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It is the one of the scourges of modern urban life, and strikes fear into the hearts of parents. So, it’s no surprise that mum-of-three Susanna Reid is ‘terrified’ of knife crime and ‘fears for her boys whenever they step out of the door’. And the Good Morning Britain host, 48, has her own experience of knife crime. In 2018, she revealed that ‘years before’ she had been mugged at knifepoint on a London street. She had just taken some money out of a cashpoint when a young man grabbed her handbag. Susanna gave chase and recovered the bag, a reaction she said was born of ‘fear and fury’. She said: ‘As I picked up my handbag, I realised it had been cut, and I looked down to see a…

If you weren’t familiar with CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual before, you will be by now! The 25-year-old pocket rocket is dazzling audiences on Strictly Come Dancing with his twinkle toes, sense of fun… and astounding flexibility. He’s certainly come a long way. After a difficult upbringing in an area where violence was rife and aspirations low, he landed a role as a CBBC presenter at 16, and has never looked back. Here, Karim, currently a favourite to win, talks to best at the National Lottery Awards about his Strictly journey, his relationship with pro partner Amy Dowden, 28, and how he hopes his career will inspire his nephews to great things… You’re incredible on Strictly! How has the journey been? Amazing. And you just never know what’s going to happen.…

‘About 25 years ago, I went to Taiwan and bought a bookmark. On it was a proverb which said, “The only time that can be possessed by you is now”. It has stayed with me and always springs to mind when I’m worrying about something that has or hasn’t happened, or putting something off. It’s the only quote I know and have never, ever posted it on social media. Even if I did, I doubt it would get thousands of likes or reposts, because it’s not obvious enough. It takes a bit of thought to work out what it means. Unlike some of the daft stuff that swamps my timelines. Some are so long and relentless I’ve had to ‘mute’ people I follow who post them because I don’t have…

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Heading down to the local chippy, I ordered my usual. ‘Large cod and chips with mushy peas, please,’ I said, my mouth already watering at the thought. ‘Actually, make that two.’ I’d cooked a healthy tea for my three kids, Lucas, now 15, Elliot, 13, and Abigail, six – but despite me and their dad separating in 2016, I still ordered enough food for two. If I was honest, I’d never had a very good relationship with food. Even as young as 12, I can remember counting calories and restricting myself because of my self-esteem. I didn’t feel confident in the way I looked and didn’t have positive body image. Yet as a teen I was really active – always playing netball, swimming and eating healthy hot school dinners at…

Bean and bacon soup The bacon adds a delicious smoky note and gives it more substance to make it a family meal Serves: 4 Prep: 5 mins Cook: 15 mins Per serving: kcals 351; fat 10g; sat fat 3g; carbs 33g 1tbsp olive oil6 slices smoked bacon, cut into chunky pieces (use scissors for speed)1 onion, roughly choppedFew stalks of rosemary, leaves removed and finely chopped3 x 400g cans of beans (kidney, butter and borlotti) or choose your mix of favourites, drained, rinsed and re-drained900ml/1 ½pts hot chicken stockHandful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional) 1 Heat the oil in a pan, add the bacon and cook for a few minutes until golden and beginning to crisp. Remove and put to one side. 2 Add the onion and cook…

David Morrissey, 55, was born in Liverpool. The dad-of-three has starred in projects ranging from many RSC productions to The Walking Dead. What can we expect from series two? Emperor Claudius arrives on British soil, so the power dynamic shifts. Now, Aulus has to defer to someone else. Also, Claudius has his own sidekick who he leaves behind him to keep an eye on everything in his stead, and that really becomes a thorn in Aulus’s side. And is there a conflict with the Druids? Yeah, there is. Aulus sees them as people who have real insight and a connection to the Underworld. And that’s what he wants. But he does have loyalty to Rome–he’s Claudius’s man and he respects the hierarchy. Was was it like shooting this series? New…

