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‘WHERE’S THEIR COMPASSION?’
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WHY WE LOVE THE 70S 80S 90S THE MUSIC, THE TV, THE FILMS, THE FASHIONS.... THERE’S PLENTY OF REASONS WHY WE PLAY THE DECADES ON GREATEST HITS RADIO. WHO CAN FORGET THESE HIGHLIGHTS? GLAM ROCK, DISCO FEVER AND LAVA LAMPS – SO BEGINS THE 70S. WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE?
BIG HAIR, POWER BALLADS AND BLUE EYE SHADOW, THE 80S HAD IT ALL
David Cassidy posters adorned bedroom walls while Slade gave us big hair and glam rock. We jived to the Bee Gees and listened to ABBA’s Dancing Queen on our new cassette recorders. And who can forget lava lamps?
Eighties fashion was all about the perm, legwarmers, DayGlo accessories, frosted lipstick and blue eye shadow. Ford Cortinas were the car of choice and windscreen stickers saying Gary 4 Debbie.
PATSY AND EDDIE, CRIMPED HAIR AND SUPERMODELS, WELCOME TO THE 90S
A superior decade for sitcoms: think Friends (and the ‘Rachel’ haircut) Frasier, Absolutely Fabulous and The Vicar of Dibley, while GHR’s own Pat Sharp immortalised the mullet on Fun House.
Cindy and co strutted as supermodels, the Spice Girls arrived with Wannabe, Bryan Adam stayed at No 1 with Everything I Do. We danced to Whigfield’s Saturday Night after a few Bacardi Breezers.
On the big screen Grease, Saturday Night Fever, Jaws and Star Wars were box office hits, while phone boxes and men in specs took on a whole new allure after Superman.
We watched Birds of A Feather and Top Gun while Foreigner wanted to know what love was and Whitney wanted to dance with somebody. We welcomed Wham!, and Freddie Mercury stole the show at Live Aid.
this week in bella Celeb news & gossip 6 COVER STORY Harry’s ‘ruthless comments’, Zoe’s radical life change, plus lots more celeb gossip 8 COVER STORY Ruth’s secret tears in the shower 10 COVER STORY The Loose Women: ‘We love our real bodies’ 12 Celebs behaving badly 50 The Masked Dancer’s Davina and Oti: ‘This is so much harder than The Masked Singer’ 58 Hunky celebs working out
The One Where They Get Back Together
Real life reads 16 COVER STORY Has a new Fred West victim been found? 18 ‘Losing 8st has saved my life’ 42 ‘My big brother is the heart of our family’
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he wait is finally over! The Friends: The Reunion show, which sees stars Jennifer Aniston (Rachel), Courteney Cox (Monica), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe), Matt LeBlanc (Joey), Matthew Perry (Chandler) and David Schwimmer (Ross) getting back together 17 years on, airs this week. Jen, 52, said, “It’s official! Could we BE any more excited?” while Courteney,
56, revealed, “This kind of thing doesn’t happen every year, or even every ten or 15 years. I feel so blessed to have had a chance to reunite with my Friends… and it was better than ever.” In the one-off, the actors will discuss the iconic show, but it’s not yet known if they will be reprising the characters. Celeb guests Lady Gaga, David Beckham, Justin Bieber and Cara Delevingne will
make appearances in the special dubbed “The One Where They Get Back Together”. Supporting cast members, such as Maggie Wheeler (Janice), James Michael Tyler (Gunther), Reese Witherspoon (Rachel’s sister Jill) and Tom Selleck (Richard), will also appear. Friends: The Reunion airs on streaming service HBO Max from 27 May, although a UK date is yet to be confirmed.
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Never one to shy away from the camera, Heidi’s awards outfits are the stuff of legend – this sheer Aliette skirt suit is no exception.
Frill-seeking in a Haleia frock, Bling Empire’s Cherie pulls out all the stops with this OTT number.
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At her first redcarpet appearance since giving birth in February, This Is Us actress Mandy packs a punch in a draped, yellow Altuzarra dress.
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Tayshia Adams The latest star of The Bachelorette, Tayshia is a knockout in this metallic pleat Oscar de la Renta gown.
Winnie Harlow Supermodel Winnie is giving us all the Princess Jasmine vibes in this Miu Miu twopiece and top knot.
At 38 weeks pregnant and still hitting the red carpet, Selling Sunset’s Christine cradles her baby bump in a Cruella-inspired gown by Walter Collection.
Chrishell Stause Shooting to fame in Selling Sunset, Chrishell looks like a Hollywood starlet in this Mugler mini, with her sleek locks and Jimmy Choo sandals.
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Face lickin’ good! Holly Willoughby has joked that she’ll lick Phillip Schofield’s face once they can get close on set again! The This Morning hosts, who have sat apart throughout the pandemic due to social distancing, can’t wait for 21 June to hug. “I’m so going to lick your face,” she also told Phil, 59. Meanwhile, Holly, 40, has reportedly told show bosses she’s ready to quit amid a bitter row with former management company YMU over her earnings. “She has been given no choice but to discuss options,” an insider said.
BABY JOY Supermodel Naomi Campbell has become a mum aged 50. She said, “A beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother. So honoured to have this gentle soul in my life. There are no words to describe this lifelong bond that I now share with you, my angel.” Naomi reportedly has a secret boyfriend, and friends believe she may have had her daughter via surrogate. Meanwhile, Princess Beatrice, 32, and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 38, are expecting a baby, after marrying last July. “Both families are delighted,” said the palace.
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‘Where’s their compassion?’ Outrage as Harry hits out at Charles and the Queen
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rince Harry caused yet more backlash as he criticised the royal family in a new interview. The Duke of Sussex has been accused of betraying his roots and blasted for his “woeful lack of compassion” as he spoke about the “genetic pain and suffering” he experienced growing up. In comments that would have surely devastated his father Charles and his grandmother the Queen, 36-year-old Harry said, “He’s treated me the way that he was treated. There’s a lot of genetic pain and suffering that gets passed on. If I have experienced some kind of pain or suffering because of the pain or suffering that, perhaps, my father or my parents had suffered, I’m going to make sure I break that cycle, so I don’t pass it on.” Harry, who lives in California with pregnant Meghan and their son Archie, two, was talking to actor Dax Shepard on his Armchair Expert podcast. In the 90-minute interview, he also likened royal life to The Truman Show – the
1998 film starring Jim Carrey whose character discovers his life is a reality TV programme – and “being in a zoo”. “I’ve seen behind the curtain,” he said, “I’ve seen the business model. I know how this operation runs. I don’t want to be part of this.” Harry also offended some US citizens when he spoke about America’s First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech and the press, calling it “bonkers”. Critic Piers Morgan was furious at these latest comments, saying, “It’s hard to imagine a less compassionate pair of ruthless, heartless, selfish, shameless little grifters than the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.” Harry’s comments about Charles and his grandparents’ parenting, which came just weeks after Prince Philip died, caused fury among “bewildered and betrayed” palace aides, who have reportedly privately called for him and Meghan, 39, to relinquish their royal titles. Meanwhile, Harry’s mental health documentary with Oprah, The Me You Can’t See, premiered on Apple+ last week.
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Words: Shereen Low, Amy Lo. Photos: Shutterstock, Apple+/YouTube, ITV, Getty, Greatest Hits Radio, Instagram (denisevanouten, thezoeball), Photographer Simon Webb
NO MORE BIRDS
Birds Of A Feather has been axed. Despite last year’s Christmas special attracting 7.9m viewers, ITV has decided not to order more episodes of the comedy, which previously starred Pauline Quirke alongside Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph. Pauline didn’t appear in the festive episode and had no plans to return after an alleged rift. “Without Pauline, the view is that there is no Birds Of A Feather,” a source said, adding, “There’s no way Pauline will be going back – things are bad between her and Linda.”
Postponed! Denise Van Outen has delayed her wedding until 2023, so she can have her dream day without lockdown restrictions. The actress, 47, and commodities trader boyfriend Eddie Boxshall, 46, are planning a huge event. “We’re not engaged, but we are preparing to get married,” she revealed. “We don’t want a small wedding. We want a big group of people and a big party with no restrictions.” The couple, who have been together for seven years, live with her 11-year-old daughter Betsy, who she has with ex-husband Lee Mead. Eddie also has two children from a previous relationship.
STARS IN THEIR EYES
After presenting Strictly Come Dancing’s spin-off show It Takes Two since 2011, Zoe Ball has decided to make a radical life change and step down as host. She said, “Dance lovers, after ten joyous years, I’m waltzing away from It Takes Two. Time now for some new cha cha challenges.” Pro dancer Ian Waite is also leaving. Zoe, 50, began hosting the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show in 2019, cutting down her days on ITT, with Rylan Clark-Neal stepping in. It’s rumoured the hugely popular presenter – who moved into a swanky new £1.5m house with boyfriend Michael Reed during lockdown – has some exciting new projects coming up.
Celebs dressed up as ’70s,’80s and ’90s idols for Greatest Hits Radio Coleen Nolan, 56, became Dolly Parton. She revealed, “It has been so much fun transforming into Dolly. I’ve never been blonde before.”
Sinitta, 52, dressed up as Grace Jones, who she met in the ’80s. “She’s such an incredible woman. I feel powerful and otherworldly,” she said.
T’Pau frontwoman Carol Decker, 63, transformed into Cyndi Lauper. She said, “I’ve always loved her. She’s incredibly unique. Cyndi’s one of the best.”
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Singer Sonia, 50, found it “empowering” to be Madonna. “I’ve loved her from the start. There was no one like her,” she said. Vote for your BIGGEST song of the ’70s, ’80s or ’90s at Greatesthitsradio.uk. Top 500 countdown from Monday 31 May, with the winner revealed on 4 June
Jenny Powell, 53, turned into Cher, which made her feel “liberated”. “I feel like I’m 20 years younger,” she said.
