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Well, I have learnt a lot of things this week! Did you know that hair perfume is a thing and so is powder soap, with the scent lingering on your hands for ages? Check out ‘10 ways to wear perfume’ on page 22 for more fun, fragrant facts! I have also discovered how simple changes to your diet can help keep your heart in tip-top shape. Turn to page 26 for low-cholesterol food swaps and yes, chocolate is still allowed. Now there’s a switch I can stick to! Paula Moore, Fashion Director

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Don’t Tell Me I Can’t… become a beekeeper Real Life Meet the mega matchmaker Eat Well, Feel Great Healthy swaps: Eight heart-friendly foods Real Life My wife is never coming back – a story of dementia Health & Wellbeing Your complete guide to motivation Real Life The e-baby revolution Real Life The picture that means so much

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What A Week! Louise Redknapp on loving Jamie, plus more celeb news Cover Story ‘She’ll leave you too, Harry.’ A royal expert’s view Celebrity The new Primrose Hill set Celebrity Are Eugenie and Jack worlds apart or closer than ever? Celebrity Style on trial Talking About Why ageing is the making of us View From The Back

WE BRING YOU THIS WEEK’S LATEST GOSSIP

Louise:

‘I STILL LOVE JAMIE’ L

ouise Redknapp has confessed she still loves ex-husband Jamie – two years on from their divorce. And the singer said she doesn’t think it will ever fade. ‘I still love him. After 21 years together, how could I not?’ The couple might have called time on their marriage, but Louise admits their sons, Charley, 15, and Beau, 11, are still their main focus. ‘We have a great system co-parenting. Our rule is that while one of us is working, the other is with them. We both want the kids all the

time and encourage the other to go out so we can have them. Although Louise, 45, and Jamie, 46, seem to be in a good place, the former Strictly star admits that some days it still hurts – but she’s channelled her emotions into her new album. ‘Sometimes it was really empowering and I’d be having a great day writing songs about the future… and then other days, you feel heartbroken and that comes out in your music. So it’s not a narrative about being a married woman… it’s just speaking from the heart.’

She’s channelling her emotions into her music

Jamie and Louise were married for 19 years

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34.4% OVER TO U! After Denise Welch said she doesn’t see a relationship that ends in divorce as a ‘failed marriage’ – do you agree?

Ben Shephard revealed GMB co-host Kate Garraway is one of the most ‘authentic’ people he knows, as the pair celebrate 20 years of friendship. Opening up about how he met Kate, 52, Ben, 45, says, ‘She was very impressive. She was hosting the big show, she was a great journalist, she was beautiful and then I met her and the special bit about Kate is obviously she’s brilliant about who she is but she’s so authentic.’ And the feeling is mutual – as Kate adds, ‘He’s the perfect gentleman, he’s so nice.’

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KATE AND BEN’S LOVE-IN!

JAMES HASKELL He’s no longer on I’m A Celeb but he’s still giving us jungle fever!

Royal quote of the week ‘EVERYTHING I’VE TRIED TO DO AND URGE OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS HAS BEEN DONE WITH OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN IN MIND.’

All the

LATEST GOSSIP

Prince Charles on global warming

Jon an on the

WAS CAPRICE BEING ‘BULLIED?’ Sources say Caprice Bourret felt ‘bullied’ by Dancing On Ice partner Hamish Gaman – and that’s the reason the pair have ‘parted ways’. An ITV spokesperson said ‘We’ve seen no evidence of the alleged bullying and strongly refute any suggestion to the contrary.’ The model is now skating with a new partner, Oscar Peter.

Caprice and Hamish are no longer partners

FIFTH TIME’S A CHARM? Pamela Anderson has married her ﬁfth husband, Jon Peters, 74, a producer she ﬁrst dated over 30 years ago. The Baywatch star, 52 – who’s been married four times before – tied the knot in a secret ceremony.

ECRET BATTLE ourne has revealed rkinson’s disease. star has gone public diagnosis after a year g it hidden because ood with secrets’. ar-old – who’s been o Sharon for 37 id, ‘It’s been terribly ng for us all.’

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ÔMeghan has a

TRACK RECORD

of walking away’

Royal expert Lady Colin Campbell warns that Harry and Meghan’s move won’t end well for the prince 6

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he news that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, had decided to step back as senior members of the Royal Family and divide their time between the UK and Canada was met with uproar, shock and upset. What, many wondered, was the long-term plan?

Hitting back at speculation that Meghan had engineered the move for her own interests, Harry declared in an emotional speech, ‘I know you’ve come to know me well enough to trust that the woman I chose as my wife upholds the

same values as I do. And she does, and she’s the same woman I fell in love with. ‘The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back is not one I made lightly,’ he added. But royal biographer Lady C tells Woman that the bold move seemingly has ‘Meghan’s ﬁngerprints all over it’ and thinks ‘if Meghan doesn’t get what Meghan wants, she has a track record of slamming the door shut on whoever it is and walking away.’ So after all this, will Harry end up with no wife and no family?

Cover Story Harry is juggling his wife and family’s different priorities

PRESSURE ON THE QUEEN?

After the couple announced their plan via Instagram, the Queen called a family crisis meeting. ‘‘We would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family,’ said Her Majesty in a statement, later adding, ‘Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family.’ ‘I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life.’ Lady C tells Woman, ‘The Queen is playing conciliator because Harry and Meghan have effectively put a loaded gun to her head and said, “If you don’t give me my way, I’m going to pull the trigger”.’ She adds, ‘The worry in the family is that Harry is ultimately the one who will get hurt. ‘The Instagram statement was intended to put pressure on the Queen and the family. This has been in planning for the whole of last year and seem Meghan’s ﬁngerpr all over it. ‘Had Harry married someone with more sympathy as to what the Royal Family are about, I doubt this would be happening.’ The Queen is thought to be trying to keep the peace

‘IT’S HARRY WHO’S SUFFERING’

While Harry insists that he and Meghan had ‘no other option’ than to leave, Lady C fears that it’s ultimately Harry who will eventually be left hurting. She tells us, ‘Harry is suffering. She has put him in the position f being torn between his duty o his wife and to his family nd the monarchy. ‘He has chosen to support is wife, but let’s see how it ooks three years from now.’ Harry is famously reported o have said before their 2018 wedding, ‘What Meghan wants, Meghan gets,’ and Lady C hinks, ‘If Meghan doesn’t get what Meghan wants, Meghan

has a track record of slamming the door shut on whoever it is and walking away.’ One person Meghan has certainly shut the door on is her father, Thomas Markle, and Lady C says, ‘I would say the single most important factor that destroyed Meghan’s reputation with the public is the treatment of her father. ‘Meghan herself is on record for all to read that he was a wonderful father and the average Brit will know that even if your father isn’t as wonderful as hers was, he is still your father and deserving of some respect and consideration.’

Lady C reveals to Woman that Meghan planted the seed of rebellion as far back as Prince Charles’ 70th birthday garden party, which was Meghan’s very ﬁrst public appearance after marrying Harry. She tells us, ‘From four days after their wedding, I knew that problems were going to arise because of an incident that happened at the garden party.’ While the royal biographer can’t disclose exactly what the incident was, she tells us, ‘It was reported back to me four days after the marriage and my comment was, “Well, that doesn’t bode well for the future.” ‘It was obvious that she didn’t appreciate the signiﬁcance and

the importance of being in the institution.’ ‘Meghan said she intended to hit the ground running – and she did.’ Recent pictures of Meghan in Canada lead Lady C to say, ‘Meghan appears to be manipulating the press to win over the public. ‘It’s highly suspicious that Meghan is smiling at nobody while out walking her dogs with her baby – it looks as though it’s posed. She’s smiling like the cat that’s got the cream.’

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WAS THIS ALWAYS THE PLAN?

Was Meghan’s behaviour at Prince Charles’ birthday party a sign of things to come? WOMAN

The new PRIMRO Forget Kate Moss, Jude Law and Sadie Frost – it’s all about the new stars on the block dating around north-west London

Lily James

The Downton Abbey actor split from Matt Smith last year after ﬁve years together. She’s previously been linked to Richard Madden.

Douglas Booth

Douglas dated Vanessa Kirby, and is friendly with ex-couple Matt and Lily, who starred in War & Peace with Vanessa’s new man, Callum Turner.

Ellie Bamber

The Trial of Christine Keeler star went out with Richard for 18 months.

Richard Madden

The Bodyguard actor dated Ellie Bamber until last January. He was also previously linked to Lily. 8

Matt Smith

Aside from his current rumoured girlfriend, Claire, Matt has dated Daisy Lowe and Lily James.

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He’s in a longterm relationship with Vanessa, and starred in War & Peace with Lily.

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She shot to fame as Elizabeth II opposite Matt Smith’s Prince Philip in the ﬁrst two series of The Crown, and is now rumoured to be dating him following her split from Stephen Campbell Moore after seven years together.

Vanessa Kirby The Crown star went out with Douglas Booth after ﬁlming Great Expectations, and is now with Callum Turner.

Stephen Campbell Moore

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The Trial of Christine Keeler star is dating Claire’s ex, Stephen.

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Gavin Rossdale and Pearl Lowe’s daughter previously dated Matt Smith for 18 months.

