Table of contents for 11 July 2017 in Closer

Jeremy McConnell recently opened up to our therapist Emma Kenny, admitting that he and on/off girlfriend Stephanie Davis needed relationship counselling to learn to stop fighting for their son’s sake. Days later, they were both sporting dreadful injuries after a violent drunken brawl and there are real fears for the future of their family – especially as Jeremy is claiming that Steph is pregnant again. Gone are the days when this couple’s on/off relationship seemed merely dramatic and attention seeking – now it’s become terrifyingly dangerous. If they don’t get proper help, there’s a real risk this is going to end in tragedy – and it’s not just their lives that could be shattered.…

❛SHE’S DETERMINED TO FIGHT STEPHEN TO THE BITTER END❜ • Millions squandered on diamond jewellery, custom-made cars and a private island • Friends reveal star plans to lift the lid on ex Stephen’s spending • She turns to reconciled family for support after ending 10-year feud over her ex-husband It was reported that bitter rows over her £40million fortune were at the centre of their split. And shocking new details emerged last week of Mel B and Stephen Belafonte’s lavish lifestyle and uncontrollable spending as their toxic divorce battle continued. At a hearing in LA, it was revealed how the “broke” former Spice Girl, 42, has just £961 left in her company account due to “improvident lifestyle choices” and “never having enough money at the end of the year to…

They have a showbiz marriage that’s stood the test of time and, last week, Victoria and David Beckham celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary. To mark the occasion, David posted a pic of their infamous dodgy matching leather outfits on Instagram, with the caption: “Wow we really did this. Happy Anniversary to an amazing wife, mummy and strong business woman. Love you.” While Victoria, who’s mum to Brooklyn, 18, Romeo, 14, Cruz, 12, and Harper, six, posted a photo from their wedding day, writing: “I love you. Kisses.” Insiders say the loved-up pair are planning to take time out to enjoy a lavish romantic holiday. A source tells Closer : “Victoria has booked a luxurious getaway, which she’s calling ‘another honeymoon.’ “She’s taking David to Frégate Private Island in the Seychelles.…

‘I WAS GETTING WORSE AND DIDN’T FEEL SAFE LOOKING AFTER MY SON’ Mum-of-one Sophia Sims, now 40, silently battled anorexia for two years before realising she needed help. She lives in Nottingham with her husband Paul, 45, and her son Jacob, 11. She says: “If someone had ever said I’d end up with an eating disorder, I wouldn’t have believed them. I’d always been comfortable in my own skin. “But when I was 30 and married with a one-year-old son, I was diagnosed with a heart condition, which left me feeling like I’d lost some control over my life. So I started cutting out ‘unhealthy’ foods like cakes, thinking I was taking command of my condition. I was shocked when I eventually realised I was becoming obsessive. I tried to…

She failed to find romance on Love Island , something that Chloe Crowhurst admits has left her “gutted” after watching her co-stars couple up and get it on between the sheets. The notoriously spicy reality show hit steamier heights last week, with even more couples getting frisky as Montana Brown and Alex Beattie became the latest duo to have a hot and heavy session in front of the cameras. Essex girl Chloe, 22, reveals there’s no escaping the sights and sounds when the contestants – who all share a bedroom – get together. She laughs: “When there are couples across the room having sex, you can hear everything! It’s not the greatest thing to hear, but I guess you have to expect it. No one really cares – it’s just…

‘HE COULDN’T WIPE THE SMILE OFF HIS FACE – HE’S LIKE A DIFFERENT PERSON’ He was reportedly “profoundly depressed” as he recovered from his breakdown last November – and Kanye West had looked noticeably gloomy and distant in public appearances, fuelling rumours of cracks in his marriage to Kim Kardashian. But last week pictures of the beaming couple appeared to dispel any suggestions of an impending divorce, as a far happier-looking Kanye was seen smiling broadly at a lunch party hosted by wife Kim. BABY PLANS And pals say the significant change in the 40-year-old rapper’s mood is thanks, largely, to the couple’s plan to hire a surrogate to carry their third child – with insiders revealing the mystery woman is already pregnant and due to give birth next year.…

Closer’s psychologist Emma Kenny says dating a man who has lost his partner must be approached in the right way. She explains: “Kate seems to be handling what can be a tricky set of circumstances very well. She’ll have to have a lot of patience joining a grieving family and it’s important to accept that the grief will last a long time. In situations like this, you have to accept you will never be the children’s ‘actual’ mother or father – instead, it becomes your duty to support their surviving parent in keeping their memory alive. It’s also important to show children that you’re not trying to replace their parent but that you are there to love them and enhance their lives. “The other thing to consider is that, having…

