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Holly’s upset over shock rejection

‘I’ll NEVER give up on Derek’

KATE’S 18 MONTHS OF HELL

Sarah Everard’s killer GUILTY Brave parents face monster in court

Harry & Meghan

WILL THEIR MARRIAGE SURVIVE? Insider says strain of royal rift could break them

‘I lost 5st by eating fakeaways and chocolate’

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this week in bella Celeb news & gossip 6 COVER STORY Derek’s ‘huge challenges’, Holly’s upset over rejection, plus lots more celeb news 8 COVER STORY Will Harry’s marriage survive?

10 COVER STORY Ruth and Eamonn: ‘Doing This Morning is the only time we see each other!’

12 Zara and Mike’s love story 58 Tattoo tributes

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The Tokyo Olympics are finally kicking off

he Olympic Games are commencing on 23 July, and we can’t wait to support Team GB! The games were originally due to be held in Tokyo in the summer of 2020, but like everything else in the world, it was cancelled.

Diver Tom Daley, 27, will have his sights set on gold after winning bronze at the past two Olympics. Also part of Team

GB’s diving squad is Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, daughter of First Dates’ Fred Sirieix.

At just 16, she is the youngest member of the team and will definitely be one to watch, having been named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2020.

Other familiar names to keep an eye on include Dina Asher-Smith, 25, who will be competing in the 100m

16 COVER STORY ‘Sarah will forever be in our hearts – she will never fade away’ 18 COVER STORY ‘I lost 5st by eating fakeaways and chocolate’ 42 Pregnancy psychosis horror: ‘I believed I was Jesus and thought I saw the devil’

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sprint, and world champion heptathlete Katarina JohnsonThompson, 28, who will be taking part in the seven-event category.

There are some new faces, too, such as 19-year-old Max Burgin, who’ll be running the 800m. He broke the British junior record at just 17. And there’s Stoke long jumper Jazmin Sawyers, 27, who is tipped for success.

Bring on the gold medals!

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Look & feel good

4 What the stars wore to Cannes Film Festival 2021 21 Keep cool in culottes and shorts 25 Blue accessories 26 Summer skin SOS 29 Coral crush beauty 34 Cut the booze and the pounds!

36 Unwanted scars: more than skin deep

Lifestyle 30 Cookery: hot off the coals 33 The latest trends in the foodie world 38 Home trends: marble accents 46 Travel: big days out

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15 Bella debate: should you feel guilty for wanting a girl?

41 Have your say 44 Kate Medlin offers advice 45 Horoscopes 48 TV gossip, films, books and more 50 The Olympics are on!

52 COVER STORY Prize puzzles and fun quizzes

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show at opening night in this Chanel design – a work of art with scallopededged metallic and lace detail.

Dazzling in a semi-sheer halter-neck dress from French fashion house Armani Privé, Diane sprinkled some serious stardust on the red carpet.

Salma Hayek

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard actress cut a sexy silhouette in this plunging blue sequin Gucci frock, showcasing her ample cleavage and petite frame.

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Jessica Chastain

Andie MacDowell

Ageless beauty Andie gave us mermaid vibes in this sea-green Prada get-up, complete with an iridescent embellished bodice. And can we just mention her natural, tousled locks – perfection.

Hollywood’s elite descended on the South of France this month

Jodie TurnerSmith We can’t get enough of Jodie’s boss-lady look. The quirky, floor-skimming gown

by Gucci incorporated an on-trend polka-dot bodice and glitzy column skirt.

Oozing classic Hollywood style, Jessica donned a Christian Dior gown, accessorising with a diamond and ruby choker and a flush of red lippy.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

In an asymmetric dress, perfect on her willowy frame, Maggie looked ethereal in tulle adorned with embroidered swirls of metallic thread.

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Linda’s bedbreaking bonk!

Linda Robson spoke about how the spark has returned to her marriage – leading to an overexuberant sex sesh! The 63-year-old star, who’s been married to Mark Dunford, 58, for over 30 years, shared how they recently enjoyed an energetic night. She said on Loose Women, “We were on our own and we did the deed. We broke two bed slats! It was my fat bottom, I think. It was probably the first time in about four months or something.”

Linda even asked Mark for a “snog” afterwards, adding, “It was really nice.” Too much? You decide!

STRICTLY PROFESSIONAL Bruno Tonioli has stepped down from the next series of Strictly Come Dancing due to travel restrictions – and hasn’t spoken to fellow judges Motsi Mabuse or Shirley Ballas since. Bruno, 65, said, “I haven’t heard from them. But I’m not going to cry, we all have very separate lives. And they have given very supportive messages in the press. We’re pros.” However, he has spoken to Craig Revel Horwood, as the pair have their new show Craig And Bruno’s Great British Road Trips together. Phew.

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Derek’s ‘HUGE CHALLENGES’ Kate’s 18 months of hell

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ate Garraway revealed that her husband Derek Draper still faces “huge challenges” in his recovery. It’s been 18 months of hell for the GMB presenter after the former Labour spin doctor was struck down with the coronavirus in March 2020. He has been recuperating at home alongside his wife and their children Darcey, 15, and Billy, 11.

“He’s very up and down, we’re certainly not a long way out of the woods,” she told her co-host Alastair Campbell as they presented GMB on 9 July. After 13 months in hospital, Derek, who turns 54 next month, returned home, but remains in a serious condition. Kate, 54, explained his release from hospital wasn’t due to his condition improving, but she said Derek’s

on the mend. “Being home has meant we’ve seen some things improve,” she revealed.

“Definitely having the family around, having the children around, has provided stimulation.”

However, Kate is aware of premature optimism when it comes to her husband, who is thought to be the UK’s longest-surviving COVID patient. “I think the problem is you latch on to the positives, which is good because you have to, but there’s no doubt there are huge challenges ahead,” she said. Despite being told by doctors that Derek’s at “serious risk of dying” and there’s “little chance” of him making a meaningful recovery after two years, Kate has said she’ll “never give up on him”. She added, “I hope that my wonderful Derek is going to keep fighting.”

E B R I T Y & S H OW B I Z N E W S

Words: Shereen Low, Amy Lo. Photos: Shutterstock, Getty, Instagram (hollywilloughby, justlikethatmax, deangaffney1), Skims/Donna Trope

HOME UNDER THE SLAMMER Holly Willoughby and husband Dan Baldwin have suffered a new upset after their 14th planning application for home renovations was rejected. The couple – who have kids Harry, 12, Belle, ten, and Chester, six – want to add a first-floor side and rear extension to their £3million six-bedroom Edwardian house in London, which has angered neighbours over the potential building disruption. The local council denied permission due to the “unsympathetic” and “harmful” plans. Since buying their home in 2011, Holly, 40, and TV producer Dan, 46, have attempted to extend their property with little success. They have 12 weeks to appeal.

Marcus’ tears over support Floods of support came after a mural of England footballer Marcus Rashford was graffitied with racist comments. Locals in Manchester wasted no time in covering it with notes calling him a hero and role model. Marcus, 23, who has helped raise £20m and campaigned to end child food poverty, said he was “on the verge of tears” over the messages. The incident is under police investigation and came after Marcus missed a penalty in the Euro 2020 final, along with Jadon Sancho, 21, and Bukayo Saka, 19, who have also faced abuse. Captain Harry Kane said, “If you abuse anyone on social media, you’re not an England fan and we don’t want you.”

WEEK IN PICS

Grandaddy Dean EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has become a grandfather at the age of 43.

He shared the news that his daughter Chloe, 24, had given birth to a baby girl, saying, “Welcome to this crazy world, my beautiful granddaughter Mimi.”

Golden girls The first official pic from the Sex And The City reboot was released. And Just Like That… will see Sarah Jessica Parker, 56, Kristin Davis, 56, and Cynthia Nixon, 55, reprise their roles as Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda – but without Kim Cattrall as Samantha.

Bloc party Zendaya turned heads at the LA premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy.

The 24 year old, who voices Lola Bunny in the movie sequel, looked cool and confident in a colour-block jacket and shorts combo

by Moschino.

Zendaya, who’s rumoured to be dating her Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland, said her look was inspired by her character.