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OR CLOSER THAN EVER? Body language expert Judi James takes a look at the pressures on the young couple

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Challenges

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have been married for les than two years yet their relationship ha faced more ch than many experience in a lifetime. While some couples are still in the honeymoon stage at this point, Judi James fears these two could be crumbling under pressure as the scandal surrounding her father’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein – despite the fact he denies any wrongdoing – reaches boiling point…

Given the intense scru Andrew – and therefo Eugenie and her siste have been under sinc his friendship with Jeff emerged, it’s no surpr struggling to feel an happiness. Judi say looks pale here and she is almost unrecognisable as she clutches Jack’s hand. Both Jack and Eugenie are using subdued body language here, wearing the kind of closed-lip, upturned social “smiles” that are normally used as a polite form of greeting to strangers rather than suggesting any genuine joy.’

Low-key Judi explains, ‘Eugenie and Jack’s non-verbal signals of happiness and joy do seem to have wilted very quickly. While still looking like a couple in love, their displays suggest a more low-key approach.’

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Sad conclusion

While it seems Jack remains Eugenie’s ‘rock’ during these difficult times, Judi says, ‘The sad conclusion would be that Eugenie’s funereal body language is in response to the drama and scandal.’

Princess Beatrice and Prince Andrew at war

Princess Beatrice is due to marry Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi later this year, but Prince Andrew stepping down from royal duties has meant the couple have Did he think about reined in their pla his daughters? Royal comment Carole Malone says it’s hard not to believe the father and daughter are clashing. ‘Didn’t he stop to think how his shady life would affect Beatrice and Eugenie? How it would be for them to hear their dad defending his relationship with a paedophile,’ Carole says. ‘And no matter how many “insiders” insist Bea and Eugenie support Andrew, imagine their shame. And THAT is Andrew’s shame. Because what he’s done will adversely affect his daughters.’

… T ’ N A C I E M L L E DON’T T

...become a beekeeper

After resisting her husband’s new hobby, Natasha Geary joined the hive…

Natasha and her family embraced the hive of bees

s I felt the vibration coming from the swarm of bees buzzing loudly around the hive, I couldn't help but ﬂinch. ‘They won’t hurt you, Mum,’ my eldest son, William, nine, reassured me as we crept closer.

‘I know,’ I reasoned, not wanting to look like a wimp in front of the kids. After months of my husband, Ian, then 47, pestering me, I’d finally let him put a hive in our back garden, and now I was doing the unthinkable – donning a huge protective suit to take on beekeeping duties myself. Ian and I met 20 years ago, married in October 2005, before having William in 2006 and Ted in 2011. He was always encouraging me to get out of my comfort zone – moving to the country, writing a book. But when he first mentioned keeping bees, in December 2016, I thought it was a mid-life crisis. ‘Imagine the honey,’ he smiled, licking his lips. Of course, I said no – what mum wants a nest of stinging insects buzzing around the back garden? Yet, Ian joined a local beekeeping club and did a short course, and a local beekeeper sent him a starter pack – a polystyrene box with a queen inside. The worker bees are then drawn to the queen and get the hive up and running. I kept my distance at first, but as Ian explained how the colony worked, with each bee having its own place and purpose, I was intrigued, and it wasn't long before I found myself in a special outfit, letting Ian, William and Ted lead

me over to the buzzing hive. ‘We must look like astronauts,’ I chuckled, trying to disguise the fact I was shuddering with fear as we gathered around the hive. ‘What will the neighbours think?!’ Only, as I watched the busy bees, I was in awe, unable to believe this civilisation was living, growing and surviving at the bottom of our garden. It was incredible it’d all started with just a queen in a box. ‘They’re amazing little creatures,’ I gasped. They weren’t bothered by our presence, either, so my fear of being stung disappeared. After that, we all kept a close eye on our little bees every week, making sure they had enough space, that the queen hadn’t ﬂown off, and there were plenty of weeds around for them to gather nectar. It wasn’t a full-time job, especially during the winter, but it was a family hobby, and the boys learnt so much. I started to love the sound of the bees humming away and watching them zip across the garden. By August 2017, it was time to check for honey, so we gathered around the hive as Ian pulled up the heavy wooden frame to reveal sticky, golden honeycomb. We each popped a ﬁnger in the gooey liquid and tasted it. ‘It’s delicious!’ grinned William. ‘They’re so clever,’ I agreed, helping Ian

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‘THEY’RE AMAZING CREATURES’

scoop the honey into 60 jars to start the ﬁltering process. We’d add a scoop to our porridge, drizzle over vegetables, and bake with it, and appreciated it more because we knew what hard work had gone into making it. We made lots of new friends through the beekeeping club and got two more hives – one for me and also one for the boys. Now I can’t imagine not having bees, and we have thousands of them in the three hives, buzzing around providing enough honey for us and our family and friends. They’re friendly creatures, and none of us have ever been stung. The hives don’t need much space, and some people keep them on roof terraces. I thought it was Ian’s mid-life crisis, but now I’m writing a book about beekeeping and plan on doing it well into my retirement. ✱ To ﬁnd out more, visit natashageary.com

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✱ Join a local beekeepi ng group to get help, advice and supp ort from others. ✱ Don't be afraid. The bees won’t hurt you unless you hurt th em, but do wear protective gear. ✱ You don’t need your own hive to help bees. Grow herbs, such as thyme, which also help bees thrive. WOMAN

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THIS WEEK’S BEST DRESSED

LOUISE REDKNAPP

Keeping it simple in a camel coat, Louise, 45, layers up for the winter chill but she looks effortlessly chic from head to heel. 12

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SHIRLEY BALLAS

Hot to (fox) trot in this pink suit, Shirley, 59, brightens up the January blues with a sexy silver camisole top. She looks strictly smashing!

ASHLEY ROBERTS

Showing off her wild side, Ashley, 38, is brave enough to mix a ﬂoaty leopard-print skirt, chunky knit and coat with trainers – but it works.

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THIS WEEK’S WORST DRESSED

EDITH BOWMAN

Is it a raincoat or a valance? Whatever inspired this creation, Edith, 46, looks like she should just go back to bed and start again!

VICTORIA BECKHAM

Did Victoria, 45, take inspiration from eight-year-old daughter Harper’s craft box with these crepe paper-style crimpled trousers? They’re not great!

GWYNETH PALTROW

Someone’s going to catch a cold! Gwyn, 47, forgot to put a top on, let alone a jacket, when she stepped out of the house. Great abs… absolutely awful outﬁt! WOMAN

or decades, we’ve been told that, while men get better with age, a woman’s beauty will simply start to fade. Of course, we know that’s not true – but ooft, it’s a hard message to forget! Until, that is, you see the photo Susanna Reid has shared of her ﬁrst news broadcast 20 years ago. Compared with an image of the 49-yearold now, if we didn’t know better we’d say there was a very real chance the presenter is ageing backwards. But while it would be easy to blame the ‘Playmobil hair’ and the boxy jacket (so 90s!), it’s far more than aesthetics that make Susanna look so incredible now. She’s markedly more conﬁdent and self-assured – things that really do only come with age. And she’s not the only one proving that youth isn’t something we should all be clinging to. Tanith Carey explains how getting older has been the making of her...

WHY

Susanna 20 years ago (left) and now

AGEING IS THE MAKING OF US

When Susanna Reid shared a throwback photo, she was unrecognisable 14

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Talking About Tanith in her 20s (left) and feeling more conﬁdent now

‘IT’S A LIE WE’RE SOLD THAT WE’RE ONLY ATTRACTIVE IN OUR YOUTH’ The first time your husband sets eyes on you, most women would like to think their first impression is, ‘Wow, she’s gorgeous!’ Well, just over 20 years ago, when Anthony saw me on my first day in the newspaper office where he worked, he certainly didn’t think that. He later told me my loafers, anklelength skirts and dyed black hair made me look like ‘a goth bluestocking’. It was the mid-90s, I was in my 20s and dressed down partly because I was very unsure of myself and partly because I thought it was the best way to be taken seriously. But over the next few years, I chalked up a few career successes. As a result, I realised there was nothing wrong with allowing myself to be a little more glamorous. Anthony clearly noticed me becoming more comfortable in my skin – because, within a few months of my first promotion, he asked me to dance at the Christmas party. Two years later, we were married. Looking at pictures of Susanna from

two decades ago reminded me I’m not the only woman who looks better as the years have gone on. Dressed in a lilac granny jacket, with mousy cropped hair, Susanna was unrecognisable from the assured, stylish woman today. As her career has blossomed, so have her looks. She allows her light to shine through in her more colourful clothes and radiant smile. There was a time when a woman considered herself at her peak at 21, mature at 35, and positively past it at 40. But these days, we just keep getting better with age – and what’s more, don’t we know it?! It helps to have great role models – Gillian Anderson, Nigella Lawson, JK Rowling and Jennifer Aniston, all women who look just as good, if not better, than they did two decades ago. With age comes experience. I don’t try to look like someone I am not. I know my weaknesses but I have also learned how to emphasise my good points – and most of all, I hold my head up high. i h t i i g to keep

‘I FIGHT THE FRUMP’

laughed in the face of the me p p so much as a hint of dowdiness, I don’t think, ‘Oh well, that’s it for me.’ I ﬁght the frump.

