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We’re all guilty of sometimes taking people and things we love for granted. Everyday pressures mean we often become fixated on life’s irritations rather than things that make us happy. But last week two brave celebs spoke out to give us all a wake-up call. Tragically, Linda Nolan and former Emmerdale star Leah Bracknell – both terminally ill – have revealed what’s important when facing the end. On p36 we’ve spoken to three women going through the same thing, and hospice nurse Bronnie Ware reveals the regrets most people have in their final days – wishing they’d worked less, spent more time with loved ones and been true to themselves. It may sound depressing, but it’s hugely inspirational. By listening to those whose time is running out, we can choose…

THE LAST TIME I WAS ON THE PHONE… I spoke to my agent, Chloe, who was making sure I got in my taxi for my photo shoot. She doesn’t like it when I’m late! THE SONG THAT MAKES ME HAPPY IS… My pal Ferne McCann just posted a house track by Blinky and I love it. THE LAST TIME I BROKE DOWN IN TEARS... I was watching a documentary about captive killer whales at SeaWorld called Blackfish . It was so sad – I will never go to SeaWorld after seeing such appalling cruelty. MY LIFE MANTRA IS… “Mind over matter.” When I’m in a crisis, I turn to myself. If there’s nothing you can do about a problem, you have to just let it pass over you. If you…

❛VIBRATORS ARE RELIABLE, THEY DON’T CHEAT AND YOU’RE GUARANTEED PLEASURE❜ Whether she’s stuck in traffic or relaxing after a hard day at work, Koran Lake can never resist the urge to get frisky. But despite having a boyfriend, the 26-year-old prefers to enjoy herself with a range of sex toys. And the admin assistant is so addicted to the X-rated gadgets that not only does she favour them over real sex, she uses her kinky haul for up to eight hours a day. Koran, who lives in Lincolnshire, says, “I bought my first sex toy over a year ago after breaking up with my boyfriend. AMAZING SENSATIONS “It was just a standard vibrator, but the sensations were amazing and I couldn’t believe I could be so satisfied without a man.…

Reality star Sallie Axl is no stranger to surgery, having had three nose jobs, two boob jobs and liposuction, along with lip fillers and Botox. And after rising to fame on Big Brother in 2013, DJ Sallie took drastic action last month by undergoing an agonising £10,000 bum lift. The 29 year old says the surgery was incredibly painful and she’s been left housebound and unable to sit down for two months while she recovers. Revealing the results exclusively to Closer, Sallie says she was desperate to recreate the dramatic curves of American model Blac Chyna, 29 – who is rumoured to have had bum implants to create her super-curvy backside. Sallie says, “I love the bootylicious looks of Blac and the Kardashians – all the girls I know want…

As one half of the nation’s feared style duo, Susannah Constantine was renowned for her ruthless makeovers. Now, the presenter, 55, has undergone a transformation of her own, dropping four dress sizes – from a size 16 to a 10-12 – after an unflattering picture and a health warning spurred her into action. The What Not To Wear star – who boasts she now weighs less than telly pal Trinny Woodall – was horrified to be told by doctors she was borderline obese and would end up a “very unhealthy old woman” if she persisted with her lifestyle. She says, “I knew I wasn’t at my ideal weight, but I felt that, apart from chocolate, I ate pretty healthily. It was a shock to realise I was borderline obese at…

Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse, spent years working with those at the end of their lives. Here, she outlines the five most common life regrets from the patients she looked after... 1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself. "When people realise that their life is almost over, they look back and wished they'd lived their dreams," says Bronnie. 2. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. Bronnie says, "All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives at work." 3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. "Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others and they often carried bitterness and resentment as a result," Bronnie explains. 4. I wish…

‘I’d love more kids, but I don’t know if it’ll happen’ She’s the gorgeous Britain’s Got Talent judge who balances a successful career with a happy home life as mum to four-year-old daughter Azura, with her partner of seven years, Azuka Ononye. But while she’s all smiles when we meet for Closer’s interview, Alesha Dixon – who celebrates her 40th birthday in October – admits it’s taken her many years to reach this level of happiness. She reveals, “It takes a long time to learn to love yourself. I always believe that the reason we’re here is to learn and grow. My 20s were very up and down emotionally. I had some of the lowest times and I didn’t have any sense of calm or any routine. I was here,…

