Table of contents for 18 - 2016 in Best

He belongs to a list of strangers whose faces are instantly recognisable, whose names conjure up a defining moment in history. Most of you will know the smiling soldier pictured on our cover as Lee Rigby, and will remember his brutal daytime murder and the shock that reverberated through the nation. But one woman knows the real man behind the uniform, and feels his loss like no one else. Lee’s courageous mum, Lyn, sees only her beloved son in those photos, who dreamed of joining the Army and was a real ‘mummy’s boy’. Three years on from his death, she has spoken movingly to best and shares with us how his legacy lives on.…

Besides surgery or the odd cheeky filler, there really is no miracle shortcut to turning back time. Now in their 40s, these stars don’t seem to have aged, and look easily as good as they did in their 30s, or younger. Whether you live in a flat in Harlow or a penthouse in Hollywood, take some inspiration from these stars and exercise regularly and look after your skin. Just keep your eyes on the prize the next time you get a craving for an Indian takeaway. RACHEL WEISZ PROTECTS HERSELF FROM SUN, EATS MINI-MEALS EVERY DAY Rachel Weisz, 46, is not only a serious workout fan, but is apparently not immune to investing in various skin creams, which sounds comfortingly familiar! The Hollywood star is also careful about not ‘setting…

BROOKE SHIELDS NECKLACE A long pearl necklace gives this tailored look a feminine feel. TOP Instead of a formal shirt a crisp white T-shirt softens the look in seconds. SHOES A bold floral print adds a striking finishing touch to this simple outfit. BAG Slouchy clutches are surprisingly roomy and a great option if you can’t leave home without all your essentials! TROUSER SUIT While a black or white trouser suit might be a safe option, it can be a little draining. Copy Brooke and consider a bold shade in a classic design that you can dress up or down depending on the occasion. FROM DESK TO DINNER Although pricey, this trouser suit is beautifully cut and will look smart in the office teamed with a pair of loafers. Replace…

DID SHE OR DIDN’T SHE? In his years as a journalist and TV host, Piers Morgan has inteviewed Hollywood A-listers and world leaders. Famed for his cockiness, it takes a lot to faze him. But when he came face to face with the subjects of his latest ITV show, Killer Women, he admits to being shaken to the core. Piers travelled to America to interview three women who are all serving life sentences for murder. He said, ‘They were the most unsettling interviews I’ve ever conducted.’ Piers met Erin Caffey, 24, who had orchestrated the slaughter of her family when she was just 16. She arranged for her boyfriend and friends to break into her home, armed with guns and machetes. As she waited in the getaway car, her accomplices…

1 BROWS WITH ADDED BENEFIT! CULT BEAUTY BRAND BENEFIT COSMETICS is embarking on its second annual Bold is Beautiful project in support of charities Look Good Feel Better and Refuge. During May, profits from all brow waxes, taking place at its 140+ locations, will be donated to the charities. Better yet, everyone who books in will get a free Gimme Brow worth £18.50. The campaign has been supported by celebs including Denise van Outen, who will lead the fundraising with a march through the streets of London. 2 MARTINE’S FASHION MOMENT ACTRESS AND SINGER MARTINE McCUTCHEON IS THE LATEST CELEBRITY TO EMBRACE HER CURVES with a new clothing range for online retailer Fashion World. The collection, which features fashion in sizes 12-32, includes holiday tunics, chic maxi dresses and a…

‘I was running round a back garden naked’ Hi Denise, how are you? I’m just back from a holiday in California, and I’m great, thanks! Except I’m a bit jet-lagged and it’s bloody freezing, I’m currently wrapped in a big blanket! Oh, yes, we saw you swanning around with actor Jared Leto… Ha ha, yes, I bumped into him at the music festival Coachella. My son Matty’s band, The 1975, were playing. Jared’s my new best friend. No he’s not, but he is a great guy. You seem to be in a great place, but it wasn’t always that way – when did your depression battle start? It started with the horror of postnatal depression when Matty was born 27 years ago, but it developed into a depression that I…

I was recently given a stunning set of pictures of my son Lee, taken the day before he died. He’s grinning as he poses at a wedding fair, where he was working as part of his Royal Fusilier duties at the Tower of London. The wedding company had asked for volunteer models. While his Army pals ran a mile, Lee couldn’t wait to hop on stage. It was typical of him – he was always up for a laugh. The photos capture a handsome young man in the prime of his life. Yet just 24 hours later, my beautiful boy lay dead in a busy London street after being attacked in the most brutal way imaginable. My world changed forever when my perfect baby boy burst into the world on…

THIS WEEK... ‘Fat Shaming is the worst thing you can do’ Last week, a story was published saying that I’ve stopped working with my personal trainer and gone back to my old habits of comfort eating, whilst rocking in a dark place, wracked with ‘diet agony’. Well firstly, I wish I could stop working with my personal trainer, but he will keep finding me – yes, that’s a joke! For the record, Dan and I are still working out once or twice a week. I’m not sitting at home, eating chocolate bars and ‘admitting defeat’ either. So any stories saying ‘I feel a failure’ are utter rubbish! I’m still off the pizza and the 10 lattes a day, and I know I’ve lost weight because my clothes are looser and…

THIS WEEK... 1 Be realistic. Have three estate agents round to value your property, and then be sensible about deciding on your asking price. If your home is priced too low, you’ll miss out on potential extra cash – but if it’s too high, you’ll get very few prospective buyers. 2 Choose your agent wisely. Ask friends and family for tips, and see who has the most ‘Sold’ boards in your area. Ask how they plan to market your home – for example, good quality photos can be key. 3 Don’t tie yourself down. Never agree to stick with an estate agent for longer than four weeks – you want the option to change if things aren’t working. Some sellers suggest offering an extra 0.5 per cent in commission if…

