Innholdsfortegnelse for 24-Apr-2023 i Woman

In a world where women are still paid less, fight to feel and be safe on the streets, and generally have a lot of plates to spin, it is great to see three inspirational women grabbing life by the horns and proving that age really is just a number. Turn to page 36 to read their stories. Also this week, check out Mary Berry’s quick and easy cake recipes (page 39) and find out why frozen food really is better for us and our bank balance (page 26). Music to my ears! And, if you fancy a treat before pay day, take a look at the pretty shoes on p6. Primark and £6! Bargain. Have a good week!…

*NAMES HAVE BEEN CHANGED. Following a tricky break-up, there’s no one better to pick you up and wipe away your tears than your friends. But what happens when your best mate begins a relationship with the ex who put you through so much heartbreak? Model and actor Emily Ratajkowski, 31, was recently caught kissing singer Harry Styles, 29, who is none other than the ex of her friend, actor and director Olivia Wilde, 39. Emily has apparently been ‘begging Olivia for forgiveness’. But it doesn’t look like Olivia is ready to forgive and forget, with a source close to her claiming she sees it as a ‘betrayal’. Dating a friend’s ex is certainly risky territory, and makes you face the question, what is more important to you – a friendship…

As a mother, there are moments in life when you feel immensely proud of the children you’ve raised. I can vividly remember standing on the sidelines of Holywell Town Football Club in September 2017, with my partner, Mike, then 33, my scarf wrapped around my neck. My eldest, Liam, 18, got hold of the ball, dribbling it up the wing of the pitch. When he scored, I felt that rush of pride. That was my son! He was mine. ‘I fell to my knees, unable to take the pain’ As a mum to four boys, it seemed my whole life was dedicated to watching Liam and his brothers, Jack, then 16, Max, 10, and Jace, five, play football matches. And things were about to get much more hectic, because Mike…

‘WE DON’T BECOME INVISIBLE – WITH AGE COMES BEAUTY!’ Rachel Peru, 52, lives in Harrogate with her husband Mark, 57. Standing on a beach in the Bahamas, wearing just a swimsuit, I smiled as the photographer snapped away. At 47, I was fairly new to modelling, but already I was getting booked for big campaigns, including this one with plus-sized model Ashley Graham. But the Bahamas wasn’t the only place I was lucky enough to fly to for work. Over the next few years I jetted to Sweden, Germany and France, reinforcing to me that becoming a model was the best decision I’d ever made. My first taste of modelling was in 2010 when I worked as a teacher. A friend of mine asked if I’d take part in a…

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Columnist A DAY OF REFLECTION This month marks 30 years since the brutal, racist murder of Stephen Lawrence, a black, British teenager who was waiting for a bus in south-east London. After his death, at the hands of a group of white thugs who didn’t know him, Stephen’s mother Baroness Doreen Lawrence embarked on a tireless campaign for justice. So three decades on, is her son’s legacy that his death triggered monumental change that marked the end of racism in the UK? Sadly, it is not. In 1999, the Metropolitan Police was famously branded ‘institutionally racist’ following its botched investigation and failure to achieve a conviction for any of Stephen’s killers. Eventually, in 2012, two of them – Gary Dobson and David Norris – were jailed for murder. Doreen, who…

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Columnist Your most asked fitness questions – answered I’m interested in people and their goals, so what I love about my job is that I get to chat to the public and offer everyday fat-loss and fitness advice. Through my 28-day programme (theblastplan. com), in my columns here, and via my fitness training sessions, there are certain questions that pop up all the time, so I thought I’d share some of them with you. 1 Which is the most important for fat-loss – diet or exercise? The answer is diet, although I don’t really like that word. But yes it’s what (and how much) you eat that counts when you’re trying to lose fat. That said, moving your body has serious and wondrous benefits. See next question! 2 What’s great…

8 ways to prevent hay fever Sniffing and sneezing? You’re not alone – the UK has one of the highest rates of hay fever in the world. * But help is at hand… For many people, this time of year brings joy and a sense of relief – those with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may now feel their mood begin to lift. But, for others, spring is the start of hay fever season, bringing the misery of constant sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes and other symptoms. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen, and the symptoms are related to where the pollen enters the body. There are lots of different types of pollen, a fine powder from plants. Your hay fever…