‘I DIDN’T FEEL AT ALL SELF-CONSCIOUS LIKE I MIGHT WITH A NEW PARTNER’ When single Karley Sciortino heard about a state-of-the-art male sex robot, she was curious to know how it compared to the real thing. The adventurous 31-year-old is one of the first to try out £5,000 pleasure-bot Gabriel, made by American company Sinthetics. Gabriel is a very lifelike, fully adjustable 5ft 9 silicone doll with a muscular body, authentic blue eyes, real human body hair and even comes with two 7-inch penises – one erect and the other flaccid – which are modelled on a porn star’s. Speaking as experts claim dolls like Gabriel will be commonplace within 10 years, Karley says: “Initially I was sceptical about sleeping with Gabriel as I didn’t think it would be at…

Loose Women presenter Saira Khan, 47, shocked her fellow panellists recently when she said she’d be willing to sleep with a sex robot, saying: “I’d give him a go! I’d just like to know what it’s like.” Saira also claimed women should be free to have sex with whatever they want, saying: “I think as a woman, part of being a feminist is actually celebrating that we can go and have sex, enjoy it, talk about it." She added: “It's a robot, a vibrator, I don’t think there’s an issue. I think it’s about liberating ourselves.”…

‘I couldn’t even stand up some days’ She became a household name in the ’90s playing Tiffany Mitchell in EastEnders, and went on to conquer the pop charts and later the box office with hit film Love Actually. But Martine McCutcheon’s world came crashing down in 2011, when she developed the neurological condition ME [also know as chronic fatigue syndrome], which left her confined to a wheelchair and unable to work. Life-altering battles with depression, Lyme disease, bankruptcy and a stalling career followed, but now Martine’s back with a new album – and says having the love of her husband Jack McManus and their two-year-old son Rafferty has pulled her through the darkest of times. HITTING ROCK BOTTOM “Six years ago I’d lost my health to the point where I…

INSIDE JACKIE’S FRIDGE • Eggs• Butter• Chocolate• Chicken pie• Cream cheese• Steak• Grana Padano• Chicken breast• Potatoes• Brussels sprouts• Apples• Oranges• Yoghurt• Coffee• Bananas• Courgette• Carrots• Peppers• Orange juice• Apple juice• Beer• Cava NEIGHBOURS’ JACKIE How much do you spend? I tend to do a big shop and do another quick run to the shops after filming if I need anything else, so I spend around £80 a week. I buy most things from the supermarket and then for meat and veg I go to the butcher, greengrocer and a deli, as there’s more variety and the food is fresher. Describe your daily diet… I’m not a huge breakfast person so I’ll have something basic like muesli or toast. The cafeteria on the Neighbours set is terrific, but I tend not to have a big lunch because it makes me sleepy. I’ll have a chicken salad sandwich and soup. The younger cast…

FAMILY MATTERS GET KIDS TO EAT THEIR VEGGIES! If your dinner table is a war-zone and your children refuse to touch their greens, you need some tricks up your sleeve It’s been a real struggle over the years to get my kids to eat veg – but, thankfully, I’ve uncovered a host of techniques that you can use, too. One of my boys [aged 14] is vegan and would happily live off nuts, but the other [12] would fry everything given the chance. It’s taken until fairly recently to be able to serve a plate of vegetables without groans of disappointment, and this has been down to employing a few different tactics. The “one taste rule” has been a big part of my success. This involves my boys having to…

MY BIGGEST FEAR IS... The accessibility of drugs to my children, even though they’re adults, the prospect is still frightening as kids are exposed to so much nowadays. I WISH I WAS... More forgiving. Holding a grudge is my worst trait and I’ve been known to hold them for decades. I REGRET... Not having more honest conversations with my mother about her younger years and how she coped with the menopause. I would have loved her advice. She’s been gone a while but it would have been lovely for her to have gotten to know my children better. I’VE LEARNED... To accept that I’ll never be 18 again and to love myself, flaws and all. I don’t love the ageing process but plastic surgery scares me so much. We’re living…