IN THE NEWS ROCHELLE FOR NEW LOOK TV presenter Rochelle Humes is the face of New Look’s S/S18 collection. The “Rochelle Edit” launches at the end of March in sizes 6-18, with sandals, playsuits and beach bags galore in diverse patterns and colours. You’ll be summer-ready in no time! I WANT WHAT SHE’S GOT! EVERYBODY’S WEARING... PYJAMA CO-ORDS Wish you could wear your PJs to work? Now you can! Recreate the curfew-breaking celebrity look with theses high-street co-ords… FASHION WORTH TALKING ABOUT! OSCARS SPECIAL Salma Hayek, 51 She’s walked the Oscars red carpet more times than we’ve had hot dinners, but Salma proves practise doesn’t always make perfect. This was a frock horror in our eyes. Better luck next year. Emily Blunt, 35 The Girl On The Train star looked…

‘I spent my 20s angry that I wasn’t perfect’ KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES “At 50, I’m less impacted by life’s waves; I can ride them out. Sadly, there isn’t a magic wand that can help you get there, but with the wrinkles comes a sense of wellbeing that goes with age and life experience. I’ve come to terms with accepting my ‘defects of character’, as we call them in Narcotics Anonymous. I spent my 20s trying to get rid of them and being angry with myself that I wasn’t perfect, but now I know those things are a part of me. I know I’m sometimes a bit insecure or whatever, but I can park that and know what my strengths are, too.” DON’T LET YOUR AGE HOLD YOU BACK…

Research has found that meal replacement diets, where you suddenly drop down to around 600 calories a day, release fat from the body, which ends up in the heart muscle. That impacts heart function, blood pressure and cholesterol, which would be dangerous if someone had an underlying – and potentially undiagnosed – heart problem. LEARN BETTER HABITS The study is interesting, but crash dieting has other very worrying impacts that affect everyone – not just those with heart problems. Firstly, it doesn’t help you develop good habits, which is the secret to sorting out your weight for good. With meal replacement shakes you’re “on” a diet, then you’re “off” it, so you just go back to your old ways. MAKE DAILY TWEAKS You’ll have far more long-term success with little…

SAVE ON EATING OUT As 49% of us agree that going out to dinner is the ideal date*, a restaurant voucher is your best friend. “Visit the restaurant’s website to look for offers”, says Holly Andrews from KIS Finance (kisbridgingloans.co.uk). “Pizza Express, Zizzi and Prezzo are some of the many chains that often have codes and offers online, while Miller & Carter offer a free glass of wine when you join their Steak Club. Sign up to your favourite restaurant’s newsletter and always check out vouchercodes.co.uk before making a reservation.” HAVE A THEME NIGHT “Make a night in special by organising a cheese and wine evening, a movie marathon, or plan a three-course meal with a theme”, says Clare Francis, Director of Savings at Investments At Barclays. “Say Spanish, Mexican…

What are you most looking forward to on this year’s night of Sport Relief TV? For me, it’s all about the everyday heroes raising money to make a difference and pushing themselves through their own challenges. In the appeal films, you get to see just where the money goes and how many people it can help. The event is being held in Manchester for the first time... It will be amazing. As a presenter, it doesn’t get more exciting than live TV – I love it, and the audiences up north are off the chart! It’s going to be fun! Are you excited to work alongside Gary Lineker, Claudia Winkleman and Ore Oduba again, as well as the new faces? I love Claudia. She’s a very old mate so we…

The moment Vogue realised that choosing a pet giraffe was a massive mistake. Heel, boy! We knew Spencer had lead in his pencil and an eye for birds… seems he’s a good artist, too. Orlando really hates long journeys with this backseat driver – It’s enough to send him barking mad. Kourtney learns why drinking green tea was called “unleashing the great wind” in historic Japan We have a feeling that Holly’s latest edible wallpaper range is really going to fly off the shelves. LUCY WATSON ON... The weirder thing, Lucy, is how we are only allowed 12 happy days per year in this rain-sodden hell! MEGAN MCKENNA ON... Consider yourself lucky with that warm, dry bread Megan. Our office toaster has only one setting – and it’s called “cremation”.…

