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It’s Easter this Sunday – a time to celebrate in our own way with family and friends. Kids will be going on egg hunts, and the grown-ups will, no doubt, be enjoying a large Sunday lunch. For a sweet treat that’ll wow everyone, turn to page 52, where Steps’ Claire Richards shows you how to make the best bunny cake ever. My own Easter plans may well involve my friend Carol McGiffin popping round for a glass of wine. And Carol has opened up on page 10 about something she’s acutely aware of at this time of year – not having children, and the worry that her fiancé, Mark, might secretly want them… • Please let us know your thoughts on facebook.com/bestmagazine…

‘So good to see Sarah on... so much better than Holly!’ Did you know? It seems Sarah was destined to be on TV… The daughter of actors Marjie Lawrence and Harry Greene, her parents would even joke she was ‘born in a dressing room’! They regularly crack each other up on air, and This Morning co-hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are never done talking about what great chemistry they have. But when Holly, 36, found herself laid up at home with a ‘mystery illness’ last week, and Phil told us the mum-ofthree was dealing with poorly kids, too, and had been ‘sick on the cat’ – thanks, Phil – TV presenter Sarah Greene stepped in. And if Holly was watching the show from her sickbed when Sarah, 58, was…

He was always the cheekiest of the Kemp brothers in 80s band Spandau Ballet, and Let It Shine judge Martin Kemp, 55, still has a twinkle in his eye. Happily married to Shirlie Holliman, 54 (one half of the singing duo Pepsi & Shirlie), with whom he has children Harley Moon, 27, a photographer, and radio DJ Roman, 24, Martin reveals his wildest times as a pop star, his thoughts on romance, and the person who left him totally star-struck. Hi, Martin! So, was BBC talent show Let It Shine as fun as it looked? It was amazing. Almost as amazing as the fact that I’ve been in the entertainment business for nearly 40 years! What’s the secret of your success? If there’s a ‘secret’, it’s that I never plan…

Feeling worried or being anxious about a specific issue is totally normal and a standard part of a busy life. However, anxiety becomes a problem when it occurs so often, or for so long, that it actually interferes with your life and enjoying things. Here’s how to look after yourself to try to reduce anxiety levels on a day-to-day basis. GET MOVING Exercise is a great mood workout as well as a physical workout. The hormones released during exercise are good for improving your mental state, and making you feel less worried and happier. We know that people who exercise have lower rates of all mental health conditions, including anxiety. A walk, a swim or pounding a treadmill will all work – whatever it is you enjoy and find convenient…

Have you ever been one of those people who sign up to the gym, pay a monthly membership, get to the entrance – then turn away and hurry home? That was me. I’d been overweight for years, avoided exercise and ignored the strain my excess pounds were putting on my body. In fact, I was so far in denial that it took a massive health scare for me to eventually take charge of my life – and lose 6st 6lb in the process. Like many people, my weight gain began when I was young. My parents, Cheryl, now 52, and Paul, 53, made sure we had balanced meals – casseroles, shepherd’s pie and roast dinners. My problems started when I grew tall enough to reach the sweetie cupboard. I’d think…

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Should I leave my teenage daughter and her boyfriend alone in her bedroom? M y daughter, Jayne, is just 16, as is her boyfriend. I like to encourage her to bring her friends home but, when this boy comes over, they seem to spend a disproportionate amount of time locked away in her bedroom. From my own experience, I remember how I felt as a lad of 16 – both emotionally and physically – so I keep knocking on the door and popping in with cups of tea and any excuse going – which of course irritates Jayne hugely. Should I leave them be, or do you think I should continue to pop my head around the door from time to time? Roger, York Yes! I’d continue popping my head around the…

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…what he loves about Take Me Out It’s amazing, because we’ve had seven engagements, five weddings – soon to be six – and three kids. That’s all from meeting on a TV show, and I’m really proud of that. …why he thinks the show is such a hit It reminds me of the stuff I used to watch as a kid, like The Generation Game, that you could watch with your parents. Take Me Out has that same sensibility. Students watch it, as well as aunties and uncles, nans, grandads, mums, dads and kids – it goes right across the board, and that’s why it does so well. …what he’s learned about the battle of the sexes Chat-up lines don’t go down well with girls. The good-looking lads may do…

