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The line-up for Strictly has (almost) been confirmed. It’s one of the few TV talent shows I’d love to do. Learn to waltz with Brendan Cole? I’m in! But until that day dawns, best will be team Ruth Langsford – no question! Especially if you’ve seen how that woman can twerk! If not, just wait until the show starts. Meanwhile, hubby Eamonn (Holmes) intends to spend the next few months redecorating their Belfast home. ‘She’ll be dancing, which is great, as I can get on with it,’ he explained. That could score a 10 – or a zero, Eamonn. Good luck. It’s a brave man who decorates the house as a surprise… • Please let me know your thoughts, siobhan. wykes@hearst.co.uk EXECUTIVE EDITOR…

Hot flushes, excessive sweating, insomnia, lack of libido… is it any wonder us women don’t exactly embrace the menopause?! Yet it comes to all of us at some point in our life. Hearing telly stars talk about facing the same life-disrupting symptoms gives those of us going through it some comfort – and goes some way to helping break down the ridiculous reluctance there still seems to be over talking about it. Go, ladies! ANDREA MCLEAN ‘Depression, a sense of loss, rage. I suffered them all’ Her role as Loose Women’s anchor means she’s not afraid to speak out on taboo subjects, and Andrea McLean is equally as open when discussing her personal experience with the menopause. Admitting that her hysterectomy plunged her ‘off a cliff ’ in terms of…

Last year, my sevenyear- old daughter was diagnosed with an extremely rare condition, one that appears to affect just 100 people worldwide. It’s very noticeable, and attracts attention wherever she goes. It’s called uncombable hair syndrome – although, I have to admit, I do feel guilty calling it a ‘syndrome’, as many of these leave sufferers with a life-altering, or even life-threatening, condition. Whereas for my daughter, Shilah, it’s much less serious. When she was born, in April 2010, Shilah had soft brown hair. ‘Just like her brother, Taelan,’ I smiled to my husband, Michael, 41. But when it fell out and was replaced with blonde locks, just like my own, I couldn’t help but be pleased. Nineyear- old Taelan would look like his dad, with his darker mane, while…

According to the latest figures, a quarter of all internet searches are for healthrelated matters. It seems we just love googling our medical symptoms and ailments, but can this do more harm than good? You can certainly find useful information online, as long as you know where to look – but you also need to understand when it’s time to see a real-life doctor! MENTAL SUPPORT The internet can be a great source of information and support for those suffering from mental health problems. You can access mental health charities such as Mind (mind. org.uk), which have support forums, information and selfhelp suggestions. And there are safe, moderated online communities for people with depression or anxiety, such as bigwhitewall.com. A GOOD PLACE TO START There are some really good websites…

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Hollie Webb, 23, from Norfolk, says, Growing up, I was painfully aware that I was bigger than my classmates. I’ve always loved food – lots of it. Even in primary school, children’s portions were never big enough and I’d spend my lunch money on crisps and chocolate. But my real downfall came at the point my mum bought a sweet shop, when I was 15. I’d always had a sweet tooth, and her new business let me indulge it. Strawberry bonbons, cola bottles, chocolatecovered raisins… heaven! When, at 17, I moved into a flat with my childhood sweetheart, Marcus Webb, my eating habits grew worse. Every day, I’d get a large portion of chips with a bread roll from the chippy for lunch. And, whenever I stopped by Mum’s shop,…

Marvellously mini treats Fox’s new sharing range includes three popular biscuits, Cookie Minis, Chocolatey Minis and Party Rings Minis, which are great for a bite-size snack or to enjoy with a nice warming cuppa. Pick up a pack for just £1.50. Lighten up Say cheers to the bank holiday weekend with a refreshing can of cider! Kopparberg Raspberry Light contains just 85 calories per can but has the same great taste. The perfect treat if you’re counting your calories. GLORIOUS GRANOLA Brilliant for breakfast Looking for something new and indulgent to enjoy first thing in the morning? Then pick up Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Date & Pecan Granola, £2.60. Packed full of nuts and tumbled in date syrup, which adds a delicious toffee flavour, it tastes great over yoghurt or…

