Inhoudsopgave van 22 November 2016 - Closer

Taking the pressure off love It’s often said that we can’t help who we fall in love with. Lauren Goodger, herself no stranger to heartbreak after a series of failed romances, seems to be pinning her hopes of a happily-ever-after on convicted burglar Joey Morrison, who’s nearing the end of a 17-year jail sentence. Lauren, who’s spoken openly in the past about her longing to be a mum, has now been telling friends she’d love to have a baby with Joey. Even by celeb standards, talking about starting a family before you’ve even dated would seem a bit hasty. Only by taking the pressure off to rush into love will Lauren ever make the right decision over her Mr Right.…

JUNE 2008 Childhood sweethearts Wayne and Coleen have a lavish £5 million wedding in a 16th-century villa in Portofino, Italy. AUGUST 2010 Wayne is photographed apparently urinating in the street during a night out in Manchester. SEPTEMBER 2010 News reports claim that Wayne had hotel sex sessions with prostitutes Helen Wood and Jenny Thompson. AUGUST 2014 Wayne is named the new England captain aged 28, which he describes as a “dream come true.” JANUARY 2016 Coleen gives birth to their third son, Kit – brother to Kai, seven, and Klay, three. Wayne Tweets that he is “over the moon.” SEPTEMBER 2016 Man United manager José Mourinho drops Wayne from the starting line-up, despite him being captain.…

CLOSER’S THERAPIST EMMA KENNY, WHO INTERVIEWED DANNIELLA IN MARCH, SAYS: “Danniella really believes people are untrustworthy, and that anyone who offers help has an ulterior motive. People have overcome similar situations in therapy, but Danniella thinks she knows best. She’s also very defensive – she’ll always return to her destructive behaviour unless she lets people in and seeks to truly resolve her problems. “I’ve known Danniella for a long time, and she was at her happiest when her marriage and regular church visits were giving her a solid foundation. She avoids her painful feelings, taking the easy route by turning to a path of self-destruction through drugs and unhappy relationships.”…

She’s reportedly not seen her ex, Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini, since announcing their split at the end of last year – but insiders say Cheryl is considering a face-to-face meeting with her former husband, with the support of her boyfriend Liam Payne. JB, 35, allegedly stalled the couple’s divorce – which was finalised last month – because he was unhappy with the way Cheryl, who’s refused to comment on speculation that she is pregnant with Liam’s baby, had handled the split. RUMOURS There were also rumours that he was planning to release a tell-all book about Cheryl, 33, after saying on Instagram that the “truth always comes out.” There were even reports of an explosive recording taken five months into the pair’s 19-month marriage of Cheryl screaming at him to leave her…

After a much-needed break from a tough year of filming, Michelle Keegan has been house-hunting in Cape Town as she prepares to return to South Africa for up to a six-month stretch filming the next series of BBC drama Our Girl. Now pals say that Michelle Keegan’s husband Mark Wright, 29, is fearful of the impact the long separation may have on their marriage and has suggested the couple create a relationship rulebook to help keep them on track. CONFLICT The pair’s 18-month marriage has been plagued with reports of problems due to their conflicting schedules and rows over plans to start a family, but last week Closer revealed how they are determined to repair the cracks in their relationship and make a fresh start by renewing their wedding vows…

Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison narrowly avoided jail after she attacked a model with a stiletto while on a night out in 2013. Vicky was described as being “extremely drunk” when the incident took place. Chloe Ferry was temporarily axed from Geordie Shore last week after tackling series newbie Zahida Allen to the ground and allegedly kicking her in the head. Witnesses said she was “completely mortal” after drinking all night. Danielle Lloyd admitted she had a “problem with alcohol” after she was filmed having a drunken row in Las Vegas in 2014. The model argued with a group of holidaymakers after they commented on her getting out of the pool.…

She’s been keeping a low profile as she tries to come to terms with being robbed at gunpoint in Paris last month. But as Kim Kardashian, 36, works on returning to her normal life, insiders reveal how Madonna has reached out to the reality TV star. In 2013, Madonna, 58, revealed that she was sexually assaulted in New York when she was 19. In an interview years after the incident, she said: “I was held up at gunpoint. Raped on the roof of a building I was dragged up to with a knife in my back.” And it appears that the singer’s past experiences have prompted her to offer support to Kim during her difficult time. A source close to the pop star says: “Madonna has been helping Kim with…

