from my GP and does it work? Philippa says A The medication is currently available in the USA but not yet available here. Studies show that it’s safe but can have side effects such as nausea. It works as an appetite suppressant and in studies that have been taken, those taking the drug lost 4kg in just over three years – this is just over nine pounds. Not quite the ‘holy grail’ the headlines made it out to be, but it may help some. Please do not buy slimming pills of any kind…

His libido is too much for me to deal with! Q I’ve been with my husband for a total of 30 years, but now we’re nearing our 60s and retirement he still likes to have sex several times a week – and I don’t feel the same. Surely his libido will fade with age as we reach our later years? Susan says A Male libido does fade with age but now we’re living healthy lives and getting better medical care, many men have an active sex drive long into old age. So why not instead focus on making your drive increase? Get a health check-up. Sort your diet, exercise and stress levels. Consider hormone replacement therapy to offset the menopause. And if your sexual tastes have changed over the years,…

1 STREET FOOD FLAVOURS  Chicken Laksa, Sweet Potato Thai Massaman and Middle Eastern Spiced Tomato from Glorious Street Food Soups range will definitely get your tastebuds tingling, and are no more than 220 cals a portion, £1.50, 400g, Sainsbury’s. 2 SUPERFOOD BOOST  Yorkshire Provender Super Broccoli Soup with Yorkshire Cheddar tastes just like homemade and is high in vitamins C, A and E for protection against coughs and colds. Less than 150 cals for half a pot, £2.60, 600g, Waitrose. 3 VEG PACKED  Co-op Well & Good Souper Soups are low-fat, vegan, gluten-free and provide two of your 5-a-day. Beetroot & Parsnip with Bramley apple, warming ginger and coconut milk (130cals) is our fave, £1.30, 400g.…

Like many frustrated parents, I spend my life trying to pry my child’s phone out of her hands. Every time I turn round, my daughter, Lily, 16, is posting yet another selfie onto her Instagram account. She thinks I’m exaggerating, so to prove my point, I secretly decide to match her, post for post, for a whole day. I brace myself for a few selfies and cat pictures — our two felines, Pepper and Pumpkin, have quite a cult following with Lily’s friends. But I don’t expect my challenge to start before I’ve even got out of bed… EARLY START! My phone pings to tell me Lily’s posted a photo to Instagram while I’m still in my pyjamas. Unlike my dewy-faced daughter, I don’t look gorgeous first thing in the…

Slipping into his famous coat for a new series of Luther on BBC1, Idris Elba talks about the detective’s new sidekick, and why he sees his character as a superhero… Is it good to be back as Luther? Yeah, I was excited to get back into the coat. It’s a tough show to make, with tough, long hours, but the fans love it so we love making it. What’s in store for this series? Characters from the past come back and there are really horrible bad guys. Of course John, being a complex and multilayered detective, goes one step too far this year… Tell us about John’s new sidekick, DS Halliday, played by Wunmi Mosaku… She’s a ‘do it by the book’ type and John has…

CELEBRITY GAME NIGHT, C5 Liza Tarbuck leads the carnage as famous faces play party games in Celebrity Game Night. Six different celebs join Liza and team captains Danny Baker and Susan Calman each week to do battle over famous, and often raucous, games. CELEBRITY PAINTING CHALLENGE, BBC1 Six celebrities, including actress Jane Seymour, former cricketer Phil Tufnell, and designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, put their artistic skills to the test in this four-part BBC1 series. MANHUNT, ITV This drama follows former DCI Colin Sutton (Martin Clunes), who linked the murders of Amélie Delagrange, Marsha McDonnell and Milly Dowler and eventually caught serial killer Levi Bellfield. WATCH THIS SPACE, BBC2 In this new property series hosted by Angela Scanlon, couples who disagree about design solutions for their homes can see their different plans…

Puppy love This moving pic of Sully, George Bush Sr’s labrador next to his coffin, is absolute proof that dogs are a man’s best friend. I challenge you not to cry – or go to a dog rescue centre. Not so happy families Anthea Turner has cut ties with her sister Wendy Turner Webster and her husband Gary, a former EastEnders  actor. Anthea allegedly had to pay off debts of £5,000 in missing payments after agreeing to be a guarantor on a rental property. If you’re still speaking to your family after Christmas and New Year… No.1 well done. No.2 make a late resolution to never lend them money.…

Judy Finnigan stunned the nation when it was revealed that she had lost an impressive five stone last January – and got us all wondering just how she did it. However, throughout the year the 70-year-old’s weight slowly began to creep back on, with Judy appearing to fall back into her bad habits. But Woman can exclusively reveal that the star has got her diet back on track, dropped down to a size 10 to 12, and is thought to have lost an astonishing four stone! ‘Judy has really turned a corner in her life over the last couple of years. The changes she has made have been fundamental lifestyle issues, not some faddy diet. It’s no exaggeration to say this has changed her life, especially since she’s wearing a…

Dry January has become as much of a New Year trend as signing up to a gym membership or waiting desperately for your first post-Christmas paycheque. Over 3 million of us take on this alcohol-free challenge each year. And while four weeks of sobriety may boost our bank balance, can short-term abstinence really boost our health? We’re here to find out… The impact of alcohol ‘THERE ARE CLEAR BENEFITS’ The horrendous hangovers should be enough to make us realise that excessive drinking isn’t good for us. But many of us are still downing more than the 14-unit limit every week – that’s equivalent to six pints of average-strength beer or seven medium-sized glasses of wine. According to the Office of National Statistics, 2.5 million people drink more than 14 units…