“I don’t have the ears, but a ponytail is close enough,” she said.

Ageless!

Kate Moss is the new face – and body – of Kim Kardashian’s shapewear line Skims. The supermodel, 47, who starred in Calvin Klein’s undies campaign in the ’90s, was described as “the fashion icon, defining whole generations of culture and style” by Kim, 40.

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Will their marriage survive?

Words: Amy Lo. Photos: Shutterstock, Getty

Insider says that royal rift could break them

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ince Prince Harry stepped down as a senior royal last year and moved to California, he has made it clear that he and wife Meghan Markle are trying to distance themselves from the royal family.

But as they immerse themselves more and more into the showbiz lifestyle of Los Angeles, having already signed deals with Netflix

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and Spotify worth an estimated £130m, they could be toeing a risky line as they continue to profit off the royal brand.

Royal expert and author Duncan Larcombe said, “Harry and Meghan seem to think they can co-exist in these two worlds – the world of British royals and American celebrity.” But while it seems like Harry, 36,

and Meghan, 39, are enjoying both at the moment, Duncan suspects that the struggle to maintain this delicate balance has the potential to cause major problems for the couple in the future.

Duncan told Closer magazine, “Harry’s totally sacrificed relations with his family for his new life with Meghan, and things seem to have been done her way and with her needs first. But ultimately, Harry will want and need his family – they are his flesh and blood.” He adds, “I think Harry and Meghan will have to make compromises to make things work with the royals, and even to save their marriage, because there will be a point when he’ll be torn between Meghan’s world and his own family. They need to plan what they say and do moving forward, and communicate with the royals if they want to have a relationship with Harry’s family.”

Meghan and Harry live in a $14.7m house in Montecito,

California, with their twoyear-old son Archie and onemonth-old daughter Lilibet. But if Harry were to reconcile with the royals, he could be flying back to the UK more regularly, which could mean time apart from Meghan.

It’s unclear whether she would want to visit with him and see his family again after they gave interviews detailing how unhappy they were when in the UK. However, time in different countries could be tough for the pair. It’s been claimed that longdistance was part of the reason why Meghan’s first marriage, to TV producer Trevor Engelson from 2011 until 2013, didn’t work out. Meghan – who filed

‘They are his flesh and blood’

The pair stepped down as senior royals last year

When Meghan and Harry were royals

Harry and William’s relationship is said to be frosty behind the scenes

for divorce citing irreconcilable differences – was flying to Toronto to film TV show Suits, while Trevor remained in Los Angeles. A source said, “It was a very difficult way to start married life.” Things worsened, and while Meghan’s acting career blossomed, Trevor allegedly said that he felt like “a piece of something stuck to the bottom of Meghan’s shoe.”

Harry’s recent trip to England to unveil the statue of Princess Diana on what would have been her 60th birthday with his brother Prince William means it’s likely to have hit home how much he’s sacrificed for his new life. “Harry is loving the American life now, but he’s still in the honeymoon phase,” Duncan says. “I think coming back and seeing his brother, especially against the

very moving backdrop of a memorial for their mother, will maybe make him question what he’s given it all up for.”

While the brothers united for the emotional occasion, things could still be frosty behind the scenes, as Duncan claims that William, 39, will be anticipating what business venture Harry and Meghan will put their name to next. “What do they do next? That’s a question Prince William is dreading the answer to,” says Duncan.

“Prince Harry hasn’t exactly been subtle. He’s revealed to the world that he pretty much hates his family and the whole system is rotten to the core. But by continually talking about the royals, they’re cashing in on the brand. If they spend their

whole careers selling that royal brand, they’ll never speak to William again.”

It’s also been reported that Prince Charles had planned a one-to-one dinner with his youngest son while he was back.

Charles, 72, was in Scotland at the time, but intended to travel back to London and was said to be “dreading” the dinner, which was an attempt to smooth things out after Harry and Meghan’s explosive tell-all interview with Oprah.

However, it is unclear if the dinner went ahead as Harry returned to California a day after his mother’s statue unveiling. But the fact they were even willing to make a plan to meet suggests that tensions could be thawing between Harry and the royals.

‘What do they do next?’

Meghan and her first husband Trevor in 2006

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‘Doing This Morning is the only time we see each other!’

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amonn Holmes and his wife Ruth Langsford are back on our screens, livening up our weekdays on This Morning throughout July and August while Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are on their summer break.

The married couple, who used to present the show on Friday mornings until Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary took over their slot in January, have been together for 25 years and have 19-year-old son Jack together.

Eamonn also has sons Declan, 32, and 28-year-old Niall, and 30-year-old daughter Rebecca with ex-wife Gabrielle. Ruth and

Getting their groove on while hosting This Morning

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Eamonn, both 61, talk to us about childhood memories, reprising their This Morning roles and how respect is the key to their marriage…

Are you looking forward to working together again and for five days a week?

Eamonn: It’s the only time we really get to see each other properly, so yes! We both have very busy lives, so it’s actually quite an unusual thing to spend so much time together.

Ruth: We’ve hosted so many This Morning summers now, and we always look forward to it. The summer weeks are always a lot of fun, and they have a slightly

different vibe to the rest of the year. We’ve been doing this since Jack was really little.

What are your fondest summer memories?

Eamonn: I have really happy memories.

There were always a lot of adventures and playing outside. My dad was very good at entertaining us, and during the holidays, we would go travelling in the back of his carpet fitter van. The one thing I really miss living in Surrey now is the smell of the sea, so definitely the seaside and candy floss – simple things I loved. We used to buy bags of seaweed called “dulse” as a treat.

Ruth: We did a lot of camping when we were kids before Dad upgraded to a camper van. We went to lots of places, and we lived abroad a lot as my family were in the army, but we would visit my grandparents in Newquay quite often. I always remember the long trek down to the beach, but halfway down there were trampolines, and my grandma used to pay for us to have a go on them and get an ice cream afterwards.

The couple have been married for 11 years You’re definitely “couple goals”, having recently celebrated 25 years together and 11 of those married. What’s your secret?

Ruth: We always laugh at the term “couple goals” – it’s such a modern expression! But 25 years is a long time to be together, and working together, as well – not many people work with their partner, so I think a lot of respect comes into it. I believe you have to respect each other as people, and we respect each other as broadcasters. And as much as

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people sometimes say, “Oh, they argue,” I would say, “No, we don’t, we have differences of opinion.” And I think that’s healthy. People will always see that we laugh a lot, too.

Eamonn: I agree. There’s a huge amount of understanding and tolerance and a good dollop of humour that keeps you going.

me to be a grandfather for the first time. They haven’t asked for any parenting tips. I think every generation who has kids knows better than the previous one.

Ruth: I think that’s how it should be. Unless they ask, keep quiet, because when you look at baby books of what the advice would have been when our parents had us, every generation is different, and the advice would be completely different now. So, keep quiet and they’ll ask if they need help.

‘You have to respect each other’

Eamonn, you’re about to become a grandad, as your eldest son Declan prepares to welcome his first child.

How excited are you?

Eamonn: It’s so strange to think

that my wee baby will be having a baby and that Declan is going to be a dad. It’ll be really emotional.

You can only wish for health and happiness, and it’s a lovely landmark in the family and for

Ruth, you enjoy cooking healthily and you’ve recently taken up running – is this for a positive mental attitude?

Ruth: I use the word running very loosely as I kind of lumber along!

I’m not really a runner, I’m more

Out with the family

of a power walker with the dog, but it was Gok Wan and Alice Beer who got me into doing the Couch to 5K running plan. I do find it very, very hard. I never want to get out and do it, but once I do, the mental lift that it gives you is amazing, and then I’m very proud of myself and slightly smug.

I try to do a bit of healthy eating, a bit of exercise, and moderate in all things, but I also love to eat, have a gin, and slob on the sofa, so it’s just finding a good balance.

I’m definitely not thinking about

doing a marathon anytime soon, but I have had a lot of encouragement along the way, so we’ll see where it takes me.

Eamonn: Whereas I’m currently doing Couch to 5m! I’m doing OK following my recent health setbacks, with two discs dislocated, which led to balance and stability problems in my right leg. But I’m getting lots of treatment and doing lots of exercises and hydrotherapy, and I’m making good progress.