She’s enjoyed a successful modelling career showing off her enviable curves in swimwear and lingerie before becoming a sought-after TV and radio presenter. But now Lisa Snowdon is back in her bikini and sending temperatures soaring in the jungle on I’m A Celeb!. Lisa, 44 – who says she still feels comfortable in her own skin after two decades of modelling – reveals: “During my modelling years, I’ve been in my bikini and I’ve done lingerie photoshoots. I look a little different than I did 20 years ago in my bikini, but I’m happy with the way I look.” STRIPPING OFF Lisa credits r and HIIT (high-intensity interval training) for her amazing figure and although she says she sometimes wishes areas of her body were more “pert,” she’s feeling fab.…

Their divorce was the most amicable in Hollywood history, with the pair “consciously uncoupling” in March 2014. Now insiders reveal that Gwyneth Paltrow, 44, has made a conscious decision to stay on friendly terms with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 39, with the actress even extending a Thanksgiving invite to her ex’s new girlfriend. Despite only finalising their divorce six months ago, the couple have both moved on, with Gwyneth dating Glee producer Brad Falchuk, 45, and Chris finding love with British actress Annabelle Wallis, 32, following a fling with Jennifer Lawrence. Gwyneth has since referred to Chris as “like my brother” and has worked hard to show a united front to their children, Apple, 12, and Moses, 10. A source reveals: “Gwyn has met Annabelle before, but she used Annabelle’s…

Author Chrissie de Rivaz, 76, from Cornwall, will be frozen upon her death, as will her husband, John. She explains: “It was my husband’s idea for us to do this and having read about it, it seemed like a good idea to me. I’ve always hated the idea of being buried or cremated anyway. And this seems to be worth the risk for the very small chance that it will work. “It will cost around £75,000 for both of us to be transported to the States and then stored. One of my sons thinks we are bonkers and the other two are slightly more sympathetic, but it isn’t something they’d do. “I don’t know what the world might look like by the time they can ‘unfreeze’ me – it might…

He’s been wowing fans on Strictly Come Dancing – but Danny Mac insists that politician Ed Balls could be the winner. The actor, 28, laughs: “Ed Balls is really the star of the show – he puts so much effort in and he’s such a lovely guy. He might not be the most technically spot on but no one cares, he’s such great entertainment.” And Danny, 34, says he tries to keep his nerves at bay for the live shows. He tells Closer at the Disney Store Christmas Party: “You have to keep in mind that you’re having fun doing a job. “My mum’s a nurse and I used to sell fruit and veg with my dad on a market stall – that’s hard work! ” • Disney’s ‘From Our…

Liz Porter, Director of Clinic Services at Terrence Higgins Trust, says: “HIV no longer has to be a death sentence – incredible medical progress has been made in the past 20 years and HIV treatment is now very effective. Taking treatment for HIV lowers the amount of virus in your blood to ‘undetectable’ levels, which stops it from damaging the immune system and means the virus cannot be passed on to other people. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection, but being HIV positive does not necessarily mean you have AIDS. People living with HIV may progress through the stages of the illness at different rates, depending on factors such as genetic make-up and how healthy they were before they were infected.” • An estimated 103,700 people in…

GUILT-FREE TREAT DATE & BANANA BROWNIES STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Grease and line a 20cm square tin. STEP 2 Soak 200g pitted Medjool dates in boiling water for 15 mins, then drain. STEP 3 Blend the dates with 1 banana. Add 130ml vegetable oil, 2tsp fennel seeds, 2 eggs and 1tsp vanilla paste and mix. Add 50g wholemeal rye flour, 75g raw cocoa powder and 25g ground almonds. Blitz into a thick paste. STEP 4 Take 100g chopped almonds and stir in two thirds. Spoon into the tin. Sprinkle over the remaining almonds and bake for 15-20 mins. STEP 5 Leave to cool, then cut into 20 squares to serve. • Recipe by Belleau Kitchen for Leisurecooker.co.uk SERVES 4 • 4tbsp olive oil• 4 thick skin-on cod…