Be beautiful Along the way, it also hasn’t hurt that

I’ve learnt the value of a good blow-dry and treat myself to expensive highlights every eight weeks instead of getting my hair colour out of a packet. Now, when I look back at my old photos, I realise we women have been sold a lie that we are only beautiful when we have youth. The years may have added a few wrinkles. But they have also brought me conﬁdence, as well as the knowledge to know what to do with my looks. Best of all, I have learnt that getting older doesn’t mean the end of looking good. A woman can be beautiful, in her own way, at any age.

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DAVINA MCCALL, 52, has realised the key to being happy is accepting change. ‘I feel better about it now than I ever have.’

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Tanith Carey, 52, is an author and journalist who lives in north London with her husband and two daughters, aged 18 and 14.

AFTER She’s wondered if she’d look better with Botox, but RUTH LANGSFORD, 59, says, ‘I’m getting older and I want to embrace that.’ At 46, KATE BECKINSALE looks so good she’s had to ﬁght off surgery and Botox rumours.

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Pop a balm in your bag

Solid perfumes are perfect for on-the-go as they’ll sit happily in your handbag without leaking and have pleasingly subtle silage (perfume jargon for the trail the fragrance leaves behind). Try spicy and woody Crabtree & Evelyn Solid Perfume Balm in Femme de Force, £22, on your pulse points.

Mist it on

Much like a full face of make-up, some days you just don’t feel like wearing a heavy perfume. Instead, spritz on beyonddelicious Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Fragranced Body Mist, £18, Space NK. It smells nutty, sweet and sexy but won’t knock out whoever sits next to you.

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Pick & mix

If you’re looking for a signature scent and don’t want to smell like everyone else, why not layer up single note perfumes to create something totally unique? We love H&M’s singular scents, like Vanilla, Peach and Petals, £4.99 each.

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Try a light touch

If you like the idea of fragranced body creams for a subtle hit of scent, try The Body Shop’s Body Yogurts, £8.50. They have a light and refreshing texture that plumps and smooths and are quickly absorbed by thirsty skin. There are lots of delicious scents, but classic British Rose is particularly nice.

Oil up

High-end fragrance brands often create body oils at friendlier prices than their perfumes. Diptyque Satin Oil for Body and Hair, £36, John Lewis & Partners, smells and feels like pure luxury, leaving your skin ultra-soft and deliciously scented all day. If you have time, slather it on liberally after a bath then lounge around in a robe for half an hour for perfect spa vibes.

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Get testing

Have you ever looked at ‘discovery sets’ of tiny perfume testers and wondered what’s the point? Well, you get a chance to wear several ultra-luxurious perfumes at a fraction of the usual cost and see how each one develops on your skin before committing (or not). Try Kierin NYC Eau de Parfum Discovery Set, £15, Asos, with four dinky sprays from this cult US brand.

Get hands-on

Acqua di Parma Colonia Powder Soap, £25.50, has serious bathroom shelf appeal in its classic yellow tin. Sprinkle a little in your palms, add a few drops of water and it creates the most gorgeous, scented lather that lingers on your hands until the next wash.

There’s nothing quite as lovely as sleeping on fresh bed sheets, but a quick spritz between wash days comes a close second. Pick a relaxing blend like Bloom and Blossom Sleep Night Time Pillow Spray, £15, Boots, and take a few deep breaths for maximum snoozeinducing effect.

If you want a fragrance that really lasts, try a rollerball. These tend to be made with highly concentrated perfume oil, which packs more of a punch than an EDP or EDT. Plus, the oil content hydrates skin, which helps it hang onto the scent for longer. Try woody and citrussy Rahua Palo Santo Oil Perfume, £33.32, cultbeauty.com, with 100% natural essential oils.

WORDS: FIONA MCKIM. PHOTOS: GETTY

Have a scented sleep

Roll with it

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Meet the mega

MATCHMAKER Move over, Cupid. Emma Winterschladen is a one-woman human Tinder, responsible for ﬁve love stories - and she’s not done yet

ver since I read Jane Austen’s Emma, at 17, I’ve felt an affinity with the heroine. Like her, I am a bit of a meddler. I’m nosy, bossy and insatiably interested in other people. I’m also a sucker for a good love story.

But my success rate has surpassed my literary inspiration: I’ve matched ﬁve couples, now all ‘long-termers’. Although I’m a fan of online dating – having met my own partner, Tom, through the app, happn – I think it’s a shame that the rate of couples ‘meeting through friends’ has dropped to 18 per cent.* Somewhere along the line, we’ve lost the community spirit of love. Seeking a romantic partner can be a lonely experience. When I was single, I wanted nothing more than to tap into my friends’ networks. I felt the world was brimming with people

I could fall in love with – but friends were reluctant to ‘get involved’. We all have the power to connect people – and if we’re lucky, facilitate a real-life love story. I’ve seen the rewards, and nowhere more so than in my own dad’s life. After my mum died aged 45, Dad was left ﬂoundering. They’d been together for 27 years and Mum was the feisty ﬁre to his laid-back chill. Not only had Dad been ‘out of the game’ for 30 years, he had been actively (and stubbornly) pursued by Mum. I knew I’d have to bring that same headstrong energy to help Dad – when the time was right. And that’s the thing: matchmaking s be about manipulating or but simply about helping. Once you’ve made your m it’s time to step back and let their story unfold…

THE NUDGE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Robin, 61, and Helen, 58

Dad became a widower at 49. Even in the thick of my own grief, I deeply wanted him to ﬁnd love again. Three years after Mum’s death, he felt ready to dip his toe back into the dating world but didn’t know how. So, over a pot of tea, I set up an online proﬁle, cheekily naming it ‘DateMyDad’. The funny factor helped us navigate a painful transition. Just knowing that he had me and my brother behind him helped, he said, free him from the shame and guilt that can surround bereaved partners. It was a slow process, with months of 24

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dead-end exchanges. Until he told me he’d been for a coffee with Robin and lady called Helen. W Helen found followed was a slow-b love after love love and relationship mutual respect and compassion. Almost a decade on, he and Helen are still a couple. Robin says: ‘I feel very lucky to have a daughter who was so willing to accept (not to mention help me ﬁnd!) another partner. Ems knew before I did that there can be love after love – and both of them can matter.’

Iain and Sophie moved to Sydney

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ebe, 28, and Alex, 28 s so handsome!’ Phoebe whispered as we loitered a party of a friend-of-a-friend. ‘Who? Alex? Shall I roduce you?’ ‘Don’t you dare – it’s too embarrassing.’ engineered a moment with Alex. ‘Have you met oebe?’ I said, pointing her out. ‘She’s beautiful!’ ‘Shall I roduce you?’ ‘No! She’s not going to look twice at me.’ n the face of their lack of conﬁdence, I hunted down crush and we plotted an after-party. At 4am, walking treets with us, Phoebe and Alex talked – just a few from where they live together four years later. ys: ‘Emma set up the situation perfectly so that we know each other organically on our own terms.’

Phoebe and Alex moved in together

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len, 27, and Duncan, 31

elen was recovering from a pseudo-relationship with man who’d just come out as gay, so I made her get nder. I scrolled through and saw my friend Duncan. I wiped and a three-hour conversation between ‘Helen’ d Duncan followed. Duncan didn’t realise he was atting with me. Rapport established, I left Helen to it. onth later, they were messaging daily, but hadn’t met. hrew a party. Six years later, they’re still together. : ‘If it wasn’t for Emma downloading Tinder for d still be pursuing a gay man. And if she hadn’t at drinks party, Duncan and I would still be whether to meet.’

Helen and Duncan ‘met’ on Tinder

a, 29, and Guy, 31 y was the flatmate of my then-fling Harry. new Guy liked my friend Milla, and vice versa. ey’d quietly clocked each other but nothing d happened. Soon after, we threw a house rty and Guy spent all evening near Milla. A first e soon followed and, before we knew it, we me a foursome, going on double dates. Harry didn’t last, but I like to think our relationship he way for a more successful one: this summer, ed to celebrate Milla and Guy’s wedding. Emma set the wheels in motion and gave us nce to go for it. She was our number-one fan.’

Milla and Guy are now married

SPEEDY SET-UP

29, and Sophie, 29 en are you going to get me a girlfriend?’ friend Iain asked me on WhatsApp one ernoon. Before I could reply, a message om my friend Sophie popped up: ‘I am so D UP with boys!’ And just like that, the htbulb ﬂashed. I scoured Facebook for ir best photos and messaged them both. yeses pinged back. Three years on, ve relocated to Sydney together. ys: ‘Emma is the most unashamed, joyful tor of our relationship – it’s lovely.’

Make sure they want to be matched: There’s nothing worse than a presumptuous friend assuming that all single people want a date. If they do, however, make sure you understand exactly what they are looking for in a potential partner.

EMMA’S RULES 2

Avoid blind dates: Setting people up before you’ve shared photos with both parties is a risky business. People like to choose their best photos, so ask them to send a selection (and then pick three that really capture your friend as they are).

