Table of contents for 22 - 2017 in Best

Last week, Martyn Hett was killed in the Manchester bombing. The 29-year-old was known for his fantastic sense of humour, obviously shared by his heartbroken brother, Dan, who tweeted that Martyn’s death was a ‘bold social media move’ to get noticed by his icon, Mariah Carey (who later posted a message of condolence). Martyn had a huge Twitter following because of his love of Corrie – particularly Deirdre Barlow, who was tattooed on his leg. He was also credited with ‘saving his mum’s knitting career’ after urging people to buy from her craft stall. Like many of the 22 victims, his story shows us the real face of Manchester. • Let us know your thoughts on facebook.com/bestmagazine…

‘It became a national obsession to get a picture of me. They called me “Fatsy Patsy”’ Did you know? It wasn’t just Patsy’s fans who rushed to her defence. Her Tina And Bobby co-star Michelle Keegan was quick to compliment her friend, saying her selfie was ‘beautiful’. Actress Patsy Kensit was left devastated last week after she was cruelly branded ‘unrecognisable’ and accused of ‘piling on the pounds’. When images surfaced online of the star enjoying a low-key spa day in London, many readers commented on her ‘dramatic transformation’ and supposed weight gain, labelling her ‘a chubster’ and suggesting she should ‘lay off the pies’. But feisty Patsy, 49, isn’t taking the unfair remarks about her appearance lying down – and has shot back at her critics with a defiant…

Actress, singer and presenter – and doting mum-of-one – Claire Sweeney, 46, is looking pretty good lately. She talks to best about romance, motherhood and the cruel words that led her to shed a whopping 2st… Congratulations, Claire – you’re looking great! Thank you! I’ve lost 2st in three months and I feel brilliant. I weigh less than 10st now – I haven’t been down to that since my 60 Minute Makeover days, 10 years ago. I never dreamed I’d get back down to this weight. How did you celebrate? When I got under the 10st mark, I did a lap of honour – and ran straight to the sweet shop! No, I’m joking, but I did have a good rifle through my wardrobe. It’s great to wear skinny jeans…

MAKE YOUR CAT LESS STRESSED! Not only can fleas and ticks be extremely irritating for both you and your pet, they can lead to chronic long-term stress, especially when not treated promptly. ★ Animal behaviourist and pet trainer Karen Wild says, ‘I’ve noticed that pets who experience tick bites or flea infestations can show signs of distress for months afterwards. ‘Behaviour includes nibbling or licking areas of their body, even when they no longer have any fleas or ticks.’ Long-term distress in pets can lead to loss of appetite, lethargy and a reduced interest in social activity. It’s also worth remembering that ticks aren’t just a nuisance – they pose a real health risk to you and your pet. If you think your animal is exhibiting any of the warning…

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‘ If there’s one thing I’ve learnt… … it’s that family is so important, and you should never take it for granted. I cherish every day I spend with my children.’ Mum and I had always been close – best friends, as well as parent and child. Dad had left by the time I was born, so it was always just the two of us. She loved taking me on adventures, camping out in the forest and on day trips to the beach. Even when I left home at 20 to get married and have my first son, Sam, she’d come for dinner once a week and we’d speak on the phone every day. When I became a single parent after the birth of my third son, I relied on…

Is it time to go back home? I ’m from New Zealand, but have called Kent home for the past three years. I’m happy with my life but sometimes I get so homesick, I feel like I can’t stay, despite my lovely boyfriend. What should I do ? Rachel, Kent No matter how happy you are with your lovely man, it’s natural that you miss your family and friends back home. When my daughter lived in Australia for three years, I hated the thought of the 12,000 miles of distance, but she used to say, ‘Mum, it’s only a day away.’ I always found having a date booked in my diary to go and visit her very positive. Skype, phone, texts and photos are all great ways to keep in…

...co-hosting BBC One’s The One Show Alex [Jones – who has returned to host the show part-time after her maternity leave] had warned me about the madness – and, yes, it is mad, but I love it! The calibre of guests is great, and I love all the random games we get them involved in. On any one day, you could be introducing a video about wildlife, then chatting to Tom Hiddleston about anything under the sun. ...growing up as a redhead I once did a sketch on Irish TV called Ginger Is The New Black. I also did a documentary called Oi, Ginger! I love having red hair, but it has got me into trouble in the past – if we bunked off school, I was the only one…