TV presenter Ferne McCann, 26, opens up about her cancer scare “I’ve always had two moles on my face, but I was advised to have the mole beside my nose removed because there was a potential risk it was cancerous. I was extremely worried because you hear stories all the time about skin cancer. Now avoid sunbeds and use fake tan instead, and I wear sunscreen every day.” Visit Fernebeauty.co.uk  for Ferne’s fake tan range…

Childline has revealed that children as young as eight are contacting them about issues ranging from personal and family problems to concerns about Brexit, the US election and the Syrian war. With all that’s going on in the world it’s easy to feel anxious and overwhelmed, but it’s our job to make our children feel safe and secure no matter what. Information is all around them all the time, so talking to them about what they’re seeing and hearing at school is essential to ease any concerns they might have. INFORM CHILDREN WITHOUT FRIGHTENING THEM • DISCUSS THE NEWS When your child is watching the news, or reading about it online, ask them how it makes them feel. Letting them discuss their feelings will alleviate their worries and remind them…

This started life as a one-off Christmas show last year, but now you’re back with a six-part series? I wanted to reconnect with something purely comic. This show has no agenda – it’s just there to make you laugh. It’s rather old-fashioned in that way, like The Two Ronnies. A sketch show is a great way of doing comedy because it’s constantly reinventing itself. If you don’t like one sketch, another one will be along. Let’s be clear – it’s not “just another Little Britain” is it? The big thing for me was to be different from Little Britain. On that show, we didn’t do historical sketches or spoofs. I didn’t want Walliams & Friend to be like a spin-off of that. And you have a…

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She’s stood by him through scandals and vicious rumours during the course of their eight-year marriage, and last week Coleen Rooney had to endure yet more hurtful claims about her footballer husband Wayne Rooney. Reports surfaced last week that Wayne, 31, had allegedly gatecrashed a wedding and gone on a boozy bender until 5am at The Grove Hotel in Watford, where he was staying with his England teammates after their win against Scotland. Wayne was pictured posing with female wedding guests and a barmaid and was described by an onlooker as “out of his head, sinking glass after glass of red wine” and “falling over like a ‘comedy drunk.’” Wayne’s spokesperson issued an apology, saying: “Naturally Wayne is sorry that pictures taken with fans have been published. Although it was…

he started this S year on a high, making her big showbiz comeback on Celebrity Big Brother looking happy and healthy. But despite former drug addict Danniella Westbrook announcing in the house: “My life has turned around... no one is going to pull me down,” her efforts to turn over a new leaf seem to have failed. In May, Danniella, 43, revealed she was “upset” when her triumphant return to EastEnders wasn’t extended beyond two weeks. Then in August she claimed she’d been unable to work this year after being hospitalised with septicaemia (blood poisoning) following a botched procedure to fit veneers – and she was forced to have part of her gum removed. Last week the actress dropped the bombshell that as her career suffered, she had spiralled “back…

She’s spoken openly about her longing to have children and now insiders say that Lauren Goodger wants to start a family with convicted burglar Joey Morrison. Reports surfaced in September that the 30-year-old TOWIE star was dating Joey, who is currently serving a 17-year prison sentence for a series of offences, including burglary and drug dealing. Reacting to the rumours, Lauren said she and Joey had been friends “for many years” – but insiders say their relationship has been developing into something deeper. Speaking about Joey, 30, last week, Lauren said: “As one of my closest friends, of course I love him. He’s a beautiful person. He’ll always be in my life.” JAIL VISITS A source tells Closer: “Lauren has been visiting Joey in prison every other week and she’s…

Phoebe Haffenden, 22, from Hampshire, says: “I became a different person when I was drunk and I could be really aggressive. I started drinking in my teens and loved alcopops. I became hooked on the confidence it gave me and by the time I was in my late teens I was downing a litre of vodka twice a week. Mum begged me to cut down, but I’d get angry and she didn’t know what to do for the best. “I became aggressive when drunk and fell out with friends. Little things would set me off and as I got older I could become violent. I kicked my friend in the face once at an 18th birthday party and left her with a black eye. I felt terrible the next day…