Words: Shereen Low. Photos: Getty, Instagram (eamonnholmes), Shutterstock

Eamonn and Ruth on marriage, squabbles and their TV return

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celeb news Hugging an inflatable of England captain Martin Johnson

Once upon a time

Blossoming love

The Queen’s granddaughter Zara Phillips and rugby player Mike Tindall first met in Sydney during the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Zara, 40, said Mike, 42, was drowning his sorrows after being dropped from the England squad just before the semi-finals. They were introduced, and afterwards one of Mike’s friends gave him Zara’s number.

Mike ended up texting Zara, and once back in the UK, they started dating. They became a couple in 2004. “I think it was 27 April – that would be the official date we said we were going to go out with each other,” he has since said.

Zara and Mike’s Sporting heroes Wedding bells The royal couple tied the knot in July 2011 in a small, private ceremony at Canongate Kirk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Zara looked beautiful walking down the aisle in a dress

by Stewart Parvin, who is a favoured designer for both Princess Anne and the Queen.

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Both Zara and Mike have remained passionate about their sporting careers. The former rugby union ace, now a podcaster and businessman, described her as being an “awesome support” through his career, while she says their shared devotion to sport means “he understands the pressures and vice versa”. In 2012, Zara won silver for equestrian eventing with her team at the London Olympics.

Meet the royals Shortly after they went official, Mike was introduced to Zara’s mother Princess Anne. In 2008, he said, “Zara’s mum is a legend and her father is lovely, too. My mates in Wakefield are forever asking how I fit in among the royal family, but they are really down to earth.”

She said yes!

Greeting the Queen and Prince Philip in 2006

After six years together, the couple announced their engagement in December 2010, and Mike hit the nail on the head when it came to the ring – a round solitaire diamond with double band – as Zara said, “Mike found it. I hinted what I liked, but he did it all himself.”

love story!

The Tindalls’ ten-year anniversary is on 30 July

Baby love

With a young Mia in June 2015

Out and about in November 2015

Having fun with dad in 2019

Carrying Mia in 2017

Happy families Despite being royals, the family of five tend to enjoy a quiet life at their home in Gloucestershire. Zara says, “When we don’t have to be somewhere, we are pretty low-key. It’s nice to go out with the dogs and explore the woods and fields that surround our house – I love the quiet and isolation of where we live.”

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Words: Amy Lo. Photos: Getty, PA, Shutterstock

Their first child Mia Grace arrived in January 2014. They announced they were expecting their second baby in 2016, but sadly Zara suffered a miscarriage. Lena Elizabeth arrived in June 2018, and this year, the couple had their first son, Lucas Philip, on 21 March, who Zara gave birth to on their bathroom floor!

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Danielle and her sons

Mum of four boys, Danielle Lloyd, is finally expecting a daughter after years of trying and even considering gender selection. Stacey Solomon is also pregnant with a girl after three sons. So, we ask…

Stacey and Joe are expecting a girl

Should you feel guilty for wanting a girl?

No

‘I wanted that special bond’

Edited by Kristina Beanland. Photos: Instagram (staceysolomon, missdlloyd)

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Yes

Emma Hartridge, 34, blogger

As a mum of two boys, I often get asked if I’d like to have a daughter. The question may seem innocent, but it really grinds my gears.

What exactly is it that people think I’m missing out on?

Just because my sons Xander, four, and Eden, six, are boys, it doesn’t mean that they can’t do “girly” things, such as have a pamper day with me, or come on a shopping trip. Equally, if I had a daughter, she might love football, cars or be a tomboy – gender makes no difference.

Whenever, I tell people that I love having boys, the other question that always follows is, “Don’t you worry about losing your sons to girlfriends as they grow up?” It’s the idea that while they will stay close to their dad, I’ll get replaced as

‘I’m not missing out’ they get older. It’s laughable.

It must also be really damaging for children to hear their parents talk about how much they wish they’d had a child of the opposite sex. I can’t imagine what their boys must think. I would never say that to my sons.

Some of my friends have struggled to conceive, let alone pick whether they want a son or daughter – just be grateful for the healthy, happy child you’ve got.

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‘Sarah will forever be in our hearts – SHE WILL NEVER FADE AWAY’ It was the murder that shook the country – and on 9 July, Wayne Couzens pleaded guilty to kidnapping, raping and murdering Sarah Everard.

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arah Everard was a “beautiful, thoughtful, incredibly kind” woman who lived and worked in London and had a lively social life. She loved music, regularly attending festivals, and along with her boyfriend Josh, was looking forward to the relaxation of lockdown restrictions. They had already booked a holiday to Ibiza for later this summer.

But on 3 March this year, 33-year-old Sarah was walking home to Brixton, south London, after spending an evening at her friend’s house. Sarah left at 9pm and followed a popular route between Clapham and Brixton, which was still busy with traffic.

She should have reached home within 50 minutes, but tragically,

she never made it.

While Sarah was walking home, Wayne Couzens, 48, a diplomatic protection officer, was looking for a victim as he drove around south London in a white Vauxhall Astra, which he’d hired earlier that day, after completing a 12-hour shift with the Metropolitan Police.

Sarah ended a call with Josh at 9.28pm, when she was less than a mile from her flat. At 9.35pm, a bus camera image showed Sarah

Couzens pleaded guilty via video link at the Old Bailey

Sarah’s parents Jeremy and Susan Everard standing with Couzens, who she had never met. The pair were beside his car, with its hazard lights flashing. By the time another bus drove past three minutes later, they had disappeared into the car, and the front and passenger doors were open. Police sources reportedly suspect Couzens presented Sarah with his warrant card, as during the height of lockdown, police were questioning people who were out. Once she was in Couzens’ car, he drove back through south London towards Kent, where he lived with his wife and two children.

At some point after kidnapping Sarah on that fateful night, Couzens

A vigil held for Sarah on 13 March

piles of dumped rubbish.

On 8 March, Couzens called in sick to work, and at 7.11pm the following evening, he wiped the data from his phone, before being arrested at his home at 7.50pm.

When questioned by police, Couzens spouted far-fetched lies, telling officers he’d been threatened by a gang who’d hurt his family if he didn’t deliver them “another girl”, after he’d underpaid their sex workers. Police searched Couzens’ family home before finding Sarah’s body hours later in woodland. Her remains were hidden in a rubble bag deposited in a stream, and she was identified by dental records.

There was an outpouring of grief for Sarah and her family from all over the country. Thousands of women shared their all-too-common experiences of male violence, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, “The death of Sarah Everard must unite us in determination to drive out violence against women and girls, and make every part of the

innocent, and it’s still hard to believe this has happened to our family. Last month would have been her 34th birthday.

The grief is still overwhelming.”

Marlene added that all the family can do is to remember her with love. She said, “Sarah will forever be in our hearts.

She will never fade away. It’s a huge loss and terrible to know what she might have endured.”

WHY WAS COUZENS STILL A SERVING OFFICER? Three days before abducting Sarah, Couzens allegedly exposed himself to a female restaurant worker.

Officers were understood to have had enough information to uncover the perpetrator, but they didn’t make the link to serving officer Couzens until after he killed Sarah.

Shockingly, police were also warned about Couzens’ behaviour six years earlier, when he’d reportedly been driving naked from the waist down.

In 2011, before joining the Met, Couzens’ ex-colleagues at the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) allegedly nicknamed him “the rapist” as he made some female officers feel uncomfortable.

Now, the Met faces calls to investigate how Couzens was able to continue serving as an officer.

The alleged failure is the subject of an investigation by the Independent Office of Police Conduct.

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raped her, strangled her to death, and transferred her into his own vehicle, before driving home to his family and returning the rental car at 8.30am the next morning.

The following day, as news of Sarah’s disappearance spread on social media and missing posters lined trees and lampposts, Couzens told work that he was suffering with stress, and at 2pm that afternoon, he bought two green rubble bags from B&Q in Dover.

Then, on 6 March, Couzens emailed his Met supervisor to say he no longer wanted to carry a firearm, and he ordered a tarpaulin and a bungee cargo net from Amazon.

