25-Mar-2024

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This ISSUE
Have you been watching Celebrity Big Brother? If I’m honest, I thought it was confined to the history books, but step forward ITV and its casting of Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne (among others, of course) and, I admit, they had me! They brought a c
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The ROYAL INSIDER
What is it about the Royal Family and bad uncles? First Prince Andrew, now William and Kate have had to contend with self-confessed ‘buncle’ (that’s ‘bad uncle’ to you and me) Gary Goldsmith. Never one to hide his light under a bushel, the Princess
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What A Week!
Hollywood star Kate Winslet has revealed that she secretly struggled with an eating disorder when she was younger. The Oscar-winning actor, 48, shared, ‘I never told anyone about it. Because, guess what – people in the world around you go, “Hey, you
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FERN’S TV return!
She’d been living a relatively quiet life in Cornwall away from the public eye, instead focusing on writing her novels in recent years. But that all changed when Fern Britton entered the famous Celebrity Big Brother house earlier this month. Looking
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‘I Had Two Pints Of Ice Cream A Day’
Frank, feisty and funny, Sharon Osbourne has always been an outspoken character – something the nation has seen once again during her stint on Celebrity Big Brother – and when Woman catches up with the star, she’s no different. As honest and open as
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‘I feel BETTER THAN EVER’
Josie Gibson has come a long way since she entered the Big Brother house in 2010. Fast forward 14 years and the bubbly Bristolian has carved out a successful career for herself, landing a gig on This Morning – taking over as a stand-in host following
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Would you STAND BY YOUR MAN?
For the last few weeks, we’ve all been gripped by the scandal that Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner has found herself caught up in with husband Christian Horner. The Red Bull Formula One boss was accused of sending flirtatious messages to a female Re
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Lovely Lingerie
Nothing says glamour more than matching lingerie. As well as making you feel more put-together, pretty undies can give you a confidence boost, so why not treat yourself and your underwear drawer to an update. Available in blue and lilac, these gorgeo
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In store NOW
If denim updates are what you’re after right now, Freemans’ latest drop of true-blue buys will tick all your boxes. As well as jeans and jackets, you’ll find fashion-forward trench coats and dresses in the do-it-all fabric, while colour-pop separates
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Steal her STYLE
Take note from Emma and embrace a shouty shade with a dress or jumpsuit in a primary hue. A flash of red like this one will get you noticed without feeling OTT and can easily be styled in a multitude of ways. Shiny gold jewels will finish it off ni
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8 Of The Best HAIRDRYERS
BaByliss 2300 Styler Dryer, £90, Boots We’ve been so impressed with this new launch. It’s effective and adjustable with three heat and two speed settings. What we like most, though, is how it’s suitable for all hair types. It comes with four nozzle
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Feel Great
We’re constantly told that being active is good for our physical health. It reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and other illnesses. My mum died from a stroke and my dad from bowel cancer, so I’m not stopping my exercise routine any tim
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Stop Hay Fever AGEING YOU
The clocks are soon changing which means spring is here – finally. But while longer, warmer days are definitely something to celebrate, if you’re one of the 49%* in the UK who have hay fever, you might be approaching the season with caution. And to m
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The Clinic
Tucking into steak every night could be having an impact on your body without you realising. Here’s why… It might sound surprising, but giving dietary advice was not something I ever really envisaged when I signed up to be a doctor. Now, after years
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Are you SLEEPING TOO MUCH?
Nailing your sleep routine is a tricky business. According to the experts, there’s a fine line between spending too much and too little time asleep. We’ve long been told that not getting your eight hours can impact your health, but UK scientists* h
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The Results
Daytime stress and overstimulation mean you’re probably not getting enough light, deep or REM sleep. WHAT CAN YOU DO? ✱ Cut coffee intake and avoid caffeine completely after 3pm. ✱ Flagging? Go for an outdoor stroll – this aids the production of sl
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Ask Us Anything
Q I’m 54 and have suddenly realised how awful my life is. My husband’s lovely and I wouldn’t want to leave him, but we have nothing in common. My son and his wife are lovely too, but they live abroad. My job pays OK and is nearby, but it bores me to
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SURGERY IN TURKEY Left Me Fighting For My Life
When it comes to your appearance, they say you’re never happy with what you have – always striving for a smaller nose, bigger bust or straighter teeth. For me it was my weight. It started bothering me after I had my children, my first son in 1996 and
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Money Matters
Over 12 million people are believed to be undersaving for retirement. Recent figures released by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) suggest we may need a lot more than we think as inflation rises and expectations change. So how big
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I’M ASEXUAL But I Still Became A Mum
Last weekend, my baby boy Oryn turned one. As I helped him blow out the candle on his first birthday cake, he beamed up at me and I felt a rush of pride and joy. It was followed immediately by the heart-stopping thought, ‘What if I hadn’t been brave
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SIMPLE Sunday dinner
Assemble this creamy bake well ahead, then pop in the oven while the lamb rests. SERVES 6-8 PREP 30 MINS COOK 25 MINS ✱ 600ml double cream✱ 300ml whole milk✱ 2tsp each finely-chopped thyme and rosemary, plus extra for garnish✱ 2 garlic cloves, cru
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SUPERMARKET Sweep
If you love soft shades, but find pastels too sickly sweet, opt for a sophisticated palette of warm plaster pink combined with calming celadon green and taupe for a look that’s bang on trend this season. Take your inspiration from laid-back coastal s
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Luxe for LESS
This four-day, self-drive trip covers a part of the Andalusian coast that has all the charm of old-world Spain without hordes of holidaymakers. Expect breathtaking scenery, deserted beaches, and plenty of opportunities to indulge in some of the fresh
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CROSSWORD & STARS
IF YOU LOVE TO WIN PRIZES THEN VISIT comps.womanmagazine.co.uk What does actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt take with him everywhere he goes? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the three-word answer. 11 Dark blue dye
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Starscope
The Sun enters your sign and with it comes clarity. It means decisions made and actions taken right now will have long-lasting consequences. Do everything with love in your heart. For your reading ☎09058 172557 A friendship could come under pressure
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TV & REVIEWS
When Death in Paradise spin-off Beyond Paradise returns for a second series, there are more crimes for DI Humphrey Goodman and his police colleagues to investigate in the Devon village of Shipton Abbott. Here, Kris Marshall, who plays the detective,
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Say It With FLOWERS
Wasn’t that lovely?’ Kelly sighed happily and linked her arm through Harry’s as they left the cinema. ‘I couldn’t help crying when he walked off and left her. But the ending was perfect, running across the field into each other’s arms.’ Harry walked
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THE OFFICE Where Are They Now?
He was loved by fans for his role as Keith, the oddball accountant who sported a distinctive goatee and had a love for Scotch eggs. But after the show finished in 2003, Ewen struggled to land big roles and was even snubbed when he applied for a part
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View from THE BACK
Why is it that certain celebs think it is perfectly acceptable to go out in little more than their underwear these days? Rita Ora loves sporting lace with only her pants showing and Kendall Jenner went out last summer with her black thong on top of h

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