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celeb news She’s opened up about coping with the loss of her sister Julia
Ruth’s tears in the shower Star recalls tough time during difficult year
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t’s been a tough time for many people, and Ruth Langsford has bravely opened up about going through a particularly difficult period herself. The Loose Women star was discussing mental health on the ITV daytime show when she revealed the depths of despair she felt following the death of her sister Julia, who died by suicide in 2019. Grief-stricken Ruth, 61,
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found herself crying in the shower in the mornings before work. She said, “When my sister died, I actually needed to get back to work. I wouldn’t say I looked forward to it, but I needed that structure back in my life. I needed something to get up for in the morning, and also that I could shut off the grief for a bit, have a cry in the shower, and go, ‘Come on, pull yourself
‘I needed that structure’
together, work now.’” Some of Ruth’s colleagues thought that she had headed back to work too soon after Julia’s death, but she said, “What do I do then? Just sit at home and cry all day?” She added, “I needed [work] to take myself away from the grief, actually. And it’s interesting, people’s reaction, as well, watching you. Doing ‘Is she alright? Couch Is she going to to 5K cry?’ Especially on a show like this, we laugh a lot. And it’s strange, that the first time you do anything where you want to laugh or
you’re required to laugh, where you’re required to look like you’re having fun, there’s almost a guilty
feeling. Like, should I be enjoying my life again so soon?” As well as dealing with her sadness over losing her sister, who had battled depression for many years, she and Eamonn Holmes, 61, have had a tough 12 months. The pair hosted their final Friday morning slot on This Morning last December, as ITV implemented a shake-up with Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary taking over their slots. While they wished their successors good luck, the pair were upset by the reshuffle, and it will have no doubt have been a huge adjustment for Ruth and Eamonn after 15 years presenting This Morning. Ruth’s fellow Loose Women host Gloria Hunniford said, “I’ve talked to Eamonn since, and he’s clearly disappointed. I think they find it very difficult to understand why the change.” As well as professionally, there have been a lot of changes at home, too, as their son Jack, 19, moved away to university last September, which Ruth admitted she was devastated about. At the time, she said, “I was absolutely bereft, I have to say. I have to use that word. I have heard other people describe
it like that, and I was like, ‘I’m sure it is not that bad’, but I am literally bereft.” On top of that, Eamonn has been suffering from chronic pain, due to a dislocated pelvis causing his back to be out of alignment. And to make things worse, Ruth hadn’t been able to see her mum Joan, 88, properly during the third lockdown over winter, with only limited visits at her care home via the window. But things are now looking up. Ruth revealed that Eamonn told her she had to live her life to the fullest, in memory of Julia, rather than remaining sad forever. “Eamonn pointed out that he was, in effect, losing not one, but two of the most precious people in his life – Julia and me,” she said. “He showed me I had so much to live for in Julia’s memory and beyond. He pleaded with me not to let it win, by ruining everything I had achieved and still had to celebrate.” And there’s certainly lots to celebrate, as Ruth’s fashion line for QVC continues to be popular, and she has just embarked on the Coach to 5K challenge to kick-start her fitness. After her first run, she said, “I did it! It wasn’t as bad as I thought. I have to say, my jogs were becoming slower towards the end, but I still was jogging.” Fans applauded her efforts and encouraged her, as well as one person saying, “Well done, Ruth. You’re inspiring me.” And after months apart, Ruth has posted pictures of her out on a picnic with her beloved mum, saying it was “fantastic”. Let’s hope the good times keep coming.
‘I had so much to live for’
Ruth was recently reunited with her beloved mum
Her QVC clothing line continues to be popular
Alison & Dermot face a backlash They started off on an amazing high, giving a huge boost to This Morning’s viewership, but five months on, Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary are struggling to keep people on side. The pair, who took over from Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes to present the Friday slot in January, were a hit with viewers. Within weeks of them joining the show, ratings had soared by 44 per cent, and This Morning celebrated its highest ratings in 19 years, averaging 1.4million viewers – up nearly 50 per cent on the same period last year. It was also reported that 200,000 more people tuned in to see Alison, 46, and Dermot, 48, than their predecessors Ruth and Eamonn. Despite the promising start, audiences are beginning to turn off over what have been described as blunders and gaffes, calling the duo “awkward” with “no chemistry”. Alison recently joked on screen that they weren’t friends, following on from previous admissions that their
rapport needs work. Dermot said in March, “We are still getting to know each other, really. We’ve known each other for 20 years, but not well. We’re still feeling it as we go, but I’m having the best time.” His comments came after Alison admitted, “I feel like me and Dermot, we still need to bond.” Alison, formerly the show’s entertainment reporter, has been criticised for being “insensitive” and “out of her depth” when it comes to discussing serious issues. She has made the odd mistake, which viewers have been quick to pick up on, including mistakenly saying Prince William instead of Prince Philip. “Intolerable, inappropriate and unprofessional comments. She and Dermot need to move on!” said one disgruntled viewer. However, they do of course have fans, too. “Love watching Alison and Dermot on This Morning!” one said, with another adding, “Alison and Dermot are a really great combo for a Friday morning lift.”
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The Loose Women are encouraging us to ‘keep it real’ by avoiding photo filters and embracing our figures BRENDA: ‘I FEEL EMPOWERED’
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Singer and presenter Brenda Edwards took part in the show’s first Body Stories campaign in 2017, shortly after joining the panel. At the time, Brenda, 52, put aside her insecurities to show off her body in a swimsuit, just two years after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2015, and a year after having a mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery. Brenda says she was inundated with support from women who “appreciated how upfront” she’d been. “That’s why I’m doing it a second time around,” she says about the relaunched campaign. “To give another push to women, just like me, feeling insecure about themselves and insecure about their bodies. And to show that you don’t have to be insecure. We all go through different things, ups and downs and everything, and this is what needs to be embraced and accepted as yourself.” Brenda, who has son Jamal, 30, and daughter Tanisha, 26, with exhusband Patrick Edwards, revealed her co-stars’ support has helped boost her self-esteem. “I think the campaign is amazing,” she says. “Being able to keep it real and be honest and say, ‘This is me, this is what I’m about.’”
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COLEEN: ‘NO ONE IS PERFECT’ After years of yo-yo dieting, Coleen Nolan has found it challenging to love the body she’s in. The 56 year old, who is on a new health kick and has recently gone vegan, says she spent years riddled with selfdoubt as she fluctuated between a size 8 and a size 20. “When I look back at pictures of me where I was actually a lot slimmer, the irony is that was when I was probably more insecure,” she says. “In my younger days, when I should have felt amazing, I was paranoid about being good enough. It’s sad to think that when I should have been enjoying my prime, I was less secure than I actually am all these years and quite a few dress sizes later.” Coleen – who has sons Shane, 32, and Jake, 28, with ex Shane Richie, and daughter Ciara, 20, with exhusband Ray Fensome – now has a much more positive outlook. “No one is, or ever can be, perfect. You have to learn to love the body you are in, whether you’re tall, small, slim, full figured or whatever – the sexiest people are those who are full of confidence,” she adds. We agree, Col.
our REAL bodies! Stacey Solomon is one of the first celebrities to admit that she fully accepts and appreciates the way her appearance has changed with motherhood. Mum-of-three Stacey, 31, had her youngest son Rex with fiancé Joe Swash in May 2019, and she says, “My body’s completely different, I’ve had another child since [the first campaign in 2017]. But I still have that picture [from the first Body Stories] hanging up in my dressing room. I love it, it makes me smile every time I look at it.” Stacey – who also has sons Zachary, 13, and Leighton, nine – has some advice on helping women learn to love their bodies and be kind to themselves. She says, “I think every day you have to give yourself a bit of credit and say as many nice things to yourself as you would horrible.” When it comes to body confidence, she says, “It’s a work in progress, and every day you’re trying to convince yourself of the things that you are, rather than the things that you’re not.” ● Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV and ITV Hub
LINDA: ‘I’VE GOT VEINS AND CELLULITE’ After a long journey with her health and weight, Linda Robson is feeling happier than ever now that she is 63. “I’m not that worried about my body any more,” she reveals. “Obviously, I’ve got veins and cellulite, but that’s part of growing old I suppose.” In 2017, Linda lost a whopping 2st 7lbs. But it wasn’t the health kick people thought it was because,behind the scenes, she was battling with OCD and an addiction to alcohol and prescription pills. After an intervention from the Loose Women ladies and a stay in rehab, Linda is now happy and healthy. “I don’t feel as nervous as I did for the first campaign,” she says. “The reaction was just amazing last time. I’ve got the picture up in my kitchen.” And as for any pressure to appear a certain way on social media, she says, “When I post online, I’d rather it was funny than glamorous. I want to have a laugh with people.”
Words: Amy Lo, Shereen Low. Photos: ITV
STACEY: ‘MY FIGURE HAS CHANGED’
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Celebs behaving These stars have seriously come under fire recently
Ellen DeGeneres cancels show year after allegations
An awkward interview with Dakota Johnson, who called her out on air
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Following a flurry of claims last year that her talk show was a toxic workplace and an environment filled with “racism, fear and intimidation”, Ellen DeGeneres recently shared the bombshell that she was ending the programme after 18 years. Ellen, 63, said that the show’s 19th season will be its last, claiming she no longer found it challenging. In an article on BuzzFeed, there were claims of sexual misconduct by executive producers, “micro-aggressions” towards a black member of staff who was told that they only remembered the names of white colleagues, and suggestions that Ellen was “mean” to staff and didn’t let them look her in the eye. She denied those allegations. Former colleagues on the show have responded to the news of its demise, with bodyguard Tom Majercak saying, “I’m not surprised. It’s about time.” He added that she was “cold” to him and never said hello. Another former staff member called her “not a very nice, cordial person”, and that “she didn’t give a damn about anybody”. Ellen admitted she often went in without engaging with everyone and treated it as a “well-oiled machine”. The show ended up being investigated by its distributor WarnerMedia last year after the allegations. Ellen later apologised to staff in an email, as well as publicly on her show, saying, “I learned that things happened here that never should have happened. I take this very seriously, and I want to say I’m so sorry to the people it affected. I know that I’m in a position of privilege and power, and I realise that with that comes responsibility, and I take responsibility for what happens at my show.” However, when asked about the programme coming to an end, she said she “never saw anything that would even point” to a toxic work environment. Speaking of the backlash, she said, “I still don’t understand it. It was too orchestrated. It was too coordinated.”