While police officers visited local homes and searched Clapham Common and surrounding areas, Couzens, who was on pre-arranged leave from the Met, repeatedly returned to the crime scene and began trying to dispose of Sarah’s body in a woodland over 50 miles away in Hothfield, Kent. Couzens burnt Sarah’s body among

criminal justice system work to protect and defend them.”

In June, Couzens admitted to the rape and kidnap of Sarah, and one month later, he appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh prison, where he sat with his head bowed and sobbed. In court, it emerged that Couzens had planned to abduct a victim for days before accosting Sarah. Sarah’s parents, Jeremy and Susan Everard, listened to Couzens admit his crime. His barrister Jim Sturman QC told the court Couzens had “genuine guilt and remorse for what he did” and that he’d bear the burden for the rest of his life. Couzens will be sentenced in September.

Afterwards, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick apologised to Sarah’s family, telling them, “All of us in the Met are sickened, angered and devastated by this man’s truly dreadful crimes. Everyone in policing feels betrayed.” She added, “Sarah was a fantastic, talented young woman with her whole life ahead of her, and that has been snatched away.”

In a public statement, Jeremy and Susan described the youngest of their children as “bright and beautiful – a wonderful daughter and sister”, as well as “strong and principled and a shining example to us all”. They added, “We are very proud of her, and she brought so much joy to our lives.”

Sarah’s cousin Marlene Smith, 56, said, “She was just such a lovely person, very effervescent and outgoing. Such a kind, loving person. She was so young and

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‘A busy mum with how could I EVER l Shannon-Marie Smith, 24, felt unhappy and unhealthy until she had a change of heart

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tanding in the changing room, I felt hot and bothered, but mostly upset.

It was February 2019, and I was about to return to my job as a teaching assistant following maternity leave. I’d come shopping with my mum Kerry as I needed some new clothes, and the size 20 black trousers I had picked up were tight. I felt like I could cry – I didn’t recognise my new body.

When my three-year-old son Reuben was born prematurely due to pre-eclampsia and a

ruptured placenta in January 2018, he was only 27 weeks old and weighed just 1lb 8oz. He was in an incubator for over three months, hooked to tubes that helped him breathe.

I spent every day by his side, watching my baby fight for his life.

It was a terrifying time and he was my number-one priority.

Not wanting to waste time cooking meals at home, for fuel I’d just eat chocolate and crisps from the vending machine and friends and family would bring doughnuts and cakes when they visited.

‘I was at an alltime low’

Shannon-Marie felt a lot of negativity towards herself

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She’s now happier and more confident

Reuben was allowed home when he was four months old, but we were constantly back and forth to the hospital for appointments.

While I’d focused all my energy on my baby, I’d neglected myself. My weight had crept up to 15st 6lbs, and at 5ft 2in, that meant I was obese. I felt so low and self-conscious, I wouldn’t leave the house unless I really had to, and I refused to have photos taken with little Reuben.

I was anxious all the time and felt so much negativity towards myself.

Now, as I came out of the changing room, struggling to hold back the tears, my mum could see I was at an all-time low.

“You can’t go on this way,” she said. “Why don’t you try Slimming World? It’s supposed to be brilliant. I’ll come with you for moral support.” She was right – I had to make a permanent change, so my little boy could grow up with a happy and positive mum.

At home, I took a photo of myself in my underwear and vowed that would be the last time I disliked what I saw when

I looked at a photo. And a few weeks later, Mum and I attended our first Slimming World group in Doncaster. Walking in, I felt nervous seeing lots of people much slimmer than me sat in the room. “Why are they here? They look great,” I thought to myself.

But when I heard their stories,

a sick son… lose weight?’

I realised they’d once been in my shoes, too. Knowing they could relate to me put me at ease, and I felt inspired by how far they’d come.

That week, I started cooking my own meals from scratch, swapping my pizza and kebab takeaways for a “fakeaway” version like breaded chicken, which was just as good as what I would order from KFC, or a curry made with fresh ingredients. In my first week, I lost 5.5lbs and was so pleased.

I bought Pinch Of Nom cookbooks as their recipes were quick and easy. I still ate chocolate, but would have one bar instead of several, and I ate more fruit than I ever had before. I lost 2st 7lbs within four months, and I grew in confidence. I took Reuben swimming for the first time, and that summer, when we went to the fair, I was happy to have pictures taken with my little boy.

By December 2019, I weighed 10st 13lbs and was wearing a size 10. I got a new job as a clerical officer in the NHS, too – after all that they had done for Reuben, I wanted to give back.

It felt like a fresh start.

BEFORE 15st 6lbs Size 20

With son Reuben When the country went into lockdown in March 2020, I helped out on the COVID wards.

I felt relieved that I’d lost weight when I did, otherwise I would have been at a heightened risk of being hospitalised if I caught the virus.

That May, I hit my target weight of 10st, having lost 5st 6lbs, and I even dropped another dress size, going down to a size 8.

Now, I am maintaining my weight and honestly couldn’t be happier. As a busy mum, Slimming World has been easy to follow and hassle-free. Reuben is a cheeky little boy who is happy and healthy, and always keeps me on my toes! But I’m fit enough to keep up with him and am glad I can set a good example to him as he gets older.

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DIET BEFORE She vowed that this photo would be the last one she disliked

BREAKFAST Nothing LUNCH Sandwich, crisps DINNER Takeaway pizza, kebab, chips SNACKS Chocolate, biscuits, doughnuts

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Up your barbecue game this summer with these flavour-packed skewers Lemon, thyme & garlic rotisserie chicken This is a popular simple recipe, full-flavoured and very easy to do. If you don’t have a rotisserie, just cook it in a regular kettle barbecue with a lid.

Serves 4 Ready in 1 hr 10 mins 1.3-1.5kg chicken 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Leaves from 8 sprigs of fresh thyme 2tbsp olive oil 1 lemon, quartered Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper CHOOSE YOUR SKEWER A rotisserie skewer 1 Set up your barbecue for rotisserie cooking, with a distance of 20-30cm from the coals to the chicken and with the lid of the barbecue on (not essential, but it will take longer without the lid). Place the chicken on the rotisserie skewer and secure firmly.

2 Place the garlic, thyme and olive oil in a small bowl and squeeze in the juice from one of the lemon quarters. Stir together, then brush this mixture all over the chicken. Season generously with salt and pepper and place the remaining lemon quarters inside the chicken.

3 Cook the chicken for about 1 hr, or until it has an internal temperature of 74°C on a digital probe thermometer. Cut the chicken into quarters and serve with a green salad, if liked.

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Hot coals around 180– 200°C

Buffalo wing skewers To save constantly flipping and turning each individual wing, they would work really well cooked on skewers to give them a nice even heat to create a crispy skin.

Serves 4 Ready in 30 mins 1.5kg chicken wings, cut at the joint creating separate drums and flats 4tbsp barbecue dry rub of your choice 30g butter 70ml hot sauce (we recommend Frank’s) Freshly chopped coriander, to garnish CHOOSE YOUR SKEWER Flat and double-pronged metal skewers 1 Load the chicken wings up onto metal skewers. Use the flat skewers for the drums and a doublepronged skewers for the flats – this way they hold the chicken better.

2 Dust the chicken with the dry rub and place the skewers over the hot coals to cook for about 10 mins, turning occasionally to build up a char all over.

3 To make the buffalo sauce, add the butter and hot sauce to a flameproof metal pan and set it directly on the coals. Stir until the butter has melted and the mixture is all combined.

4 Once the wings are crispy and slightly charred, use a digital probe thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 74°C. Take off the heat, arrange on a serving platter and pour the warm buffalo sauce over the top. Garnish with the coriander, then get stuck in.

DED RECOMMEN HEAT Moderate to hot coals

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cookery Baharat lamb skewers Serves 4 Ready in 40 mins 400g lamb mince 3-4tsp baharat spice mix 1tsp sea salt Handful of fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 small chilli, chopped Red chilli shatta dip (below), to serve CHOOSE YOUR SKEWER Pre-soaked wooden skewers 1 Set up the barbecue for moderate heat and close-proximity cooking.