Having already ticked off being a Spice Girl, West End sensation and solo star, there’s little left for Melanie Chisholm to achieve. But while she may have disappointed Spice Girl fanatics after bowing out of the 20th anniversary celebrations, luckily she’s had more support for her decision than she expected. Mel, 42, says: “I’ve been overwhelmed. People have even said: ‘I’m a massive fan and I’m gutted you’re not going to do it, but I respect your decision.’” That’s not exactly the case with Mel B, though, who isn’t as forgiving. Tensions between Mel C and Mel B, 41, reached boiling point in June when the former Scary Spice unfollowed her on Twitter. Mel C isn’t holding grudges, though. She says: “Who knows, maybe she does mean it, but I’ve…

Their marriage was plagued with drama and, last week, Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife Brooke Mueller was held for a psychiatric evaluation after she disappeared with their sons. Brooke, who has spent time in rehab for drug addiction, reportedly wandered into a bar barefoot and dishevelled with the twins and was seen asking customers for a cigarette. She then argued with the boys’ nanny and fled, apparently trying to check in at local hotels. Police were called and later confirmed the twins had been found safe, and that Brooke, 39 – who is an outpatient in a nearby rehab clinic – was taken to hospital to be evaluated. During the search for the family, a panicked Charlie told reporters: “I’m just trying to get my kids home safe.” The pair – who…

She’s been the target of online abuse since getting together with controversial former TOWIE Lothario Dan Osborne – and last week Jacqueline Jossa hit the headlines after reacting to trolls who were commenting on her appearance. FEELING GOOD AGAIN The actress has been plagued with abuse from cruel bullies on social media, criticising her weight and speculating that she must be pregnant due to her curves. But while the mum-of-one has tried to ignore the slurs, she said last week: “I try not to pay attention to comments about the way I look. I’ve had people saying: ‘She looks pregnant again, maybe she is having baby number two.’ I’d like those people to know I’m not having another baby. So screw you.” And her fiancé Dan, 25, says winning the…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Selma Blair vs Lupita Nyong’o There’s nowhere to hide in this eye-catching Kenzo x H&M dress. Actress Selma pairs her frock with strappy sandals, wild curly hair and a deep burgundy lip, while 12 Years A Slave star Lupita chooses blue courts, coral hoop earrings and a braided ’do. VERDICT This dress packs a punch and Lupita’s styling touches take it to the next level. SHIMMERING GODDESS Kate Hudson, 37 We’re a bit smitten with Kate’s nude J.Mendel gown, here at Closer HQ. The bodice-style top and billowing skirt are super-flattering and give off a cool bohemian vibe. It’s no wonder the actress is grinning from ear to ear, she looks sensational. MODEL LOOK Heidi Klum, 43 This is a surprisingly low-key outfit for the usually…

Clashing oversized bows and cuffs combine to create this stylish shirt – it’s the perfect way to shake up your workwear. Don’t hide away in neutrals – make sure you get noticed with this red-hot, ruffled number. Delicate embroidery adds extra glam to even the simplest of outfits – layer this one under a pinafore for a daytime feel. Bell sleeves, pastel tones and luxe lace make this plus-size piece a true hero in the trend-ticking stakes. Metallics are a must at this time of year so invest in this top ASAP! Team with a skirt and boots and you’ll shine. A neon tree-printed blouse? Why not?! Tone down the colour pops with jeans or make them zing with a matching pink lippie. Frills are hot this season and…

It’s been less than a year since her sister Sam gave birth, but the Faiers family are already due another arrival as Billie has revealed she’s expecting a baby boy next March. And as we arrive at the reality star’s gorgeous home for our exclusive shoot, it’s clear this second pregnancy suits her just fine. “I’m feeling really well and we are all so excited,” Billie smiles. “People keep saying to me and Greg: ‘Two is a whole new ball game,’ so I’m sure it will be a challenge, but we always knew we wanted at least three children. My family are over the moon, too. Sam and I are both very maternal so to have another addition to the family is exciting for all of us.” BROTHERS AND SISTERS…