Don’t force it: There’s a ﬁne line between giving encouragement to two people who may be lacking in conﬁdence and setting up false hopes. Just because you really want something to work doesn’t mean that it should.

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HEARTFRIENDLY FOODS

Keep your heart in tip-top shape with these low-cholesterol food swaps

round 7.4m people in the UK are living with heart or circulatory disease, says the British Heart Foundation, and research shows that simple changes could help to reduce this. Our experts share some easy switches to look after this key organ.

SWAP

WHITE ONIONS

Meet the experts MIGUEL TORIBIO-MATEAS Nutritionist for preventative health care company Atlas Biomed. LAURA CLARK, Registered dietician, sports nutritionist, and founder of Laura Clark Nutrition.

SWAP TINNED TUNA FOR TINNED SARDINES

FOR

LEEKS

While leeks and onions are packed with antioxidants and polyphenols, leeks push ahead. ‘They are rich in kaempferol [higher than in white onions] – a powerful ﬂavonoid associated with a lower risk of heart attacks or death due to heart disease,’ says Miguel. THE PERFECT PORTION: A couple of medium leeks a week.

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‘Oily ﬁsh, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, are associated with reducing risk of heart disease and maintaining healthy cholesterol,’ says Laura. ‘But the same can’t be said for tuna.’ THE PERFECT PORTION: Aim for 1-2 servings of 140g per week.

SWAP ORANGES FOR PERSIMMONS

Persimmons are from China. ‘They are a richer source of vitamin C when compared to oranges, but they also have higher iron levels,’ says Miguel. THE PERFECT PORTION: One persimmon contains 20% of the recommended vitamin C daily intake.

Eat Well, Feel Great SWAP FOR

WHITE RICE QUINOA

Quinoa has a low glycaemic index (GI), while white rice has a high GI, meaning that it affects blood sugar (glucose) levels more quickly. Quinoa also has a much higher fibre content. Both low-GI foods and high-fibre diets have been shown to be good for heart health. ‘Quinoa has the flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol, which are known for anti-inflammatory properties. There’s some evidence that quinoa may help blood sugar, insulin and triglyceride stay in a healthy range,’ says Miguel. THE PERFECT PORTION: 100g uncooked quinoa.

SWAP BAKED BEANS FOR EDAMAME BEANS

SWAP COCONUT OIL FOR RAPESEED OIL

Despite being thought of as a ‘healthy oil’, coconut oil is still a saturated fat and can affect cholesterol. ‘Although it can raise levels of good cholesterol it also raises bad stuff too (LDL). ‘Swapping saturated fats with polyunsaturated or mono-unsaturated will lower your total and LDL cholesterol by 5-10%,’ says Laura. THE PERFECT PORTION: Aim for no more than a teaspoon per person, per meal.

SWAP BEEF MINCE FOR TURKEY MINCE

Turkey mince is a fantastic source of lean – so, not too fatty – protein. ‘Fat is not a problem per se, but meat that’s fatty can contribute to a higher number of calories, and thus weight gain. Being overweight is a main risk factor of cardiovascular disease,’ Miguel explains. ‘In addition, turkey is a rich source of all B vitamins, known to contribute to heart and brain health.’ THE PERFECT PORTION: 100g of turkey mince will give you 30g of protein.

SWAP MILK CHOCOLATE FOR DARK CHOCOLATE

Dark chocolate has a higher percentage of cocoa solids than milk chocolate. ‘A growing number of studies have found that antioxidants in cocoa (called ﬂavanols, a type of polyphenol), help in the production of nitric oxide, a natural compound that relaxes muscles in blood vessels – thus supporting the heart by easing blood pressure and helping circulation,’ says Miguel. THE PERFECT PORTION: 35g of dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) daily would be enough to give your heart a little bit of oomph.

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All pulses can help lower cholesterol as they’re a source of soluble ﬁbre. But traditional baked beans can often be in a sauce, which is high in salt and sugar. ‘Edamame beans contain soya protein, which has its own cholesterol-lowering beneﬁts,’ says Laura. ‘It works by interfering with how "bad" LDL cholesterol is made in the liver.’ THE PERFECT PORTION: 15-25g of soya protein per day has been shown to lower cholesterol levels by around 6%. A handful of beans counts as a serving.

Dominic and Gill ﬁrst met when they worked in the Navy

The couple planned to renew their vows

My wife is NEVER COMING BACK Gill Cardall was the life of her family. Here, her husband, Dominic, explains the heartbreak of having to watch the woman he loves disappear

have often heard men describe their wives as their ‘better half’, and for me, this couldn’t be more fitting. My wife, Gill, was the effervescent soul people flocked to at parties, she was the one who organised our family, a confidant and support. But in the last few years, the woman I know and adore has started to fade away, and though I’ll love her forever, there’s nothing I can do.

Gill and I met at a work Christmas party back in 1984. We both worked in the Navy, Gill, 22, as an officer’s assistant, me, 21, as a fuel engineer. It sounds like a cliche, but it was as close as you can get to love at ﬁrst sight. I instantly fell for her infectious personality – she was always making jokes, everyone loved her – and her boundless energy. We wrote letters while I was on deployment, and two years later, in August 1986, we became husband and wife. After deciding to leave the Navy, we bought a house in Plymouth, and our 28

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daughter, Emily, was born in 1989, followed by Georgia in 1993. Though I may have felt apprehensive about becoming a dad, Gill was a natural, guiding me along our journey through parenthood. She made everything look so easy, from dealing with tantrums to organising street parties. And when it came to birthdays and Christmases, each one was more magical than the last. She was a super mum. That's why, in 2015, I knew something was wrong. Gill, then 51, became muddled over words and phrases and she didn’t seem like herself. Back from a holiday that May, she asked me to get her bag from the car. Only, instead of using the word ‘car’, she repeatedly said ‘carton’. At ﬁrst, I’d thought she was joking. ‘What are you on about?’ I laughed. But she was adamant she was right, that the word was ‘carton’ and not ‘car’.

A month later, Georgia, then 19, told us that she’d passed an important university exam. I was waiting for Gill to jump out of her seat, to bundle Georgia into her arms for a cuddle as she shrieked with joy, her usual response to a moment like this. I was ready for her to start organising celebrations. Only, Gill simply sat there, a blank look across her face. She didn't even say ‘congratulations’. It broke Georgia’s heart. She couldn't understand why her mum had reacted like this. And I didn’t either. I tried to ask Gill what was wrong, why hadn’t she said anything, still she seemed blank faced, it was like she didn’t hear us. By the September, I was getting more worried, so I called Gill’s office where she worked in admin, to see if they’d noticed anything was wrong. To my surprise, they’d been meaning to call me, as Gill

‘I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG’

Real Life ere up against now. Yet, as I began to sk more questions and researched nline, I realised how much this agnosis would begin to affect both our ves, and our daughters’ lives. I gave up my work as a project engineer most instantly and became Gill’s carer. n the months that followed her agnosis, her speech and parts of her memory continued to eteriorate, and by August 016, the month we were meant to renew our edding vows, she ouldn’t say a word. could see that she anted to, she would stare her page and then at me, but I knew he couldn’t work it out. It was upsetting, ut the girls stayed strong and promised o read her vows for her. Determined as ever, we still went head with our renewal, still dancing to ur song Lovely Day by Bill Withers, and nsuring every moment was captured on amera – making important memories r Emily and Georgia. Soon after losing her speech, Gill lost er ability to use her hands and couldn’t ven write down what she wanted to say. But in all that time, she never once said she was scared. I know that, deep down, she must have been, and there were times where she’d cling to me tighter, but Gill was never one to admit defeat. Soon, she struggled to walk and needed a wheelchair. Everything happened so quickly. By November 2017, she needed help getting dressed and needed her food cut up for her. All those years s after us, now we had to care for her. We converted our dining room into a bedroom and bathroom, and with help

from our local hospital, we installed lifts and pulls to be able to get her in and out of bed. We even had to use money we’d saved for retirement and travelling to buy a new car that was big enough for her wheelchair. Now, when I think back to ﬁve years ago, when Gill and I would speak about retirement or planning holidays away, I can’t believe how dramatically our lives have changed. The girls help out wherever they can but they are leading their own lives and I want them to be as happy as me and their mum were for so many years. In August 2019, Emily, now 30, got married, and while Gill, now 55, was at the wedding, she probably has no recollection of that day.

‘SHE NEVER SAID SHE WAS SCARED’

Gill was fading by the time Georgia graduated from uni had been making a lot of mistakes. She d become confused, sent out the wrong information or used the wrong words in emails. None of this was like Gill. She was always so organised. That’s when I insisted we went to see the GP. But after a ﬁrst round of tests, everything seemed to be ﬁne with Gill’s health. Still, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something more sinister was happening to my wonderful wife.