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Courtney received hateful messages from the model
Chrissy blocked Courtney on Twitter
pocritical trolling The queen of Twitter is known for her relatability and calling out people like former President Donald Trump, so fans were shocked when her tweets from 2011 resurfaced. Chrissy Teigen told American media personality Courtney Stodden to die, saying, “I hate you,” and “My Friday fantasy: You. Dirt nap [an expression meaning to die].” At the time, Courtney was 16 and engaged to actor Doug Hutchison, then 51, which caused controversy due to their age gap. People found Chrissy’s past tweets particularly hypocritical as she left Twitter in March saying the negativity was too much to handle. This prompted Courtney, 26, to say, “She wouldn’t just publicly tweet about wanting me to take ‘a dirt nap’, but would privately DM me and tell me to kill myself. Things like, ‘I can’t wait for you to die.’” Chrissy, 35, returned to Twitter two weeks later and has since apologised, calling her younger self an “insecure, attention-seeking troll”. “I’m ashamed and completely embarrassed at my behaviour, but that is nothing compared to how I made Courtney feel. I have tried to connect with Courtney privately, but since I publicly fuelled all this, I want to also publicly apologise. I’m so sorry, Courtney.” Courtney replied, “I accept her apology and forgive her. But the truth remains the same. I have never heard from her or her camp in private. In fact, she blocked me on Twitter.”
After the documentary Framing Britney Spears aired earlier this year, the public prompted a response from her ex Justin Timberlake. The pair dated from 1998 to 2002 and were seen as America’s pop sweethearts. But the film re-examined his behaviour after their break-up and saw Justin, 40, implying that their split was down to Britney, 39, cheating on him, and even used a lookalike of her to appear in his music video Cry Me A River, making him seem like the victim, while
He was criticised for not supporting Janet Jackson
Britney was vilified by the media after their break-up
Britney was vilified in the media. He also revealed on the radio that they had slept together, even though she had previously said she was waiting to get married to lose her virginity. Further apologies were made by Justin for not supporting Janet Jackson after her breast was exposed in a “wardrobe malfunction” stunt during their 2004 Super Bowl performance. It caused outrage, and while Janet, 55, was fined and blacklisted by the likes of MTV, Justin seemed to have got off scot-free. After being called out online, he posted a public statement saying, “I’m deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right. I specifically want to apologise to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women, and I know I failed.” But fans weren’t impressed, with one commenting, “It took him 17 years to do that?” Another added, “Way too late, bro.”
Rita Ora: Party pooper During the second national UK lockdown, pop star Rita Ora broke COVID rules as she threw herself a 30th birthday party on 28 November. Her representatives offered the Casa Cruz bar in Notting Hill £5,000 to open up for the party and asked for CCTV to be turned off to avoid filming guests, including celebs such
The singer broke COVID rules last November
as Cara Delevingne, arriving. However, the party was busted by police after reports of loud music. Rita offered to pay the £10,000 fine and later apologised, saying, “It was a spur-of-the-moment decision made with the misguided view that we were coming out of lockdown and this would be OK. I’m deeply sorry for breaking the rules and in turn understand that this puts people at risk. I realise how irresponsible these actions were and I take full responsibility.” She added, “I feel particularly embarrassed knowing firsthand how hard people have worked to combat this terrible illness, and being fully aware of the sacrifices that people and businesses have made to help keep us all safe. Even though this won’t make it right, I want to sincerely apologise.”
Words: Amy Lo. Photos: Shutterstock, Backgrid, Intagram (courtneyastodden, ritaora)
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bella debate Stacey Solomon, J-Lo and Victoria Derbyshire all admit to being nude around their families. So, we ask…
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‘They’d feel so uncomfortable’
If my daughter Karam, 17, or son Jeevan, 15, saw me naked, to say they would find it mortifying would be an understatement – and I’d feel exactly the same way. I was raised in a traditional Indian household, and we were taught from an early age that modesty is important and that the human body is sacred, so my husband and I have instilled that in our own children as well. Of course, your body isn’t something to be ashamed of, but privacy must be respected. It’s a safety issue – there’s a reason they’re called your “private parts” after all. I wouldn’t want my kids to think adults exposing themselves to them is normal. One of the most important lessons we teach our children is
about respect and consent. Jeevan is fully aware of the #MeToo movement – he has a sister and female cousins, and he’s been taught to respect their privacy. How confusing would it be then if I were to stroll around naked in front of him? And besides, I wouldn’t feel comfortable if either my husband or I were letting all our bits hang out in front of our teenagers – and neither would they. It’s completely unnecessary.
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Has a new Fred W victim BEEN FOUN Fred and Rose West’s murder spree sickened the nation – but now, almost 30 years on, another victim may have been discovered...
Words: Kristina Beanland. Photos: Shutterstock, PA Media
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hey were crimes that left the nation reeling. The murders of 12 young women and girls in an ordinary-looking Gloucestershire home – later known as the “House of Horrors” – at the hands of twisted couple Fred and Rose West. But questions have always remained over the real number of victims, and last week, police were on the cusp of recovering yet another body, that of Mary Bastholm, who went missing when she was 15. Remarkably, new evidence was discovered in relation to Mary’s disappearance thanks to a TV crew, who were filming a follow-up to the 2019 documentary Fred & Rose West: The Real Story with Sir Trevor McDonald. The production company told police that they had found blue material – similar to
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that of the coat Mary was last seen wearing – buried under the cellar of a café in Gloucester where Fred West was known to be a regular customer. And now, police searching for Mary say they have found “six voids” under the café. Fred and Rose West lived at 25 Cromwell Street, a quiet road in the centre of Gloucestershire, with their 11 children. While Fred seemed charming to his neighbours, and Rose was unassuming, behind closed doors, they ruled their household with physical, psychological and sexual abuse. Rose also worked as a prostitute, and her children often booked in her clients. The children were regularly tortured, beaten and sexually abused. When the couple’s eldest daughters Heather and Mae hit puberty, they were molested by their father. He also made them
‘I think she took a lift’
watch hardcore pornography with him – which often featured Rose and her clients. Their youngest daughter Louise was raped by Fred at just 13 years old. When she confided in her mother, she replied, “You were asking for it.” As well as abusing their own children between 1967 and 1987, Fred and Rose also killed several other young women. Some were known to the couple, as they were lodgers staying at the house, while others were abducted off the street.
Ten of the couple’s victims
The couple gagged the victims before torturing and killing them in the cellar of the house. Many of the bodies were missing bones, including kneecaps and fingers. The couple then dismembered the corpses and buried many underneath their garden patio. Horrifically, it’s believed Fred also violated the bodies after death. The victims included Lynda Gough, 19, who was a lodger at 25 Cromwell Street and was murdered in April 1973, and Carol Anne
Fred and Rose West
West ND?
They lived at 25 Cromwell Street in Gloucester
The Gloucester café being searched Cooper, 15, who was last seen alive by her boyfriend getting onto a bus in November 1973. When her body was recovered, her skull was bound with surgical tape. Shirley Robson was 18 when she was killed by the Wests in May 1978. At the time of her disappearance, she was eight months pregnant. Then, in June 1987, the couple’s eldest daughter Heather vanished from their home. The pair told their younger children that she had gone to live with her girlfriend, but they would also joke that she was buried in the garden. It was only in February 1994, when police were anonymously alerted to the “joke”, that the couple were arrested and the gruesome truth began to unfold. Fred and Rose West were charged jointly with nine murders, including that of Heather, with Fred facing another three murder charges. It’s claimed he’d boasted to killing many others, too. On
1 January 1995, Fred West, 53, hanged himself in his prison cell, leaving Rose to face trial alone. The court case lasted for six weeks and included powerful evidence from Anne Marie West – Fred’s eldest daughter from a previous marriage – who was abused by Fred and Rose from the age of eight. As details of their actions were revealed, people around the UK were left stunned by the macabre crimes. Rose had been certain that she would be acquitted and denied all wrongdoing, but was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. She has spent the past 26 years in prison and has yet to admit to her crimes. The chilling story of Fred and
Rose has continued to hold the nation’s attention over the years, with Rose making headlines every time she appealed her sentence. And earlier this year, a film crew began filming a new ITV documentary hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald, which was set to investigate a number of potential burial sites connected to Fred and Rose. One of these sites was The Clean Plate – a café that was known as the Pop-In during the ’60s. Fred West often went in there and was even thought to have done some renovation work in the cellar. In 1968, waitress Mary Bastholm was just 15 years old when she was abducted from a bus stop on her way home from her shift at
‘Rose may be one of those’
the café. Mary’s disappearance has remained a mystery for years, and the only evidence ever found at the scene were some Monopoly pieces strewn on the ground, as though there had been some kind of struggle at the bus stop. But Mary’s parents, who have both now passed away, were adamant that she was taken by someone known to her. During an interview after her disappearance, Mary’s dad Christian said, “Personally, I think she took a lift from someone she knew. This could have been someone perhaps who came into the café.” When Fred and Rose’s crimes came to light, Fred was immediately linked to Mary’s disappearance. In fact, the Wests’ eldest son Stephen said his dad confessed to killing Mary, shortly before he took his own life. But police said there was insufficient evidence to investigate – until now. The documentary crew who found the blue material matching the coat Mary was wearing when she disappeared alerted police, who began to investigate the site, confirming they had found “structural anomalies” that needed “further exploration”. As Bella goes to press, the police are continuing their excavation work and say they have not ruled out interviewing Rose about Mary’s disappearance, despite her meeting Fred four years after the schoolgirl went missing. Detective Chief Inspector John Turner, senior investigating officer into the case, said, “If Fred were alive, undoubtedly he’d be interviewed about the disappearance of Mary.” He added, “As and when we know more, I will then consider whether people need to be interviewed and spoken to, and Rose West may be one of those people.” In the meantime, Mary’s surviving relatives are hopeful they may finally get justice and say they’re “extremely happy” that police are continuing their search.