Where do you shop? Sainsbury’s or Tesco because they’re nearby and the veggies are nice and fresh. It’s hard to say how mu h I spend because every week is so different – we [Ola is married to dancer James Jordan] travel, we eat out quite a lot and we get takeaways. What’s your typical daily diet? I start my morning with a black coffee. If I’m rushing out of the house, I’ll have Alpen Muesli with no added sugar and unsweetened almond milk; otherwise I love scrambled egg with asparagus and maybe some smoked salmon for breakfast. Lunch is salad with chicken o a soup, and dinner would be chicken or fish with lots of green veggies and potatoes. I snack on Graze veggie snacks. We try to eat…

POP IT! PARACETAMOL ASDA’s own-brand paracetamol is 19p, while ibuprofen is 25p. A decongestant is just £1. That’s all you need for a cold. DRINK IT! CLEAR HONEY To soothe a tickly cough, all you need is lemon, ginger and honey. In Tesco, a lemon is 35p, root ginger is 39p and basic clear honey is £1. WASH IT! HAND WASH Forget hand gels, this Sainsbury’s antibacterial moisturising handwash is just 75p; wash for 30 seconds and 99.9 per cent of germs will be gone.…

COMEDIAN ROB BECKETT, 30, TAKES OUR QUIZ… What are you scared of? Amusement rides. I took my wife to Thorpe Park when we first started dating. We went on the magic carpet ride and I cried. I thought she was going to die laughing. Ever had a near-death experience? At a waterpark once. I got caught up in the rapids and nearly drowned. If you were an animal, what would you be and why? A giraffe. I like having a look about. Who was your first kiss? Pamela Anderson. Kissing a poster counts, yeah? Where is your happy place? On the sofa, playing FIFA in my pants and eating pizza. • 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Tuesdays, 10pm, More4. Rob is on tour now, visit Robbeckettcomedy.com…

Amanda Holden says researching her family tree for BBC1’s fact-finding juggernaut Who Do You Think You Are? felt like the modern day equivalent of being asked to go on This Is Your Life (legendary series where celeb guests were reunited with family and friends). Amanda, 45, says: “I was approached several years ago to do WDYTYA? but it’s been an ongoing process as a lot of the information was hard to find. Finally, 10 years later, the stars aligned; they had what they needed and I had the time to film it!” Sadly, Amanda’s inkling that she might be related to the French royal family wasn’t meant to be – though we are treated to a snippet about her childhood “obsession” with dressing as a French person (and indeed cameras…

SALT ANGELINA THRILLER SUN 27 NOV / THU 1 DEC, 9PM, C4 Angelina Jolie – complete with natty wig – stars in this twistyturny thriller as a CIA officer accused of being a Russian spy about to kill the President of the USA. She decides to go on the run not only to prove her innocence, but also to infiltrate a Russian spy ring. Is she really who she says she is? ENCHANTED GET IN THE XMAS MOOD SUN 27 NOV, 1.15PM, BBC1 There’s less than a month to go, and if this completely lovely and Christmassy film isn’t going to get you in the mood for Yuletide, then nothing will! Amy Adams is Princess Giselle – who normally resides in a perfect, fairy-tale world. Then she’s whisked to modern-day…

Former WAG Lizzie Cundy, 47, was married to ex-England and Chelsea footballer Jason Cundy from 1994 to 2012. And while Jason found a career in broadcasting after retiring from football, Lizzie admits it can be tough for players to adapt. She says: “Wayne recently announced he’d be retiring from international football in 2018. Footballers can be very institutionalised – they have schedules and everything done for them. They’re told what to do and even have their houses, cars and bills sorted out. There’s no other career like it – it’s a bubble. “It’s no surprise that when the bubble bursts, footballers can fall by the wayside. They can feel rejected, unwanted and worthless. I’ve always felt clubs should do more to help. “I really feel for Wayne. He’s one of…

1990 Her career was off to a promising start when she joined EastEnders . She’s returned to the show multiple times. 2001 The shock extent of her addiction became apparent with this picture showing her rotted septum. 2011 While living in America, she attended the Sanctuary Church in California, saying God was helping her. 2014 She was pictured hurling a phone at then-fiancé Tom Richards during a heated row. 2016 She was overwhelmed when she finished fifth on CBB , saying: “It’s changed my life and given me confidence.”…

