Monday, March 25, 2024

Woman's Own

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Kate’s INNER CIRCLE REVEALED
Following her ‘planned abdominal surgery’ at The London Clinic in January, the Princess of Wales is taking a break from royal duties and isn’t expected to return to work until after Easter. As she continues her recovery at home, we take a look at th
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‘No One Wants Any Drama!’
When Chloe Madeley and James Haskell called time on their five-year marriage last year, Chloe admitted that her parents, Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, were ‘incredible’ and ‘supportive’ and ‘didn’t leave [her] side’. ‘I’m so grateful to have pa
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Wishlist
The ideal outfit for a garden party. Top, £15, sizes 8-20, Matalan Complete your outfit with these gorgeous earrings. £10, Accessorize Soothing and delicious. Honey & Vanilla Lip Balm, £6.20, beegood.co.uk Banish signs of fatigue. Wishful Eye Lift &
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Get the GOSS!
Former Coronation Street star Denise Welch has bravely opened up about her past experience with domestic abuse. As part of Loose Women’s awareness campaign Facing It Together, Denise, 65, revealed, ‘Many, many, many years ago I was in what I would ca
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Welcome!
We’re a long way from January and resolutions, but it doesn’t have to be the start of the year to make a big change. If you’ve ever fancied trying something new and just need a bit of a push, turn to p58. I love reader Dee’s story about picking up a
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My Husband Was Killed By His Lover
Sat up in bed, I watched my husband admiring himself in the mirror. ‘I’m like that bloke from the film,’ Paul, then 42, smirked. We’d just watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and I snorted with laughter when I realised he meant Brad Pitt. ‘Y
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‘Can We Call Daddy In Heaven?’
Looking across at my husband Hughie, 43, who was sitting next to me, I saw the fear in his eyes and knew he could see it in mine too. We were at an oncology appointment. Hughie had been referred for tests after he’d suffered severe pain in his hip. F
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Are You Spring Savvy?
Happy to see the back of long winter days and bad weather? The new season is a great opportunity to eat healthier, move more, be outdoors, and get your sleep back on track – but health niggles can also strike as we head into spring. Think you know wh
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Dawn Neesom Mind Of My Own
Please, let’s stop treating the menopause like an ‘illness’. I have an apology to make. I’m a woman of a ‘certain’ age and I feel marvellous. I don’t feel diseased, mentally ill or have an overwhelming urge to tear the head off anyone. I’m also man
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Dawn Harper Ask The Doctor
Q Over the past few weeks my tongue has looked weird. There are smooth red patches that seem to change shape and sometimes my tongue feels sore, especially if I eat anything spicy. Otherwise, I’m fit and well. Is this something I should be worried ab
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Anita Naik A Problem Shared
Q I’m in my mid-60s and look after my two-year-old granddaughter during the week. I adore her, but it’s exhausting. What doesn’t help is my 35-year-old daughter. She’s always shouting at me and complaining. I know she’s not happy and struggles with b
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8 Ways To Slow Dementia
Struggling to remember names? Always misplacing your keys? Forgetfulness is a natural part of ageing, but occasionally it can be a sign of something more serious, such as dementia*. The condition affects almost 950,000 people in the UK, with women mo
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SAVE or SPLURGE?
Give your hair the TLC it deserves with a repairing shampoo. Infused with nourishing oils and extracts, these are ideal for dry and damaged strands in need of a moisture injection. Over time your hair should be softer, silkier and stronger. SAVE Rh
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People Pay Me For Cuddles
Standing on the doorstep, waiting for my next client, I felt calm, ready to soothe and heal. As the doorbell chimed, I swung the door open and with a welcoming smile ushered them inside. ‘Shall we break the ice?’ I offered. I watched my client, a wo
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Thrifty And Fast!
SERVES 1 Great for a clear-out, anything goes in this American-Chinese classic. PREP TIME: 10 MINSCOOK TIME: 6-7 MINSCALS: 353 FAT: 18GSAT FAT: 3G CARBS: 8G YOU WILL NEED 1tbsp rapeseed oil1 garlic clove, crushed1 red chilli, deseeded, finely ch
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Supermarket SAVERS
Turn stale, leftover hot cross buns into a tasty pudding... Cut buns into soldiers, dunk in beaten egg, then fry for a couple of mins each side in melted butter until golden and crispy. Sprinkle with sugar and with caramel sauce for dipping. Slice b
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The ultimate EASTER BUYS
Thorntons Dinosaur Egg, 151g, £3, Asda A delightful egg that looks and tastes far more premium than the price suggests. If the ‘roarsome’ milk chocolate dino design doesn’t suit there’s also a white chocolate bunny. Plant Kitchen Vegan Bunny, 100g,
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MONEY Matters
Q What is a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) and how do I get one? A The UK GHIC lets you get necessary state healthcare in EU countries, and some other countries, on the same basis as a resident – so if they get free treatment, so do you. The
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Minutes Old And Abandoned
Thousands of people are born into care each year in the UK, going on to be fostered or adopted. But while for most, there are records of their birth, details of their biological parents and family history, for a rare few, no such information exists.
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Easter Made Easy
ALL £10 OR LESS!
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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. In the 1920s, the first airport to introduce air-traffic control was found in which part of London? Th
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Go It Alone!
Journey between the cities, villages and desert of Rajasthan and gain unique insights into the lives of Indian women. With an all-women group and local female leader, this 12-day expedition will immerse you in the culture and history of the region, a
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Your STARS
19-25 March 2024 The Sun is in your sign for the next month, giving you a direct and fiery approach to your life. Take charge and know that others will follow your lead. Your grounded and practical take on life will help you hugely. It’s time to pla
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Puzzle BREAK 2
American engineer and physicist Theodore Maiman developed the first example of what technology in 1960? Cross out a letter in each square to get a grid filled with words. The uncrossed out letters in the shaded squares will complete the puzzle answer
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This week’s HOT LIST
Out in cinemas 15 March Free-spirited Jamie is in the wake of yet another break-up while her demure friend Marian is in desperate need of loosening up. In search of a fresh start, they embark on a roadtrip to Florida but when they come face to face
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Book CLUB
by Dervla McTiernan (£16.99, HB, HarperCollins) From the outside, Nina and Simon seemed like the picture-perfect couple. Until the young lovebirds headed off for a weekend in Simon’s cabin in Vermont, and Nina never came back. Distraught and despera
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15 Of My Favourite Things
Presenter Kaye Adams has enjoyed more than 30 years of TV success, but is best known as a panellist on lunchtime chat show Loose Women. Kaye, 61, who competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, also hosts the How to be 60 podcast. She lives in Glasgow
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Your TV PICKS
The ex-EastEnders star enters Britain’s famous tent… As The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer continues, Danny Dyer is among the second bunch of famous faces out to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith with their baking sk
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A Thrilling Ride
Straddling the bike, I firmly placed my hands on the bars and my feet on the pedals and stood, leaning forward, ready to go. Behind me, my husband Chris, 34, held the back of the seat. ‘Ready?’ he asked. I gave him the thumbs up and he let go as I wh
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Good For You!
Often sit down for dinner right before bed? You could be increasing your breast cancer risk by 25%*. Those who routinely eat after 9pm and don’t leave two hours before going to sleep, have a higher risk of getting this type of cancer, says research.

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