Tony Cowell BEST’S CELEB INSIDER TALKS TO GLORIA GAYNOR Gloria Gaynor’s song I Will Survive, first released in 1978, has become an anthem for generations of women, and spawned hundreds of covers. Here, she reveals how it changed her own life, too… Tell us about your early years in New Jersey. Do you have fond memories of that time? Yes, I do. We were a large family and, in those days – the early 50s – the neighbourhood was very close-knit. Everyone knew each other and it was a fun place to grow up. I had a happy home life. What was the first music you remember listening to in the house? My mother would play Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan records. These were the first artists that I…

With the rise in divorce among women over 40, many of us can find ourselves starting over after years, if not decades, of marriage. So how do you get back out there and find someone new? Things have moved on since we were younger, and technology has rapidly evolved to be the main way men and women meet, date, and fall in love. When you’re older, online dating can feel intimidating, but fabafterfifty.co.uk’s resident dating expert, Olga Levancuka (above), gives her pick of the best, most user-friendly sites and apps to help you find your perfect match. Don’t be afraid – give them a go! eHarmony.co.uk eHarmony matches single men and women looking for long-term romance based on their lifestyles and preferences. The site’s known for its extremely precise matching…

Anti-ageing guru Lesley Reynolds reveals the latest treatments to help you stay youthful Sun damage is often a cause of saggy skin, but ageing also means it can often lose its youthful appearance. Here’s how to put the spring back into your skin. FIRM YOUR FACE WITH SCULPTRA Often called a ‘liquid facelift’, Sculptra is a volumising injectible that’s different to traditional ‘fillers’ because it boosts your own collagen to smooth out wrinkles and restore volume, giving you a more natural, more youthful finish. There’s no downtime, but expect some redness for a few hours after treatment. Three to five treatments a month apart is ideal. Results are immediate but at their best after six weeks, as new collagen is constantly being formed. Results last for up to two years.…

Becoming a parent is the most lifechanging, wonderful experience. It’s an allconsuming type of love that fills you when you first hold your baby. When my daughter, Sarah, was born in September 2011, I immediately knew that I would do anything to protect her. But, when she was only 20 months old, the unimaginable happened. She was murdered. By her mother – my ex-wife. I’d first met Angela Whitworth online, and she was warm, fun and thoughtful. We’d fallen in love, marrying in 2007 before moving to Oxford, where we settled. But, as the years passed, Angela seemed to change. She became argumentative and selfish, and I was always walking on eggshells. Nothing I did was ever good enough. I tried desperately to make our relationship work, especially when, in…

Paradise Pavlova Serves 8 COOK: 1hr 20mins 4 large egg whites, 150g caster sugar, 1 level tsp cornflour, 1tsp raspberry or red wine vinegar, 100g plain quark, 175g pot Müllerlight Vanilla yoghurt, 1 star fruit, sliced, 100g seedless red grapes, 200g physalis, papery leaves removed , 1 small papaya, peeled, deseeded and cubed, Sprigs of fresh mint, to decorate YOU WILL NEED 1 Preheat your oven to 150°C/130°C fan/gas 2. Place a 20cm dinner plate or round cake tin on a sheet of baking paper and draw a circle. 2 Put the egg whites in a clean glass bowl and beat with an electric hand whisk until they form stiff peaks (when you can tilt the bowl without them sliding around). Gradually add the sugar, 1tbsp at a time, whisking…

For the week 11-17 April EMMA THOMPSON IS AN ARIES 21 March – 20 April It’ll be difficult for Arians to get their head out of the clouds. News early in the week will bring you closer to a cherished goal. Time to get out of a rut. TAURUS 21 April – 21 May Now is a good time to ask yourself what you want most out of your relationships and life. You’re about to get the chance to improve your world and spice up your days. Any area that has been going nowhere, or slowing down, will soon be discarded or changed. Believe that these shifts are for the better. GEMINI 22 May – 21 June A project that hasn’t been going well will suddenly purr along on well-oiled…

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Presenter Yvette Fielding, 48, has fronted Most Haunted with husband Karl Beattie since 2002. Here, she tells us about the latest series of the paranormal reality TV show, and reveals the rows it causes with her hubby of 18 years… Hi, Yvette! What moments in the new series scared you the most? We couldn’t believe the stuff we got at Standon Hall in Staffordshire. We had a wheelchair moving on its own and crashing into a door, I saw a 7ft-tall man in the corner, and Karl had a huge kitchen knife thrown at his head. Does working so closely with Karl put a strain on your relationship? No, because I’m the boss! The only time we’ll have a blazing row is when Karl pushes it and wants to do…