Since moving to the UK and settling into her new home, Nottingham Cottage, in the grounds of Kensington Palace, Meghan Markle has captured the hearts of the nation. The 36-year-old’s warm nature, which has seen her hugging members of the public during walkabouts, combined with her easy American charm, has already endeared her to the British public. Speculation about the ceremony – to be held at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, on Saturday 19 May – has been rife, with reports that Elton John and former US president Barack Obama could be there when she marries Prince Harry. While she prepares to officially become part of the royal family, Closer uncovers how she spends her time. WHO ARE HER CLOSEST PALS? She’s not short of high-profile friends, and included in…

 Footballer Jamie O’Hara revealed last week that he’ll be visiting his pal Mark Wright in LA, saying, “I’m going to stay out there for as long as I can.” ❛WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE RELATIONSHIP HISTORY OF HIS PALS, IT DOESN’T LOOK GOOD❜ But friends say Mark’s wife, Michelle Keegan, is worried about Jamie’s track record with women. In 2014, Jamie, 31, divorced Danielle Lloyd after reports surfaced he’d been unfaithful to the former model. And last year, he briefly dated Bianca Gascoigne on Celebrity Big Brother, only to dump her once he’d left the show to reunite with his on/off fiancée Elizabeth-Jayne Tierney. WILD NIGHTS OUT A source says, “Michelle is uneasy about Mark spending time with Jamie. He’s known as a ladies’ man and Michelle is nervous he…

They’ve been waiting to tie the knot since getting engaged in 2014 – but now pals say Courteney Cox and fiancé Johnny McDaid have finally set the date and are excitedly planning to wed this summer. The couple – who were introduced by mutual pal Ed Sheeran in 2013 – had called off their wedding following a brief split in 2015, amid reported rows over whether to marry in LA or Snow Patrol singer Johnny’s hometown of Derry in Ireland. But insiders tell Closer that the pair have finally agreed to compromise. A source says, “They’ve decided to have a small ceremony in Ireland at the local church near to Johnny’s childhood home, followed by a big party back in LA at Courteney’s Malibu home on the beach. They’ve set…

Lateysha Grace had always wanted a bigger bum and, after a trip to Miami – where mega-bums are a common sight – she decided to have filler injected. However, she did no research into finding a reputable clinic and the procedure, performed by a total stranger at her home in 2013, went badly wrong and left the Welsh model in excruciating pain. Lateysha, former star of the MTV reality show The Valleys, tells Closer, “A friend gave me the number of a woman who did them but, when I called her, she didn’t speak English and I had no idea if she had any [cosmetic] qualifications. I wasn’t worried though as bum shots were really common. “She came to my home and injected me with some sort of filler. I…

She was refreshingly honest about her roller-coaster love life last week, saying her soon-to-be ex-husband George Kay “held me back and put me down” during their on/off three-year marriage, adding that she finally lives in a “happy house”. And mum-of-five Kerry Katona – who has undergone an image overhaul, losing 3st and shrinking from a size 14 to an 8 through a combination of daily yoga and weight-loss injections – also revealed that she is ready to meet a new man. She said, “I want to meet someone who has kids already, who is ready to enjoy life with me.” Pals of the star say her new image hasn’t escaped the notice of old flame and former Ex On The Beach star Jayden Fresh, whom she briefly dated in 2016.…

Loose Women panellist Linda Robson has recently wowed with her weight loss, revealing she’s lost 21/2st after a lifestyle overhaul. The former Birds Of A Feather star, 60, has dropped two dress sizes – going from a 16-18 to a svelte 12-14 – thanks to a sugar-free diet and banning alcohol. In an Instagram video in January, Linda – who revealed she used to drink a bottle of wine a night – said, “I’ve given up wine and I’ve exercised. I’ve been to a bounce class and I’ve been to Barry’s Bootcamp.” The TV star made a resolution at the start of last year to change her eating habits for good. Prior to her new healthy regime, Linda had admitted, “I have a wine belly. If I don’t lose weight,…

‘Mum is my best friend – we’re like sisters’ She made a name for herself as a hard-partying glamour model. But Danielle Lloyd has told Closer how being a mum has completely changed her life. The star reached an all-time low in 2009, when she almost lost her leg after being thrown across a table laden with glass bottles during a vicious attack in a nightclub. She lost a lot of blood and required 20 stitches, with the surgeon stressing that the incident could have left her paralysed. But now, Danielle, 34, has turned her back on the late-night showbiz scene and prefers to spend quality time with her four sons – Archie, seven, Harry, six, and George, four, from her marriage to Jamie O’Hara, and five-month-old Ronnie, her first…