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Moderate glowing embers

Rum butter-basted pineapple lollipops Serves 4 Ready in 25 mins

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl using your hands until well combined.

2 Mould a golf ball-sized piece of the mix onto a skewer. Don’t make them too big or heavy as they might fall apart.

3 Cook over a moderate heat, moving around to cook evenly, being careful not to let the fat flare up too much and burn the kebabs, until caramelised. The kebabs will firm up as they cook. Use a digital probe thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 74°C. 4 Serve with a little shatta dip drizzled over the top.

Place 50g walnuts, 3 garlic cloves, a handful each of fresh flat-leaf parsley and coriander, ½tsp ground cumin, a pinch of salt and pepper and 1tsp red wine vinegar in a food processor and blitz to a paste. Add 4 deseeded large red chillies and blitz until finely chopped. Stir in 5tbsp extra-virgin olive oil.

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30g butter 2tbsp demerara sugar 25-50ml rum, to taste 4 round slices of fresh pineapple, each about 2cm thick, skin cut away

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Red hot coals

1 Mix together all the ingredients except the pineapple in a small metal bowl and pop it next to the coals to warm up. Once the butter has melted, stir to combine.

2 Thread the pineapple slices onto the skewers to make a lollipop and then grill over hot coals until starting to char and caramelise, turning occasionally.

3 Start brushing the sweet rum butter over the pineapple using a silicone pastry brush to build These recipes are up a caramelized glaze. The taken from Skewered pineapple should have started

by Marcus Bawdon to soften too. Once charred and (Dog ’n’ Bone Books, softened, remove from the heat and eat just like a lollipop! Who £16.99) said the kids have all the fun?

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Winner of Best of British at Ocado’s Rising Stars Awards, Hunter & Gather’s all-natural dressings and exceptional lemon mayo will make your barbecues extra-special this summer. Delicious and free from sugar, seed oils and chemical preservatives, believe us when we say they’re something else! From £4.49.

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Famed London bakery Cutter & Squidge has launched these gorgeous mini cupcakes. Eggfree and vegan-friendly, they are filled with jam, caramel or homemade nut pastes and dipped in chocolate. RRP from £15.90 for 12. Order online at Cutterandsquidge.com

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DRINKING All Shook Up has launched a pack of ten fruity cocktails, including Passion Fruit Martini, Hawaiian Daiquiri, Strawberry Daiquiri, Peachy Punch and new flavour, Mixed Berry Mojito. Perfect for a girls’ night out, barbecues or picnics, the ten 250ml cans are available at Tesco for just £13.

SNACKING FOLLOWING Pip Payne, aka The Slimming Foodie, keeps a love of food to the fore of her cooking. Her approach is home cooking healthy, tasty meals from scratch, while following science-led nutritional advice.

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Six healthy steps to looking great and slimming down

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Cut the booze and the pounds!

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he lockdowns have been tough, so it’s no wonder many of us have got into the habit of having a glass or two of alcohol on a regular basis. But did you know that two large glasses of wine with dinner every night adds up to 2,226 calories

Words: Julia Smurthwaite Images: Shutterstock

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Consume fewer calories

“Alcohol causes weight gain by stopping your body burning fat, it changes your appetite – making you hungrier – and is also high in ‘empty’ calories with very little nutritional value,” says Dr Marilyn Glenville, nutritionist and author specialising in women’s health (Glenvillenutrition.com). By cutting down or giving up, you can shift extra pounds, particularly the fat around your middle. “I recommend cutting down gradually to make it easier to stick to,” says Sejal Jacob, dietitian and British Dietetic Association spokesperson. “So, if you drink five times a week, then cut it down to three times, and then continue to reduce. Don’t drink alcohol when you’re thirsty or hungry, or when cooking – save a drink for mealtimes and use smaller glasses.”

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a week? That’s more than an extra day’s worth of food – and equal to seven cheeseburgers!

If you’re feeling overweight, bloated and tired, cutting down or giving up alcohol can give amazing slimming and health effects.

Here’s our six top tips to help you do it...

2 Stop the sugar cravings Alcohol is a sugar, so when you cut it down or give it up, you may get strong withdrawal urges and crave sugary treats. Don’t give in as you’ll just be substituting one lot of calorific sugar for another, and you won’t lose weight!

“Have a regular eating pattern, so your blood-sugar levels don’t drop and you don’t get an urge for a quick -fix like biscuits,” recommends

Dr Glenville. Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a healthy, protein-rich and low-GI snack, like houmous and vegetable crudités, mid-morning and one mid-afternoon, with no longer than three hours between. She reminds us, “When you control the blood-sugar roller coaster, you are also helping to tell your body to burn fat, which will boost your weight loss.”

NB: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a medical condition, please seek medical advice before changing your diet or exercise routine.

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Sleep better, slim down easier

Do you drink to get a good night’s sleep, then are tired and hungry the next day? “You may feel that you’ve got to sleep quickly, but you won’t get good quality sleep, so you’ll wake up feeling exhausted,” explains health coach Janey Lee Grace, author of the new book Happy Healthy Sober (McNidder & Grace, £12.99). “This can give you cravings for high-sugar and fatty foods, which won’t help your waistline or your health. Alcohol is essentially a poison – and if you want a good night’s sleep, then ditch it.” Healthier ways to get ready for sleep are aromatherapy baths, camomile tea and breathing techniques (see “Beat the stress” below).

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Beat the stress

“It’s common to reach for alcohol to help us deal with stress,” says Janey.

“It can initially make you feel relaxed, but unfortunately, as it is a depressant, it can rev up anxiety levels and lower your mood.” When we’re feeling down, we may crave more alcohol and comfort foods, so the vicious circle goes on. Instead, look for non-alcoholic and non-calorific ways to cope with

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stress. Janey suggests upping your exercise levels, like walking or swimming, and using a relaxing breathing technique – breathe in through your nose for six seconds, then out for six seconds, and repeat for up to five minutes.

You could also try a supplement designed to help reduce stress, like NHP Tranquil Support, £25.77 for 90 capsules, Naturalhealth practice.com

Look younger and brighter

Knowing that less booze can equal a younger-looking you, as well as helping you slim, is also a great motivation to cut it out. “A few weeks after giving up alcohol, people asked me if I’d had a facelift!” says Janey.

Improved skin tone, reduction of puffy skin, brighter

eyes and healthier hair are all benefits you could get. “You’ll also look better because you’ll feel better about yourself. This will in turn make you want to increase your self-care – to eat healthier food and do more exercise to get into great shape.

Giving up alcohol really does have fantastic overall effects,” says Janey.

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Choose alcoholfree options

So you don’t feel deprived, swap alcoholic drinks for alcohol-free or low-alcohol, low-calorie drinks served in a nice glass. Here are our favourites... ● Swap 120ml white wine,

97 calories, for a 120ml glass of McGuigan Zero Sparkling Alcohol-Free wine-based drink, 40 calories. Made from dealcoholised wine, it tastes just like the real thing. £5, Morrisons ● Swap 120ml rosé

wine, 84 calories, for a 120ml glass of 0.5 per cent alcohol Wild Life Botanicals Blush, 32 calories.

Flavourful and packed with vitamins, from £4.50, Wildlife botanicals.co.uk ● Swap a G&T, 170 calories, for an Amplify Zing & Zest with Mediterranean Tonic, 65 calories, 250ml. Hard to believe it’s alcoholfree, it’s like a fruity G&T. £6 for three cans, Spiritofharrogate.co.uk ● Swap half a pint of lager, 96 calories, for a 0.5 per cent Binary Botanical Beer, 45 calories, 250ml.

Extremely refreshing, £14 for six bottles, Amazon.co.uk ● Swap a mojito,

205 calories, for a Savyll Mojito Alcohol-Free Cocktail, 68 cals, 250ml. A blend of natural extracts, £12.99/four, Savyll.com

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SKIN DEEP Unwanted scars can add to low self-esteem – here’s how to beat them

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e all have our scars.