SCORPIO 24 October – 22 November Scorpios like Thandie Newton (born on 6 November) and Leonardo DiCaprio (11 November) need to craft a realistic strategy to overcome challenges ahead. If they get swept away with the feeling that they can’t lose, they could be in for a surprise. It will be more prudent to be discreet. AQUARIUS 21 January – 19 February One way to improve your talents is to try to get everything perfect. Whatever challenge you take on now, the more you practice, the easier it will be. Discovering skills you didn’t know you had will be something of a revelation. Make some time in your busy schedule to relax and rejuvenate. TAURUS 21 April – 21 May It’s not often you feel this restless. This could be…

Going through menopause can be a difficult time for women, with many losing interest in sex thanks to a flagging libido and a host of hormonal changes. But that’s not the case for London-based businesswoman Gaynor Evans, who, at the age of 57, is having the time of her life with a string of handsome younger men – some younger than her own sons! ‘I’m not ready for my knitting and cocoa yet,’ vivacious bubbly blonde Gaynor smiles. ‘I’ve seen my mum, dad and brother pass away, so I know life is not a dress rehearsal and I want to make the most of it while I can still kick a leg!’ Gaynor, also a blogger and author, is a complete convert to the joys of dating toyboys – so…

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HOW IT WORKS • Bloating is the result of intestinal gas building up in the stomach and bowels, causing pain and making your belly swell. Tests prove that women don’t produce more than men, but tolerate the symptoms less well and, because we like to be able to show off a flat stomach, we’re more likely to be unhappy when we bloat. • Hormonal changes that happen just before a period or during the menopause make symptoms worse, as fluid retention contributes to skin’s puffy texture. The build-up to Christmas can also be a factor as stress constricts our bellies, making it harder for the body to digest food properly. • Nutritionist Lily Soutter (lilysoutternutrition.com) says: ‘Fibre is your gut’s best friend and you should be eating 30g a day.…

FEARS ABOUT DRUGGY NEIGHBOUR My neighbour’s 22-year-old son is a drug dealer. As far as I know, he worked in the construction industry but I’ve seen him during the day hanging around shiftily with dodgy types I’ve never seen before, so what’s that about? I’ve heard this through mutual friends of my son, who is a mate of his and tells me he’s dealing cannabis – and earns 10 times what he does on the sites. I don’t know whether she knows this, should I tell her? How do I even broach the subject? Catherine, Birmingham It sounds as if you’re pretty sure of your facts but do make absolutely certain this man is dealing drugs, not just hanging about innocently, before you spring into action. If you tell his…

Vanilla - Honey Syllabub Syllabubs are actually very old British desserts that date all the way back to the Tudors. Traditionally, they were a mix of cream and wine, thought to be showstoppers when served at fancy parties. This modernised version is with vanilla, and we’ve used a little yogurt to keep it really light. The sweet honey and refreshing lemon get your mouth watering, while the vivid green pistachios provide just the right amount of colour and crunch – definitely still a dessert to be noticed! Serves 4 Ready in 40 minutes 300ml/10½fl oz/generous 1 cup double (heavy) cream3 tbsp honey, plus extra to serve (optional)juice of 2 lemonszest of 1 lemon100ml/3½fl oz/⅓ cup natural yogurt1 vanilla pod80g/2¾oz/½ cup unsaltedpistachio nuts, shelled and roughly chopped 1 Pour the cream…

…moving from LA to Cheshire I absolutely LOVE Cheshire. I adore how green it is out in the countryside. Don’t get me wrong, I loved LA, but it’s not really like that over there – it’s a really different environment. …on joining the Real Housewives It’s a lot more work than I expected. It’s quite a hectic schedule with filming – but that said, I’m having a very positive experience with it so far. I was expecting trolls on social media, but it’s been OK. My partner (Billy Duffy from Eighties band The Cult) is a very private person – so he was a bit apprehensive about me joining the show, but we’ve always watched The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills together, so I managed to talk him round. He’s…