AMY CHILDS & BRADLEY WRIGHT Bradley, 25, had served time for theft and driving offences before he started dating Amy in 2015. He returned to prison for handling stolen goods, but the couple reunited on his release earlier this year. Amy, 26, is now pregnant with his baby. GEMMA COLLINS & ALEX MOSS Gemma, 35, had a fling with Alex in her 20s and they rekindled their romance in June 2014, after he was jailed for drug offences. But they split five months later when he was arrested for assaulting her following his release – though police dropped the charges. CARA KILBEY & DANIEL HARRIS Cara and boyfriend Daniel Harris were delighted when the 29-year-old got pregnant last year. But weeks after daughter Penelope Blu was born, Daniel, 32, was…

She’s made some radical changes to her body after having a third liposuction procedure and a tummy tuck last month. Now insiders say that Kerry Katona has her sights set on her next body transformation and is planning a secret vaginal procedure, after she saw it being carried out on television. The Atomic Kitten star, 36, is believed to have been inspired after watching ITV reality show The Real Housewives Of Cheshire, which showed WAG Tanya Bardsley undergo “minky tightening,” a non-surgical procedure using plastic balls, rejuvenating cream and a vacuum to strengthen the pelvic floor and tighten the vagina. PERFECT INSIDE And sources say Kerry – who reconciled with husband George Kay, 36, in September – is secretly planning a vagina treatment for herself. An insider says: “The latest…

They were recently seen enjoying a romantic weekend away together in Mexico, and now insiders say on/off couple Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick have reunited and are discussing having another baby together. Kourtney, 37, split from Scott, 33, last year after nine years together, following pictures of him with stylist ex-girlfriend Chloe Bartoli in France. Since then, Kourtney has been linked to Justin Bieber, 22, and she was pictured with boxer-turned-model Younes Bendjima, 23, last month, while Scott was rumoured to be dating model Lindsay Vrckovnik, 19, last year. Despite the split, Kourtney and Scott remained on good terms. And Kourtney’s sister Khloé recently revealed Scott and Kourtney “are getting back together” on an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Now, insiders say the pair have been secretly seeing…

Howard and Minx Phillips have worked hard all their lives. Over the years they’ve tried all sorts of business ventures, from running a demolition company to their own cleaning business. But in 2012, fed up with the stress and long hours, they decided to make use of their high sex drives by becoming escorts. BIG BUSINESS Minx, 58, who lives near Manchester, explains: “Our company went bust and we started making money having threesomes. In between, we had a cleaning company and Howard spent nights driving a lorry. We were exhausted and the stress was really getting us down. “We sat down and discussed what we enjoyed doing and sex was at the top of the list. We’d experimented with swinging and neither of us is remotely jealous, so we…

Carol Vorderman has been making the headlines with her fresh-faced look, flirty exchanges and her bubbly, full-of-life personality since being in the jungle. And actress Claire Sweeney admits she’s not surprised her best friend has emerged as such a hit – and is hopeful the chemistry between Carol, 55, and comedian Joel Dommett, 30, could lead to a jungle romance. Claire, 45, tells Closer that despite the 25-year age gap, she wouldn’t be surprised if Joel, who’s been exchanging flirty remarks with Carol on the show, fell for her. She says: “Carol is a gorgeous woman so, you know what, it wouldn’t surprise me if he fancied her. All men do when they meet Carol! She likes maths and he likes maths – she’s a very intelligent woman so he’d…

She’s one of the Strictly Come Dancing favourites but all the hard work waltzing on the dance floor means that Olympic gymnast Claudia Fragapane has no time for love. The 19-year-old tells Closer: “I’m too busy for a boyfriend at the moment – I’m training all the time! I’ve got a lot on my plate. But I don’t mind, I’m loving every minute of the show. “My dad joked that I was banned from having a boyfriend until I was 25, but he didn’t mean it. He’ll totally support me when I do have one.” And 4ft 6 Claudia has only one requirement for a man – they must be taller than her. She laughs: “At my height that isn’t hard really – most people are!” Competing with new pro…