Often, they’re the result of a major life event – like giving birth or overcoming illness – and something to be proud of, but often they’re unwanted, lingering reminders of acne or injury. In a recent study, many people sadly admitted to seeing their scars as a “disfigurement” and a “reminder of a bad event”. Scars were found to evoke moderately strong negative emotions, with most people reporting feelings of anger, sadness, disappointment and anxiety in relation to their scar.

“Patients suffering with scarring can often experience low confidence and self-esteem,” says Sophie Saunders, aesthetic practitioner at the Stratum Dermatology Clinic (Stratumclinics.com). “The good

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news is that there are ways to holistically improve the appearance of scars through a combination treatment approach and lifestyle choices.”

What is a scar?

“A scar is damaged skin tissue that forms due to injury and inflammation, often caused by inflamed acne lesions, a surgical procedure or injury,” explains Sophie. “New collagen is formed to mend the damage, and this skin tissue often has a different texture and quality to the surrounding tissue, which presents itself as a scar.”

There are several different types, depending on the initial cause or the skin type. “Keloid scarring is caused by the overgrowth of tissue, which

happens when too much collagen is produced at site of injury in the wound healing phase, causing the scar to raise and often have discolouration,” explains Sophie.

“Similarly, hypertrophic scarring is the result of excess collagen production in response to a skin trauma, but tends to be milder and does not often extend beyond the boundary of the original wound. Box scars and pitted scarring is characterised by hollow, indented impressions in the skin caused by a sudden loss of collagen.”

As well as changes in skin texture, scarring can also affect the skin’s colour, too. “Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation occurs when melanocytes become stimulated by a skin trauma, producing an excess of melanin in the area,” adds Sophie.

“Vascular scarring is where the scar appears red because of the immature blood vessels where the skin has been wounded. Fair skin types are often much more prone to this red scarring.”

Prevent and treat To minimise the appearance of any scar, early intervention is recommended. “The older the scar is, the harder it is to treat,” explains Sophie. “You want to catch it early, ideally in the healing phase, to stimulate and address the recovery process.”

So, what action should we take, and what should we avoid?

Clinical studies have shown that occlusion – using silicone gels or sheets – is highly effective. “Using

Early intervention minimises the appearance of any scar

a silicone gel or sheet over the cut allows the skin to repair itself a lot more effectively as it acts as a second skin, while antiinflammatory ingredients help with wound healing,” explains Sophie. “Often after surgery, a tape will be applied over the scar to help the healing process and avoid the area becoming raised while it’s repairing.

“Sun protection is always number one on the skincare musts list, especially as new skin comes through and needs to be protected to prevent further damage. Sunlight causes the breakdown of collagen, which is crucial for skin repair, so always wear a high-factor sunscreen.”

When it comes to acne, it’s tempting to layer on foundation to disguise it, but Sophie suggests choosing products carefully or risk

In-clinic options As well as correct first aid and skincare switch-ups, there are professional treatments available to tackle stubborn scars. One of the most effective treatments for the healing phase is phototherapy, whereby a customised light approach is used to help speed up the process. It also supports active acne by reducing inflammation and killing bacteria. The practitioner will use a combination of lights to promote skin rejuvenation and collagen production.

For wounds that have already

healed, treatments such as LED and chemical peels can be considered. Chemical peels will address any issues with the skin’s texture, as well hyperpigmentation and uneven skin colour. They’ll also work to reduce the epidermis, which reduces the depth of a scar.

Microneedling – puncturing the skin with tiny needles – can be used to stimulate the body’s natural healing response.

Microdermabrasion works superficially on the skin’s surface layer to slough off the top cells

and promote regeneration, and is most effective when combined with active serums.

Finally, if your scars are old and becoming more noticeable with age, there’s still hope.

“Scarring, such as box [acne] scars can look worse as you age due to the natural loss of volume that occurs in the skin, leading to scars looking deeper,” adds Sophie. “Treatments like SkinPen, utilising microneedling technology combined with skin boosters, can help plump and thicken the skin and reduce the depth of the scar.”

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exacerbating scarring. “Low-cost make-up with artificial pigments can aggravate acne, leading to the increased likeliness of scarring,” she reveals. “Instead, look for specific treatment foundations, opting for mineral-based versions with antioxidant-rich ingredients, such as polyhydroxy acids (PHAs), that will help smooth the appearance of the skin and address inflammation to encourage the healing process.

Alternatively, BHAs (beta hydroxy acids), such as salicylic acid, can help decongest the skin to keep it clear from breakouts. Avoid comedogenic ingredients that cause skin congestion, too.”

It’s also important to adopt a hands-off approach. “If a scab or spot is picked, then the skin healing process has been disrupted and inflamed, which means it must start all over again,” explains Sophie. “With acne, you also risk rupturing the sebaceous gland and spreading bacteria – leading to more breakouts, which can potentially leave more scarring.”

When the wound is on the road to recovery, Sophie suggests switching up your regime to include carefully chosen acids. “Once a scar or injury has healed, look for active ingredients, such as AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), which help to encourage cell turnover by stimulating the new cell renewal of the epidermis.”

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PREGNANCY PSYCHOSIS I was Jesus and thought Stacey Gee, 31, tells Bella about her terrifying prenatal experience

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hen my husband Danny, 34, and I booked a trip to the Lake District last summer, we were looking forward to a having a nice relaxing break with our son Joey, now eight.

Danny and I had been trying for a second child for a while, but we hadn’t had any luck and had begun to accept it might never happen.

Once we were in the Lake District, I found myself unable to sleep. “What’s wrong?” Danny asked as we lay in bed. “I just don’t feel tired,” I said, and stayed up all night looking at my phone. The next day, we were all walking up a hill to visit a lighthouse when I looked over at Joey and panicked.

I was convinced that he was going to fall, so I had to walk with him to make sure he didn’t. Usually, I was a calm, relaxed person, so this wasn’t like me at all, but I insisted that I was fine to Danny. “You’re being really weird,” he said, and once back home in Wigan the next day, my behaviour got stranger.

My family were over to visit, and as I played Monopoly with my sisters Sarah, 29, and Lindsey, 26, I started predicting what number on the dice I was going to roll. Then suddenly, out the blue, I realised why I had been feeling strange. “I think I’m pregnant!” I blurted out.

My sisters looked at me strangely.

“What?” they said, before insisting on me doing a test. We nipped out to buy one, and sure enough, my prediction was right – the test was positive. It was a lovely surprise.

Thinking back to my last period,

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With husband Danny, sons Issac and Joey, and their dog Henry

S HORROR: ‘I believed t I saw the devil’ Stacey and Issac after his birth

I worked out I was only a couple of weeks gone, but I felt like the pregnancy hormones had heightened all my senses, and I began trying to read everyone’s palms as I thought I had psychic powers. It was clear to Danny and the rest of my family that something was very wrong with me, but when they tried to convince me to see a doctor, I refused.

The day after finding out I was pregnant, while Joey was at school, I was sitting in the kitchen when Sarah walked in with two police officers. She’d called 111 as she was worried about my mental state. She thought they’d send an ambulance but instead, they sent two police officers. “Don’t be ridiculous – there is nothing wrong with me,” I insisted, even after the female officer assessed me and Danny took me to Wigan hospital, where I saw their mental health team.

Although I didn’t realise it at the time, I was having a psychotic episode, and after spending two days in hospital, I was sectioned under the Mental Health Act and transferred to St Helens Hospital, Greater Manchester, for treatment.

As the nurses tried to get me settled in my own room, I cried and begged to be allowed home. I still hadn’t slept and was convinced the doctors and nurses were actors and I was on a secret mission. “You’re trying to kill my baby!” I screamed, even though they were just trying to help. And because I refused to take any medication, my psychosis got worse over the next two days.

At one point, I believed I was Jesus Christ. One night, wandering into the dining room, I took a piece of bread and broke it into seven pieces, as I’d become fixated by that number. I then laid them out in seven places on an empty table for my “disciples”. Then when I walked

into the hot kitchen, I believed I’d entered hell and thought one of the nurses was the devil.

Thankfully, the nurses found me and took me back to my room, and a nurse convinced me to start taking the medication. Due to COVID regulations, I could only see visitors in the waiting area, and after four days, Danny came to see me. All Joey knew was that Mummy wasn’t well and was in hospital, but I didn’t believe there was anything wrong with me.