SHANE FILAN The Westlife star, 37, was declared bankrupt to the tune of £18m in 2012 after piling his cash into property in Ireland, just before the market crashed. He said: “It felt as if somebody had died. Everything was gone – my home, the cars, all our money. I sobbed inconsolably.” HEIDI MONTAG & SPENCER PRATT They reportedly made £1.5m a year on US series The Hills , but Heidi, 30, and Spencer, 33, admitted their frivolous spending on designer bags and surgery caught up with them after the show finished in 2010, and they were forced to move in with Spencer’s parents. BLUE Despite selling 15m records and making a rumoured £82m fortune, every member of boyband Blue went bankrupt within 10 years of their 2005 hiatus. Antony…

While Chloe Green’s shock hookup with ex-con Jeremy Meeks has been met with criticism, Lauren Goodger has come to the heiress’ defence. She’s been dating Joey Morrison – who was handed a 16-year sentence in 2010 for drug offences – for over a year, and tells Closer people shouldn’t be “so quick to judge” those who have been in prison. Lauren tells Closer : “It’s wrong to judge Jeremy because he’s been in prison. I used to think anyone who had gone to jail was bad, but Joey’s a good guy. He’s done something against the law but he’s paying the price for that. It would be great to date someone who wasn’t in prison, but there have been benefits of Joey being behind bars for our whole relationship; we’ve…

❛SHE’S TOLD KIERAN SHE WANTS TO KEEP SEEING TOM AS THERE’S NO HARM IN IT❜ She’s struggled to repair her marriage after her husband Kieran Hayler cheated on her with two of her best friends – but last week the true state of Jordan’s marriage was revealed on new reality show My Crazy Life when Kieran revealed she’d been texting flirty messages to DJ Tom Zanetti. Last month, Closer reported how Jordan, also known as Katie Price, 39, had become fixated with Tom while working with him on her new single I Got U, and was planning to go on holiday with him and Scotty T, who she’s also been romantically linked to, this summer. Now Kieran has exposed on TV how she texted Tom, saying she “loved him and…

She’s already a doting mum to 19-month-old Paul Tony, and last week Sam Faiers revealed she and partner Paul Knightley are expecting their second child. The Mummy Diaries star, 26, announced the news by posting a pic of her bump on Instagram with the caption: “Words can’t describe how excited we are to meet you baby.” Sam has previously opened up about her desire to have a big family, telling Closer: “I’d love to have more babies! Paul and I want five or six kids.”…

FIVE SIGNS THAT YOU MAY HAVE AN EATING ISSUE: • Being obsessed by food and what you’re eating – perhaps making huge efforts to cook for everyone else but not eating yourself, or becoming fixated on just eating one thing. • Struggling to concentrate or noticing that your moods are becoming more erratic. • Exercising obsessively – above and beyond accepted limits and panicking if you can’t. • Being sick after meals. • A distorted opinion of your body – maybe friends are telling you you’re too thin, but you still feel big. For advice, visit www.b-eat.co.uk…

“It’s hard living in another woman’s shadow. David and I worked together at a car garage and we became close after his wife, Hannah, died. She’d been diagnosed with leukemia in her first trimester of pregnancy and passed away in 2005 when their baby, Morgan, was just eight months old. I’d recently split from my husband so we’d occasionally go for a drink. I’d sometimes take my kids, Luke, now 27, and Shanice, now 25, to David’s and they got on brilliantly. “Seven months after Hannah died, we began dating. The first year was tough. Not only was I David’s partner but I also felt like his counsellor. He’d often break down and say how much he missed Hannah. He harboured a lot of guilt for moving on. It took…

‘I want a man to provide for me and our family’ She’s had a roller-coaster love life, and had her heart broken yet again when she found out her previous boyfriend was cheating on her earlier this year. Now Josie Gibson admits that finding her Mr Right may not be going to plan as she’s making the wrong choices – and worries that men think she’s desperate. Since calling off her engagement to her partner of four years, Luke Sanwo, in 2015, the Big Brother-winner-turned-fitness-guru has dated several men. But she faced humiliation two months age when it emerged that her latest beau, Sam Player – whom she publicly declared was The One – had been dating multiple women during their six-week romance. He has since denied they were ever…

• Four companies produce sex robots worldwide, with prices ranging from £4,000 to £11,700. • By 2050, it’s predicted the robots will become so advanced they’ll be able to talk spontaneously and have truly human-looking facial expressions. • Harmony, a female robot costing £11,700, is so realistic she can have a conversation, learn your birthday and achieve an orgasm. • A recent US poll found that two-thirds of men aged 20-61 would have sex with a robot, while a third of women were also keen. • Noel Sharkey, chairman of the Foundation for Responsible Robotics, said guilt-free threesomes and companions for the elderly are two potential uses for sex robots.…