BEST’S CELEB INSIDER TALKS TO CAROL VORDERMAN CAROL VORDERMAN is one of Britain’s favourite TV presenters. She shot to fame on Channel 4’s Countdown, which she co-hosted from 1982 to 2008. But one of the 58-year-old’s best-known gigs is the Pride of Britain Awards – which she has hosted for 20 years. Here, she tells best how she still gets emotional about the unsung heroes, despite the fact she has been presenting the event for so long. She also opens up about her grief following the death of her beloved mum, Jean, two years ago, and explains why she prefers to shun the celebrity spotlight these days… Another year, another Pride of Britain, but this show never seems to get old. Does it always feel new to you? I think it does, because the…

TRAVEL SNAPSHOT Wild and beautiful, peaceful and tranquil… If you’re thinking of visiting Alberta, what better way to start than by riding on horseback against the backdrop of the foothills of the Canadian Rockies? There are several ranches to stay at, and trails you can take, but at the family-run ranch owned by Kate McKim-Keil and her husband, Richard, you will ride through the wilderness among cattle, with a chance to see wildlife including moose, elks and possibly even a grizzly. Rides start again in May 2020 and cost from $65 an hour (www.centrepeakhighcountryadventures.com). INSIDER’S GUIDE If an urban vibe is more your thing, Calgary, Alberta’s largest city, is home to a host of bars and eateries, including King Eddy, a restaurant, bar and live music venue. Recently restored to…

The laying of the wreath at the Cenotaph to mark Remembrance Sunday is one of the most solemn occasions in the UK’s formal calendar. To remember the millions who fell in Britain’s wars and conflicts, senior figures gather for the ceremony to lay poppies - including members of the Royal Family. This year, both Kate and William and Harry and Meghan are expected to attend, as befits their roles as senior Royals, but inevitably, all eyes are bound to be on the two couples – and for a reason that has nothing to do with the war dead. The ceremony will be the first time William and Harry and their wives have been seen in public since the explosive documentary about Harry and Meghan’s African tour, in which Harry appeared…

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As a pop star, topping the charts with Hear’Say, and then an actress, starring in Coronation Street, Kym Marsh has one of the UK’s most recognisable faces. But she recently revealed her ‘horror’ after she discovered her identity had been stolen and used by a fraudster in an online con. Kym revealed her traumatic experience, as she has now turned TV presenter to front a documentary about people who fall victim to frauds while looking for love online. ‘I find the subject fascinating, and it was relatable to me as I previously discovered that my own identity had been stolen by a scammer to catfish someone else. I was in a relationship at the time and received flowers from someone who thought they were dating me. I was totally horrified by…

THE BIG THREAT? I’ve said before that Karim can make it to the end but if Michelle Visage survives, she’s his biggest threat. Why? Not only is she a brilliant actress, she’s incredibly technical – just look at her Paso Doble to Another One Bites the Dust. Giovanni is quite ‘showy’, whereas Michelle combines showy with technical – Gio could take a lesson from Michelle, there. MY PAL KATE It was lovely catching up with GMB’s Kate Garraway at the Pride of Britain Awards. We’ve become good friends since she appeared on Strictly in 2007, with Anton du Beke. She might have found the dancefloor challenging at times, but she just got on with it–what a great attitude. We had such a laugh then, and still do. TOP TIP FOR…

When you are pregnant, you are bombarded with advice, as well as dealing with sleepless nights and raging post-birth hormones… Then there’s the responsibility you feel, the landslide of desire to keep your little one safe. Even though Ellie was my third child – a younger sister to Rodney and Melissa – I took all the new advice on board. In 1998, Ellie was four and due her second top-up inoculation for MMR (mumps, measles and rubella). But headlines everywhere screamed that MMR could cause autism. A report by Dr Andrew Wakefield started a debate about the vaccine’s safety – with Wakefield claiming a connection between the triple inoculation and children developing autism. Stories in the papers and on the news were frightening and persuasive. My friend had two daughters…