After a week, a doctor diagnosed me with bipolar disorder and said that my pregnancy had triggered severe prenatal psychosis.

Listening to him, I felt numb.

Although I have a family history of bipolar, I’d never displayed any symptoms before or suffered with any mental health issues, so I thought I was fine. With the right medication, I eventually got to sleep after 13 days of having absolutely none, and I ate for the first time in days, too. On my tenth day in hospital, I felt much better and was well enough to have Joey over for a visit in the hospital garden. It was amazing to see him and it made me more determined to get better. I also wanted to be healthy for the baby, and over the next two weeks, I focused on eating well and getting plenty of sleep.

After a total of three weeks in hospital, I was allowed home, much to mine and my family’s relief. By now, I was six weeks pregnant.

I needed to take daily medication for my bipolar, and the nurses visited me every day. I had a few episodes as my pregnancy progressed – one time I was convinced people were following me and my sisters while at the beach, but thankfully, my paranoia didn’t escalate further, and over the next few months, those episodes

Issac is a happy and chilled-out baby happened less often. Eventually, I only needed to see the mental health nurses once a week, and in September, I started having CBT therapy to help me vocalise my feelings and reframe any irrational thoughts. By Christmas, under the supervision of my doctor, I’d weaned myself off my bipolar medication as I found it made me lethargic and depressed. Fearing the labour might bring on another psychotic episode, doctors booked me in for a C-section, but two days before, I went into labour naturally. Thanks to hypnobirthing techniques and monitoring of my mental state, I managed to stay calm, despite the labour lasting 48 hours and being very painful.

On 16 March at 1.40am, Danny was by my side as I gave birth to our son Issac, who weighed 8lbs 6oz. As our gorgeous baby was placed in my arms, after the hell I’d been through, it was the best moment ever. After spending a few extra days in hospital to make sure I was OK, we were able to bring Issac home to meet his proud big brother. As with any newborn, I had an intense first few weeks of

nappy changing and night feeding.

Doctors had warned there was a 50 per cent chance of me relapsing in the first few months, so Danny and I were worried. But he and the rest of my family were a huge support, and thankfully, I felt fine.

Now, Issac is four months old and is such a happy, chilled-out baby. Joey adores his brother, and despite my experience, I feel so lucky to be a mum again. But it’s too early to say if I’d like another child. It’s definitely made me think twice, but with the help of CBT, I’m more aware of the signs now. I’d never heard of prenatal psychosis before, and when I came out of hospital, I was desperate to speak to somebody who had been through something similar, but couldn’t find anyone. That’s why I want to raise awareness. Even though it’s rare, it can happen to anyone, and people need to recognise the first signs. It was a scary time, but with my family by my side, I feel happy and confident again. ● If you or a loved one is experiencing similar feelings, or feelings of psychosis, visit Mind.org.uk or contact your GP

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We have three daughters, and the eldest, who is ten, has discovered TikTok. I’ve noticed that she’s become far more secretive about what she’s looking at and will close the screen if I try to see. I’m worried about what it might be, but also concerned that she might show her younger sisters who are five and seven. A friend suggested a snooping app, so I can see exactly what she’s looking at, but I’m not sure I feel comfortable being so sneaky. I’d rather have a chat with her about it and to be honest, but I don’t want to ruin her fun. Am I being naïve?

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I grew up with an alcoholic father who was verbally abusive when he drank, and a wonderful dad when he didn’t. I’ve noticed that I tend to be drawn to emotionally damaged men who turn out to be addicted to a substance, or are emotionally unavailable. Why, when I’ve seen close up the damage that men like this can do to a family, am I attracted to this type? I’m getting to the point where if I’m attracted to a man, I run in the other direction as I’m sure they’re hiding some form of damage. But I’m not attracted to nice men. So, what am I supposed to do? I tried to date a nice man and it felt like I was kissing my brother. There wasn’t any sexual chemistry.

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You’ve taken an important first step in getting yourself out of the cycle of this pattern, and that is to recognise that you’re in it. It’s a very unhelpful human trait that we are programmed to repeat the pain of our past, to revisit the wounds time and time again as a way to try to repair them. Each time you fall for a damaged man, it’s an

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It’s hard to know where to draw the line when the world of social media moves at such a fast pace. Although TikTok is an app where people share videos of lip-synching or skateboarding tricks, your daughter is effectively in a room full of strangers. It’s also possible that she will come across inappropriate content if there are no restrictions on the app or device she’s using. But snooping eats away trust. Have a conversation with her about the dangers to be found online, just like you would if she were walking to school on her own. You can either delete the app, or activate parental controls and let her know you will be checking what she’s looking at. You need to keep her safe, even if she won’t like you for it. As parents, we have to bear being the bad guy because sometimes, it’s our job to say no!

unconscious attempt to fix your dad. As the child of an emotionally unstable parent, you would have internalised his flaws as if they were in some way your fault, and therefore your responsibility to fix. This is deep-rooted, which is why the pull you feel towards complicated men is so strong.

However, you’ve already started to tune your radar into picking

know whether I should move back to my parents’ house or stay here. I’d love to make it a more permanent arrangement, but what if he doesn’t feel the same? I’m afraid to bring it up in case he wants me out.

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I moved in with my boyfriend at the end of October when they announced the second lockdown. We’d only been together for a few months, but were enjoying each other’s company and didn’t want lockdown to get in the way of what was happening between us. But now I don’t

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I think you already know this, but you need to bite the bullet and have that chat. However, to give you a bit of confidence, the signs are that he probably feels the same as you.

We’ve been allowed to see people for quite some time now, and he hasn’t been heavily hinting that it’s time to pack your bags. The reason you need to have the talk is so that you know where you both stand.

Are you living in a state of limbo, where real life has been suspended, or is this now a permanent state of affairs? Not knowing will have

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out the ones who will probably mean trouble in the long run. So, try not to be too hard on yourself, and remember that this legacy also means that you are a kind, caring, empathic person with a lot of love to give. I would suggest you don’t automatically behave as if your attraction to a man will translate into trouble and heartbreak further down the line. Just think about it – your male equivalents are out there, too. Men who have had difficult parents, which has led to them needing to look after everyone else, too. Just because it didn’t feel right when you kissed one “nice guy” doesn’t mean it would always feel that way. This is about boundaries and learning where to set them, so that you see the red flags when they appear, but don’t see red flags where there aren’t any. Think about what you are willing to tolerate in a relationship, and what’s a deal-breaker. You could even write yourself a list as it’s harder to recognise once you’re in it. It can also help to think about what you’d want for your best friend.

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Outdoor theatre This August, hit musical Mamma Mia! will be performed live outside for the very first time, in the grounds of Harewood House in West Yorkshire.

Fancy enjoying a break away to see this enchanting tale that unfolds to the music of ABBA’s timeless songs, and singing along to all your favourite hits in the balmy summer’s air? Just Go! Holidays is offering a two-day coach break that includes a ticket to see the show, with prices from £129pp. ● Price includes one night’s bed and breakfast accommodation, return coach travel from various pick-up points in the south and midlands, a ticket to see Mamma Mia! at Harewood House with coach transfers to and from the event and an en-route visit to York. Valid for departures on 15 and 22 August and based on two sharing from Justgoholidays.com

Explore the countryside on your own narrow boat! From Tardebigge on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal near Bromsgrove, day boaters can cruise north to Kings Norton Junction, through the remains of the Forest of Arden.

There’s a choice of pubs to moor at along the way, including The Crown at Alvechurch. The route is lock-free, but there are two tunnels to pass through, including Wast Hill Tunnel, which is nearly 2.5km long. The “Emma” canal boat can carry up to ten people. ● Weekday hire is £99 a day and

£150 a day for weekends and bank holidays. To book, visit Drifters.co.uk

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Celebs go fishing F ern Britton, Lord Ian Botham, Linford Christie, Les Dennis and Rosemary Shrager escape the rat race to embark on a fishing trip like no other. An epic adventure sees them travelling around Scotland, taking in the sights and history, and landing the catch of the day.

