Monday, June 17, 2024

Woman's Own

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Welcome
The world is a terrifying place at the moment but one thing we can take comfort in is that there are people in it who really do make a difference. On p30, Dr Ana Jeelani shares her experiences treating people caught in the Gaza attacks – it’s a hard
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Get the GOSS!
As if navigating a divorce and adjusting to single life after 27 years wasn’t hard enough, Eamonn Holmes faces fresh heartbreak as he and estranged wife Ruth Langsford will likely have to battle it out for custody of their beloved dog Maggie. The pai
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Josie Breaks Down ‘i Cried Every Day’
Josie Gibson has become a TV favourite since shooting to fame 14 years ago. But despite the upbeat and bubbly personality she’s well loved for, there have been some dark moments for the star. During a discussion on This Morning, the presenter, 39, r
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Stacey Torn
She’s been part of Loose Women since 2016, but after taking maternity leave following the births of her daughters, Rose in 2021 and Belle in 2023, Stacey Solomon is feeling ‘torn’ over whether to return to the hit show. Woman’s Own previously report
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Wishlist
Pair this pretty, embroidered top with white denim. Top, £28, sizes 8-22, Another Sunday at Next A great gift for a tenner. Hand cream, £10, William Morris at Next Light up a candle and relax. Candleholder, £25, freemans.com Foldable breeze that fits
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Stabbed By My Crazed Ex
It was the middle of the day and I was working from home as an IT business developer when my phone pinged. ‘Look out your window!’ the message said. Running to the window I saw Jason Smith, then 30, sitting in a flash car, looking at me with a huge
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Mind Of My Own
It happens every four minutes in London, is on the increase across much of the UK and is worth millions of pounds. We’re talking mobile phone theft. Something seemingly so minor in the great scheme of crimes yet something that can be devastating. Pr
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4 Outfits Under £50
With its short sleeves and lightweight denim fabric, this easy all-in-one will see you through the summer and beyond. Contrast stitching on the pockets and collar enhance the utility style, while the drawstring belt brings shape to your waist. Style
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A Life After Cancer
Gathered in the restaurant with my family, I smiled as I watched my sister Jacky, then 63, raise her cup of tea in my direction. ‘Here’s to the future Gill,’ she beamed. It was March 2022 and our family were out for a celebratory breakfast following
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Good For You!
Getting out in nature and enjoying local wildlife could help improve your mental health, says research*. Findings showed that those randomly assigned to a birdwatching group reported a greater improvement in their wellbeing compared to a walking grou
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Savvy BBQ Swaps
Love dining al fresco during warmer months? If you’re trying to be ‘good’ while the sun is shining, you’ll know that it can really test your willpower. But it just takes a few savvy swaps and you can still enjoy your BBQ, without a side order of guil
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Ask The Doctor
Q Through my job I was offered a well-woman check. One of the things it flagged up was that my bone density is borderline low and there was some discussion around whether I should be taking calcium supplements. I eat quite healthily and do include mi
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A Problem Shared
Q Over the past two years I’ve been through a hard time. I was made redundant, my mother died and my husband and I split up. I’ve finally come out on the other side. I have a new job and through it have met a man I like. But my best friend is so nega
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What’s Wrecking Your Love Life?
Guilty of being hard to live with at times? Aren’t we all! But romantic relationships are based on mutual support, however long you’ve been with someone. Not only will happiness at home boost your sex life, but being unsatisfied with your partner cou
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SAVE or SPLURGE?
Now’s the time to try out bright colours on fingers and toes. A hot pink is a universally flattering colour. It looks amazing with a tan and makes a statement peeking out from strappy sandals. SAVE Next Gel Effect Nail Polish in Pink Power, £6, nex
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Ceasefire Now!
With the growing numbers of people killed, maimed, displaced, missing and kidnapped in Palestine, it can be easy to become numb. Easy to turn the page or change the channel when the images become too harrowing. Easy to think, it’ll never happen to me
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Dinner For 1!
SERVES 1 A delicious meal that makes the most of cheap and cheerful pantry staples. YOU WILL NEED 2 garlic cloves, peeled but left whole1tbsp olive oil3tbsp fresh white breadcrumbs115g tin sardines in olive oil Zest and juice ½ lemon Pinch chilli
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Supermarket SAVERS
Cook smart with these handy tips… Make the most of oven space and bake a few jacket potatoes alongside other meals. Scoop out and mix the cooked potato with cheese, chives and other fillings. Divide between the potato skins and freeze. Defrost and m
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MONEY Matters
Q I need to pay for my NHS prescriptions but is there any way to save money? A Depending on how many prescriptions you pay for each month, you may be able to save cash by buying an NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC); these cover all your
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Celebs Pay Me Thousands!
Waking up in a super-king-size bed, under designer sheets costing thousands, I looked around the bedroom that was bigger than my own living room at home in London and stifled a laugh, almost having to pinch myself just to believe where I was. As I ma
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Let’s SHOP!
Give retro shapes and styles a contemporary feel with a palette of olive greens and terracottas Bring the feel of hot summers and azure shores to your home with these vibrant shades
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Is It Ever OK For Guys To Walk Around Topless?
Frances Leate, 40, is a writer from London. Let’s face it, the minute us Brits glimpse a bit of sunshine through those endless grey clouds, we all tend to relax that bit more. The sunglasses go on, we crank the music up a smidge in the car and it se
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Take The Family To... Wales
Keeping everyone happy on a multi-generation family holiday is no mean feat. The youngsters want fun adventures, parents want time to relax and grandparents need to be able to get around. At Bluestone National Park Resort in Pembrokeshire, Wales, all
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Puzzle BREAK 1
Fill in the clues in the direction of the arrows. To solve the puzzle, each 3 x 3 box, each column and each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Which of these metals is the hardest on the Mohs scale? The answer is the one missing from the grid.
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Your STARS 11-17 June 2024
As the Summer Solstice approaches, tap into the creative ideas coming to you now and express this side of yourself more to feel freer and much more energised. With Mars now in your sign you have even more determination than usual to persevere and att
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Puzzle BREAK 2
In the 2015 Matt Damon film The Martian and the Andy Weir novel on which it is based, what is the name of the NASA program under which the mission to Mars is launched? Cross out a letter in each square to get a grid filled with words. The uncrossed o
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This week’s HOT LIST
In cinemas 14 June When Riley reaches her teenage years there’s a major shake-up in the headquarters of her mind. How will Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust fare when Anxiety rears its head? A family-friendly animation that will take you on a ro
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Book CLUB
by Poorna Bell (£18.99, HB, Cornerstone) Padma has no money and no job – so the last thing she needs is an ultimatum from her partner about starting a family that she doesn’t really want. Meanwhile, Padma’s 15-year-old niece Myra has problems of her
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Your TV PICKS
Eloise Bridgerton was heartbroken to find her best friend was the mystery gossip writer Lady Whistledown at the end of the second series… Penelope Featherington accidentally opened her pal up to ridicule by writing about her in her much-read scandal
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Age Gap Love
Despite Kate having been linked to Count Nikolai von Bismarck since 2015, the former supermodel was spotted holding hands with singer Skip Marley last month. Kate, 50, went to watch 28-year-old Skip perform in Turkey. A source revealed, ‘Kate ran on
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Together But Apart
Imagine you could prolong the honeymoon part of your relationship – indefinitely. You’re always excited to be together, your legs are always waxed, and you’re always in the mood for sex. Best of all, there’s barely any resentment over whose turn it i

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