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Gwyneth Paltrow Hollywood star Gwyneth often posts make-up-free selfies and once even threw a bare-faced dinner party, where her guests had to show up sans make-up. Gwyn, 52, admitted, ‘If I take the time to care for my skin first thing, that’s a big part of feeling confident all day long.’ She added, ‘I think that’s partly why that phrase “feeling good in your skin” resonates with people. It sounds like a little thing, but it’s important.’ Davina McCall The My Mum, Your Dad presenter looks just as youthful now as she did when she first appeared on our screens 25 years ago, even with no slap. What’s her secret? ‘Every morning I have a cup of very strong English breakfast tea,’ she says. But this is no regular builder’s.…

Whenever I look at my wedding photos, I feel no joy. My make-up and wide smile were masking so much pain and fear, and the truth is that the man who vowed to love and protect me that day ended up almost destroying me. Matthew Morrell was an old school friend who I bumped into while walking through our home city of Doncaster in summer 2013, aged 22. Later, he sent me a message and, as we got chatting, I remembered how much he’d always made me laugh. Having just been through a break-up, I wasn’t looking for love but Matthew showered me with attention. He arrived to pick me up for one of our first dates, at a restaurant in August 2013, with a bouquet of sunflowers, my favourites.…

I’m going to be a best woman! Q A couple of friends I’ve known for years are getting married. We went to school together, and I love him like a brother; she feels like a sister to me. They’re not having a conventional wedding, so I thought I would miss out on being a bridesmaid until they asked me to be the best man – well, best woman! I’m thrilled but terrified. What will I need to do? SUZIE SAYS A I’m delighted to say that this role is becoming increasingly popular. Your main responsibility is to oversee arrangements and ensure the event runs smoothly. You may be expected to give a speech, so remember that the best ones come from the heart. Share something meaningful about the couple, why…

Real life As twins, Hayley and I are used to people comparing us. While we’re not identical, we still looked similar and growing up, people often mistook us for one another. Yet there were many things that set us apart, too. I was sensible and academic, whereas Hayley was more outgoing. Like all siblings there were also times when we were competitive with each other, like getting good grades at school, or keeping up with the latest beauty trends. As we got older, that competitiveness changed into support and we became each other’s biggest cheerleaders. Turning 40 was a huge milestone because Hayley and I vowed to make some drastic life changes. It wasn’t going to be easy, but we also knew that together, we were unstoppable. During my teens,…

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Columnist IS THE ‘MATING GAP’ CAUSING A FERTILITY CRISIS? It was a reoccurring nightmare for me in my 20s: that I wouldn’t find ‘the one’, my ‘baby daddy’, until it was too late. Endometriosis can make it harder to conceive – and I was convinced I’d struggle. I wanted plenty of time to try before I hit 35 when fertility crashes off a cliff. Even now, as a mum of two, I still occasionally wake up in a cold sweat convinced my dream of motherhood has evaded me. It’s an unspoken, deeply personal fear that many women silently suffer. Now the Office for National Statistics has revealed the fertility rate in England and Wales was the lowest in 2023 since records began in 1938. It means the number of births…

SINGLE SHIRLEY Strictly judge Shirley Ballas is newly single after splitting from her partner of six years, Danny Taylor. ‘She gave her all to that relationship and in the end came to the realisation that it wasn’t going anywhere. She made a lot of effort to see Danny,’ said a source close to the star, adding, ‘Distance also played its part – Shirley lives in London with her mother and Danny remains in Liverpool; that commute is a killer. But Shirley is a strong, resilient character and is looking better than ever. She will 100% bounce back – 2025 promises to be an absolute corker for her.’ Shirley, 64, and Danny – who is 13 years her junior – met in 2018 and got engaged in 2021. However, earlier this…

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Columnist Get moving to beat that low mood Look, I know it’s November. The days are shorter (like our patience) and darker (like, sometimes, our mood) and moving our body gets pushed further down the must-do list. We hunker down and become insular. Well, girls, not any more. We’re going to rise like a phoenix from the ashes. We’re going to breathe in through our nose and out through our mouth, let our ribcage rise and fall and increase the amount of oxygen in our blood. This promotes a sense of wellbeing, relaxation and happiness. Then we’re going to put on a warm (preferably waterproof) coat and stride out for the hell of it. Research shows that physical movement can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in ‘all clinical…