TOP TIP Groom your brows and curl your lashes to look polished without having to apply mascara. Does your day usually start with a race against the clock? The alarm goes and suddenly it’s all go, go, go as you rush to get ready before running out the door. In a recent survey, 46 per cent of respondents said they feel stressed during their morning routine*. So, if this sounds all too familiar, here’s how to get luscious locks and silky smooth skin in no time at all. You’ll look – and feel – good all day. Trust us! 1 HAIR IN A HURRY We all want our crowning glory to look good all day but, with 68 per cent of UK women wanting to spend as little time as…

Loose Woman Lisa Riley, 41, raised some rather excited eyebrows on the show when she told the panel she’s thinking about having a family. ‘Maybe now is the time,’ she said with a smile, as talk turned to whether women over 35 should be entitled to IVF treatment. ‘People keep asking me what’s next – maybe it is time to have a child.’ Lisa, who has been dating her mystery man [she won’t talk about him publicly] for the last three years, admitted that it’s only with her current partner that the thought of motherhood even crossed her mind, having vowed in the past that becoming a mum was not for her. The bubbly actress, clearly feeling broody, explained, ‘I’ve just never been with someone I could see doing all…

Collagen is essential for keeping skin plump and freshlooking, but our supplies of it dwindle as we age. Here’s how to replenish your stock of the elixir of youth… THE SKIN-PLUMPING FACIAL Regular hi-tech radio frequency facials will help to kick-start collagen production. Celebrity fans include actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who swears by them and says collagen wave facials have taken ‘years off her face’. First, the skin is cleansed, and then a hand-held device emits radio frequencies over the entire face. A smaller device is used on delicate areas to complete the facial. There’s no downtime afterwards, and a course of six facials at £70 each (with monthly top-ups afterwards) is said to result in plumper and tighter skin. PUMP UP THE VOLUME The Sculptra facial treatment is based on…

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HOW IT WORKS 1 Follow the menu below. 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 fresh fruit, too. 3 As well as Free Foods, fill your cupboards with fat-free salad dressings, stock, herbs, oil-free passata, tomato purée, soy sauce and spices, which can be used freely to add delicious flavour to meals. 4 To…

70p PER SERVING Smoky pork burgers These smoky pork burgers always get a messy thumbs-up from our guests (aka my kids). The smoked lardons give the burgers a great flavour and texture PER SERVING CALS 400 FAT 15g SERVES 4 80g smoked lardons, diced (or streaky bacon) 400g pork mince 2tbsp chopped fresh coriander 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1tbsp smoked paprika 4 crusty burger buns Serve with shredded lettuce, tomatoes and a dollop of mayonnaise. 1 Fry off the lardons (or bacon, if using) in a non-stick pan for about 5 mins, until they are slightly crispy. Then, remove from the pan, leaving any oil from the lardons in the pan. 2 Add the rest of the ingredients together in a bowl (except the buns and salad), including the cooked…

THOUGHT OF THE DAY An angle is someone who brings out the light within you. Should I take my ex-boyfriend back? My partner and I broke up before Christmas, due to various problems in our relationship, such as his laziness. But six months later, he’s back in touch and asking to give things another go. I still love him very much, but I’m sceptical as to whether his behaviour has really changed, or if it’s just false promises. I know others who have taken back partners from their pasts, and it’s worked out for them – should I do the same? Ruth, Isle of Wight You’re lucky the problems are just ones like laziness and not infidelity! We all have irritating habits – for example, I’m extremely impatient and it drives…

DOGGY DAY CARE! It’s National Dog Day on 26 August so, to help keep your pooch healthy and happy, Dr Philip Schledorn, head vet at aniforte.co.uk, reveals the most common ailments and how to deal with them… GUARD AGAINST GUM DISEASE ✶ This is surprisingly common, and can sometimes occur as a result of a poor diet. You can spot the signs if your dog starts to develop bad breath, loss of appetite or inflamed gums. Making sure your dog has a balanced diet will prevent tartar, while dog chews can work against plaque build-up. WATCH OUT FOR WEIGHT GAIN ✶ While it’s tempting to spoil them rotten, overindulging with food can lead to serious health issues, including muscle tension. It’s therefore important to carefully measure how much food you…

Patti Clare, 49, has played Mary for nearly 10 years and is a three-time winner of the British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance. Tell us about Mary’s wedding dress? It’s beautiful, and very simple. Mary’s allowed herself a little bit of sparkle, but not much; it’s very tasteful – for her! Why are Mary and Norris getting married? Norris had this brilliant idea of entering Mary and Norris for a Mr and Mrs competition to win a roundthe- world trip, so they could visit Emily Bishop in Peru and Mary’s son, Jude, in South Africa. Rita points out that what they’re doing is fraud, so Mary decides they have to get married. What do you enjoy on TV? I couldn’t stop watching The Crown, about Queen Elizabeth’s first few years…