WORDS: EMMA ROSSITER, SOPHIE NORRIS. PHOTOS: KENNEDY NEWS AND MEDIA

AReferred diagnosis to Salford Royal’s Cerebral

Function Unit for further tests in December 2015, I hoped we’d get answers. And when a specialist agreed with me something was wrong with Gill, more tests were carried out. ‘Unfortunately, you have progressive non-fluent aphasia,’ the doctor explained gently. It was a type of dementia that would only get worse, and eventually affect Gill’s ability to care for herself. ‘No, I’m sure it’s just something affecting my speech,’ Gill told the doctor defiantly. But after witnessing the changes in Gill over the last few months, I knew the diagnosis was definitive. I did my best to reassure Gill that everything would be OK, tried to talk her round to understanding it was dementia, but still she wouldn’t accept it – and I knew with time, things would get worse. Part of me was relieved that we knew what we

She’s lost to us forever I still sometimes see glimpses of my

wonderful wife – her smile when they play our song on the radio, her mimicking the ‘ooo’ sound when I say ‘I love you’. I know, deep down, we’ll never get the old Gill back, she’s lost to us forever. I just hope that our story might help others get a diagnosis sooner because there might be more doctors can do – and, if not, at least you’ll enjoy every second while you still can. At ﬁrst, we were sure she was just getting muddled, but don’t be so quick to dismiss traits that could be a sign of something far more serious. No matter what’s happened to Gill, and what our future holds, I have always

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MOTIVATIO Want to reach your goals? Here’s the advice to

f January whizzed by and your 2020 resolutions have fallen by the wayside, don’t be disheartened. Research shows that although we have good intentions at the beginning of a new year, drive will often dwindle as the weeks and months progress. So if you’re already feeling ﬂat, get back on track with these top tips for becoming – and staying – motivated.

Different drives

Did you know there are two types of motivation? Intrinsic motivation is when we’re self-motivated to make changes because we ﬁnd it personally pleasurable – such as exercising to feel good. When we do something for an external reward or to avoid a negative outcome – such as exercising to lose weight, it’s called extrinsic motivation. ‘Both types come into play when making lifestyle changes, however people who are intrinsically motivated are more likely to sustain their healthy habits in the long run, because they actually enjoy doing them,’ explains Bari Stricoff, a dietician for OurPath.

Motivate with a mate

Buddying up with a friend boosts the likelihood of sticking to resolutions, according to a study by the University of Leeds. ‘Speciﬁc plans, regarding “when”, “where” and “how” a person will act, have been termed “implementation intentions”,’ explains Professor Mark Conner. It’s already known that these kinds of plans can be effective when exercising or dieting, but the research team discovered the effect is even stronger when a friend is involved too.

Forget FOMOG

That’s the Fear Of Missing Out On Goals – an unhealthy obsession with achievement that could be holding you back. ‘Focusing on A study* fou all the things you want to be, of people do and have can leave us wrote d overwhelmed,’ says mindset intentio coach Isabella Venour. ‘It’s also more easy to compare ourselves with suc others, especially when we get stuck scrolling through social media, getting a brief snapshot of

Pow plan

THE SCIENCE OF DOING

High-achieving behaviour begins in the brain, thanks to a clever reward system hat works to keep us alert and on ask. Dopamine is the important pleasure’ neurotransmitter that sparks chemical messages to assess rewards nd motivate us to get them. And the good news is you can train the brain to deliver dopamine bursts, by creating a eries of rewarding experiences. Set up mall incremental goals and each time you tick off a task, dopamine will ﬂow, encouraging you to progress.

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prioritise and break that dow smaller chunks, identifying which you can focus on ﬁrst. Tackling a bigger goal this way will help you achieve it step by step.

What’s your plan B?

Don’t give up when something gets in the way. ‘Be ﬂexible and seek out alternatives so you can still work towards your goals when plans change,’ says behaviour change specialist Dr Heather McKee. ‘It’s also helpful to look at your habits to see what does and doesn’t work, so you can play to your strengths,’ she adds. If you’re not a morning person, don’t set yourself up to fail by attempting a workout at 6am.

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OW YOU CAN CREATE N EVERYDAY SPARK

It’s natural to have off days, so it’s key to concentrate on the beneﬁts when you’re feeling demotivated. A PureGym survey revealed that a third of UK women have cancelled a gym class due to symptoms caused by the menopause, yet 78% have found that when they do make it, exercise helps to ease mood swings and insomnia, and reduce the frequency of hot ﬂush

Food for positive vibes

Instead of wasting energy on negativ thoughts, think of little things you ca do on a daily basis to ignite that get

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ives by e right quals rain ru sugar. All carbohydrates break d sugar. However, only the slow release and ﬁbre-rich carbs provide us sustained fuel all day long.’ Choose wholegrain carbohydrates, such as brown rice, brown bread, brown pasta, chickpeas, lentils, beans, quinoa, oats, beans, and leave the skin on t t

If you regularly feel short of , time, are tired, unmotivated and as a result, spend most of the week feeling stressed and demoralised, it’s easy to wish your week away and look forward to the weekend as a means of escape,’ says Isabella. But here’s how to ﬁnd joy in every day… se ● Purpose Find a deeper purpo . in what you are doing each day Identify your core strengths, values and hopes for the future and make goals that align with who you are and want to be. ● Sync the body and the mind When we feel sad or happy, you’ll see the signs in our body y language. It works the other wa too, so if our body is in good shape through exercise and we hold ourselves in a ‘positive and powerful’ position, it can trick the mind into feeling better. ● Manage stress Stress affects the ability to make decisions and rise to challenges, so make it a priority to manage stress levels and how you respond to more uncomfortable situations. Tactics include keeping a diary to s unscramble thoughts and feeling so we can look for solutions. stract your mind u unwind and o you can move positively.

HOT BUYS to try

SAY YES TO GELATO

Lower in fat than ice cream, world-famous Italian gelato is made with milk rather than cream. Try it in gelato parlours popping up all over the country or pick up a pack of these amazing Co-op Strawberry Rose Cones. Stunning to look at – deﬁnitely worth an Instagram pic – and delicious, we’d be happy to have a bunch on Valentine’s Day. £2, 4-pack.

SMART SNACKS

Super nutritious, Boundless Nuts & Seeds go through a natural soaking and activating process, making them easier to digest. They come in Tamari & Aleppo, Cayenne & Rosemary, Turmeric & Smoked Paprika and Orange Ginger & Maple. £1, 30g, (£3.99, 5-bag multipack) Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Holland & Barrett.

LITTLE ECO SWAPS

Spaza’s pretty Fabric Elasticated Food Covers are a great ecofriendly alternative to single-use cling film and foil. Made from washable cotton, they fit securely over dishes and bowls so you never have to fiddle with film or foil again. Each pack includes four covers of different sizes to fit bowls from 15-36cm. £19.99, Lakeland.

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TREND

MCVITIE’S GRANOLA OAT BAKES CONTAIN 35% LESS SUGAR THAN AVERAGEOATBISCUITSANDARE VEGAN-FRIENDLY TOO. £1.89, 140G, MOST SUPERMARKETS. Lean but not mean

Cheese can deﬁnitely be part of a healthy eating plan with Eatlean, a 100% natural cheese made in the same way as traditional Cheddar but with 45% more protein and 90% less fat. There are six products in the range, including a block (£4, 350g), spread (£2, 150g) and bake (£4, 150g), Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, Waitrose and Ocado.

Food News

NOT SEEN THAT BEFORE!

Three Valentine’s treats

SAY IT WITH SAUSAGES Not your usual romantic treat, but Asda’s Extra Special Loveheart Cumberland Pork Sausages will bring a bit of cumberlove to a full English breakfast, sausage sarnie or toad in the hole. £3.70, 4-pack.

FOR BAILEYS LOVERS Baileys Strawberry & Cream Chocolates give all the pleasure of the iconic liqueur in a silky smooth chocolate heart. Perfect after a romantic dinner! £4, Asda.

LOVED-UP PUDS ‘Got my mind set on Gü,’ ‘Cause all of me loves all of Gü’ and ‘I can’t take my eyes off Gü’ are just some of the messages on Gü’s fun Valentine’s edition puds. £3.30, 2-pack, major supermarkets.

WORD ON THE STREET

Eat your way around the world from the comfort of your own home with Street Kitchen Authentic Street Food Kits. All it takes is three steps and 20 mins to cook up a delicious taste of Thailand, India, Vietnam, China, Korea and Japan. Just add meat and veg. Try them while they’re half price at Tesco and Sainsbury’s until 11 February. £1.45 (usually £2.90), serves 3-4.

PERCY GETS SAUCY

Those addictive Percy Pig sweets from M&S are now available as a Percy Pig Dessert Sauce. Delicious on pretty much anything, including ice cream and cupcakes as well as pancakes (don’t forget Shrove Tuesday is 25 February) and as a dipping sauce for strawberries. You’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. £2, 290g.

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BOOZE

NEWS

This week’s top tipples include an easy drinking pink ﬁzz and classic New Zealand sauvignon blanc, both on offer, and a fragrant blossom and lychee gin liqueur.

FRUITY FLORAL GIN Add Asda Extra Speci Cherry Blossom & Lychee Gin Liqueur to prosecco for a fab pink gin ﬁzz cocktail or top up with tonic and a slice of lime. £10, 50cl.

£2 OFF TESCO SAUVIGNON BLANC Tesco Finest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is classic, crisp and dry tastes of passion frui and gooseberries, and a great buy at £6 until 14 Feb.

