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TOP TIP Make waves when you leave the pool by covering up in a soft denim jacket TOP TIP High-waisted bikini pants are flattering on pear shapes and those with a slim waist to show off. TOP TIP If you’ve got a larger bust, you’ll always get a better fit with a cup-sized bikini top.…

HOW IT WORKS 1 A new study from the Netherlands found people who eat diets packed with fruit, vegetables, nuts and wholegrains weighed less than those whose diets were more focused on meat, fish and dairy. However, what the researchers discovered was people didn’t have to be totally vegetarian to get results. So long as most of their diet was plant-based they were thinner. 2 Our plan uses this idea to help you lose weight. You’ll focus the first two meals of your day on veggie eating and then, in the evening, you can eat as you normally do (with a little bit of portion control). This makes the plan really easy when cooking for the whole family. 3 The great thing about this plan is that plant-based foods are…

Rocky Road ice cream ‘Making your own ice cream can be a bit of a faff, but this fabulous kitchen cheat for a no-churn quick version is brilliant - just make a batch and bung it in the freezer! All you need is a bowl, whisk and a freezer, and about 10 minutes to make it.’ PER SERVING CALS 797 FAT 70.5g SERVES 6 ½ cup cocoa powder397g tin sweetened condensed milk600ml double cream50g mini marshmallows50g hazelnuts (slightly crushed) 1 Sift the cocoa powder into the condensed milk and whisk (you might need to use a wooden spoon if your whisk is flimsy). Do this until the mixture is all one colour, adding more or less of the cocoa powder, depending on how ‘chocolately’ you want it. 2 Whip the…

TRAVEL SNAPSHOT Want to feel like an A-lister, or pretend you’re on the set of a James Bond film? Then head to Lake Como in northern Italy – where part of Casino Royale was filmed. With breathtaking views, fab food and glorious sunshine, it’s no wonder this place is such a hit with the stars. Whether you’re there to explore the elegant old Italian mansions, such as the beautiful Villa Carlotta or Villa Balbianello, get your 007 fix, or embrace the scenic old towns surrounding the lake, Como’s jaw-dropping natural beauty will leave even those hardest to please in awe. INSIDER’S GUIDE For a taste of Como’s culture, take a boat trip round the lake, or stay on land with some delicious aperitif and watch the world go by. Here,…

Is Victoria ‘making a fool of herself’ or are the comments, as some fans say, from ‘pathetic haters’? Having been forced to deny marriage troubles yet again, David and Victoria Beckham are putting on a united front by taking a family holiday in Croatia. But despite the show of togetherness, some fans have been questioning if the break-up rumours really are as ‘laughable’ as the couple claim. When Britain’s most famous couple – apart from the Royals, of course – were spotted at daughter Harper’s sports day in London recently, Victoria, 44, appeared keen to ramp up the PDAs to show her marriage is stronger than ever. But David, 43, seemed more interested in the races. Appearing in pics that showed the former footballer on his phone – and hardly…

Get your fittest face ever! It’ll be toned, tight and glowing with the ultimate summer boot camp makeover… NEW COLLAGEN BOOSTER Xela Rederm is the latest hi-tech injectable skin booster, ideal for sunbaked skin (suitable for all skin types). Containing succinic acid – a powerful antioxidant – and hyaluronic, they work together on a cellular level to stimulate collagen and elastin. A topical anaesthetic is applied before tiny droplets are injected just beneath the skin’s surface to tackle wrinkles, sagging and dull skin. For best results, a course of three one-hour treatments is recommended, one every four weeks. From £450 a session. THE ALL-IN-ONE FACIALS Forget the quick cleanse, tone and polish regime and tap into the power of the new ‘extreme’ do-it-all facials. They deliver targeted skin treatments with…

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‘I wanted to keep Mike’s memory alive and make him proud, too’ ‘Let’s go faster!’ Michael shouted with glee. Whizzing down the slopes, I laughed at my daredevil husband. We’d spent the past few days skiing in the Swiss Alps for his birthday and, despite Mike’s age, my 57-year-old hubby was showing no signs of slowing down. With Mike’s encouragement, we navigated some of the most treacherous ski slopes on the mountain during that trip. So, if someone had told me that Michael – one of the healthiest people I knew – would be dead from heart disease less than three months later, I wouldn’t have believed them. I met Michael through mutual friends when I was just 20 years old and studying English, after moving to the UK from…