1 High impact Make sure you have the basics right with a great sports bra. Find one that will reduce bounce and offer secure support or one with padding without underwiring for extra comfort. 2 It’s a match Make legs look slimmer with illusion panel leggings. Team with a matching longer-length top to hide a muffin top. 3 Another round Gym tops aren’t all tight and cropped in length. A scoop neck is flattering for larger busts, and cap sleeves won’t leave you feeling restricted when you hit that treadmill! 4 Longer lengths If gymwear leaves you feeling a bit exposed, cover up with a longer-length jumper, they’re great for hiding larger tums. 5 Prints please There is nothing worse than your gym leggings going see-through every time you bend.…

FEEL BETTER! Stop smoking What better time to quit? Clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Lamb ( fionalamb.com ) shares her top tips * DO IT ‘Cut back on caffeine – large amounts of coffee will increase the amount of tension and anxiety in your already frenetic nervous system.’ * TRY IT ‘Delay your first cigarette of the day – that gets your nicotine dependence down as it forces your body to go for longer without it.’ * DRINK IT ‘Have a glass of milk with every cigarette – this makes it taste pretty horrid, and so encouraging you not to smoke at all.’ * SWAP IT ‘Change your brand – if they taste differently to what you’re used to it’ll start to break up bad habits, making them easier to…

Before BREAKFAST: Nothing LUNCH: Cheese baguette with crisps and a scone DINNER: Creamy vegetable lasagne smothered in cheese with a side of garlic bread and a glass of red wine SNACKS: Four or five packs of crisps, chocolate bar TO DRINK: At least eight cups of coffee with milk After BREAKFAST: Two soft-boiled eggs and some fruit LUNCH: Quorn salad with rice or quinoa DINNER: Veggie lasagne with Mediterranean vegetables SNACKS: Fruit TO DRINK: Three litres of water and the odd glass of red wine as a treat…

Do it yourself If you’re going to light a fire this winter, it’s best to do it yourself instead of asking a man. Why? Women’s lungs are more resistant to smoke, found the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. It found nasal passages got more inflamed in men. The cheese of choice Cheese before bed is bad, we know. But a study has found that cottage cheese could help you lose weight. A Florida State University study found as it’s low calorie, and high protein it boosts metabolism in sleep. Restore vitality Have the January blues kicked in? Fight fatigue and boost energy with Pharmaton Vitality Capsules (£9.69, Superdrug). It has vitamins and minerals, including G115 ginseng extract, to help boost physical and mental performance and alertness.…

Your body becomes vulnerable to wear and tear over the years – plus injury can strike. But don’t let pain or inflexibility ruin your sex life. These positions can help lovemaking be more comfortable and enjoyable and less exhausting for you both. Spooning To avoid his leaning on you, lie on your side with knees slightly bent. He can touch your breasts and clitoris and enter you from behind. You on top He lies on his back, you kneel over and slide down on to him. Useful if he needs whole body support – or doesn’t want you to put all your weight on him. Doggy style You kneel and he enters you from behind. Use this position to take the pressure off your spine if either of you find…

WINTER FRUIT CORDIAL Flavoured with apple and cinnamon, warm Robinson’s Fruit Cordial Winter Edition is a delicious alternative to mulled wine, 17 cals a glass, £2.50, 500ml, Tesco, and Morrisons. NOT RUM AND NOT VODKA You can drink cocktails – just make them with STRYYK Not Rum and Not Vodka alternatives. No alcohol, fat, carbs or cals, £14.50, 70cl, stryyk.com. SODA WITH SPICE Franklin & Sons infused sodas elevate a soft drink into something special. Flavoured with Guava & Lime, Pineapple & Cardamom, and Pomegranate & Hibiscus, two for £2, 275ml, Tesco.…

Ever since signing up to play online bingo nearly seven years ago, I’ve had so much fun! I never thought I’d win big when I joined Woman Bingo, though. I always played for the enjoyment of the game and the laughs in the chat rooms, but then, in January 2018, I received a phone call. ‘Congratulations, you have won an all-expense-paid trip to Liverpool!’ the person over the phone informed me. I suddenly felt butterflies in my stomach. ‘Sorry, can you say that again for me please?’ I replied. It turned out that I had won the prize after taking part in a Woman Bingo Christmas promotion in December 2017. The prize was a weekend trip to Liverpool for two. I was ecstatic! I couldn’t wait…

THEN  Cheryl is best known as one quarter of pop group Bucks Fizz, who won the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin with their hit song Making Your Mind Up. The group went on to have a number of further hits such as The Land of Make Believe and My Camera Never Lies. Cheryl later went into TV presenting, and hosted the BBC children’s programme Record Breakers in 1997. NOW Cheryl, 64, heads for the country in Celebrity Five Go Camping on Channel 5 along with Michelle Collins, Joe Swash, Bobby Davro and Stephen Bailey. In the five-part series, they’ll pitch up at campsites along the south coast of England and get to grips with basic facilities, compost loos, foraged food and creepy crawlies. Can Cheryl cope or will she…

I’ve put my fingers in my ears and sung ‘la, la, la’ every time Brexit is mentioned. So instead of discussing that, here’s what I imagine might happen elsewhere in the coming year. January – nationwide relief when Susanna Reid gets a word in edgeways after Piers Morgan finally pauses for breath on Good Morning Britain. March – Katie Price becomes Prime Minister because she needs a job and no-one else wants to do it. She sticks two fingers up to Europe after failing to win the Eurovision Song Contest with her 2005 entry. April – after the Spice Girls tour tickets fail to sell, the foursome resorts to going on Britain’s Got Talent. ‘Don’t I recognise you?’ asks Alesha Dixon. ‘I think you were my mum’s favourite band.’ June…