The star-studded Love Actually cast – including Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley and Liam Neeson – reunited earlier this year for a Comic Relief special, 14 years after the original film was released. And Martine, whose tea lady character Natalie fell in love with Hugh Grant’s Prime Minster, was thrilled to have another chance at starring together. She says: “I got an email saying that it’s all hush hush, but Richard Curtis (the film’s director) wants to tie in Comic Relief with a reunion of Love Actually. Richard asked if I’d be up for it and I said if Hugh does it, then count me in. I really wanted to see Hugh again; he’s so hard on himself and such a perfectionist, but when it came to me he was so…

GET HER LOOK LOUISE REDKNAPP, 42 With festival season in full swing, we’re relying on the stars for style inspiration. TV host Louise looked just the part at an outdoor concert last week in this “I’m with the band” outfit. Recreate her rock-chic outfit with our copycat pieces below… I WANT WHAT SHE’S GOT EVERYBODY’S WEARING... PINEAPPLE PRINTS Fashion’s latest obsession is the easiest – and most stylish – way to get one of your five-a-day! Check out the fruity beauties we’re pining for… FASHION WORTH TALKING ABOUT! PRETTY IN PINK Elle Fanning, 19 Actress Elle turned heads in this knockout Miu Miu design. Her pretty pearl headband and shimming diamanté shoes provided the perfect finishing touches. Simply stunning. YELLOW NO-NO Kendall Jenner, 21 It seems reality star Kendall…

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‘I’m not lucky – being fit is a choice’ She turns 60 in December, but with her radiant smile, smooth complexion and incredible figure, Trisha Goddard could easily pass for a woman much younger. And when Closer asks her about approaching the next milestone, she screams and laughs, before gleefully confiding that she’s often mistaken for her daughters’ friend. “I’ve been in restaurants with my daughters and the waiter’s thought I’m a pal of theirs,” she giggles, adding that Billie, 27, and Madi, 23, are mortified. “But I work hard to be fit, and keeping young is a side effect.” FIGHTING CANCER And work hard she does. Once a week, Trisha – who hosted her own talk show from 1998 until 2010 – does Gyrotonics, a form of Pilates that…

Angela Rippon has suggested that people should “look to nature” to treat simple cuts and grazes instead of using expensive medicines. She uses honey on small wounds, describing it as a ‘wonderful antibacterial’, and she’s right – finally, somebody in the public eye is talking sense! Antibiotic resistance is probably the single biggest medical problem we face, so anything that encourages people to be a bit sensible with their health is a good thing. Obviously, if you have a big, open wound or infection I’m not suggesting you smear honey on it; but for a scraped knee, it’ll save you money and will help it to heal. People assume they need expensive, high-grade Manuka, but it’s the high sugar content that makes it antibacterial, so a £1 jar will work…

When my sister got married at 21, I thought she was borderline insane and I couldn’t believe that my family appeared to be 100 per cent behind the idea. Fast-forward 31 years and they’re more in love than ever! They often cite their common beliefs and genuine attraction to one another as the main reason for their success. While every relationship is unique, it does appear that there are some common ingredients that help make couples successful. Being realistic is very important – that means letting go of your knight-in-shining-armour daydream and accepting that your bloke is a human being, and at times he might let you down – but that doesn’t immediately call for dumping him. Grounding your relationship in reality means you won’t have unfair expectations, so you’ll…

We’ve all got that friend who makes a small fortune from selling things we’d have chucked in the bin, and another who fills her house and wardrobe with the most amazing buys for next to nothing. So what’s the secret? We grill vintage expert Kate Beavis and Hannah Wilson, head of insights and operations at Gumtree, to get to the bottom of how to buy and sell online. Take note… USE CLEVER SEARCHES Grabbing a bargain is all about finding what others have missed. “Try to find things that have been wrongly labelled,” says Kate. “When buying vintage, I search for ‘old’ instead of ‘vintage’ or ‘antique,’ as often these sellers haven’t worked out the item’s true worth.” Also consider searching by distance, as collecting in person saves on postage…