SIMON COWELL “Simon’s great. He’s good fun, witty, cheeky, always mischievous, but he has a good heart. I’m not afraid to give him a piece of my mind and neither is Amanda. I think he secretly likes it that we’re feisty. He wouldn’t like it if we bowed down to him. I love working with him.” AMANDA HOLDEN “I love Amanda and I absolutely love working with her – we keep Simon in his place. And she looks amazing, doesn’t she? We don’t work out together, but we’ve talked about doing yoga together. We could do a fitness video, couldn’t we? The Britain’s Got Talent fitness video!” THE X FACTOR “I’ve stood in for Simon, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger on The X Factor . I’m like the rent-a-judge. I’ve…

LONDON CHECK MATES Paying homage to British heritage, the London ladies updated tablecloth prints with lashings of colour and the odd pattern clash. WEAR WITH Block colours make the perfect partner for bright checks. Throw in metallic accessories to up the glamour, and cool shades for the fun factor. NEW YORK MINIMALISTS In top-to-toe neutral colours like cream, grey and caramel, the New York set were on point in their tailored separates, maxing out on minimalism. WEAR WITH Natural textures will update a neutral colour palette. Raffia shoes, bamboo bags and geometric earrings will bring this look into the here and now. MILAN’S PRINTS CHARMING Throwing together multiple prints, including geometric and floral, makes for the perfect Italian look. Offset bright colours with a dash of black. WEAR WITH Killer…

No longer reserved for ’80s throwback parties, heavy blue eyeshadow is back with a bang! From sapphire shades on the catwalk to midnight-inspired tones on the lids of our favourite A-listers, this season we’re ditching glimmering golds, basic browns and understated nudes and putting this bold trend to the test... WE TRY IT OUT! DEPUTY STYLE EDITOR MATILDA SAYS: “I like to wear brighter colours on my eyes, but I keep it simple with a little bit of eyeliner. This blue shadow is a bit heavy for daytime, but I loved the strong shade – it felt quite fun. A lot of powder ended up on my cheeks, though, so make sure you apply your base last.” STYLE WRITER ELEANOR SAYS: “I rarely wear eyeshadow and, if I do, I’ll…

Kendall Jenner and Rihanna are among the celebs who have been rocking tiny shades, but while they may look stylish, they’re actually bad news for your eyes because they don’t protect against UV rays, which can cause eye cancer, blurred vision and cataracts. Instead, go for bigger shades that allow less light in at the sides and always look out for CE (European Community Standard), BSEN1836 (British Standard) or UV400 markings to be sure they’ll protect your peepers.…

FOR KIDS ASDA DIY CHEEKY CHICK, £4 Let the children get creative by having them decorate their own novelty chick from scratch – it’s perfect for them to get stuck into over the long weekend. WOW FACTOR GODIVA BELGIAN MILK CHOCOLATE EGG, £14 For a posh treat with added wow factor, look no further than this decadent egg. It’s packed with 13 mini Belgian white chocolate eggs filled with delicious praline. Oh my! EXTRA VALUE CADBURY’S EASTER EGG, £1.85 If you’re on a budget, this little egg from Cadbury is the perfect choice. And the smaller size is great for young ones, or those trying to avoid going down the gluttony route this Easter. EGG HUNT ASDA EGG HUNT BOX, £4 This box of milk chocolate eggs comes with novelty…

1 THE GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL FEEL-GOOD DRAMA RETURNS SUN 18 MARCH, 9PM, ITV ITV’s hit show set in a chaotic hospital in South India, run by straight-talking Dr Lydia Fonseca (Amanda Redman), is back! In this opening episode, the staff and patients are suffering the effects of a severe heatwave, and junior doctor Ruby Walker (Amrita Acharia) has a dramatic day performing her first ever surgery. FACT FILE  The series was filmed last summer in Sri Lanka, not India like it says on the tin (because it’s monsoon season in India). 2 BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE FOOD A THROWBACK TO RETRO FODDER FRI 23 MARCH, 8PM, C4 Sunday Brunch chef Simon Rimmer celebrates iconic dishes from our past, which defined meal times and apparently changed the way we eat. Angel Delight, Smash,…