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‘Losing 8st has A doctor’s warning shocked Amy Sullivan, 29, into overhauling her lifestyle for the better
Words: Kaya Terry, Jade Beecroft
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hile most kids love to run around the park playing with their friends, I wasn’t able to. At six years old, I was diagnosed with a rare disorder called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, which meant my blood didn’t clot properly. I was banned from any activities that put me at risk of injury – including running, climbing, cycling and playing outside with friends. I couldn’t even do PE and had to watch from a bench while my brothers played in the park. To compensate, people gave me sweets and chocolate to cheer me up. They were just trying to comfort a poorly child, but I’m convinced it’s where my emotional eating habits started. Sweets helped take away my sadness. Thankfully, I grew out of the disorder, but my big appetite remained, and by the time I was in my mid-teens, I was a size 16, much bigger than my friends. When I was 21, I went to work abroad as a holiday rep, and I lived off hotel buffet meals. That meant my weight shot up even further, taking me from a size 18 to a 22 by the time I left my job just over a year later. Age 23, I went to a slimming group, and with support, I managed to get down to a size 16 within a few months. During that time I met my boyfriend Steven, now 29, and we fell in love. Happy and settled, eventually the weight crept back on. I did zero exercise, and every day on my way into my admin job, I’d stop off at Costa for a large full-fat latte with lashings of syrup and a blueberry muffin. I’d then have sandwiches, crisps and biscuits for lunch, and would sometimes stop off at KFC before I got home, then have a
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second dinner of a takeaway pizza. In 2017, Steven proposed, and I was thrilled, but whenever talk turned to wedding plans, I changed the subject. As a size 26, I couldn’t bear the thought of being an obese bride. Yet, instead of addressing my weight issues, I found myself on the sofa most nights with family-size bars of chocolate and tubs of ice cream, even though my weight was causing me terrible knee and back pain. In July 2019, I went to hospital for an appointment about my eyesight. It was unrelated to my size, but as soon as I sat down with the consultant, he said, “Your weight is extremely high.” Feeling
embarrassed, I just nodded and smiled, hoping he’d change the subject, but he didn’t, and even got me to stand on the scales. To my horror, I weighed 21st 6lbs, and at 5ft 6in, that meant I was morbidly obese. “It’s very concerning,” the consultant said. “If you carry on like this, you aren’t likely to see your forties.” Part of me wanted to tell him to mind his business – he was meant to be helping me with my eyesight, not my weight. But an even bigger part of me knew he was right. I promised him I’d do something about it, and when I got home, still in shock, I told Steven, “My eyes are fine, but my weight is going to kill me.”
‘I feel so much more positive’
That night, I consoled myself with a pizza, but the next day, I woke up and felt ready to make a change. I downloaded the MyFitnessPal app and started tracking my calories right away. Steven and I also booked a holiday to Tunisia for three months’ time, and when we jetted away at the end of September, I’d lost almost 2st and was feeling great. Then, in January 2020, I spotted an advert on Facebook for a sixweek slimming challenge with a local company to me in Swindon called Body Transformers. I weighed in at 19st 12lbs, and the challenge was that if you lost 18lbs or 18in, you’d get the programme for free. I was inspired to give it a go and started attending three PT sessions a week with my trainers Ben and Steve. It was mostly strength-based HIIT workouts, and I thought I was going to keel over at my first session, but I also loved the buzz I felt afterwards. They gave me a daily calorie allowance and had to track my food on MyFitnessPal. With coaching from Ben every week, I learnt portion control and how to fill my plate with nutritious low-calorie food, including lots of lean protein and colourful veg. No food was off limits – I could eat pizza or cake if I wanted, but that would be huge chunk of my calorie intake, which
DIET BEFORE
BREAKFAST Full-fat latte and blueberry muffin LUNCH Sandwich, crisps, chocolate bar DINNER Domino’s pizza SNACKS Biscuits, crisps, KFC
DIET NOW
BREAKFAST Yoghurt with fruit or protein shake LUNCH Soup or jacket potato with salad DINNER Chicken breast with vegetables or thin-crust pizza and a salad SNACKS Protein bar, nuts, dried fruit
saved my life’ made it seem far less appealing. Very quickly, I started seeing the numbers on the scale come down, and by the end of the programme, I’d lost 27.3in and 20lbs. I had absolutely smashed the challenge. I signed up for another six weeks with them, and during lockdown, they moved their classes online, so I’d do extra HIIT sessions in the garden. I had no equipment and improvised with bottles of water or bags of heavy items as weights. By July 2020, I was 15st 5lbs, and as I felt so much fitter and my knees no longer ached, I took up running. My motivation was at an all-time
high, and now, 16 months after starting my journey, I’m down to 12st 9lbs, which is an incredible 8st 11lbs loss from my heaviest weight. I’ve found a love of fitness and seeing what my body can do. Being healthy and fuelled correctly makes me feel much better. It is a bonus that I can confidently wear dresses and shorts now! My smile is twice as big as it once was, and I feel so much more positive. Steven and I are due to get married this September, and the thought of walking down the aisle no longer fills me with dread. I found my dream wedding dress, and for the first time in my life, I feel beautiful. We are looking forward to having a long and happy life together, and I’m so glad I listened to that straight-talking doctor. He saved my life.
BEFORE 21st 6lbs Size 26
● Follow Amy’s journey on Instagram @amy_tracks_
AFTER 12st 9lbs Size 12 Amy has found a love of fitness
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The new Mediterran
KETO DIET Burn fat and get healthier with this fabulous plan packed with superfoods
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eto and Mediterranean diets are popular ways to boost health and lose weight. However, keto diets can be high in inflammatory omega-6 fats, and Mediterranean diets can be full of starchy carbs, which can potentially reduce health benefits and weight loss. So, the authors of The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook have cleverly combined the best of both these diets and created a lower-carb plan filled with monounsaturated and omega-3 fats. We spoke to Martina Slajerova, one of the book’s authors, and she reveals, “This diet can help increase brain health and energy levels, decrease cholesterol and blood-sugar levels, and give a fabulous side effect of fat loss. You could lose up to 7lbs in one week, and then a healthy 1-3lbs a week after that.” Here’s the lowdown on the four easy ways to follow this plan.
1 Reduce your carb intake “When you reduce your carbohydrate intake, your bloodglucose levels will go down, your insulin levels will lower, your body will burn body fat for energy, you’ll suffer with less cravings, and will get a reduced appetite,” says Martina. She recommends you
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have no more than 50g total carbs a day (or 20-30g net carbs, which is total carbs minus the fibre). Fill your diet with a rainbow of non-starchy vegetables, like rocket, red peppers, mushrooms, fennel, cauliflower, onions, aubergine, spinach, courgette and watercress. Look for swaps for starchy carbs, like cauliflower rice instead of white rice.
2 Stop snacking Snacking isn’t a good idea if you are prone to food cravings, as the more you eat in between meals, the more your blood-sugar levels will stay raised, increasing your desire to eat. “Stick to main meals, and make sure you get a good amount of filling protein and fat at each meal,” says Martina.
3 Tuck into protein
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Most of us don’t eat enough good-quality protein. Martina recommends 50-80g a day of healthy proteins – the more you weigh and the more you exercise, the more you’ll typically need. Good choices include eggs, fish, chicken, grassfed beef and lamb, outdoor-reared pork, and goat and sheep cheeses like feta and Manchego.
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nean 4 Enjoy healthier fats
The average diet tends to be too high in omega-6 fats and saturated fat. Aim to eat more monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fats. You’ll get these from oily fish, nuts, seeds, avocados, olives, extra-virgin olive and avocado oils. On this plan, your carbs and protein amounts are fixed, and fat is the “filler” that helps you lose, gain or maintain weight. If your weight loss stabilises, try dropping your fat intake, and track your calories – aim for 1,500-1,700 a day for weight loss. To help you work out your carbs/protein and fat amounts, keep an eye on food labels and check out Martina’s KetoDiet and KetoDiet Buddy apps at Ketodietapp.com
How to eat the nutritious Mediterranean-keto way Breakfast
Lunch
Spanish scramble Serves 2 FOR THE CHORIZO AND CHARD 1tbsp extra-virgin avocado oil and ghee ½ small red onion, sliced 200g chard, leaves and stalks separated, chopped 85g chorizo FOR THE SCRAMBLED EGGS 4 large eggs 2 egg yolks 1tbsp extra-virgin avocado oil or ghee 85g cherry tomatoes, diced 1tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 57g shaved Manchego cheese and chopped herbs of your choice, like basil or parsley (all optional) 1 Heat a skillet greased with oil or ghee. Add the onion and cook for 3 mins. Add the chard stalks and chorizo and cook for 8 mins. Add the chard leaves and cook until just wilted. Remove from the heat and transfer to a plate. 2 Make your scrambled eggs. Whisk the eggs and yolks and season. Grease the same skillet you cooked the chorizo in with oil or ghee. Pour in the eggs and swirl to coat the bottom. Using a rubber spatula, gently move them around. After 1 min, add the tomatoes. Cook the eggs until just set, then remove from the heat. 3 Drizzle the eggs with the olive oil, grate over the cheese and add herbs. Serve with the chorizo and chard.