All-in-one Victoria sandwich ‘This must be the best known and loved of all family cakes. The all-in-one method takes away the hassle of creaming, and ensures success every time.’ SERVES 6 (GENEROUSLY) PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS, PLUS COOLING ✱ 225g baking spread, straight from the fridge ✱ 225g caster sugar ✱ 4 large eggs ✱ 225g self-raising flour ✱ 1tsp baking powder For the filling and topping: ✱ About 4tbsp strawberry jam ✱ 150ml pouring double cream, whipped ✱ A little caster sugar, for sprinkling You will need: ✱ 2 x 20cm loose-bottomed sandwich tins, lightly greased and base-lined with baking paper 1 Heat the oven to 160C Fan/Gas 4. Measure all the cake ingredients into a large bowl and beat for about 2 mins with an electric…

Just three weeks ago, Coleen Nolan opened up about her sister Linda’s cancer diagnosis – breaking down in tears as she explained that Linda’s cancer had spread to her brain. Now, as the news sinks in, Coleen, 58, is determined to be strong for her sister and help the rest of her family rally round as Linda undergoes further treatment to try and keep her incurable cancer at bay. ‘I feel really numb’ A close source to the family tells Woman that behind closed doors, the family is trying to pull together. ‘Linda, Coleen and the family have been blindsided by the diagnosis as they really weren’t expecting it. Linda had been suffering from a number of falls and the cancer in her brain was picked up in a routine…

Columnist ‘SHE IS NOW QUEEN CAMILLA AND SHOULD BE STYLED AS SUCH’ I can’t believe the coronation is almost upon us! The costumes have been created (a gold supertunica for the King!), jewellery polished, and Charles III and Camilla have been rehearsing for the ceremony in the Buckingham Palace ballroom. It’s looking like it will be an historic moment and one that’s momentous for the country and the monarchy – after the glorious 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. It was she who settled one of the more problematic issues of Charles’ future reign. When he and Camilla married in 2005, Clarence House said she would be known as Princess Consort when Charles acceded, mindful of public opposition. Last year, as part of her succession planning, the late Queen publicly…

SHIRT DRESSES A shirt dress is a versatile wardrobe piece that can adapt to any shape and occasion. Look for styles with built-in belts or add your own to cinch you in at the waist for added structure. The button-up design can be adjusted to a V-neck to show off the bust and the effortless midi length looks great teamed with boots or trainers. PUFF SLEEVE TOPS Elevate your jeans and a nice top combo with a puff sleeve blouse. A go-to for pear shapes, this silhouette adds volume and interest to your top half. Whether you like a V-neck, high neck or a modern square neck, there’s one to suit every shape. Add a pop of personality with a fun floral print or some classic stripes. WIDE LEG TROUSERS…

SAVE ON YOUR PETS The past year has seen many people struggling to keep their furry friends as prices rise significantly. Here are some tips to help lower the cost. ✱ One thing you may have thought about removing is pet insurance, but be warned – not having it can be a costly mistake. There’s no NHS for animals and treatment can run into hundreds and even thousands. Surgery for a cat’s broken tibia, for example, can set you back by nearly £2,000 and treatment for a dog with diabetes could set you back by £1,200 over two and a half years.* ✱ Bulk-buy pet food to reduce the cost. Take a look at Pets at Home, for example, to see if you can save. ✱ If you have a…

Style ideas ✱ Give tired kitchen cabinets a new look with a lick of paint – a dark colour works well to disguise wear and tear. ✱ A new set of metallic handles will give kitchen cupboards a fresh feel, too. ✱ Add task lighting to walls or underneath wall cabinets to illuminate your kitchen countertop. Style ideas ✱ Stick to a Scandi look, with cool wooden elements and a stripped-back colour scheme. ✱ Make space for a shelf to display pretty knick-knacks or as added storage to keep tea bags and coffee in easy reach. ✱ In a small kitchen, look out for multifunctional pieces, like hanging rails to hook up utensils or pots and pans. Style ideas ✱ Interior stylist Becks Huntley (theinteriorlens.com), has worked warming brass tones…

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As BBC1’s latest adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations continues, escaped convict Magwitch makes a reappearance. Here, Johnny Harris, 49, who plays him, talks about his role, working with Olivia Colman and why he’s vowed never to eat broccoli again! What can you tell us about Magwitch? It depends which Magwitch you’re talking about because he’s quite different at the end compared to when we first meet him. On the surface, he’s a convict, a rogue, a highwayman, a legend of the road, and he’s lived the life of sin. We meet him when the repercussions of that are in full swing. But then there’s an awakening and from there on he’s someone who is trying to do the right thing in life. Did you have to do anything to…