Inhoudsopgave van 37 - 2018 - Best

As Celebrity Big Brother crowned its winner last night, the storm continues to rage around Roxanne Pallett. Though she publicly apologised for claiming Corrie’s Ryan Thomas ‘repeatedly punched’ her, branding him a ‘woman beater’, the opinion on social media was still angry. Discussing ‘punchgate’ on Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine show, Roxanne, 35, claimed everything became ‘heightened in the house’ and that she was ‘overly sensitive’. ‘Ryan is very lucky the cameras were there to prove his innocence’ In a later interview with Emma Willis, she said, ‘I convinced myself it was malice.’ She went on to describe herself as ‘the most hated girl in Britain’ and admitted she was ‘devastated, and scared for the future’. Despite her apologies, she was slammed by 20 of her ex-Emmerdale co-stars, including Kelvin Fletcher,…

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‘I’ve always thought I was quite (not very) clever. I am savvy and I have common sense overload. But, occasionally, I do really stupid things. For example, I once parked my car two streets down because there wasn’t a space outside my house, then forgot, couldn’t find it and reported it to the cops as nicked. Needless to say they weren’t happy when they led me to it and I had to admit, “Oh, yeah! I remember parking it there now!” But that’s nothing compared to one idea I had to save myself a few quid. I was out shopping one day and came across a gorgeous leather jacket – really soft and a bit crinkly. Extremely pricey, too, and given that I already own “a few”, there was no…

 It must have seemed extremely romantic to Charlotte Brown. A date at a luxury London restaurant, followed by a speedboat ride with Champagne. However, the extravagant first date turned tragic when the boat overturned, killing the pretty 24-year-old. Yet, despite being found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence, Charlotte’s date, Jack Shepherd, has gone into hiding and is now appealing his conviction from a place unknown, leading to national uproar. Thousands of pounds are being offered to anyone who can provide information as to Shepherd’s whereabouts, and his own lawyers have branded him a coward. But most heartbreaking is the effect on the victim’s family, who are left without their loved one – and justice. ‘Look at [your] conscience and do the right thing,’ pleaded Graham, Charlotte’s dad, to Shepherd’s…

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…joining Corrie as Tyrone’s granny Evelyn My agent rang and asked how I’d feel about going into Coronation Street. I thought, “I can’t do that! I’ve got a partner in London, I’ve got dogs and grandchildren.” But the light over my late husband Jack Rosenthal’s picture sometimes comes on for no reason and while I was wondering what to do, it came on. I met Jack in 1969 when I came to Manchester to join a theatre group and he started on Coronation Street – he wrote episode 13. …whether she’s similar to Evelyn. She’s certainly outspoken, a bit mean, a bit embittered. I’m not saying I’m like that, but maybe it’s not much of a stretch and she is funny, so that redeems her unpleasant qualities. …her dream scripts…

1 ‘HOPS’ & ROBBERS When one police force posted this picture of ‘PC Drugs Bunny’, saying they were recruiting police rabbit handlers, lots of people hopped to it! It was only when Tandridge Police started receiving applications that they were forced to admit that it was a joke, and that the bunny, Gladious, was just visiting the police stand at the Edenbridge & Oxted Show. We had a ‘hutch’ it was too good to be true! These three ladies have got the jump on us when it comes to the one-shoulder fashion trend 2 Who wowed the crowd? Jumpsuits are once again having a moment in the stylish spotlight, and the one-shoulder takes the item into 2018. Christie Brinkley, 64, is all white on the night with a long-sleeved option, Lizzie Cundy…

It’s a year of Royal babies. Kate and William welcomed Prince Louis in April, and Zara and Mike Tindall had their second daughter, Lena Elizabeth, in June. Now Kate, who has been on maternity leave for the past six months, is preparing for the pitter-patter of tiny feet once again as she takes on a new role – that of doting auntie to her sister’s baby. Pippa is expecting her first child with her husband, James Matthews, next month. Pippa looked positively blooming last week, as she and her hedge fund manager hubby soaked up the sun during their ‘babymoon’ in Tuscany, Italy. The 35-year-old, who married James last May, also opened up recently about her pregnancy in a magazine column she writes. Pippa admitted that she felt very lucky…

This summer, she embarked on a 7,000-mile odyssey from Venice to the Chinese border for new ITV show, Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure. And in October she kicks off a UK tour with It’s All About Me, when she’ll take audiences through her adventures in television. best caught up with her at the Edinburgh TV Festival to hear all about it… On breaking Ken Barlow’s heart in Corrie… I played Ken’s girlfriend Elaine Perkins in 1973. Ken’s wife had died after being electrocuted with a hairdryer. We went on several dates before he proposed, but Elaine turned him down because she wanted to see the world. When I started, I remember asking, ‘Can I go to the Rovers Return?’ and they said, ‘No, you’re too posh, you have to stay…

THE CUP THAT CHEERS Angie: Fancy a cuppa? The answer is probably yes – tea is the most consumed drink in the world, next to water. Black tea – or a cup of builder’s, as we often say – has been the UK’s favourite drink since the mid-18th century but, these days, it seems it has some competition from its possibly healthier cousin, green tea. The green version is mostly drunk in Asia, the US and Europe. So, the big question is – is it healthier? Should we all be going green? Both types of tea come from the Camellia Sinensis plant, both harvested from the buds and leaves. The key difference is that black tea is fermented, while green tea is not. Both types offer a variety of health…