Want to do your bit for the planet, but don’t know where to start? Since the BBC aired Blue Planet II, the nation has sat up and taken notice that plastic waste needs to stop. Household products and beauty ranges come in different packaging, but it’s becoming easier to be environmentally conscious without spending a fortune. Find out about the cosmetics brands and home products paving the way… Fake it yourself: Spot-fighting face mask With continual application of sun cream, skin can feel overloaded and on particularly hot days your usual face wash just won’t cut it. When you need something more rigorous, look for ingredients known to decongest. In skincare products, salicylic acid is good for clearing skin. At home, kiwi can clarify to give a glowing complexion. Take two…

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND STRAWBERRY TRAYBAKE When you buy freeze-dried strawberries from a supermarket, they come in 7g tubs. Use half for the cake and half for the topping. MAKES 20 PIECES MAKING TIME: 10 MINS BAKING TIME: 30-35 MINS 225g baking spread, from fridge225g caster sugar275g self-raising flour1tsp baking powder4 large eggs4tbsp milk1tsp vanilla extract½ x 7g tub freeze-dried strawberries100g white chocolate, melted FOR THE TOPPING 100g butter, softened175g icing sugar, sifted2tbsp milk½tsp vanilla extract½ x 7g tub freeze-dried strawberries 1 Preheat the oven to 180ºC/fan 160ºC/gas 4. Grease a 30cm x 23cm traybake tin, and line with non-stick baking paper. 2 Measure all the traybake ingredients, except the strawberries and white chocolate, into a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Then, stir in the…

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Fancy a bit of celeb spotting? George and Amal Clooney aren’t the only famous people to have a luxury pad near this lavish lake. Madonna, Donatella Versace and Sir Richard Branson have all owned villas on Como. Imagine that lot on an Italian version of Neighbours?! It’s been known that George often mingles with the locals, and has an agreement with the paparazzi for a ‘no-go zone’ around his villa – no wonder it feels like home to the stars.…

Such endless scrutiny would make anyone reach for that extra slice of cake Having reportedly split from onoff boyfriend, personal trainer Lee Wilkinson for the second time in seven months, Scarlett Moffatt has come off social media, telling fans on Instagram she is taking a break. And now, recent images suggest the TV star is comfort eating… When the former Gogglebox fave appeared in the crowd at Wimbledon last week, it was evident the curvy 27-year-old has piled on more pounds. Online, people quickly made cruel comments about Scarlett’s changed appearance. ‘She needs to do something about her weight before it gets too far, it’s hard to come back to being slim,’ wrote one. ‘Sack of potatoes comes to mind,’ slammed another. Pretty Scarlett’s weight has yo-yoed before, but has…

When David and Victoria attended Prince Harry’s spectacular wedding to actress Meghan Markle in May, they were even spotted stealing what seemed to be a kiss. Meanwhile, fellow celeb couple, Peaky Blinders stars Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley, looked like they couldn’t keep their hands off each other, and were even spotted stealing a kiss inside the chapel. In one particular shot, Victoria was seen awkwardly reaching for David’s hand – a gesture her husband didn’t return. And Victoria, in particular, was slammed as ‘sulky’ and ‘miserable’, with GMB’s Piers Morgan calling her expression a ‘stunning scowl’. Oh, dear. Maybe she has her reasons for coming across as down in the dumps?…

‘Is it me, or are we getting more adventurous with our holidays, the older we get? I’m always reading about pensioners taking gap years, going on cycling and sailing holidays, and trekking through jungles. In fact, I was talking to a bloke recently who’s going to Peru and hiking up Machu Picchu at the age of 58, and a couple in their 70s who are going to drive aross Australia in a camper van. It probably has a lot to do with the change in pension rules, which allows access to your money from the age of 55, instead of having to buy an annuity with its meagre income. It’s not just about money, though. It’s also a sense of “time running out”. I’m not that adventurous, but I’ve definitely…

Turning my key in the lock, I couldn’t get through the front door quickly enough. ‘Ginger, ginger!’ the taunts of the school bullies still echoed in my ears. As soon as I knew I was safe, I collapsed in tears. Ever since I started high school, I’d been picked on relentlessly. I wasn’t in the ‘in’ crowd and my red hair made me an easy target. ‘What’s wrong?’ my mum Sheila, then 37, would ask. ‘Nothing,’ I mumbled. I was too upset to talk about what I was going through. I couldn’t get away from the cruel kids at school, but I had found a way to make myself feel better – food. After a tough day, I would come home and comfort myself with a packet of biscuits. Before…