Tony Cowell BEST’S CELEB INSIDER TALKS TO CHERYL BAKER The act formerly known as Bucks Fizz, the 80s legends that brought us hits like Making Your Mind Up (a song which won them the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest) is back - and, this time, they go by the name The Fizz. Fast-forward 35 years, and original members Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston are joined by Bobby McVay. About to release a new album and head off on a UK tour, singer and born-and-bred Londoner Cheryl Baker, 63, tells us just how it feels after all this time. So Cheryl, back on the road with a new album after more than 30 years! I know! It’s amazing – I’m of an era where all my old school friends are retiring…

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It’s the showbiz news that shocked the nation. In June, TV favourite Ant McPartlin checked into rehab, following what was revealed as a two-year battle with prescription drugs and an addiction to alcohol, prompted by agonising pain from a knee injury and a subsequent operation. While his road to recovery is evidently far from over, the TV star, 41, has completed two months in rehab – and has opened up about the understandable tensions his personal struggles have put on his 11-year marriage to Lisa, 40. ‘I’ve put Lisa through hell with mood swings and depression, and how it affects you,’ said Ant, who co-hosts I’m A Celeb…, Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain’s Got Talent with TV partner and best mate, Declan Donnelly, 41. ‘I’m very sorry about the effect…

CAROL McGIFFIN THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist ‘S o the suspense (what suspense?) is over. The Strictly line-up is out and, well, it’s not exactly A-list. The reason (excuse) for this is reportedly because of the ‘Strictly Curse’, after another marriage – Louise and Jamie Redknapp’s – broke down, apparently because of it. Even if there really is such a thing, I doubt that’s the reason for the lack of A-listers. It’s more likely to be because it’s too much bloody hard work and the BBC doesn’t pay enough for it, and that’s probably because it can’t afford to, what with Chris Evans and Gary Lineker still hoovering up their millions. I would never do it and, yes, I have been…

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Smoky sausage and bean stew Serves 4 Cook time: 30 mins Low-calorie cooking spray 1 onion, chopped 3 red romano/ramiro peppers (the long, pointy ones), deseeded and cut across into 1cm strips 1 garlic clove, crushed 12 Slimming World Syn-free Pork Sausages (available from Iceland stores), thawed 1tsp chilli powder 2tsp smoked paprika 1½tsp mustard powder 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce 600g passata 200ml boiling chicken stock 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 400g red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 8 spring onions, sliced 2tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped, plus sprigs to garnish Vegetables, to serve 1 Spray a large, deep non-stick saucepan or casserole pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place on a high heat. Add onion, peppers, garlic and 3tbsp water and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10…

…whether there will be a second series of Culinary Genius I’d like there to be. It did really well, and a lot of people enjoyed seeing me and Fern [Britton] back on screen together. She’s very, very good at her job. And what it did was show proper cooking – that’s what I liked about it. I called it the 21st-century Ready, Steady, Cook. ...if he’d ever star in a reality TV show I’ve been asked to do I’m A Celebrity... but they said I was a bit too macho for it a few years ago. They asked if I cry a lot and I said ‘no’. Then I said, ‘I’ll eat whatever you put in front of me – apart from gingernut biscuits!’ I’m not really that kind of…

BEST FOR: COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURE The Swan at Lavenham, Suffolk Lucky pups staying at this handsome hotel in the old Tudor wool town of Lavenham get their own registration card, in-room dinner menu and treats. While Rover’s chomping on a chicken breast or steak and eggs, you can treat yourself to dinner at the Gallery restaurant. WHAT TO DO: Let your four-legged friend run wild in nearby Melford Country Park, which is dotted with ponds and wildlife. HOW TO DO IT: B&B starts from £185 per night and dogs are £10 per night. Doggy dining dishes are from £3. Book via theswanatlavenham.co.uk BEST FOR: SEASIDE FUN Stade Cottage, Hythe, Kent Just two minutes from the wonderful beach at Hythe, your pooch will be in heaven – with plenty of seagulls to…