MUST READ Bring Me Back (BA PARIS) Finn and Layla are driving through France on holiday when they stop for petrol. He runs in to pay while she stays in the car, but when Finn returns, Layla has gone missing – and nobody ever sees her again. A decade later, Finn has moved on and is engaged to be married – to Layla’s sister. But then weird things start happening, and it seems Layla is sending messages to the pair. Finn worries that the past won’t stay buried… This is an addictive read that will keep you guessing right until the last page. BEST DAY OUT We Are FSTVL It’s time to forget the miserable March weather and kick off the festival season! We Are FSTVL is back for another…

❛SHE WANTS TO LOOK HER BEST BUT SHE FEARS SHE'S RUINED HER FACE FOREVER❜ Looking bruised and swollen with blood-stained bandages wrapped around her head and two drainage bottles to collect oozing blood and fluid from her forehead, Jordan emerged from a Brussels clinic last week following an op to fix a botched facelift. The corrective surgery came after Jordan, 39, underwent a silhouette facelift last summer, which uses threads to lift the skin and target sagging cheeks and jawline. At the time, was pleased with the results, telling fans, “I know you all think I’m mad – I am mad – but I’m preventing ageing.” But she later claimed that a surgeon had “f****d up” her face, and the mum-of-five’s skin was left agonisingly tight. Online trolls compared her…

Ever since dramatic rumours surfaced last month that their relationship was in trouble and could end in a split, all eyes have been on Cheryl and her boyfriend Liam Payne. And last week was no exception, when reports claimed the ex-One Direction star, 24, has “gone cold” on the relationship, and has been more focused on his career than his family life with Cheryl and their 11-month-old son, Bear. Then, just days later, the couple raised eyebrows over an awkward encounter on singer Sam Smith’s Instagram account. Sam uploaded an image of him eating an In-N-Out burger, on which Cheryl commented, “The best burger there is!” After Sam agreed with Cheryl, Liam joined in, posting, “I think I would probably give you [Cheryl] away for one of those right now...…

Women in the UK are flocking to get their rears enhanced, with London-based surgeons reporting a 50 per cent rise in requests for bum lifts last year. And it’s the likes of Blac Chyna – one of the first celebs to pursue the “mega-bum” look – who have fuelled the trend. Closer talks to Big Brother star Sallie Axl about the painful reality of going under the knife for a bigger bum, and looks at the real life ops that went horribly wrong...…

KILLED BY BUTT INJECTIONS MADE WITH GLUE Dancer Claudia Aderotimi, 20, from London, hoped a bigger bum would make her a hip-hop star. She met Padge-Victoria Windslowe, 48, in a Philadelphia hotel room, where she was injected with a fatal mix of industrial grade silicone and glue. But transgender Windslowe had no medical training whatsoever. Just 12 hours later, Claudia developed chest pains and struggled to breathe. Silicone leaked into her bloodstream, causing her heart to fail. Windslowe was charged with third-degree murder and jailed for 10 years in June 2015. “If we had known, we would have done everything to stop her,” Claudia’s sister later said. “She was beautiful.” IMPLANTS FLIPPED AROUND THE WRONG WAY Former stripper Renee Talley, 49, from Las Vegas admitted she was having a midlife…

After reports that she has been secretly dating an older man for six weeks, and that she’s the “happiest she’s been in a long time”, pals say Ferne McCann hopes her new partner will play a part in her three-month-old daughter Sunday’s life. News of the romance came four months after 27-year-old Ferne’s ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins – Sunday’s father – was found guilty of carrying out an acid attack in a London club. A source says, “It’s early days, but Ferne’s new man has put a smile back on her face. They’ve known each other for a year, but in the past few months they’ve realised they want more. He’s really focused on his career, which she loves. “She wants to provide a stable home for Sunday and wants him…

She’s as famous for her voluptuous figure as she is her tantalising dishes – but this year Nigella Lawson stepped out looking much slimmer after shrinking from a size 16 to a size 12. And the 58 year old has credited her 2st weight loss to yoga, saying that she’s realised the importance of exercise. “I am doing a rather slow form of yoga now called lyengar,” she reveals. “As you get on in life, you value feeling well as opposed to looking well. Yoga makes you feel great, and you want to carry on feeling great.” While she’s a fan of fitness, Nigella has previously said she never has and never intends to diet – and that balance is the key to a healthy weight. She said, “I have…