IN THE NEWS GET THE PARTY STARTED WITH 20% OFF AT GLAMOROUS! It’s at this time of year that the diary starts to fill up with plenty of parties – and with festive fun just weeks away, you might be panicking about finding the perfect outfit. But breathe a sigh of relief, fashion fans: Glamorous has come to the rescue with a high-shine collection that’ll have you turning heads. Championed by celebs and loved by Closer’s style desk, this online brand has gone from strength to strength this year, and this latest drop is our favourite so far. From standout shorts to bold bikers, this collection has all you need to sparkle this season. Plus, we’ve nabbed you an exclusive 20% off, so you can snap up the perfect outfit,…

TRADE SECRETS… If you love social media as much as we do, you’ll know all about the hashtag – but did you know it can help take your look from daytime to party time, too? To create an instant smoky eye, simply draw the criss-cross symbol with a soft, shimmery eye pencil, starting from the middle of your eyelid and finishing just up from the outer corner of your blinkers. Then use a soft brush to buff and blend the colour into the socket crease. The shape and lines create the perfect amount of smudge in all the right places, and you’ll have an instant evening eye. All you’ll need after that are two coats of mascara and your dancing shoes! #easypeasy. HOW OLIVIA PERFECTS HER BRAIDED BUN Another day…

We doctors have just been given a list of 40 pointless treatments to avoid to help the NHS save money. But beyond our surgeries, the public are wasting cash on useless cures and treatments, too. Here are the biggest offenders, and the cheaper alternatives… ANTIBACTERIAL HAND GELS We went bonkers for them in hospitals, so people thought they needed them at home – but you don’t. Everyone’s hands are covered in bacteria, but that’s OK – they’re not supposed to be sterile. Killing it all off can lead to bacterial resistance long-term. In studies, washing with soap and water for 15 seconds reduces bacterial counts by about 90%; add 15 seconds and it’s close to 99.9% – that’s plenty. You must wash after going to the loo, before preparing food,…

TV’s Sarah Willingham reveals how to take control of your finances & make the most of your cash THE BEST THINGS TO BUY Black Friday is particularly good for deals on gadgets like laptops and phones, with Currys, Argos and Amazon leading the charge. The best discounts are on older models, like the PS4 and iPhone 6s. TVs are also worth looking at (last year many were reduced by half) as well as headphones, speakers and console games. Black Friday is also one of the rare occasions where Apple products may be discounted. HIGH STREET OR ONLINE? In 2014 it was all about the high street, but in 2015 the best bargains were online – and we expect the same this year, with especially good deals on smartphones. Even online-only…

How hard was training for your bike ride through the Pyrenees? [Lucy and other celebs including Jodie Kidd and MIC’s Hugo Taylor took part in the L’Etape du Tour cycling event in France.] Training was a lot harder than I’d anticipated. I’ve had other challenges in the past, like learning gymnastics [for BBC show Tumble] and I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. But this is one of the scariest and most physically challenging things I’ve done. I got huge blisters on my hands and lots of cuts and scrapes. I also hadn’t cycled since I was a kid and so to get on a racing bike was a massive step – I was petrified. There were points where I thought, “I don’t think I can carry on.” But…

Where has Caz been all this time? She’s had time on her hands to plot this extensive plan. She’s dropping hints everywhere so that when people like Tyrone start to add things up, they’re going to add two and two and make five. How does she react when she overhears Kate saying that she still loves her? Caz still thinks there’s a chance for everybody in Weatherfield to love her! Because she is so needy, the second anyone is nice to her, she’s going to use that. What’s it been like playing someone who is so unhinged? I found it quite odd at first but people are now getting more excited and enthused about Caz as she becomes more cunning and devious. Would you like to see Caz brought to…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Task master Saturn will be in your sign for another year, could be the making of you. The challenges it will bring will show you how tough and resilient you are. The hard work you do now could lead to a total financial transformation. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV-21 DEC A clash between Jupiter and Pluto will trigger your Money Zone. There’s a good chance that all the hard work of the past year or so is finally going to start to pay off for you, and this clash could be the trigger that kick-starts the cash flow. For your spoken forecast about your current astro-cycle, call 0906 7511 677* CAPRICORN 22 DEC–20 JAN This is the time for you to…