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Roast salmon with spiced chickpeas Topped with a fragrant mix of chickpeas, nuts, seeds and spices, this easy showstopper is ready in less than an hour. SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINS COOK 20 MINS ✱ 100g blanched hazelnuts✱ 85g sesame seeds✱ 50g coriander seeds✱ 25g cumin seeds✱ 660g jar Spanish chickpeas, drained/rinsed✱ Whole skinless side of salmon (about 1kg)✱ ½tbsp olive oil✱ Handful chopped coriander, to serve✱ Lemon wedges, to serve 1 Heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Put the hazelnuts on a baking tray and roast for 10 mins. Set aside to cool a little, then finely chop. 2 Meanwhile, toast the sesame, coriander and cumin seeds in a hot, dry frying pan for 2 mins until the sesame is golden and the spices are fragrant. Lightly crush, then…

The Duke of Sussex is said to have taken a ‘three-week break’ from his wife while following causes close to his own heart. This included a solo trip to the tiny African kingdom of Lesotho, home to Prince Harry’s beloved Sentebale charity which helps the ‘forgotten’ child victims of AIDS and HIV. He also made a visit to New York to attend a host of events while the Duchess of Sussex was nowhere to be seen. But perhaps most significantly, the 40-year-old prince publicly marked his landmark birthday in September on a hiking trip with pals, rather than with Meghan and their two children. Meghan, meanwhile, has been busy working on her American Riviera Orchard brand for which her husband has little or no involvement. Veteran royal expert Phil Dampier,…

MORE BAD NEWS FOR MEGHAN… Hot on the heels of stories in the US press about the Sussexes being extremely difficult to work for, comes another body blow. Veteran journalist Tina Brown, who was a close friend of Princess Diana, didn’t hold back when giving her opinion about Meghan on podcast The Ankler: ‘All her ideas are crap… she made every mistake in the book, and she’s kind of run out of road. I don’t know where Meghan goes [now]. ‘The trouble with Meghan is that she has the worst judgement of anyone in the entire world... She’s flawless about getting it all wrong,’ claimed the author of The Palace Papers. Giving her thoughts on the recent bullying allegations against Meghan and their turnover of staff, she said, ‘Her issue…

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Stop bad breath embarrassing you Party season means you could be getting ‘up close and personal’ with your nearest and dearest, so don’t let poor oral health hold back your fun… When it comes to health problems, bad breath is one you just can’t get away from – not only is it embarrassing, but it can affect your self-esteem and confidence. Suffering? You’re not alone – it’s estimated to affect up to half of people at some point in their life. The good news? Many of the causes can be solved at home with a few simple measures. TIME TO BRUSH It may not be easy to hear, but the most common cause of bad breath is less than adequate oral hygiene. Hundreds of different types of bacteria live in…

Healthy eating With the festive season just around the corner, many of us will be thinking about embracing healthier habits to feel our best as the party season gets into full swing. If you’re looking for some inspiration, try this eating plan from Slimming World. Packed with filling and nutritious meals, you’ll be amazed at just how much good food you can eat, all while losing weight. Follow the plan for two weeks and you could lose up to 7lb*. HOW IT WORKS 1 Follow the menu. Repeat days you enjoy! 2 Slimming World’s eating plan, Food Optimising, is based on the science of energy density (the calories per gram in food), of satiety (how filling a food is) and how easy a food is to overeat. It’s a simple…

TESCO Put a twist on a traditional Christmas with some playful accessories that will bring a touch of cheer. MORRISONS Choose a forest-inspired scheme with fir-tree motifs in natural shades of green for a calm feel. M&S Add an extra helping of fun with these bright buys, including everyone’s beloved Colin the Caterpillar! HABITAT AT SAINSBURY’S Get the party started with vibrant decs and tableware in a cheerful mix of reds, pinks and blues.…

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Best known for playing ditsy Emma Brooker in Coronation Street, Alexandra Mardell is among the cast of new comedy Smoggie Queens. Set in Middlesbrough – where the locals are known as Smoggies – the six-parter follows a bunch of pals as they navigate life, love and friendship in the town’s LGBTQ+ community. Here, Alexandra reveals more… Tell us about your character… I play Lucinda, who is the self-confessed hun of the group and loves purple – LOTS of it! I loved my costumes! Every day, another fantastic outfit. The heels, the earrings, the nails – every detail gets you into character. Lucinda’s pals are drag queen Mam [Mark Benton], Sal [Patsy Lowe], Dickie [played by creator and writer Phil Dunning] and Stewart [Elijah Young]. How does she fit into the…