ELMLEA PLANT DAIRY CREAM ALTERNATIVE COMES IN SINGLE (£1) AND DOUBLE (£1.10) AND WHIPS LIKE THE REAL THING. 270ML, SAINSBURY’S AND ASDA. NK BUBBLY ON OFF arefoot Bubbly Moscato is deliciously ght and full of berry, cherry and apple ﬂavours. Perfect with mild cheese and great with dessert. On offer at £7, 75cl, Asda.

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Slimmer DINNERS Tempting, tasty and satisfying, it’s hard to believe these dishes are all low-cal!

UNDER 500 CALS

Peri-peri chicken and chorizo burger An extra-speedy take on a burger and packed full of ﬂavour. SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 15 MINS ✱ 1tsp peri-peri seasoning rub (we used Nando’s) ✱ 1 garlic clove, crushed ✱ 1tbsp olive oil ✱ 1tbsp lemon juice ✱ 2 chicken breast ﬁllets, cut in half ✱ 100g chorizo cooking sausage, sliced ✱ 4 sourdough rolls, halved and toasted

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✱ Mustard mixed with reduced-fat mayo, lettuce, a sprinkle of feta cheese and basil leaves, to serve 1 Mix together the peri-peri seasoning, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice and rub over both sides of the chicken. 2 Heat a griddle pan or large frying pan until hot. Add the chicken and cook for 3-5 mins on each side (depending on

Food Ed’s tip Add a portion (100g) of Slimming World Free Food Chips from Iceland for 104 cals.

thickness) until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the chorizo to the pan and cook for 2 mins on each side. 3 Serve the chicken burgers with mustard mayo, lettuce, chorizo slices, crumbled feta and basil leaves. Per serving: 320 cals, 10.5g fat (3.5g saturated), 29g carbohydrates

Recipes

Crunchy sideways lasagne rolls

All the gorgeous elements of a veggie lasagne served in an exciting new way.

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SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 1 HOUR 5 MINS ✱ 1 onion, chopped ✱ 3 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped ✱ 1tbsp olive oil ✱ ½tsp chilli powder ✱ 400g can tomatoes ✱ ¼tsp brown sugar ✱ 250g fresh egg lasagne sheets, each sheet halved lengthways ✱ 1 egg, beaten ✱ 250g ricotta cheese ✱ 150g packet grated mozzarella ✱ Handful of fresh basil leaves 1 Gently fry the onion and celery in the olive oil in a pan for 5 mins to soften. Add the chilli powder and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Pour in the tomatoes and sugar, bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 mins. 2 Meanwhile, cook the lasagne sheets in a large pan of salted boiling water for 2 mins. Drain,

Food Ed’s tip Make this veggie by using Sainsbury’s frozen Meat-free Meat Balls, £1.75, 380g.

rinse with cold water and lay them out ﬂat on a damp clean tea towel. 3 Heat the oven to 180C/ Gas 4. Mix the beaten egg and ricotta together. Using a teaspoon, spread the tomato sauce over each lasagne sheet, leaving a small border around the edge of each one. Repeat with the ricotta mix. 4 Roll up each lasagne sheet and place upright in a 20 x 16cm ovenproof dish, packing them fairly tightly together so they don’t unravel while cooking. 5 Spoon any remaining tomato sauce into the top of each roll. Sprinkle over the grated mozzarella and bake for 20-30 mins until bubbling and hot. Leave to stand for 5 mins and scatter over a few fresh basil leaves, to serve.

Food Ed’s tip Replace the lasagne sheets with thin slices of aubergine for a low-carb dish.

Per serving: 375 cals, 20g fat (11g saturated), 25g carbohydrates

Swedish meatballs with crushed potatoes Hearty and comforting but still low in calories. SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS ✱ 500g new potatoes ✱ 400g can tomatoes ✱ 1 onion, chopped ✱ 100ml red wine ✱ 200g mushrooms, sliced ✱ 1tsp caster sugar ✱ 150ml vegetable stock ✱ 395g Swedish meatballs ✱ 2tbsp 0% fat Greek yogurt ✱ Basil leaves, to ﬁnish 1 Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling water for 15 mins until tender. 2 Meanwhile, pour the tomatoes into a separate pan, add the onion and simmer for

5 mins. Add the wine, mushrooms, sugar and stock, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for around 15 mins. 3 Microwave the meatballs following the packet instructions. Drain the potatoes, crush lightly then stir in the yogurt and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 4 Add the meatballs to the sauce and spoon over the crushed potatoes. Top with a few basil leaves, to serve. Per serving: 326 cals, 7g fat (2.5g saturated), 40g carbohydrates

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The e-baby REVOLUTI

As more couples start to have kids meeting online, two lots of parents reveal all about their ‘e-families’

y 2035, more people will meet their partners via the internet than in the real world, according to a prediction. Experts say that 2037 will be the year ‘e-babies’ – kids bo to people who met online – will outnumber those born to parents who met the old-fashioned way. Here, two couple explain how they met and how they made their relationship last.

‘HE’D BEEN PLAYING TINDER ROULETT Talisa Barber, 30, had given up on dating apps as they never led to anything. Then she met Raymond, 34, a salesman, on Tinder. They now live in Crawley, West Sussex, with their son Thomas, two.

Both Raymond and I never expected to find love on Tinder, let alone marriage and kids. At the start of 2015, I had installed the app to give it a try, but ended up with lots of unsolicited pictures and dates that ended badly. I deleted the app and focused on my job as an air hostess. Then a friend convinced me to give it one last shot, so I reinstalled Tinder and started looking again. I saw Raymond’s profile, liked it, and realised we’d matched, so we started messaging. Before we met, we both created a Spotify playlist and swapped them – we figured if we liked each other’s music, then we should meet. I remember swapping music tapes in school with boyfriends and this was our online version. The day we met, I was sick and had posted a picture of myself getting ready where I was wearing pink. Raymond showed up with a huge bunch of pink flowers to prove he was attentive and had seen my picture. He also told me he’d lost a bet with his mates. He’d been

playing what he called Tinder Roulette, messagin every girl and no o was messaging bac He was trying to prove to his mates that no one was interested in him, and th I cam along On Year’s 2016, officia becam couple, and nine m later, I discovered pregnant. We got m August 2019 and T the star attraction love on Tinder sho but I could not be h

‘WE SWAPPED PLAYLISTS’

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‘I KNEW SHE WAS THE ONE’

Raymond, 34, says: I lost my Tinder bet when I met Talisa but I won a beautiful wife and son. The day I met her I knew she was The One.

Raymond and Talisa now have a son after they met on Tinder

Real Life

‘WE’D NEVER HAVE MET IN THE REAL WORLD’

I have always been a keen gamer, and in 2007, I was living in Wales and RuneScape was popular. It’s a multiplayer game set in a fantasy world called Gielinor and you get to create an identity, live in different villages while ancient gods battle to rule. I was single and had recently broken up with a boyfriend. I don’t mind admitting I am a bit of a geek and played RuneScape daily. As a dedicated fan, I also spent hours on a RuneScape forum, talking to players all over the world about everything from the game to general news and life. One night, in February 2007, I j i d a chat about music,

Suzi and Matthew met over a shared love of RuneScape e were soon chatting online every day and learning more and more about each other. It was fun sharing my interest in the game with a guy. We loved playing against each other. That October, we decided to meet at a horror festival, just as friends. We both like horror movies and cosplay, where you dress up as your favourite characters. We started long-distance dating – and, two years later, I moved to Frome to live with Matthew. We had a big white wedding in Bath, with 100 guests. In November 2018, I discovered I was pregnant, and in June 2019, our daughter Aurelia was born. We were brought together online through a common love of gaming, and told each other everything. d h e met

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Suzi Sims, 40, is a support worker. She and husband Matthew, 35, a data analyst, are the proud parents of a ﬁve-month-old e-baby after meeting online gaming. The couple, from Frome, eas Somerset, met in 2007 on an online forum dedicated to the game RuneScape, and baby Aurelia is a wonderful new addition to their ‘e-family’.

‘HE WAS 160 MILES AWAY’

‘YOU CAN FIND LOVE ONLINE’

Matthew, 35, says: Meeting Suzi is one of the best things that ever happened to me. I never thought I’d ﬁnd someone who shared my love of games and cosplay. Our baby is proof you can ﬁnd love online without using a dating site.

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HE HIT HIM!

A grandparent’s role is to nurture, not punish

My son and his lovely wife have two young children, who we see a lot. Last week, the eldest, a bright and normally happy boy, ﬂinched when I hugged him and I discovered he had bruises on his back. His other grandfather had smacked him. I don’t know what any child, let alone a ﬁve-year-old, could have said to merit that sort of beating. Her parents are from a culture where it’s not just acceptable but considered the right thing to do. What can they do to stop this?

Suzie says

I know that in some cultures it is still believed that to spare the rod is to spoil the child. But it doesn’t matter if it’s a cultural norm – you know it is wrong, abusive and cruel. Perhaps being told by their daughter that a) she doesn’t agree with this, b) she will no longer tolerate it and c) the child is growing apart from them, might change their behaviour even if it does not change their beliefs. I suggest you sit down with your son and your daughter-in-law, express sympathy for the fact that this is something her parents believe in but offer support in stopping it. If nothing else, they can point out if those bruises were seen by anyone else, the police would be called and that’s a fact. In the end, they have the advantage – if it continues, then say the children will not see her parents without supervision.