Taverna-style Greek salad Serves 2 as a main, or 4 as a side (delicious with grilled fish) 5 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 large cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced 1 small red onion, sliced 16 pitted Kalamata olives 35g capers 1tsp dried oregano or fresh herbs like basil, chives or parsley 120ml extra-virgin olive oil 200g feta cheese Oregano for garnish (optional) 1 Place all the vegetables in a serving bowl. Add the olives, capers, half the dried oregano/fresh herbs and half the oil. Mix to combine. 2 Place the whole feta cheese block on top, sprinkle the rest of the dried oregano/fresh herbs and drizzle on the rest of the oil. Season and serve.
Dinner Mushroom chicken risotto Serves 2 30g wild dried porcini mushrooms or 100g fresh wild mushrooms 360g cauliflower 200g chicken breast, skinless and boneless 3tbsp extra-virgin avocado oil or ghee Half a small red onion, diced 1 clove of garlic, minced 30g fresh spinach, chopped 57g plus 2tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese 2tbsp fresh herbs, chopped, like chives, thyme or parsley 1½tsp fresh lemon juice 2tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Place the dried mushrooms in 240ml
NB: If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition or are under 18, please seek professional advice before changing your diet.
hot water and leave to soak for 30 mins to soften, then drain. 2 Run the cauliflower through a hand grater/food processor until it looks like grains of rice. Set aside. 3 Tenderise the chicken with a rolling pin to get an even thickness. Season. 4 Heat a large skillet with 1tbsp of the avocado oil/ghee over a medium heat and add the chicken. Cook for 4-6 mins on each side. Transfer to a chopping board, cool, and slice. 5 Add the remaining avocado oil/ ghee to the skillet. Add the onion and cook for 5 mins. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min. Add the cauli-rice and cook for 5-7 mins, or until crisp and tender. Add the soaked or fresh mushrooms, spinach, cheese (reserve the 2tbsp), herbs and lemon juice. Add back the chicken, heat through and season. 6 Remove and drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle on the 2tbsp cheese. Serve warm or cool.
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Tasty Thai
The Curry Guy is back, this time helping you to recreate your favourite Asian dishes at home
Thai red chicken curry Serves 4 Ready in 30 mins 2tbsp coconut oil or rapeseed oil 2-3tbsp Thai red curry paste (see p33) or shop-bought paste 450g skinless chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-size pieces 250ml Thai chicken stock (see below) 400ml thick coconut milk About 225g veg, such as baby aubergine, sliced red pepper, green beans 3tbsp Thai fish sauce* 1tbsp light soy sauce* 1tsp tamarind paste 1tbsp palm sugar Coriander leaves, to garnish 1tsp roasted chilli oil, to drizzle (optional)
These recipes are taken from The Curry Guy Thai by Dan Toombs (Quadrille, £15)
1 Heat the oil over a medium-high heat in a large frying pan or wok. Add the red curry paste and fry for about 30 secs. Stir in the chicken and fry for 2 mins, or until the chicken is about 50 per cent cooked through. Stir in the stock and coconut milk and simmer for 5 mins, to thicken the sauce a little. 2 Add the veg, fish sauce, soy sauce, tamarind and palm sugar and simmer for 3 mins, to cook the veg through. 3 Taste and adjust the flavours as necessary, then cook the sauce down until you are happy with the consistency. It should be quite thin. Be careful not to overcook the veg. Garnish with coriander and drizzle with chilli oil to serve, if liked.
Thai chicken stock Makes approx 1.5L Ready in 2 hrs 1.5kg meaty chicken bones 10 coriander stalks 1 large onion, roughly chopped 10 garlic cloves, smashed 2.5cm piece of galangal, thinly
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sliced and lightly smashed 1 whole lemongrass stalk, bruised 1tsp white peppercorns (or black peppercorns if you must) 1 Add the chicken bones to a saucepan and cover with 2L water. Bring to a
simmer. Skim off any foam on the top. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer for 2 hrs. Strain through a fine sieve. 2 Use immediately or freeze. If storing in the fridge or freezer, cool down as quickly as possible by placing the bowl of stock in an ice bath in the sink.
Fish cakes Makes 12 Ready in 25 mins 500g meaty fish fillets, such as lemon sole, cod or salmon, skinned 1tbsp finely chopped coriander (optional) 1tsp sugar (optional) 3-4tbsp Thai red curry paste (see below) or 2tbsp shop-bought paste 1tbsp Thai fish sauce* 1tbsp lime juice 1 medium egg (optional) 1tbsp tapioca starch 3 lime leaves, stalks removed and finely julienned 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 8 green beans, thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 5tbsp rapeseed oil 1 Place the fish in a food processor. Add the rest of the ingredients up to and including the lime juice. If you are using egg for a spongier fish cake, add it at this point, too. Blend for a few mins, until a thickened fine fish paste. 2 Transfer to a bowl and add the tapioca starch, lime leaves, spring onions and beans and mix well with your hand. Divide into 12 patties. Fry a spoonful of the paste to test for seasoning, then adjust if necessary. 3 Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the fish cakes, in batches of about three or four, for about 2 mins on each side, or until they are nicely browned and cooked through. Serve hot.
Thai red curry paste Makes approx 250ml Ready in 45mins-1hr 5min 1 generous tbsp cumin seeds 1 generous tbsp coriander seeds 1½tsp white pepper 12 dried red bird’s eye chillies, soaked in water for 30 mins and then cut into small pieces 12 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 medium shallots, finely chopped 1 thumb-sized piece of galangal, thinly sliced 2 red spur chillies, thinly sliced 1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer part removed and thinly sliced 10 thick coriander stalks (about 1 generous tbsp) Zest of ½ lime 1tsp shrimp paste
1 Heat a frying pan over a medium heat and toast the cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant and warm to the touch, but not yet smoking. Transfer to a pestle and mortar to cool, then pound to a fine powder. Stir in the white pepper. 2 Add the chillies and begin pounding into a paste. Add the garlic and do the same. Continue with the remaining ingredients, except for the shrimp paste, pounding until you have a smooth paste. This takes 40 mins-1hr. 3 Add the shrimp paste and pound for another 5 mins or so. Or, blend the ingredients in a food processor, adding a little water or lime juice, if needed. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
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celeb chefs Green papaya salad Serves 4 Ready in 20 mins 2tbsp peanuts (raw or roasted) 1½tbsp dried baby shrimp (leave out if vegan) 3 garlic cloves 2-3 red bird’s eye chillies 12 green beans, cut into 2.5cm pieces 1tbsp palm sugar, grated and finely chopped 1tbsp tamarind paste 2tbsp Thai fish sauce* Juice of 1 large lime Salt and freshly ground black pepper 400g green papaya, grated 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated 6 baby plum tomatoes, halved 2tbsp finely chopped coriander 2tbsp Thai sweet basil (or any basil), roughly chopped 1 Place the peanuts in a pestle and mortar and pound lightly to break them up a little. Tip into a frying pan and roast over a medium-high heat until fragrant and roasted to a light brown (skip this step if using shop-bought roasted). Pour into a bowl and set aside. 2 Put the shrimp into a pestle
and mortar and pound until broken up into a coarse paste. Then add the garlic and chillies and continue pounding into the shrimp. This is not a fine paste. You should still be able to see small pieces of the individual ingredients among the paste. 3 Add the green beans and pound some more, crushing and bruising them – but they should still look like pieces of green bean. Add the sugar, tamarind paste, fish sauce and lime juice and stir well with your pestle, pressing all the ingredients into the base of the mortar. The sugar should completely dissolve into the dressing. 4 Check for seasoning, adding more lime juice for sourness, sugar for sweetness, chillies if you prefer a spicier dressing and/or fish sauce for a saltier flavour. 5 Put the papaya and carrot into a salad bowl and pour the dressing all over. Stir well until well coated with the dressing. Add the tomatoes, roasted peanuts, coriander and basil and stir well. For best results, chill in the fridge before serving. NOTE Green papaya can be found at large supermarkets and Asian grocers.
Serves 4 Ready in 1 hr, plus soaking and sitting 225g glutinous rice 250ml coconut milk 1tsp salt 7tbsp sugar (more or less to taste) 3 mangoes, thinly sliced and chilled FOR THE SALTED COCONUT SAUCE 150ml coconut milk 1tbsp rice flour ½tsp salt 1tbsp sugar OPTIONAL GARNISH 3tbsp washed split moong beans ½tsp rapeseed oil 1 Pour the rice into a large bowl and cover with water. Swirl it around with your hand until milky white. Strain and repeat a few times until the water runs almost clear. Cover with water again and allow to soak for 6 hrs or overnight. 2 Place the soaked rice in a steamer and steam for 20-25 mins. If using the toasted moong beans as a garnish, rinse in water then simmer in a saucepan of water for 10 mins, then drain. Heat a
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frying pan that has been lightly greased with the oil over a medium heat. Add beans and toast for 2 mins, until lightly browned, moving them round in the pan to toast evenly. Set aside. 3 Meanwhile, put the 250ml coconut milk, salt and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for a few mins, until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Taste and adjust by adding more salt or sugar to taste. Keep warm. When the rice is cooked, stir it into this coconut milk mixture and let sit, covered, for 45 mins. 4 To make the salted coconut sauce, whisk 2tbsp coconut milk with the rice flour into a smooth paste and set aside. Put the remaining sauce ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir in the paste and simmer for 2 mins until smooth and thickened. 5 To serve, divide the sticky rice between four serving plates. Divide the sliced mango equally on the side of the rice and drizzle with the salted coconut sauce. Garnish with the toasted moong beans, if using.
Cookery Editor:Hayley Merrick. Recipes: Dan Toombs. Photos: Kris Kirkham *Many soy and Thai fish sauces contain gluten, but gluten-free brands are available.
