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People talk about the totally overwhelming love you feel, the moment you hold your newborn in your arms. And I felt that emotion after giving birth to my son Danny in 1986. He was so tiny and precious and I knew I would do everything in my power to protect him forever. But there was another overwhelming emotion creeping in. Fear. And the stark realisation that, aged just 15, I was now a mum. ‘Age didn’t affect the love I felt’ I met Danny’s dad, John*, aged 14, at a party in August 1985. I was doing well at school and had a happy home life in Ongar, Essex, with my dad Eddie who ran his own business, my mum Anita, a housewife, and my older sister Toni. John, then…

Salmon with mustardy potatoes and leeks Stock up on frozen fish fillets when they’re on offer for a savvy and satisfying one-tray family meal with zero faff! SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 40 MINS ✱ 2tbsp Dijon mustard✱ 2tsp brown sugar or runny honey✱ Zest and juice 1 lemon✱ 2tbsp finely-chopped fresh dill (optional)✱ 4tbsp olive oil✱ 30g fresh breadcrumbs✱ 800g waxy potatoes, cut into 3cm chunks✱ 2 large leeks, sliced into thin rounds✱ 4 frozen salmon fillets 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan/Gas 6. In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, sugar (or honey), lemon juice, half the dill (if using), and 1tbsp oil. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, 1tbsp oil and remaining dill (if using). Season well and set aside. 2 Toss…

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VICTORIA’S SECRET We’ve always wondered what was behind 49-year-old Victoria Beckham’s wrinkle-free face and now the star has unveiled her secret. Victoria took to an Instagram video to explain that she’d recently undergone skin resurfacing at Los Angeles’ Ghavami Plastic Surgery clinic. Speaking of Victoria’s nonsurgical treatment, clinic owner Dr Ghavami told the star, ‘We’re not only looking at turning the clock back, we’re stopping it now. So you’re literally not going to age any more, and you’re set.’ To which mum-of-four Vic replied, ‘How good does that sound? Wow.’ Sounds ideal, but with prices starting at around £2,000, we might need to save up a little first… STRICTLY PAY ROW Things aren’t happy over in the Strictly camp, either, as judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and…

She is one of the friendliest celebrities in showbusiness, so it’s always lovely to catch up with Linda Nolan. But sadly, this time it’s not a light-hearted chat, as Woman talks to the 64-year-old about the sad news that her ‘incurable’ cancer has now spread to her brain. Linda’s diagnosis came last month when she was referred for brain scans after she had two falls at home. The singer was first diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2006, but was given the all-clear the following year. Cancer has blighted the Nolan family over the years: Linda’s husband Brian passed away from skin cancer in 2007; her younger sister Bernie lost her fight with breast cancer in 2013; older sister Anne has also battled breast cancer twice since 2000;…

Style | Beauty | Health These handy little sticks are not only a bargain, but they’re also a clever way of reapplying fragrance on the go. Just gently rub the scented balm over pulse points to top up your perfume. The mini size means they’ll slip into your handbag with no risk of spilling and also makes them ideal for travel – plus they won’t contribute to your liquid allowance. Win win! Available in three summer-ready scents – watermelon, coconut and tropical – you can mix and match to create your own unique scent. PS… Fragrance Balm, £2.50 each, Primark…

Columnist Fitting in fitness when you’re strapped for time The to-do list facing most women these days is long. Do well at work, see your friends, phone your relatives, tackle the endless life-admin and keep your children off drugs and on broccoli. And then there’s making time for exercise. We mustn’t let this be the first thing to drop off the page, so here are some tips for squeezing it in. First, try to have a plan, a schedule, otherwise you’ll totter from one half-baked workout to the next. In other words – if you decide to do it, however short, then do it. Rather than one 30-minute workout, chop it up into three mini 10-minute workouts. The trio could go like this: 1 10 squats, 10 press-ups, 10 lunges…

How to get an appointment to see your doctor Does it feel impossible to speak to your GP right now? You’re not alone – but a few simple tricks might make a difference Many of you have been contacting us at Woman magazine to say that you’re still unable to see your GP. I know it’s difficult – there simply aren’t enough doctors to keep up with demand. And struggling to get an appointment can increase levels of stress and anxiety when you’re already unwell. Each surgery will have a different method of booking appointments – or even multiple ways – which can include queuing up at the door or phoning. Most surgeries will also offer a form of electronic consultation, sometimes called ‘e-consults’ or PATCHS. These involve filling in…

Small changes to your cleaning and laundry set-up can make a big difference to your energy bills and your bank balance. Here, Laura Mountford – laundry’s answer to Mrs Hinch – shares her top tips for making the most of each wash load. Wash less often The simplest way to reduce energy usage is to wash less frequently and only wash clothes when they actually need it. I used to wash everything after just one wear, which seems silly to me now, especially if it had only been worn for a few hours and wasn’t even dirty! Most items just need hanging and airing for a freshen-up and can then be re-worn – they only really need washing after a few wears. This will not only save you money on…