This goes against our beliefs

We’re good friends with a couple on our lane – their son often comes to play in our garden. We love seeing them. But we have a dilemma. She’s pregnant and has asked us to be godparents. I explained that we weren’t religious and might ﬁnd it difficult. She’s so disappointed – she says we’re such a part of their family she’d like to make it ‘official’! What should we do?

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Suzie says

It might depend on her religious advisor. I agree that few people keep the formal promises you make as a godparent, but that’s no reason to be a hypocrite by saying them knowing you won’t. They may belong to a church that has a realistic approach and will allow you to be ‘supporters’ rather than godparents, and accepted in the family without making promises to bring the child up in that religion. Even if her church won’t do that, why not suggest your own ritual instead, where you promise to be there for her child and to be special people to them, for life.

WHY IS SHE COMPLAINING?

We recently moved into a second-ﬂoor ﬂat. Within a day the neighbour under us began to ring us and post us notes complaining of noise. She says we move furniture around at all hours. We haven’t moved a thing since we moved in! She says we play music too loud, or have parties or have sex too loudly. She once rang us in the small hours waking us out of deep sleep to say that.

Suzie says

She’s either lonely, anxious or deluded. You could try to be friendly and once she’s got to know you, the complaints may stop. If they don’t then you have two tacks. Keep a log of the times she makes complaints and what actually was happening. Then, you could just ignore her. Or, you could write to her listing her complaints and your riposte. Tell her if she continues, you will be forced to consult a solicitor. Being kind tends to work better.

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Solve your family dilemmas with expert advice

Ask DR PHILIPPA Woman’s GP Dr Philippa Kaye answers your questions

Dealing with hiccups

Q A

I get hiccups all the time, especially after drinking ﬁzzy drinks. What are hiccups and why do they happen?

Philippa says

Hiccups are extremely common, if often extremely annoying! They are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, the sheet of muscle underneath your lungs involved in breathing. If the diaphragm is irritated

Should I avoid eating after 8pm?

MY GP WON’T GIVE ME MORE MEDS

I thought a calorie is a calorie, that it would make no difference if I ate a chocolate bar in the morning or evening, the calories would count the same. But some of my friends swear by not eating after 8pm for their weight. Does this work?

I was given some zopiclone tablets by the doctor but they aren’t working. Why won’t he give me more or a stronger dose?

Philippa says

Shoop, shoop!

Zopiclone is a sleeping tablet and all sleeping tablets are very addictive, which is why your GP won’t give you more. They also stop working, or don’t work as well, after a couple of weeks meaning that you feel you need a bigger dose. Your doctor is unlikely to keep prescribing them, instead they would gradually decrease them. It would also be helpful to look at your sleep hygiene; do you take your phone to bed or nap in the day?

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for some reason, for example a stomachful of gassy liquid, it involuntarily contracts, causing the hiccups. Hiccups actually start in the womb, from about nine weeks of pregnancy and it’s thought that as babies hiccup, there are changes in the brain that may help the baby’s brain to learn to control the diaphragm. But if you have intractable hiccups – where hiccups are constant and don’t go away – please do see your doctor to ﬁnd a cause and hopefully a treatment.

WAYS TO BOOST YOUR HEALTH THIS WEEK The scientists have spoken! Try these easy ways to achieve a happier, healthier life

Calories are indeed the same, no matter what time you eat them; a chocolate bar doesn’t have fewer calories if consumed in the morning compared with the evening! It may be that not eating at night helps your friends maintain their weight as they are simply eating less over the 24-hour period by not eating at night. However, a recent study has found that the more a woman eats after 6pm, the greater the risk she has of developing heart disease, so there may be something else to your friends’ theories.

If you’re planning a ski trip this season and are a beginner, then rest assured it’ll help burn the calories. Research* has found that a day of skiing or boarding lessons can burn between 2,000-2,400 calories. Enough for a glass of wine and fondue, then!

I’M NOT SURE IF WEIGHTLIFTING IS RIGHT FOR US

My partner and I have started being much more active, walking more and even going to the gym to do the rower, running machine or bike. My husband wants to start lifting weights. He is 52, is this a good idea?

Philippa says

Absolutely! The current guidance is not just for cardiovascular aerobic activity such as walking, but also two sessions of strengthening or resistance training each week, which can be as simple as carrying your shopping bags. A recent study showed that pumping iron, in middle age and beyond, can reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. In the study, those in the top third of muscle mass were about a ﬁfth as likely to have heart disease as those in the bottom third. It is thought that weight lifting stops the decline in muscle mass that occurs as we get older, and this may promote heart health. So yes, it is a good idea but as always, start slowly and ask for advice from a trainer at the gym as to how to use the machines.

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Cook up an alternative

Want to eat healthier in 2020? You may want to try a new grain. Fonio is a West African grain that’s glutenfree and cooks in three mins, making it a new alternative to quinoa or rice. You can even make hearty brekkie porridge with it.

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MoneySavingExpert.com’s Martin Lewis will save you £££s

How to slash hundreds off your energy bill

Use comparison sites to ﬁnd the best deals for your home

You could save even if you stay put

Are you one of the 11m massively overpaying?

Anyone who’s with a big six company – British Gas, E.ON, EDF, Npower, Scottish Power and SSE – and is on their standard tariff (which is almost everyone who hasn’t switched in the last year). Even if you’re not, as prices have dropped rapidly in the last year, many can still save. One big issue here is that many people assume energy companies have one price. They don’t. They can have lots of different tariffs – yes, that does literally mean they charge different people totally different amounts for the same thing. So the key is to ensure you’re one of those being charged less, not more. To prove the point, those on British Gas and EDF standard 44

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tariffs, as I write this, are paying around the price cap figure of £1,178 a year – for typical use (if you use more or less, you’ll pay more or less roughly in proportion). Yet both providers have another tariff at under £900 a year, for the same use, and they’re fixed deals – so you know for a year the rate won’t rise. That means it’s £280 a year cheaper for the same gas, same electricity, same safety and same service – just a different price. And better still, both these tariffs allow not only new customers, but existing ones too, to get them – as long as you do it the right way. Of course those willing to move company can save even more. Currently, the cheapest deals on the market are around £830 a year for typical usage. So if you’re willing to switch firms, move to that and you could be paying £350 a year less. On the back of me talking about this on telly, the other day Melanie got in contact to say: ‘Just watched Martin Lewis and did an energy comparison. By staying with my supplier, I can save £355 a year. Thank you.’

You can’t just get these deals – you have to do it the right way. Energy ﬁrms don’t just move you to their cheaper deals. These are generally reserved for pro-active switchers. This is all about using a comparison site like my cheapenergyclub.co.uk – which is whole of market (and includes a ‘stick with my existing provider’ ﬁlter). It also gives £25 cashback per dual fuel switch, which you wouldn’t get direct – or via any ofgem.gov.uk approved comparison sites. For Northern Ireland, use consumercouncil.org.uk.

There are two reasons to do this:

There is no one cheapest provider. Your cheapest depends on where you live and how much you use. A comparison site works it out for you and tells you the exact saving. Some (though not all) cheap tariffs – including the cheapest from British

Gas, EDF and E.ON, are only available via comparison sites. You can’t just call up the ﬁrm and ask for it.

Switching and saving tends to beat sticking and saving

My point here isn’t that you should stick with your existing provider. Generally the best thing is to do a comparison. Often you’ll find it’s firms you’ve not heard of with no customer service track record that come top as they’re trying to build market share. But scroll down, there are lots of mid-sized firms with really good ratings and really cheap prices. Don’t worry if you’re short of info to do a comparison. Even if you just know your address and existing provider’s name, you can do it. Of course it’ll be more accurate if you have your exact tariff details and can plug your usage in too, but if you don’t know, the comparison site will estimate it for you.

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re you ripping yourself off? At least 11 million people in the UK are overpaying on their energy bills, usually by £100s a year. Sorting it is one of the biggest and easiest savings you can make – yet the majority still don’t do it. More so, even if you’re scared of switching ﬁrms, right now you may be able to save £100s and stick with your existing provider. So as we’re in the core of winter, carpe diem (translation: get off your bum and try to give it a go).

Ask SUSAN

Expert solutions for your sex and relationship dilemmas

She made a move

I’m a single man whose best male friend lives with his sister. I don’t fancy her, but she tried to kiss me and I didn’t break off so as not to reject her. Last weekend it happened again, so now I’m not keen to visit but my friend wonders why. Advice, please!

Susan says

You don’t need to explain anything to your friend. But you do need to explain to his sister,

IT’S A HAIRY SITUATION!

I’ve been on several dates with a man, but when we started taking clothes off, I was nauseated by his shape and body hair and I left without going further. Now he wants another date. I like him but I can’t imagine wanting to make love. Do I carry on?