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Could it be CANCER? When that cough isn’t COVID…
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or over a year now, the pandemic has dominated our lives. The coronavirus has been every day’s top news story, the overriding factor in how we socialise, shop and work, and it has changed how we access healthcare. We have become so alert to its symptoms and so adept at social distancing, mask-wearing, hand hygiene and regular testing – but has our vigilance against COVID-19 caused us to drop the ball when it comes to other diseases? If you’ve had a persistent, lingering cough, no doubt your first reaction has been to rule out COVID. While a negative test result might bring about feelings of relief, that cough could be something just as deadly. A “Help Us, Help You” lung cancer campaign by NHS England
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and Public Health England aims to raise awareness of the disease due to its COVID-similar symptoms. It follows new research that reveals half of the public aren’t aware that a persistent cough could be a sign of cancer, and 61 per cent wouldn’t make an appointment with their GP if they had a cough lasting three weeks or more. “If you had a negative COVID test, but are still coughing after three weeks, do not delay – you must come forward to get a lung cancer check,” says Professor Peter Johnson, national clinical director for cancer at NHS England. “Otherwise we’re going to see people with
cancer that’s more advanced and much harder to treat.”
Delays in diagnoses The pandemic has had significant knock-on effects on diagnoses and treatments for all kinds of cancers. According to medical journal The Lancet, 45 per cent of those with potential cancer symptoms did not contact their doctor during the UK’s first wave of the pandemic – March to August 2020 – citing reasons such as fear of contracting COVID-19 and avoiding placing extra strain on the NHS.
The pandemic has had significant knock-on effects
Consequently, suspected cancer referrals fell by 350,000 compared with the same period in 2019 – with lung cancer referrals down 73 per cent. In addition, screening programmes have been interrupted and scans and diagnostics have been delayed.
Know the symptoms According to Nhs.uk, the main symptoms of lung cancer are a cough that doesn’t go away after three weeks, a long-standing cough that gets worse, and chest infections that keep coming back. Coughing up blood or an ache or pain when breathing or coughing could also be a sign. Also, persistent breathlessness, tiredness or lack of energy, loss of appetite, or unexplained weight loss could be symptoms, too. Less common symptoms can include changes in the appearance
Treatments and prognosis Typically, around 39,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer each year, and it mainly affects older people. It’s rare in those under the age of 40, with four in ten people diagnosed with lung cancer in the UK aged 75 or over. Sadly, the symptoms described do not usually present themselves until the cancer has spread through the lungs or into other parts of the body. This means the outlook for the condition is not as good as many other types of cancer. About one in three people live for at least one year after they are diagnosed, and about one in 20 live at least ten years. However, survival rates vary widely, depending on how far the cancer has spread at the time of diagnosis – meaning finding it early can make a massive difference. Those whose cancer is caught at the earliest point, referred to as stage one, have a 57 per cent chance of living
Sir Andrew Strauss lost his wife Ruth to lung cancer in 2018 for another five years, compared to just three per cent for those diagnosed at stage four. The treatments offered will depend on the type of mutation the cancer has, how far it’s spread, and how good your general health is. If the condition is diagnosed early and the cancerous cells are confined to a small area, surgery to remove the affected area of lung may be recommended. If surgery is unsuitable due to your general health, radiotherapy to destroy the cancerous cells may be recommended instead. If the cancer has spread too far for surgery or radiotherapy to be effective, chemotherapy is usually used. There are also a number of medicines known as targeted therapies. They target a specific change in or around the cancer cells that is helping them to grow. Targeted therapies cannot cure lung cancer, but they can slow its spread. “COVID-19 has had a severe impact on lung cancer, particularly people being diagnosed,” explains Paula Chadwick, chief executive of Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. “It is always worth getting checked out because finding cancer early can make it more treatable. The key is acting on symptoms as soon as you spot them – and encouraging family members and friends to do the same. Don’t let anything stop you from putting your health first.”
Around 39,000 people are diagnosed each year
Words: Jo Chapman. Photos: Shutterstock
All of this means a spike in late cancer presentations and diagnoses is anticipated, making some previously curable tumours more difficult to treat. The pandemic has caused major delays in treatments, too. Around 40,000 fewer people
than normal started cancer treatment in the UK last year, and the NHS currently has more than 4.6million people on waiting lists for surgery. Around 300,000 people have been on hold for more than 12 months – a wait time that is 100 times higher than before the pandemic – and a large proportion of these delays are for patients with cancer. “It is understandable that people haven’t wanted to trouble the health service during the pandemic or have been worried about attending appointments because of the COVID risk,” says Professor Johnson. “However, the risk of a cancer that you don’t pay attention to is much greater than the risk of the coronavirus.”
of your fingers, such as becoming more curved or their ends becoming larger (known as finger clubbing), difficulty or pain when swallowing, wheezing, a hoarse voice, swelling or your face or neck, and persistent chest or shoulder pain. Although strongly linked to smoking, with 70 per cent of cases being attributed to cigarettes, it’s important to note that lung cancer can affect anyone – a point Sir Andrew Strauss, the exEngland cricket captain who lost his wife Ruth to the disease when she was just 46 years old, is keen to make. “Lung cancer is a risk for everyone,” he says. “Ruth had never smoked a cigarette in her life and was unbelievably fit and healthy. It’s so important that if you notice any loved ones showing symptoms that could be a sign of cancer, you encourage them to contact their GP practice.”
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‘My big brother is t HEART OF OUR FAM Emma Knight, 39, takes care of her brother – and TikTok star – Paul, 53, who has taught her so much
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rowing up, me and my brother Jason never felt any different from our elder sibling Paul because our parents thought it was important to treat us all the same. Paul has Down’s syndrome and he needed a bit more help with things. But to me, he was just my brilliant and caring big brother. When Paul was born in 1968, doctors warned Mum and Dad that he might never read, write, walk or even talk. But my parents were determined to make a good life for Paul, and he defied the doctors’ predictions. Although Paul went to mainstream school at first, at ten years old, he was forced to attend a special needs unit, where the students were left to watch TV instead of having lessons. My parents fought for changes at the school until they felt the children were properly educated and encouraged. Their dedication paid off, because Paul flourished at reading and writing, and his speech came along so well. I was shy as a child, but Paul helped bring me out of my shell. Our parents had a holiday home in Carmarthen Bay, and Paul was a celebrity there. He made friends with everyone and regularly got up on stage with the singers at the park. I was known as
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Paul’s sister rather than by my own name, but it didn’t bother me. It was my claim to fame! Most of the time, Paul gets nothing but love from people, but he does get the odd stare, which can be uncomfortable. When we were younger, he would sometimes get called hurtful names, and Jason and I were fiercely protective of him. At the age of 19, I moved out of the family home in Port Talbot, but remained living close by, and I met my husband Richard in 2006. I had my son Callum in 2004 from a previous marriage, and in 2009, I gave birth to our daughter Maya. From day one, both of them had an incredible bond with Paul. He was one of the first people to hold them
and he’d regularly help with bed and bath time. Although our parents never put any pressure on Jason and me to look after Paul when the time came, I always knew I’d take care of him. I’m a typical mother hen and Paul always had his own room at my house, so it felt like the natural choice. Then, in 2013, due to health reasons, Mum and Dad – now in their seventies – felt Paul would be better off living full time with me. Richard and the kids were only too happy for Paul to move in, and we’ve been a happy party-of-five ever since. During the week, Paul attends a day service where he completes technology workshops. He also volunteers at the local food bank and walks people’s dogs. He’s always doing something fun, like bowling or quizzes – he’s got a better social life than me! But when lockdown came last year, it turned his world upside down. He missed seeing his friends and family and he found the disruption to his routine really unsettling. Maya was fed up, too, so to cheer themselves up, she and Paul began making song and dance routines together on TikTok. They were an instant hit and have since become superstars with more than
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‘She has everyone wrapped around her little finger,’ 166,000 followers. They even get stopped in the street and asked to sign autographs. Of course, Paul loves the attention. “I’ve always wanted to be famous,” he laughs. I think Maya and Callum have gained a higher level of maturity and compassion than most kids their age – and that’s thanks to Paul. He’s taught me so much, too, and has made us all better people. He really is the heart of our family. ● Find them on TikTok @paul_ and_maya_xo
says Hannah Chelton, 28, from Weymouth, Dorset When my little sister Lauren was born in 1998, I was five years old and I was so excited to meet her. But for the first few months of her life, she was in and out of hospital because she was born with two holes in her heart – a common issue in people with Down’s syndrome. Thankfully, an operation made Lauren, now 23, better, and we were all so relieved. Mum and Dad had explained to me that Lauren was a bit different from other babies and that it would take her longer to learn things, but that didn’t faze me. Lauren was just my cute little sister, who seemed to have everyone wrapped around her little finger. Once, we were at a restaurant on holiday, and all Lauren, then three, had to do was smile at the waiters and they kept giving her free food! But Lauren could be naughty, too. If she broke something, she’d tell Mum, “Hannah did it!” and land me in trouble. But our squabbles were very few and far between – she had me Hannah and Lauren were born five years apart
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wrapped around her little finger, too – and still does! Although Lauren’s development was a bit delayed, she still attended mainstream school until the age of 13, when she joined a specialist school. She had lots of friends, but occasionally someone would say something nasty to me about her, which I just ignored. More recently, someone told me, “I’m sorry your sister is suffering.” I just replied, “She’s not suffering at all – she’s really happy!” Sometimes, people don’t know how to talk to Lauren and they treat her like a child, which annoys her. All she wants is to be treated with kindness and respect. She still lives with our mum Karen and stepdad Gary and she attends college to learn life skills. In her spare time, she sings in a choir, and we’ve even acted together in two pantomimes. My husband James, 46, loves her like a sister, and my two-year-old daughter Bailey wants to play with Auntie Lauren all the time. Sadly, Lauren has struggled during the pandemic. She loves affection, and we were both in tears in lockdown because we couldn’t hug. The lack of interaction has definitely made Lauren more introverted, but as restrictions are lifting, she’s becoming more like her cheeky self again. She’s the most amazing little sister and we’re truly blessed to have her in our lives.
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My grown-up son recently told me that I turned my back on him when I got remarried. He’s been having therapy for the last year or so, and it seems he’s at the “blame the mother” stage. I split up from his dad when he was four as he’d had an affair and left me for her. How is this all my fault? I remarried when my son was eight, having taken things slowly with my new partner. He was furious at the time – I thought he’d moved on, but apparently not.