Usually so bright and breezy, actress Linda Robson revealed last week that despite her successful career and stable family life, her happiness was once marred by desperate money troubles. Opening up about those painful experiences on Loose Women, Linda, 59, confessed that after the success of Birds Of A Feather, which ended its initial run in 1999, she began to flash the cash, living way beyond her means. ‘I’d been used to having a really good income. I looked after everyone. I had pretty much every store card going,’ she revealed. Mark, her loyal husband of 27 years, couldn’t help but notice Linda’s careless spending – and he wasn’t the only one. Even her children – Lauren, 33, Louis, 25, and Roberta, 20 – began pleading with her to stop.…

‘I might be a feminist and a strong woman, but I’m not a superhero...’ Viewers are used to seeing bubbly Susanna Reid lock horns with her Good Morning Britain co-host Piers Morgan. But after a torrent of clashes, Susanna has revealed their sparring bothers her so much, she often ends up crying alone at home after filming. Putting a brave face on, Susanna, 46, was forced into revealing her crying habit after Piers announced it on air, saying, ‘I’m still reeling from the revelation you go home and cry after work.’ In an attempt to make light of the situation, Susanna joked, ‘Piers reduces me to tears,’ before adding, ‘It didn’t come as a surprise to many other people, but it came as a surprise to you!’ The confession came…

HOW IT WORKS 1 Follow the menu over the page. You can start on any day you choose; swap days around if there’s a meal you really fancy; or repeat days if there’s something you particularly enjoy! You’ll find even more healthy food ideas at slimmingworld.co.uk or when you join your local Slimming World group. 2 Foods printed in bold are ‘Free Foods’. Base meals around Free Foods, like veg, pasta, lean meat, fish, rice, potatoes, fat-free dairy, eggs and more, and if you feel hungry between meals snack on these foods, including fruit, too. 3 As well as Free Foods, stock your store cupboard with fatfree salad dressings, stock, herbs, oil-free passata, tomato purée, soy sauce and spices, which can be used freely to add delicious flavour to meals.…

Lots of people say you can be happy being overweight – be big and beautiful. But that wasn’t the case for me. I always felt self-conscious, praying I could be invisible. In fact, my weight got me down so much that, at points, I didn’t think I could carry on. Then, a series of life-changing events forced me to make some big changes and, with the help of Slimming World, I’ve lost 9st and finally got my life back. My problems started when I was in primary school. I tripped at home and cracked my head open. The wound healed, but left me with a scar on my forehead. When the kids in school noticed, they teased me mercilessly. So I’d save up my pocket money and buy sweets and…

Just delightful If you loved Angel Delight growing up, you’ll be thrilled to know you can now enjoy it on the go! The Angel Delight Pot, 50p, comes in strawberry, chocolate, banana and butterscotch flavours. GET READY TO SIZZLE The BBQ to beat Make the most of any spring sunshine by firing up the barbecue. Instead of the traditional bangers and burgers, consider some tasty new barbecue ideas from Sainsbury’s. We can highly recommend the delicious Toffee Apple Pork Belly Slices, £4, which taste great served with a helping of coleslaw. Or, if you fancy something that has a bit more of a kick, the Spicy Moroccan Mini Fillet Kebabs, £3, and Korean Chicken Kofta, £3, are great options, too. Brilliant for breakfast! You can kick-start the Easter celebrations at…

DECORATIVE JARS Easter is such a fun holiday – we always have a house full of family! Food is in abundance, and the Easter bunny leaves eggs everywhere for the kids to hunt out and scoff before dinner. To really celebrate the long weekend, you could try making my Easter Bunny Cake or Mini Egg Nest Cheesecakes – or decorate and fill glass jars as an alternative gift. Happy Easter! Claire Richards xx YOU WILL NEED… * Mason jars (various sizes) * Paint, various colours, suitable for use on glass and metal * Various decorative accessories – pick up Easter-themed ones from Hobbycraft, Poundland and Wilko * Shredded tissue paper * Various sweets, mini eggs, foil-wrapped chocolate eggs and gifts that will fit inside the jars * Hot glue gun *…