Despite suffering the scorn of ex-wife Katie Price, Alex Reid, 40, is determined to move on. He opens up to Tony Cowell about his upcoming wedding and the loss of his dad I hear you’re going back to cage fighting… Yes. I want to re-inspire people. I’ve had more than 300 fights over the years, and I want to get away from my crazy crossdressing image and be known for what I am – a professional athlete. I also need to make ends meet. I’ve got a purpose again and I’ve been training hard. ‘I want to be known as what I am – an athlete’ You’ve been quite open about your personal life. Do you regret that? Not really. I’ve always wanted to be famous, and I love to…

What does your character Alison bring to the Square? Alison was married to Stacey’s bigamist dad, Brian. Kyle (Stacey’s brother) is living with Stacey, but she’s worried about him. She can see he need his family so she calls his mum, who hasn’t seen Kyle since he transitioned, and she’s never even met Stacey – so this is a massive deal. Can you tell us about the sort of woman Alison is? We don’t know too much about her except that she runs a B&B in Blackpool. I think she keeps her emotions close to her chest. How does Alison feel about being contacted by Stacey, given the history with her ex and his double life? She knows it’s going to be awkward. When they meet, she is straight to…

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For Jenni Hicks, 26 April 2016 was a good day – but her celebration could not have been more bittersweet. Jenni was at court to hear the verdict that families of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough stadium disaster had waited nearly three decades for – that those who died that terrible day were unlawfully killed. As the families joined hands, someone shouted, ‘God bless the jury!’ and tears flowed, as the pain of the years of lies and coverups finally came to an end. Jenni’s daughters, Sarah and Vicki, were among the Liverpool fans who were killed by a crush caused by overcrowding. TRAGIC LOSSES We were proud to present Jenni with a Best Bravest Women Award in 2012, in recognition of her work as one of the mainstays…

THIS WEEK... STOP FORCED MARRIAGE MYLEENE KLASS IN TANZANIA Eamonn: You don’t have to know where Tanzania or its remote Shinyanga region is, you just have to know that Myleene Klass went there, and spoke to me via a satellite link-up, to highlight the abomination of girls as young as seven being married off. That’s what’s in store for four out of 10 of them. They are traded or sold for cattle or money. I know how tough it must have been for her – having her own little girls, Ava and Hero – but she was determined to talk about this. Myleene, in her usual impassioned way, spoke to me about the work that Save the Children is trying to do to protect these girls. Making such practices illegal…

‘Celebs don’t have to be chat show gold – it’s not their job’ Graham Norton, chat show host extraordinaire, is talking excitedly about the upcoming BAFTA TV Awards, which he’s presenting once again. The 53-year-old, host of The Graham Norton Show since 2007, will be revealing TV’s big winners at the ceremony on Sunday. Among the nominees are some of the past year’s biggest shows (Doctor Foster, Luther and, leading the pack, Wolf Hall), as well as favourite stars like Sheridan Smith, Suranne Jones, Miranda Hart and Idris Elba. We can’t wait for the big reveal… Graham, you’re a pro at hosting the BAFTAs. Doesn’t it get boring? I am, aren’t I? No, it doesn’t get boring. There’s a great sense of occasion, and people do care, even when they’re…

JOHN SAYS, ‘Each recipe uses just five main ingredients. Your added extras are what I would call ‘the essentials’, such as oil, butter, salt, pepper and water. I’d expect most people to already have them in their cupboards and fridge.’ FOUR-HOUR TOMATO PASTA SAUCE You might think life’s too short to peel tomatoes then slowly cook them down into a sauce. And admittedly you don’t get much yield for the amount of tomatoes you buy. But as soon as you taste this sauce you’ll be reassured that it was all worthwhile. Fresh plum tomatoes are best in a sauce like this, as they are far fleshier than regular salad tomatoes. SERVES 4 • 1.5kg fresh plum tomatoes • 1 large red onion • 3 garlic cloves • 120ml Malbec wine…

ARLENE’S EPIPHANY All my life, I’d resigned myself to the fact that I’d be overweight forever. I was just 12 years old when I became painfully aware I was bigger than the other girls in my class. My parents always cooked healthy food, but I loved big portions – and snacking on chocolate. I was badly bullied at school, which only made things worse. I turned to food for comfort – when I got home, I’d sneak straight up to my bedroom and stuff myself with crisps and chocolate, desperate to fill my loneliness. By the time I got married, at 21, I was 5ft 7in and a size 20. Falling pregnant twice, with one baby following soon after the other, didn’t help my weight at all. I just thought…

When Jamie and Jools Oliver recently announced their fifth pregnancy, my instant reaction was, ‘Why her, and not me?’ I know it’s a selfish response, but I can’t help it because, despite being 40 and already having four children, I desperately long for another child. I’d always wanted to be a mum. I remember at 12, I had to force myself to stop playing with dolls in case my school friends found out and bullied me. As a teenager, I rarely went out on a Friday or Saturday night, because I’d always be babysitting the local kids. When my husband, Tim, 55, and I met in January 2004, when I was 28, I made no secret of my desire to start a family. BLESSED WITH TWINS Luckily, he was on…

In The Club is back for its second series. You are mum to Wilf, 11, and Hero, nine, in real life. What’s it like working with babies again? Oh, I love my on-screen little boy, he’s a really strong little chap. But having my own kids is the thing that really changed my life. It made me realise that here was someone who, for the first time, was more important to me than myself. Wilf and Hero have taught me about unconditional love. How did you meet your hubby? We were working on a crime drama Wire In The Blood – Simon [Wheeler] was a writer – and it soon became clear that he was ‘The One’. I was 36, so I met him a bit later in life, but…