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Baking cakes for a living sounds like a recipe for disaster when it comes to keeping slim – but luckily, I don’t care for cake. I’ve never had a sweet tooth and apart from the odd taste of cake mix, I don’t indulge in treats. Which is why I was horrified when I saw a picture of me in my favourite polka-dot bikini looking absolutely huge. In July 2015, me and my husband Mark, now 42, and our kids, Jamie, now 23, and Holly, 15, were just back from a holiday in Turkey. I was itching to upload our holiday snaps to social media. But as I began to transfer the pictures from my phone on to the computer, I saw the shot that was to change my life. ‘There’s…

She’s always competing with me! Since we both had children, one of my dearest friends had always been a little competitive (comparing what grades our children got, what university they ended up going to, etc), but I thought she might have grown out of it once they were all married off. Now, both our daughters are engaged, and it’s got to a point where it’s upsetting my daughter to be around this woman and her family, as she’s sick of all the competition regarding how much her dress cost compared to the other and so on. How do I approach the situation? We’ve been friends for over 20 years, and I don’t want things to become awkward. Sandra, Cardiff You’re right, you’d hope your friend would have grown out of this!…

Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh, 66, has left the show after 13 years following a huge shake-up by Simon Cowell. Here, Louis gives his opinion on this year’s panel and opens up for the first time about his hurt over being dropped… So, Louis, tell me why you think the new X Factor panel is working? Because Robbie Williams is such a brilliant signing – it’s genius. And people question why Ayda is a judge, but she knows what she’s talking about. Robbie and Simon are together for the first time on television – they are the new Sonny and Cher. And expect Sharon [Osbourne] to bring sparks to the live shows. Everyone loves Sharon. Simon told me that, without you, The X Factor wouldn’t have lasted so long… Well,…

As autumn approaches and the nights start drawing in, what better way to pick yourself up than with a day at a spa! best has teamed up with Europe’s largest spa booking agency, Spabreaks.com, to offer readers the chance to win one of five £50 vouchers to redeem at the spa of their choice, from over 800 venues featured on Spabreaks.com. Whether you decide to go alone or take a friend or partner is up to you. Simply find your perfect venue and package, and Spabreaks.com will take care of the rest. With such a wide choice of venues and treatments to select, winners can pamper themselves in whatever way they prefer, whether that’s a facial, massage or speciality package to target a more specific issue such as a sports…

 It’s too painful to even imagine, but last week, TV and radio presenter Rachael Bland had to hug her little boy tight and say goodbye – hoping that, though just two, he’d grow up with some memories of her. She passed away last Wednesday morning with her family at her side. Her husband Steve said, ‘At the end, even though her body was at its weakest, her voice was at its most powerful.’ And it was her son, Freddie, who occupied her thoughts in her final hours. Rachael spent her last moments wrapping presents for her little boy to open every year until his 21st birthday. Sadly, she only made it to gift number three. She is also thought to have left instructions on how she would like her son…

Kate is unlikely to be the only Royal with babies on her mind – everyone hopes Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, 33, will soon have a little bundle of their own. But the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are also scheduled to be journeying across the world to Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji for their first royal tour together, from October. An unforgettable experience, but it’s hardly the ideal time to start a family – a factor surely playing on their minds. That, as well as the fact that, at 37, Meghan’s biological clock is ticking. Harry once explained that he’s ‘longed for kids since I was very young’ so, although he’s closer to it than ever, he may have to wait just a little while longer……

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HOW IT WORKS 1 Research shows that ‘normal’ eaters think about food 15-20 per cent of the time, but would-be slimmers can devote up to 65 per cent of their daily thoughts to food choices – a waste of time and energy! 2 Eliminating foods groups, including fats, can drive cravings – your brain sends messages to your body suggesting you need certain foods – while skipping meals can trigger constant thoughts of food. 3 American researcher Professor Joseph Redden believes taking pictures of food might not be a good thing. His research shows that focusing on a food for too long before a meal can lead to ‘pre-satiation’, meaning we’re tired of the food before we’ve even eaten it! This could lead to snacking later. 4 Swapping to a…

THE BEST GUIDE TO GETTING A KITTEN Recently, the government announced a consultation on the ban of third-party puppy and kitten sales in the UK, which could mean the end of them being sold in pet shops. If you are looking to introduce a young cat into your home, consider this advice from Cats Protection… ★ You should always think about adopting from a reputable animal charity. For example, all kittens and cats adopted from Cats Protection are health checked, wormed, vaccinated against cat flu, neutered and come with a free period of pet insurance. ★ If you would like to buy a kitten, do your research and always purchase from a reputable breeder or seller. ★ Make sure you see where the kitten lives and check it’s well cared…

Manchester-born Will, 42, is married to dancer Michelle McSween and has two children, So, a new series of No Offence! Yes, and it starts with a bang, to get pulses racing! One big storyline is about an election, with a far-right group coming to prominence. My character, DC Spike, is thrown in at the deep end, straight away. From that point on, he’s trying to keep personal feelings out of it and stay professional. Is it hard not to take darker storylines home with you? Not really. The hardest part of this series was filming it! It was one of the coldest winters, and we were shooting till the early hours, and it was minus five. The crew dressed like they were going to the Himalayas, but we had to…

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