Earlier this year, terminally ill Holly Butcher made headlines when a moving note she had written about living life to the full went viral. Holly, 27, had been battling Ewing’s sarcoma – a rare form of bone cancer – when she jotted down her thoughts leading up to her own death. Her family posted her notes after she had died. HOLLY’S MESSAGE “Life is fragile, precious and unpredictable and each day is a gift, not a given right,” wrote the dietician, from New South Wales in Australia. “You might have got caught in bad traffic today, or had a bad sleep because your beautiful babies kept you awake, or your hairdresser cut your hair too short. Let all that s**t go.” Holly was passionate about healthy living, and playing competitive…

After taking a hiatus from girlband The Saturdays since 2014, singer Frankie Bridge has been concentrating on life with her young family. Now the star – who is mum to four-year-old Parker and Carter, two, with ex-footballer Wayne – admits she’d consider baby No.3 in the future. She says, “I’d never say never! I’m lucky that I’ve been able to be a young mum at 29, so I’ve still got time left if I want to. But I’m not sure Wayne is convinced! “It’s hard work but I’m lucky that I get so much support from Wayne and my family. He’s a really hands-on dad and he’s changed just as many nappies as I have. He’s even done the night feeds!” And Frankie – who has been married to Wayne,…

❛WE DEFINITELY WON’T FUNNEL-FEED HER – WE’RE ONLY GOING TO GIVE HER HEALTHY THINGS❜ Dining on 10,000 calories a day and drinking milkshakes through a funnel, Monica Riley once dreamt of being so fat she couldn’t leave her bed. But despite reaching 50st, the 29 year old decided to change her life – and body – after discovering she was pregnant. Her daughter Michelle was born last October, and Monica – who used to gorge on 30 chicken nuggets in one sitting – is determined to get her hooked on fruit and veg from the very start. Full-time mum Monica, who lives in Texas, USA, with her fiancé Sid Riley, 26, a retail worker, says, “I don’t regret eating junk food every day because it tastes amazing. “But I’ve quit…

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INSIDE HELEN’S FRIDGE • Eggs• Semi-skimmed milk• Grapes• Stilton cheese• Pesto• Tomato and chilli chutney• Green & Black’s milk chocolate• Salmon fillets• Chicken breasts• Philadelphia Light• Pea and mint soup• Lurpak spreadable• Watercress leaves• Potatoes• Blueberries• Coriander• Honey and mustard salad dressing• Carrots• Red onions• Ale• Aloe vera juice• Advocaat• Cava HELEN How much do you spend per week? It depends who’s shopping. If it’s me, I tend to spend more as I like to try new things, so it’s around £100. If it’s my other half [Chris Browne, a GP] it’s much less, as he’s sensible and only buys staple items. Describe your daily diet? I’m really bad as sometimes I forget to have breakfast but, if I’m being good, then I’ll have eggs and smoked salmon. I’ll snack…

RELATIONSHIPS CARER? YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF YOU! Nearly eight million people care for someone, and a third have fallen out with friends and family because of it – here Emma advises For the final three years of my nan’s life, she required around-the-clock care. I thought services would help and care would be provided. I sadly now know that isn’t always the case and most of us will need the help of loved ones should we fall ill, or become too frail to cope. Aside from the emotional strain that brings, the task of caring for an adult is challenging, and tough to manage alongside a busy life. You tend to be very emotionally invested in the person you are looking after and that makes saying “no” equally…

What is Louisa up to this series? Louisa has decided to give up her search for love and concentrate on herself and the children, which is not a bad idea judging by her previous involvement with men. Was it great being back in Corfu? It’s a second home for us now. We don’t need any time to get back into the swing of things; it all just starts rolling again. How do the locals react to a filming crew pitching up? People are always very pleased to see us. There are lots of shouts of, “Mrs Durrell!” It’s very nice and always a positive thing. And people go searching for the filming locations? People look for the house and so on, and one day I was at Corfu airport, queuing…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK This could be your lucky year, thanks to a link between the Sun and Jupiter in your birthday chart. However, to get the good stuff, you have to push through your fears. No one is suggesting you take mad risks, but don’t limit your behaviour because you’re scared! THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN PISCES 19 FEB-20 MAR There could be wonderful financial turnarounds and radical changes connected to money, so don’t slip into a poverty mentality where fear attracts lack. A big lesson for you now is to believe you’re worth it. Find out what this week’s New Moon means for you – call 0906 7511 677* ARIES 21 MAR-19 APR You’re close to the end of a truly discombobulating cycle. Before too long,…