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I know from your point of view it feels unfair that your husband cheated on you and
Two years ago, our elderly neighbours moved away and a couple in their late forties moved in. They have a daughter who is seven. Both got very “over-friendly” early on, calling to the door non-stop and inviting us over constantly. They told us they were both alcoholics who were dry for years and met in AA. I was uncomfortable from the get-go. I’m not a “live in your neighbour’s pocket” kind of person. My husband is very polite, and I do my best to be nice, but I’m honest about not needing to be around them. My son, our middle child of three, is in their daughter’s class, and she’s very spoilt and prone to telling lies. But the father is a constant pain around her. When the kids play, I’m always
yet you’re the one being accused of turning your back on your son. However, it is important you find a way to hear him out as his feelings from that experience are obviously still with him. This was a very unsettling time for your son. His father had left, leaving him feeling abandoned, and he then became the “man of the house” aged four. I imagine you weren’t in the best state emotionally during this time, which may have added to his sense of responsibility. He gets used to having you all to himself, and then you “betray” him by bringing home another man. I know this sounds extreme, but this is what it may have felt like to him. Listen to him without defending your actions. You did nothing wrong by remarrying, but other factors in his life have complicated things. Validate his feelings. It won’t cost you anything.
anxious as sooner or later he is at the door complaining about something. He is extreme in his behaviour, and it’s getting to me. I dread meeting him, and on more than one occasion, I’ve slammed the door in his face.
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It can be so tricky when we are comfortable with the friendly, polite relationship
we have with our neighbours and then they go and ruin it all by selling their home to people we haven’t personally given our sign of approval to! What’s important in these situations is to maintain your boundaries – and I don’t mean your herbaceous borders. It’s OK to say, “No.” It doesn’t need to be stated with anger, or rudeness, but you are entitled to decline an
going to the cinema, flying by plane or attending a large event. They used to be quite busy, enjoying their retirement, travelling and all sorts. But their lives have shrunk down to practically nothing.
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Despite the fact that my parents had their second vaccine a couple of months ago, and I’ve had my first one, they still won’t see me, even in their garden! They say it’s because my kids are a risk to them as they go to school. They haven’t left their house since last March and have said that they can’t imagine ever
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We’ve all been living in a state of fear for so long that some are finding it difficult to remember what it felt like to move through life without feeling that they were under constant threat of death. Even before the pandemic, we didn’t live in a risk-free world, but we were good at not thinking about it. But wherever we turned in the past year, talk has been of the virus, death and danger. It’s understandable to wonder what kind of life your parents are working so hard to preserve if it only involves their four walls
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invitation. They will eventually get the message without any need for raised tempers. It seems like you and the father have become caught up in a pattern of relating to each other. So, when he knocks at the door, your hackles go up, you bare your teeth, and are ready for the attack that you’ve grown to expect. Whether you realise it or not, your response is adding fuel to the fire. None of us have the power to change other people’s behaviour, but we do have control of our own responses. So, put down your weapons, because then he will have nothing to fight against. If he then behaves unreasonably while you have stayed calm, then that’s on him. Practice killing him with kindness and always take the high road. Do not get into a slanging match about who did what to whom when it comes to your kids because there is no winner in this battle. This is all part of maintaining your own boundaries, by not getting mixed up in his emotional state. Sometimes, we just have to nod, smile, and politely close the door.
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If you’re a typical Libran, you’ll do almost anything to avoid falling out with someone, yet turning a blind eye to a current problem will only make it worse midweek. After all, there are only so many excuses you can make for someone else’s bad behaviour. Theme of the week: Careful thought
24 October – 22 November
Pay attention to your finances, especially if you have a feeling that you’re sailing close to the wind. You also need to think twice before lending or borrowing any item of monetary or sentimental value. Let your hair down on the 31st, preferably with a favourite person. Theme of the week: Conversations
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It’s time to assess some of the future plans you’ve been making. Do they still appeal to you, or do you need to adjust them? Don’t be shy about making some radical decisions if necessary, as it’s better to cut your losses now than to hang on to ideas that won’t work. Theme of the week: Love and affection
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20 February – 20 March
Your long-term goals are in the spotlight, enabling you to examine them carefully. Will you need to make some adjustments before you’re satisfied? The 31st brings joy and happiness, particularly if you can be with a special someone or you’re busy with a creative project. Theme of the week: Domesticity
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23 November – 21 December
You’ve reached a significant phase in your life, aware that something is ending and something new will follow, even if you don’t yet know what. Take it one step at a time, deal with the facts and embrace the idea of change. On the 31st, it’s a relief to confide in someone. Theme of the week: A fresh start
21 March – 20 April
The big lesson is that not everyone agrees with your opinions. This could come as a surprise, especially if you had convinced yourself that you were right and everyone else was wrong. Have a rethink, or at least accept that other viewpoints are as valid as yours. Theme of the week: Balance
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21 April — 21 May
A close relationship is coming under scrutiny. Any suggestions of possessiveness or control must be examined closely and, if possible, discussed with the person concerned. Not doing this will perpetuate the problem. The 29th is great for honouring your priorities. Theme of the week: Give and take
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As seen in: The Queen’s Gambit The Queen’s Gambit follows chess prodigy Beth Harmon as she travels from Kentucky to tournaments all over the world, although much of the series was filmed in the German capital. This is said to be because the contrasting east and west sides
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Get travel inspo from your favourite lockdown shows provided the perfect range of architectural styles and locations. The orphanage where Beth grew up is actually SchlossSchulzendorf on the outskirts of the city, and the Ben Snyder department store is the vintage clothing shop Humana Second & Vintage Kaufhaus. Other notable locations include the Berlin Zoo, the Meistersaal concert hall, the retro-looking Palais am Funkturm, and FriedrichstadtPalast – which stood in for Mexico City’s Aztec Palace Hotel. Berlin offers plenty of cultural
must-dos. Head to Museum Island to see some of the most iconic buildings and over 6,000 years of art and history. The Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer (Berlin Wall Memorial), Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag are well worth visiting, and the Berlin Television Tower – the tallest building in the city – gives stunning 360-degree views. ● Stay at Hilton Berlin, which boasts mid-century interiors showcased in the series and views across the Deutscher Dom cathedral. Prices start from £151 per night. Book at Hilton.com
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As seen in: Emily In Paris
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Lanterne, a short walk from NotreDame Cathedral, where Bidroom offers a three-night stay from £606 per couple. The price includes spa access and plenty of extras. Find out more at Bidroom.com
Bath As seen in: Bridgerton The scandalous period drama showcased plenty of stately locations, but the Georgian splendour of Bath really sparkled. Its iconic Royal Crescent – the curving row of houses built in the 1770s – provided plenty of eye candy, while camera trickery combined
Bangkok As seen in: The Serpent The BBC drama based on real events features several stunning locations along the Hippie Trail – the overland route between Europe and Asia – but it’s Bangkok and the surrounding area, where most of the action takes place, that really stands out. From the busy streets, gilded glory of the Wat Pho temple and Knippenberg’s airy villa with its pretty gardens, to the glamour of Hua Hin beach resort, there’s plenty to whet your appetite for an exotic Asian getaway. In Bangkok, make sure to visit the Grand Palace, ride the iconic Sky Train, discover the party scene on the Khao San Road and take a boat trip along the Chao Phraya River. Shoppers will love the
the Bath Assembly Rooms and Holburne Museum to make one building. Trim Street, Beauford Square and Barton Street were made over with cobblestones, while Abbey Green, with its famous ancient plane tree, featured, too.
sprawling Chatuchak Market and Siam Paragon Mall, while the city’s many sky bars offer drinks with stunning views – check out the Vertigo and Moon bar on the 61st floor of the Banyan Tree hotel. If you venture out of Bangkok to the locals’ favourite weekend spot Hua Hin, pay a visit to the brightly coloured train station, the night market and the Vegasstyle Venezia Hua Hin – a themed shopping village. ● Stay at the four-star Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, which boasts a large outdoor pool and day spa and is well located. Prices start from £32 per night. For more information and to book, go to Booking.com
Some of Normal People’s most wanderlust-inducing scenes take place in and around the Irish capital. Even before the university years, which show off Trinity College Dublin’s historic buildings, Marianne’s grand family home is actually in Enniskerry, halfan-hour away, and Connell’s terraced house is in Shankill, in the south of the city. The college certainly makes an impact, though, with the university’s Robert Emmet Theatre, library, cricket pitches and front square enjoying starring roles. Elsewhere, the city’s vibrant pubs feature, too, including the Blackbird on Rathmines Road, and Marianne’s bohemian flat is found on Wellington Road in Ballsbridge. Other top sights are the National Museum of Ireland, National Gallery of Ireland, and the fascinating Kilmainham Gaol. Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, the Ha’penny Bridge and the clash of old and new at the Silicon Docks are worth seeing, and no trip to Dublin would be complete without a stop at the Jameson Distillery Bow St, Guinness Storehouse or Teeling Distillery. For a change of scene, head just outside the city to the charming fishing village of Howth. ● Stay at the Conrad Dublin, which
offers stunning views of the city and boasts an inhouse limerick writer to rival Connell’s literary talent. Prices start at £227 per night. To book, go to Hilton.com
Words: Jo Chapman. Photos: Shutterstock, BBC, Netflix
The City of Lights is the real star of this Netflix comedy, as it shows off Paris’ most beautiful, glossy locations. Featuring lavish sites like the Palais Garnier, historic restaurant Le Grand Véfour and the iconic Jardin du Luxembourg, viewers are shown some of the city’s best sights, while Emily’s apartment – in pretty Place de l’Estrapade in the 5th arrondissement – oozes Parisian chic. Top of any itinerary should be a visit to the Louvre, the vast gallery that’s home to the Mona Lisa, and a trip to the Eiffel Tower – although the top of the Arc de Triomphe gives the most iconic views. For shopping, skip the Champs-Élysées and head to Le Centre Commercial – the concept store opened by the founders of Veja – for clothes, Monsieur for delicate jewellery, and Fleux for homeware. To wind down, head to the area around Canal St Martin. Once derelict, it’s now home to plenty of cafés and cool boutiques, and the Paname Brewing Company boasts the perfect veranda for al fresco drinks.