Susan says

If you had only a few doubts, I’d see this man again. Because often, sexual feelings shift as you relax. But your reaction to his appearance is so strong that I’m guessing nothing would make you desire him, and that if you saw him again, you’d likely end up fending him off. Make your excuses and exit nicely.

because I suspect she’s confused. She probably thinks your response to her kiss meant you liked it, which is why she did it twice. So explain clearly that you aren’t in the market for a relationship right now. And when you explain, be kind or she’ll get embarrassed at having jumped you. Then move your relationship back to where it was, visiting regularly but keeping things light and friendly and avoiding any physical contact. She’ll get the message.

Will I forget how to please myself?

My partner really gets off on seeing me touch myself. He especially likes to be in control, telling me what to do and when to climax. I ﬁnd it hot, but worry I’ll forget how to get myself off and will only be able to when we’re playing this game.

Susan says

Don’t worry! You certainly won’t forget how to pleasure yourself. However, don’t limit yourself to masturbating only when you are with your partner and you are following his instructions. It’s good to have a variety of sensations – and what you feel when you’re in control will be very different to what you feel when he is in control, telling you what to do. So take time to pleasure yourself just for yourself, and do it when you want to. And enjoy both experiences – the ones without him as well as the ones with him!

I’M A VIRGIN BUT HE DOESN’T BELIEVE IT

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I know I’m unusual but, though I’ve had great sexual experiences, I’ve never had intercourse. So when I met my ﬁancé, I warned him that ﬁrst sex would be painful and I’d bleed. But it wasn’t and I didn’t. And though he seemed relaxed about that, I’m worried he thinks I lied about my sexual history. How do I reassure him?

Susan says

I’m not sure you need to reassure your partner. He probably knows that most women who’ve had ‘great sexual experiences’, or even those who have led generally active lives, are

likely to have stretched the entrance to their vagina. And that would mean that ﬁrst sex isn’t painful and that there’s no bleeding involved. If you want to mention this, do – to reassure yourself. But I’m sure he won’t be concerned.

SIGNS YOU’RE LUSTING INAPPROPRIATELY You really like your best friend’s husband, your married colleague, your manager. But you’re not tempted by him. Or are you? Check these signs of inappropriate lust.

Physical response

We all appreciate a good-looking man. But if you’re experiencing active arousal while with him, that’s a danger signal. Mentally take control of your desire rather than getting hooked in.

Mental obsession

Occasionally thinking about a man is normal. Thinking about him every few minutes is worrying. Get things in perspective by actively listing the things you don’t like or the ways he’s disappointed you before.

Social possessiveness

Do you feel jealous if he doesn’t pay you attention? Do you guard your every conversation with him against interruption? You may need to actually reduce contact in order to get him out of your system.

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This pretty city in southern Poland has a brilliant food scene, beautiful buildings and a whole load of history. Spend a day wandering through the Old Town before taking a trip to the nearby Wieliczka and Bochnia salt mines. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these mines are some of the oldest in the world and were carved, astonishingly, by hand. While they may not seem like the most romantic of places, the eerie chambers, lit by grand chandeliers, are pretty special. For lunch, stop off at Café Camelot, with its squeaky

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Be sure to visit the atmospheric salt mines

Bratislava Castle overlooks the Old Town

Check out the striking street art across Timișoara

TIMIŞOARA, ROMANIA

Timișoara, the third largest city in Romania, may not seem like the ideal weekend destination, but its under-theradar status means it’s not touristy at all. As well as practically having the city to yourself, you won’t spend a fortune and it’s ﬁlled with grand buildings, all painted in a different pastel shade. There’s lots of art too – head to the Museum of Art, the cool Calina Gallery or hunt for street art and sculptures. Whether you’re after hearty, meaty dishes to ﬁll you up after a day of sightseeing, delicious vegetarian or vegan food or a plate of incredibly good Vietnamese, Timișoara has it all. Try Casa Bunicii for typical Romanian dishes or Restaurant Merlot, if you

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show people’s fads and changes. It was just an idea we had and ran with. Apart from Endeavour, what else have you got lined up? I’m working on a new TV show with a director who I’ve been dying to work with for ages, and I’m adapting a book. I've got lots of things going on! ✱ Endeavour is on ITV

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BEST OF THE BRITS ITV Before we ﬁnd out who’s won what at this year’s ceremony on 18 February, this documentary looks at 40 years of the BRITs, with highlights including Spice Girl Geri performing in her union ﬂag dress in 1997.

CATCH UP EASY WAYS TO LIVE WELL BBC iPlayer Steph McGovern and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall present this three-parter, looking at ways to tackle health concerns. They begin the series by tackling unhealthy snacking habits.

RIO AND KATE: BECOMING A STEP FAMILY BBC1 This one-off follows Rio Ferdinand and Kate Wright in the run-up to their wedding as Kate prepares to become stepmum to Rio's kids.

CASUALTY BBC1 It’s a sad day for the staff at Holby City Hospital as they prepare to say a ﬁnal farewell to Duffy. Charlie doesn’t want to go to the funeral. Can David make him realise it’s a decision he could come to regret?

If you missed these shows ﬁrst time around, here’s the best of BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All4, My5 and more…

UNCUT GEMS Netﬂix Adam Sandler plays debt-ridden jewellery store owner Howard Ratner, who comes across a highly valuable black opal that could get him out of the ﬁnancial mire — if he can keep hold of it!

AIRBNB: THE TRUE COST? ITV Hub In this Tonight edition, Jonathan Maitland investigates Airbnb, including claims that the accommodation site could be contributing to Britain’s housing shortage.

THE THOMAS BROTHERS ITV Former Corrie star Ryan Thomas and his brothers, Adam (AKA Adam Barton in Emmerdale) and Love Island star Scott, will explore their Indian roots with their father Dougie in this six-part series which takes them from Mumbai to Goa. ALISBURY BBC2 Anne-Marie Duff and afe Spall lead the ast of this three-part rue-life drama that xplores the effect the ovichok poisonings h community and how residents reacted to the crisis. Mark Addy and MyAnna Buring also star.

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TRENDING NOW BOX SET BINGE EASTENDERS BBC1 Callum rushes around as he prepares for his assessment to see if he can join the police force, but he’s totally unaware that he’s being watched. Later, however, he gets a big shock when the person who’s been watching him turns up at his door. Who is it? Meanwhile, Whitney ﬁnds herself in danger when she comes face to face with Leo, and one of them ends up with blood on their hands…

THIS IS US Amazon Prime Video The third series of the drama following Jack and Rebecca Pearson and their three children in different eras is now available to watch for Amazon Prime members. If you’re new to the saga, you can watch it all from the very beginning as the ﬁrst two series are also available.

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View from THE BACK Sam Carlisle says what you’re thinking

Stop being such a diva, Caprice

The US model is skating on thin ice after reportedly throwing a behind-the-scenes strop

ne has overcome losing most of her sight to win a Paralympic gold medal, the other made her name getting her kit off to ﬂog bras. Which one has apparently had a diva strop on Dancing On Ice? Yep, knicker-ﬂasher Caprice. Insiders say the reason for the model’s refusal to skate in a recent episode was that her pro partner Hamish Gaman was pushing her too hard. And this lady ain’t one to be pushed. Whatever the reason for their fallout, what was she expecting? To be carried aloft on the shoulders of male models while her

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Worlds apart: Libby (left) and Caprice

competition fell ﬂat on their faces attempting triple axels? It was only week three, where tasks included ‘the stop’ – basically being able to stop on the ice. That comes after ‘standing up’ in terms of difficulty. Paralympian Libby Clegg, on the other hand, keeps going no matter what the challenge. I’ve interviewed both of these women. Libby was an absolute delight. She’d just given a speech about her challenging life story and everyone in the room was mesmerised and left vowing to make more of their lives. Libby was polite, engaging and erested in other people. e joy she takes from her by son is gorgeous. interviewed Caprice en she’d just made her but modelling bras. No e really knew who she s but she came across ambitious, demanding charmless. o see the two of them on ice (when Caprice can bothered), I know which inspires me. And she from the States.

LAW CHANGER

My hero of the week is Lucy Herd, whose 23-month old son, Jack, drowned in 2010. His dad was only allowed three days off work to grieve, one of which had to be for the funeral. Lucy campaigned to have statutory paid leave for parents who suffer the loss of a child. The government has just agreed to it, and it’ll be known as Jack’s Law. Lucy’s determination means out of great tragedy has come great reform.

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Lucy Herd campaigned for 10 years

Phoebe (right) looks abs fab next to J.Lo

Body paint

Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s make-up artist drew on fake abs for the SAG Awards in America. I was rolling my eyes at how ‘Hollywood’ the girl from Ealing had become since the success of Fleabag when this picture caught my eye. There’s Phoebe in a bra top, standing next to human Barbie doll, J.Lo, and not looking, well, saggy in comparison. Pass me the brushes!

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THE ONLY BAD WORKOUT IS THE ONE YOU DON’T DO.’ Nicole Scherzinger just made herself unpopular with 98% of womankind

Snack rail

Crisps don’t last long enough in my house to qualify for shelf space, so props to Stacey Solomon. Not only does she have packets to spare within three minutes of the weekly shop, she also hangs them, colour coded, on a rail to keep them tidy. Girl, if you’re that organised with a baby to look after, you need a hobby!

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