Sun, sea and sand… we may love everything about summer, but our hair certainly doesn’t, and recurring tress traumas will only get worse. It’s never too early to start damage limitation, though. ‘Focus on creating a routine to build up strength and health,’ says Andrew Jose, hairdresser and Salon Science ambassador. Here’s how to give your locks a lift when you’re on the move and in the sun. Shiny, happy hair will be yours in minutes. Fake it yourself Overnight hair masks Before hair faces the effects of chlorine, sea and sun this summer, give it the best chance to protect itself. Using an overnight mask allows ingredients to sink in so you wake with tougher tresses. Pop on a shower cap before you hit the pillow to avoid food-smeared…

with Russell Grant For the week 30 May – 5 June PRINCE WILLIAM IS A GEMINI 22 May – 21 June Arrange some time to create and devise new projects, and a cherished goal can become a reality. Dare to dream! You will be successful because you have faith in your abilities. ARIES 21 March – 20 April Good news about money or a job will be music to your ears. Your high spirits will have a cheerful effect on others, too. The happy and harmonious atmosphere around you keeps you inspired. Your enthusiasm for furthering personal ambitions is very high. TAURUS 21 April – 21 May You’ve been neglecting your personal life for the sake of work. Fortunately, you will have more time to pursue hobbies now. Take a…

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Having hosted countless TV series, including Long Lost Family and This Time Next Year, you might think there’s nothing else for presenter Davina McCall to tick off her bucket list. But no, the star has revealed she’s got her eyes on a new job – as an erotic fiction writer! Confessing it’s her unfulfilled ambition to ‘write erotic literature’, the 49-yearold said she’s already started putting pen to paper. ‘I’m working on a book. It’s going to be the new Fifty Shades Of Grey,’ she said last week. No wonder Davina is keen to follow in the footsteps of EL James. The British writer is reportedly worth a whopping £37 million thanks to her racy trilogy, which has sold more than 125 million copies across the globe. She has since…

HOW IT WORKS Plumped-up, smoother skin and a gorgeous, healthy glow help you look younger, and eating the right type of anti-ageing foods can help you get there. So, what should you eat? In our meal plan, you’ll find healthy fats in foods like oily fish, olives and avocados, which all hydrate the skin. You’ll also eat lots of fruit and veg. Tomatoes, kiwi fruit, blueberries and leafy greens like spinach or watercress have specific skin-boosting super-powers. Accompany meals with protein-packed beans or lentils (people who eat lots of these look younger, say Australian doctors). Orange root vegetables like sweet potatoes and butternut squash are packed with skin-boosting beta-carotene. Garlic has been shown to protect skin against sun damage, so eat plenty. Drink lots of water and wrinkle-busting green tea.…

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Speaking last week at an event in London, the fatherof- one (to son Alfred, four, with ex-wife Lara Stone) was more than happy to oblige. With a twinkle in his eye, he happily poked fun at his Britain’s Got Talent nemesis Simon Cowell, and suggested exactly which sexy celeb he’d love to sit beside should Amanda Holden or Alesha Dixon leave. He even hinted at a possible Little Britain reunion... BGT is in full swing – is it as much fun as it looks? It is fun – intermittently fun, because there’s lots of waiting around and some boring bits. Simon doesn’t like to get out of bed until 4pm, which means the whole show is thrown into chaos every day as we start late and there are children who…

Sagging jowls – one of the dreaded signs of ageing – can make you look years older. But don’t let them drag you down! Here’s how to tighten, tone and sculpt the jawline. LIFT AND TIGHTEN WITH INJECTABLES The neck and chin area is prone to fat accumulation and sagging. A lunchtime injectable treatment called the Microtox Lift will sculpt and lift the jawline. In a 20-minute procedure, a series of injections of Azzalure, similar to Botox, is administered across the jaw and under the chin area. It helps relax the muscles and, within a week, you should start to see tighter skin. An ideal procedure to have done before an event, it costs from £750. THE JAW-RAISER USING RADIO FREQUENCY Forma is a 45-minute non-invasive procedure that will help…

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BGT GOES LIVE! Simon’s had his teeth whitened, David’s sharpened his wit and Amanda and Alesha are dressed to kill as the judges go head-tohead with their golden buzzer acts SIMON COWELL: SAR AH IKUMU Sarah’s soulful voice blew the judges away – and Simon pressed the first golden buzzer of the series for the 15-year-old from Milton Keynes. He told me, ‘It’s going to be very close in the final, but I’m looking forward to it.’ Of his fellow judges, he said, ‘Last year, the girls were great during auditions. Then, as soon as the live shows started, they ganged up on me and David. It was like “girls v boys”. ‘As for David [Walliams], he’s always at his worst when the show goes live, because he knows I can do…