As seen in: Normal People
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bath is known for its Roman Baths, which were built around hot springs, and were one of the most fashionable places to be seen in the 18th century. To visit it today, try a City Walking Tour with local guide Cheryl, which costs £125 for two hours for up to ten people (Toursbylocals.com). ● Stay at the Z Hotel Bath, located opposite the Bath Theatre Royal and just 200 yards from the Roman Baths. Prices start at £45 per night from Booking.com
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K E E W V T ‘Sometimes you need to swear!’ Proving parenting is one of the hardest jobs out there, Breeders is back
Words: Caroline Blight. Photos: Sky, Channel 4, Channel 5, Netflix
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The children are ten and 13 now, so they’re played by different actors. Getting older versions of Luke and Ava was really tough, but moving the series on a few years was one of the good ideas we had. You can do more with kids who are a bit older, and the issues that are presented when they’re that age are very different.
They’re at the point of making their own decisions… A lot has been said about how our generation is much more fearful for our kids, at a time when they have never been safer. We know we mollycoddle our children, I don’t know anyone who would argue with that, and in a way that we weren’t mollycoddled when we were young ourselves. But everyone’s
struggling to find a way to do it. There’s no manual for parenting and everyone’s just trying their best. We all mess up in different ways, and often in a different way to how our own parents messed up. Although having said that, there are things I say to my kids [Joe, 15, and Grace, 12] that are purely my mum’s voice coming out of my mouth!
Is this age of parenting more difficult? It’s difficult, but it’s difficult for every generation of parents. I certainly was very resistant to the idea of mobile phones, but then after a while, you think, “OK, well, the printing press was invented. I can’t pretend s**t hasn’t happened.” I can’t pretend that my kids live in a world of just playing with wooden toys in the forest. If they’re the only ones who can’t communicate with their friends, that becomes a thing,
so it’s about making those little negotiations constantly.
Do you still have to be careful with the swearing now that the child actors are older? Legally, we do. There are some words that are forbidden, but there are some that are a handshake with the parents, which is helpful. They sometimes go, “You can say that, it’s fine.” Or, “We say that in our house, so it’d be crazy for you to pretend not to say it now.” So, if I’m having a really good dialogue with Luke, then it’s easier if I can swear for real, and he can hear it for real. Swearing is many things. It can be funny, but it can also be aggressive, obviously, in those situations. So, just saying, “Gosh, darn it” isn’t going to have the same effect. l Breeders, Thursday 27 May, Sky One and NOW
Baking buddies
The search for the best patisserie team in Britain begins again as Liam Charles and Tom Allen welcome pastry chefs to Bake Off: The Professionals. The chefs face two days of testing challenges judged by two world-class patisserie experts, Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden. With hospitality shut for much of the past year, making the series was more poignant than ever. And Tom, 37, says he and Liam have never had so much fun, adding, “We just try to make each other laugh in this pressurised environment.” l Bake Off: The Professionals, Tuesday 25 May, Channel 4
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he final months of Anne Boleyn’s life are explored on screen with Jodie TurnerSmith in the royal role. As she struggles to secure a future for her daughter, and to challenge the powerful patriarchy closing in around her, the three-part drama depicts key moments that cause Anne to topple, unpicking her immense strength and her determination to be an equal among men. l Anne Boleyn, Monday 31 May, Channel 5
! T R E L A N O S A FINAL SE As the final series of The Kominsky Method begins, Sandy Kominsky (Michael Douglas) has to navigate ageing without pal Norman Newlander by his side. Life only becomes more complicated with the arrival of his ex-wife Roz (Kathleen Turner). The pair’s volatile relationship is inflamed when she comes to LA to spend time with their daughter Mindy (Sarah Baker) and her boyfriend Martin (Paul Reiser). l The Kominsky Method, Friday 28 May, Netflix
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he Masked Singer was a massive hit, and now we get to play the guessing game again with The Masked Dancer. This new series, taking place over one week, will see 12 celebrity contestants perform unique dances while covered from head to toe in extravagant costumes and face masks, leaving the viewers and star panel to guess their identities. Bringing a wealth of dance expertise to the panel, Oti Mabuse takes up a seat alongside Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and Davina McCall, as they all watch closely to see who knows their sashays from their pliés, while Joel Dommett hosts. Clue packages will accompany every performance to help the panel and at-home detectives crack the case of who the famous faces are behind the masks. We caught up with Oti, 30, and Davina, 53, to find out more…
Tell us about the new show... Oti: It’s fun, and an honour and a privilege to get to do it with such incredible people like Jonathan, Davina, Mo and Joel. We are
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constantly laughing! There is great banter and chemistry, and coming to work is a joy. I love that we get to see a different side of dancing. Dancing is fun, but we are adding another element where you have to guess who it is. That’s something that we can all do at home, and to do it nationally with a dancing show is very refreshing. Davina: With The Masked Singer, if you knew that person, you could guess by voice alone. This is much harder, but that’s what makes it fun. With the last series of The Masked Singer, I remember seeing a lot of people had guessed correctly – which is still fun because it’s nice to be right – but on this, it will keep you going night after night. For the younger members of the audience who don’t necessarily know many celebrities, just trying to guess if it’s a man or a woman in this show is a big part of it. Oti: I thought I would be OK at it, but I’m so terrible! It’s actually hurting me a little bit because I was like, “Oh, I’ve got this. I probably know them and they’ve all done some show that I work on.” But it’s really, really difficult.
The clues become all the more important – are there extra on The Masked Dancer? Oti: It’s about perspective with the clue packages. You’ll
h c u m o s ‘This is n a h t r e hard ’ r e g n i S d e k s a M e be thinking, “Oh, I’ve got this person, I know who it is.” Then the clue packages just go to show you are coming from an arrogant point of view and you really don’t know it! When they don’t help, I turn to Jonathan and Davina and say, “I don’t know why I’m here, I can’t do this!” Davina: It’s important to say that the clues are everywhere. They’re in the backdrop, they’re on the costumes – there’s one person who has got apples everywhere, or they might be cherries, and we can’t figure out at all what the relevance is. It must be a big clue, though. I love the guessing. I like trying to piece it all together and I like going back through my notebook. I recommend everyone gets themselves a notebook – you will fill it with clues. I’ve got pages and pages. Mo still writes nothing. Honestly, it would give me such anxiety, but somehow, he always pulls something out of the bag. Oti: I am that one who overwrites
names if I think it’s a footballer. I will name every single player in the whole world, and the producers are like “Oti, could you please stick to one or two.” But I can’t! I’m naming every single Strictly contestant ever. You just don’t expect that level of dance, so it’s really hard to guess who these people are, because they are known for other things, not just their dancing skills.
If you were able to be a contestant, would you want to be on The Masked Singer or The Masked Dancer? Oti: The Masked Dancer all the way! I’m always singing, though, and Mo’s like, “You should do The Masked Singer.” But I said, “If I do The Masked Singer, you’ll guess me because I am always singing in your ear.” Davina: Singing, for sure. I would
find dancing so stressful. Just for fun, I had a dance teacher come to my house over a few weekends, two hours at a time, to teach me Beyoncé’s Run The World routine. It took me six months. That is why there is no way I’d be able to do this show because I just can’t remember routines. There’s something about the processing of it. When I can remember it, my face is concentrating so hard – I mean that would be the nice thing about having a mask, because you can have your thinking face on and no one can see.
What would your character be? Oti: I’d be something completely opposite to what I think people know me as – a sloth or something like that.
Joel Dommett is hosting
Davina, Joel, Oti and Jonathan
But I’d play it up because I realise that it’s a whole package – it’s how you walk on, it’s how you act when the detectives are guessing. I think the costume department is really, really good, because you can see that these costumes have been designed for them. Sometimes fashion and dance don’t work well together because you can’t dance in everything, but the way that they have done it is so classy. They look comfortable dancing in whatever they are wearing, and it’s spectacular. Davina: There have been no mishaps. When you think they’ve got these huge masks, there are spinning dancers around, and they are literally being turned upside down, it’s amazing. l The Masked Dancer, from Saturday 29 May, ITV
Words: Caroline Blight. Photos: ITV, Instagram (joeldommett)
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DAVID BECKHAM He might have retired from football, but David, 46, stays fit by running, cycling and doing workouts every morning. He’s still got it!
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The Aussie actor, 37, clearly works hard to stay in shape – even when he’s not playing Marvel superhero Thor – by rowing and lifting heavy weights.
Baywatch star Zac, 33, puts in a lot of work to keep those abs ripped, doing crunches even while he’s on the road – they look like they might burst!
HOT BOY SUMMER! These hunky celebs are busy working out
HARRY JUDD Mcfly’s Harry, 35, trains those arms with athome HIIT sessions, so they’re ready to drum on stage.
MICHAEL B JORDAN OVIE SOKO Love Island star Ovie, 30, loves to shoot some hoops, and as part of the Great Britain Men’s Basketball Team, it’s a slam dunk.
HENRY CAVILL As the person who plays Superman, we expect nothing else from Henry, 38, than to look like a strong action star, thanks to twohour kettlebell workouts.
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HENRY GOLDING He’s partial to an outdoor workout and a sprint, but there’s nothing like a cold dip in the sea to get you moving, like Crazy Rich Asians star Henry, 34.
Words: Amy Lo. Photos: Instagram (henrycavill, chrishemsworth, harryjudd, davidbeckham, zacefron, oviesoko, henrygolding, michaelbjordan)
The American actor played a boxer in Creed, which he trained for with one-mile runs to warm-up, so it’s unsurprising that Michael, 34, has such a good physique.
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