From the incredible police officers, firefighters and paramedics who were first on the scene, to the extraordinary taxi drivers who ensured victims of the Manchester Arena bombing got home safely for free, there are heroes in all walks of life. But they aren’t the only ones. We’re looking for the ordinary men going to extraordinary lengths. So, whether you know a member of the emergency services, someone who has performed a heroic act, a selfless charity fundraiser or a man who has triumphed over the odds, we want to hear about him. THE BEST HEROES 2018 These men, although they may not think it, are all heroes who have stood firm in the face of adversity. And now, best is hosting an awards ceremony to honour the heroes in your…

Gloria Hunniford and Sir Cliff Richards, 77, have been friends since the 60s, when he was one of the few big stars who agreed to visit Belfast during the Troubles. Years later, when she lost her daughter Caron and grief consumed her, he was there for her every step of the way. So when he, too, faced his darkest hour - accused of assaulting a boy of 15 at a Christian rally three decades ago - Gloria wanted to be there for him. ‘I never doubted his innocence,’ she told best exclusively. ‘Not for a second.’ It turned out to take four years and £4 million of his own money to clear his name and get the courts to rule that his privacy had been invaded ‘without justification’. First, he cleared…

Go low If you fancy a tipple at the end of a long working day, but find low alcoholic options limited or too sweet, try Gordon’s new Ultra-Low Alcohol Gin & Tonic, £4.99, multi-pack. It has all the delicious taste of a classic G&T, with less than 0.5 ABV and just 68 calories per serving. LIMITED-EDITION CAKES Spicy new snacks For a crisp with a kick, check out the new range from Kettle Chips. We love the Buttermilk Chicken & Sriracha Mayo flavour, £1.99 from Tesco, which are delicious served with a garlic mayo or sour cream dip. Take a whirl Mr Kipling is collaborating with Roald Dahl for a fabulous range of limited-edition cakes. Kids – and big kids alike – will adore George’s Marvellous Lemon & Raspberry Whirls,…

…her sudden engagement to Jamie Horn My personal life is in a great place, as I’ve got a gorgeous fella. Come on! He’s gorgeous! Where I am right now is the happiest I’ve felt – I can’t tell you. I can’t believe somebody is going to have me! …mental health People need to speak about it. I can’t believe it’s still taboo. I have had my struggles with mental health, and I’m finally able to talk about it – and I have a great doctor. …her career I’m now loving music as much as acting. I’m so grateful that I get to have a go at both. I’m writing music for my second album, which I find is a great way to get your thoughts and stresses out – a…

Ed Balls, 51, is married to Labour MP Yvette Cooper, 49, and they have three children – Ellie, 19, Joe, 17, and Maddy, 14. Ed, you don a wrestling leotard in the first episode, don’t you?! I know where the line is – and I lean right up against it! All the wrestlers were going to wear leotards, so I couldn’t come on in a suit and tie! Did you feel body-conscious watching those scenes back? I’ve lost about ¾st since! When we sat down and watched that episode, I did think, ‘Good, God!’ and went carb-free for three months. What’s your wife Yvette’s reaction to the show? Yvette is horrified, in a positive way. When I did Strictly, she’d sit in the audience gasping. Dads should be embarrassing, but…

Actor and former EastEnders star John Partridge, 47, talks about his battle with cancer and reveals why he totally reinvented himself after the death of his beloved mum, Bridget. Now sober and enjoying life, John is preparing for his one-man show at the Edinburgh Festival and Celebrity MasterChef. You’ve never stopped working since leaving EastEnders. Are you a bit of a workaholic? I don’t think so, but I do like to try to lead a balanced life – I’m still a jobbing actor, so I have to take what work I can get! I’ve been very lucky with the opportunities that are still being offered to me. My life has taken a different turn since last year, and I’m very grateful for that. You’ve made huge changes in your life…

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare – that their child could be targeted online by a predator. And it’s something that mum-of-two Nadia Sawalha (she has Maddie, 15, and Kiki, 10) learned is a very real danger. ‘Children don’t have to go out now to have terrible things happen to them. It can happen in their bedroom,’ she says, recalling an incident involving Maddie when she was just seven – something her daughter still recalls, years later. ‘It was a normal Saturday morning. My stepdaughter, Fleur, and Maddie were playing on Facebook. My husband, Mark, had all kinds of security on his laptop, so we thought it was safe.’ ‘Horrendous… imagine that – your child is basically sexually assaulted… shocking’ However, it was anything but. A link to a site about…

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