They’re novice fishers, apart from self-taught expert Beefy Botham, who will try their luck in the sea, rivers and lochs. Fern, 63, admits that

many people who know her will be surprised to see her on the show. “I don’t like fish,” she confesses. “I fished once when I was five in Cornwall. I caught a couple of mackerel and a pollock, and my grandmother cooked it for me – it was the most revolting thing I’ve ever eaten. I think that is what put me off fish.” l Fishing Scotland Lochs & Rivers, Friday 23 July, Channel 5

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drama of the show as I rarely have any idea what the right answer is, so my joy when the correct answer is revealed is always genuine,” he says. “Sport would be my best category for sure. If I were a contestant, I’d pick anything to do with sport first and then rely entirely on the experts for the remainder of the game!” l Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel, Saturday 24 July, BBC1

To mark the ten-year anniversary of Amy Winehouse’s death, her closest family and friends, who were with her throughout her life until the very end, reveal the truth about the music icon and the impact that her loss has had on them.

Her parents want to reclaim the legacy of their daughter, celebrating Amy as the complex, strong and incredible woman she was, and telling a version of events that often differs from what we think we know. l Reclaiming Amy, Friday 23 July, BBC1

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Although there will be no spectators allowed at the events in Tokyo because of COVID-19, the world will be cheering on their nation’s competitors in bars, gardens or at home, while hoping for gold medals and recordbreaking moments. Five new sports – surfing, skateboarding, baseball, karate and sport climbing – have been added to the roster, to give an exciting twist to the games we love.

And Tokyo 2020 is brought to us via over 350 hours of coverage on BBC1 and BBC2 from 23 July to 8 August, with former sports stars joining the presenting team to give their valuable insight. Among them will be Chris Hoy, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Katherine Grainger, Nicola Adams, Rebecca Adlington and Victoria Pendleton. And main presenters Gabby Logan, Clare Balding and Alex Scott also know what the sportspeople taking part are going through, thanks to their competing backgrounds.

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‘I’ve been to every Games for almost 30 years’ Clare Balding, 50, says the Olympic spirit is strong, wherever you are Are you disappointed that you will be presenting from Salford rather than Japan?

I’ve been to every Games since Atlanta in 1996. I’d love to have gone to Japan, but we’ve all got to make adjustments. Everyone has to trim their sails. Besides, for the viewer, it won’t matter if I’m in Tokyo or Manchester as I’m going to have a really cool virtual reality scene behind me. It’ll look as if I’m in Tokyo, so that’s all great. I don’t feel I’ve lost out too much. I’ve got much better about taking things as they come. I still get to host the show that a lot of people will use as their catch-up.

But you might fly over to interview Paralympic medal winners?

I have to be flexible because, if I can’t get to the different venues and see the people I want to interview, it might make more sense to host the shows from back here and do interviews down the line with the athletes.

They will have a camera at their end and will hear me in an ear piece from London, Salford, Leeds or wherever I am.

Ambition or talent – which matters more to success?

Commitment matters more than either. That means that

you stay at it, and you give up other things for it. I’ve always been ambitious, and girls should be. It means having a dream and wanting to be the best at it.

What is the greatest achievement of your life?

Persuading [my wife] Alice to marry me. Career-wise, being involved in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics – it wasn’t my own personal achievement, but to be a part of that amazing summer was a high point. It helped to redefine our view of ourselves, to reset the dial on positivity about Britain.

● Gabby Logan will co-host daily with Hazel Irvine from 9am to 3pm, and Clare Balding and Alex Scott will bring each day to a close on BBC1 with Today At The Games from 7.30pm to 9pm

‘The Olympics changed my life’ Gabby Logan, 48, wouldn’t be presenting if it wasn’t for the 1980 Games The first time I was really influenced by a big event was the Moscow Olympics when I was seven [in 1980]. It turned me from being a gymnast who enjoyed her sport to a gymnast who wanted to properly compete.

You competed for Wales in rhythmic gymnastics – what has the sport meant to you?

Gymnastics gave me so much – the ability to work through pain and juggle a million things, and discipline, which I make use of in every area of my life today.

Oh, and I can still do the splits and catch things behind my back! I loved training. I was never forced to go to gym, and I think that is a really important thing for parents to remember when they want their kids to get

into sport.

Motivation comes from within.

Your 16-year-old twins are sporty, too, with Reuben playing rugby and Lois show jumping. Do you love watching them compete?

Seeing my children play sports is one of my great joys – rain or shine, win or lose, it’s a high of motherhood.

Have you visited Japan before?

Yes – Japan was like nowhere I’d ever been. It was only a tenday holiday, but in that period, we saw some of the traditional elements that make the country unique. Often you spend time in major cities and it can feel a bit homogenous. Japan was completely different. As a family, it was lovely to experience that assault on our senses together.

‘We need a summer of sport’ Alex Scott, 36, reckons we will all feel lifted by the Olympics this year How are you feeling about presenting the evening round-up?

I am so excited. It was such a special part of my footballing career, walking out on to the pitch at the London 2012 games as part of Team GB. To now be on the other side and have the opportunity to present feels surreal and amazing. It’s hard to get my head around it!

And there is a strong female presenting line-up, too…

I was one of the first female pundits on the BBC, and I clearly remember being determined to transcend from being labelled a “female pundit” to just a “pundit”. Besides the statements surrounding my gender or my race, being part of the BBC

family, I want people to see me on TV and think, “She’s great at what she does.” I absolutely love live TV, as there’s a real buzz about it. You make mistakes, but that’s life. No one is perfect.

Do you think the Olympic Games are especially important to viewers this year?

The magic of sport, and of the Olympics, is that it unites people, so it was tough to have that taken away because of COVID-19. I was fortunate to still be working across a number of TV shows during the lockdowns, but it felt like everyone was on a journey of constantly trying to search for an end point, which was possibly the hardest thing. That’s why it will be so brilliant to have a summer of sport, to get that feel-good factor back.

Words: Caroline Blight. Photos: BBC, Getty

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GUESS THE MOVIE A Ghostbusters B School Of Rock

GUESS THE CELEB A Pixie Lott B Kit Harington

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U P R E T T Y Across: 4 Economy, 5 Illustrator, 9 Dig, D Y M H T R E 10 Damp, 11 Avid, 12 Spar, 15 Agitation, 16 Grint, M O P 9 Illogical, 21 Alas, 22 Lamb, 24 Stir, 25 Oar, F L U MM O X A U H M L 26 Nondescript, 30 Jocular.

G P L U N G E C O Down: 1 Ecru, 2 Knot, 3 Emma, 5 India, H G WH E A T 6 Leggings, 7 Teaspoon, 8 Rupert, 13 Stardom, 14 Utensil, 17 Alsatian, 18 Macaroni, 20 Watson, 23 Burst, 27 Door, 28 Soup, 29 Real.

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Can you guess what everyday object this superzoomed in photo shows?

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Killer Sudoku is based on the traditional sudoku grid and every column, every row and every 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 to 9. But there’s a twist – the dotted squares must be filled with numbers that add up to that in the left corner.

KILLER SUDOKU

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Can you name these famous films from looking at just one scene?

GUESS THE MOVIE

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Remember The Time when this famed offspring honoured her late father with this tattoo of his eyes?

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This B – a tribute to their late nan who’s with the Angels – belongs to a Rock DJ.

The orca tat plays homage to this singer’s Perfect baby daughter.

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These coordinates, not at all Maleficent, mark the birthplaces of her children and ex-husband.

to y it r b le e c e th h tc a M their meaningful inks

These numbers represent the birthdates of a former model’s family. They’re no Ordinary People.

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The triceratops tat is symbolic of this musician’s three kids. It’s definitely McFly-ing high!

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Family means everything to this singer, who really is The Light Fantastic.

This “Pretty Lady” inking is the pet name for this star’s only daughter, not his Posh wife.

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Words: Shereen Low. Photos: Getty, Instagram (davidbeckham, tomfletcher, chrissyteigen, teddysphotos), Shutterstock

TATTOO S E T U B I R T

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ANSWERS: 1G, 2C, 3B, 4F, 5E, 6H, 7A, 8D

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