O nce upon a time there was a happy prince, one who was an ‘absolute top bloke. All about the Army and helping kids’ as a close mate fondly recalls. Then Harry met Meghan Markle. Before they got together, individually both were perfectly OK. She, an aspiring actor, would likely never win an Oscar and he, despite a respectable military career, was unlikely to have been asked to leave his brain to science. But together, in my opinion, they are seen as toxic; seemingly intent on murdering the reputation of the Royal Family via Netflix, Oprah and Prince Harry’s autobiography. And it’s become so bad, I hear, that the royals are understandably totally paranoid. I gather that they do not even want to be in the same room alone with…

Columnist IT’S ALL HANDS TO THE PUMP TO BE READY IN TIME FOR THE CORONATION I hear officials have been working through the night to finalise everything from seating plans to outfits to ‘comfort breaks’ for the senior royals. Courtiers are determined that the King and Queen Consort’s coronations at Westminster Abbey will go without a hitch. But behind the scenes it’s been chaotic due to King Charles III wanting to sign off on every detail. Senior royal women, including Catherine, Princess of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh only received confirmation over what tiaras and jewellery the King wanted them to wear last week, prompting a rush to get their gowns finished in time. The King has been struggling with his own outfit. During a fitting…

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Pat yourself on the back for being bargain savvy in the supermarket aisles, slashing your energy bills where possible and cutting back on life’s little luxuries, but hands up who’s feeling frazzled or low as a result? Over 70% of Brits say that they’re worrying more as a result of the cost-of-living crisis* – which has a negative impact on health. Luckily, there are simple ways to practise self-care while sticking to a tight budget. Try these purse-friendly ideas to get the feel-good benefits for your body and mind. Sip lavender tea Is your regular cuppa a strong builder’s brew? It might be time to switch. ‘Different tea types can lower stress and lead to better sleep and relaxation,’ says Dr Tim Bond of the Tea Advisory Panel. Older adults…

They say grief can make people do stupid things and, sadly, I am living proof of that. When I lost my husband Graham in 2019, when he was just 54, my grief consumed me and I had no idea how I would carry on without him. Graham had been a drinker for as long as I could remember and in the years before his death, I’d been so worried about the impact it was having on his health. I begged him to seek help, for my sake and for the sake of our daughters Kaileigh, 36, and Sarah, 34, and our six grandchildren. But Graham was stubborn, telling me that he was fine. He fell ill in November 2019 and, after rushing him to hospital for tests, I was shocked…

10 IDEAS TO IMPROVE YOUR GARDEN 1 Refresh woodwork Forget dull brown varnish – try painting your fence or shed using exterior wood paint in shades of traditional green and blue or more modern charcoal tones. 2 Make a splash What’s more soothing than the sound of bubbling water on a hot summer’s day? Forget the hard work of digging a pond, and install a free-standing water feature with a solar-powered fountain. 3 Hot stuff When the sun goes down, a firepit will not only keep you warm and extend your evening outside but will create a great focal point for everyone to gather around. 4 Wild side Turn your garden into a mini wildlife haven by providing feeders, a water bath and nesting places for…

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With the coronation just around the corner, C4’s soapy royal spoof The Windsors is back for a one-off special with Harry Enfield returning as the man of the moment, King Charles and Haydn Gwynne as Camilla, Queen Consort. Here, Haydn, who found fame in newsroom comedy Drop the Dead Donkey, reveals more… How does your Camilla compare to the real Queen Consort? I’ve never really thought of my Camilla as being very close to the real-life Camilla. She’s entirely her own creature. I’m not approaching it like I would if I were playing her in The Crown, as Olivia Williams has been doing on Netflix. In that case, you would be doing a whole other kind of research. My Camilla is a soap-opera villainess which is good fun to play,…

Best… electric toothbrush Oral-B Pro 3 3500 Toothbrush, £45, Boots Looking for an electric toothbrush that won’t break the bank? Approved by dentists, this one promises to remove 100% more plaque than a manual brush, and for the price is an excellent pick. There are three cleaning modes, with a timer action so that you brush for the recommended two minutes and switch areas of your mouth every 30 seconds. You’ll also get an alert if you press too hard against your gums. Best... dental floss The Humble Co. Mint Dental Floss, £3.50, Holland & Barrett If you’re not flossing daily, now’s the time to start, to help remove plaque and food from places your toothbrush can’t reach. To do the job, we love this non-shredding floss that has…

Columnist TAKING ALL OF THE BLAME Good on Our Yorkshire Farm’s Clive Owen for his honesty about the breakdown of his marriage to his wife Amanda. The shepherdess has faced a fierce backlash over their split, mostly because she’s seeing someone else and there are claims this new relationship started as an affair (which she denies). But Clive – as you might expect – likes to call a spade a spade. So he went on TV to point out that most of the blame for their parting actually lies with him. Amanda, 48, had spearheaded their move into TV, hoping that – as they have nine children and don’t own the farm – the Channel 5 series that follows their lives might provide financial security for the future. He said…