It’s one of the biggest shows on television, with a healthy dose of nudity thrown in! As spectacular epic fantasy Game Of Thrones returns with the penultimate series, we bring you some thrilling highlights… Ned Stark loses his head The climax of season one saw Sean Bean’s character executed rather gruesomely – showing no character was safe! The Red Wedding Somewhat jaw-dropping, this was the infamous episode where pregnant Talisa was repeatedly knifed in the stomach, killing her unborn child. Yikes! The Purple Wedding Fans coined the phrase for the ill-fated nuptials between the psychotic King Joffrey and Margaery Tyrell, though purple was also the colour of Joffrey’s face as he choked to death… Cersei’s Walk of Shame Actress Lena Headley had a body double for the harrowing scene where…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK There’s a powerful year ahead for you. A lot of things change quite dramatically as you find yourself getting rid of any dead wood in your life. This is the year to make space for what you really want. It’s also a period of high motivation for you. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN CANCER 23 JUN – 23 JULY Your challenge for this week is to try to let go of anyone in your life you have outgrown. If you have had a big upset with someone, the way to harmony is via being altruistic and finding a win/win outcome. Find out where the Full Moon is affecting you – call 0906 7511 677* LEO 24 JUL – 23 AUG As the week begins,…

Parenting coach and founder of website Parent4success.com, Elizabeth O’Shea, warns that unless Stephanie and Jeremy stop their bitter arguments, there could be long-lasting emotional damage for Caben. She says: “When babies are exposed to domestic violence, people tend to think they’re too young to be impacted, but a baby can pick up on tension and stress being held in their mother’s arms, even without witnessing an actual fight. It can have an impact on the baby’s feeding, sleeping patterns and general irritability. If a baby’s parents have an on/off love/hate relationship, it can also negatively affect them in that it’s hard for either parent to put their baby’s needs first, if they are dealing with the troubles of the relationship. Children learn about adult relationships through their parents. If as…

Their stormy romance lasted a decade, but despite breaking up nearly six years ago – and moving on with new partners – it appears Lauren Goodger and Mark Wright are still at each other’s throats. Last week, Lauren launched into a Twitter rant after bouncers allegedly removed her from Sheesh restaurant in Chigwell in a “threatening” manner when management were informed that Mark – who wed former Corrie actress Michelle Keegan in May 2015 – was on his way. Bizarrely, afterwards, reports claimed Sheesh had asked Lauren to leave because she didn’t have a reservation and was stealing chairs from the other tables so she could sit with friends. But adamant that Mark was behind the incident, Lauren – who has been in a relationship with prisoner Joey Morrison for…

She hasn’t been seen in public since she had Bear in March – but despite her new low-key lifestyle, Cheryl’s boyfriend Liam Payne threw a lavish 34th birthday party for her at their Surrey home. Joined by family, her Girls Aloud bandmates and her X Factor act Reggie and Bollie, Cheryl was treated to a garden party and sit-down al fresco dinner in the evening. Liam, 23, decorated the garden in their £5.1m mansion with streamers, birdcages and floral bouquets as part of a Wonderland theme. FEELING SPECIAL And Cheryl even shared a shot of herself in cartoon bunny ears on Instagram with the caption: “Birthday bunny. Thank you so much for all my lovely birthday wishes. You make me feel so special.” A source close to Cheryl –who last…

‘HIS ACTIONS HAVE CONFIRMED THEIR BREAK-UP WAS THE BEST DECISION FOR THEM’ She confessed to pals that she was an “emotional wreck” following her recent split from her husband of two and a half years, George Kay. And now insiders say Kerry Katona’s hopes of remaining friends with George – with whom she has daughter Dylan-Jorge, three – have been dashed as he continues to give her the cold shoulder. The couple previously split in October 2015 amid claims of domestic violence, before reconciling 11 months later. But pals say that after moving out of the family home a month ago, ex-con George appears to be ready to move on for good. A source reveals: “Kerry doesn’t want a divorce battle on her hands and was determined to remain friends…

MEL: ‘IT WAS MY WAY OF TRYING TO ACHIEVE PERFECTION’ • ONE IN FIVE ADULT WOMEN ADMIT THEY’VE STRUGGLED WITH ANOREXIA OR BULIMIA • CHARITY REVEALS CALLS FROM MIDDLE-AGED SUFFERERS HAVE RISEN FOR PAST EIGHT YEARS • SEVEN IN 10 WOMEN WITH EATING ISSUES LIVE IN FEAR OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY FINDING OUT Singer Mel C revealed last month that she was a functioning anorexic at the height of her Spice Girls fame. The 43-year-old explained that she didn’t feel like she deserved her celebrity status and began “not eating properly and exercising obsessively” to make herself feel worthy. But surprisingly, the star managed to complete gruelling tours while secretly battling her eating disorder. She said: “To be a pop-star I had to be perfect, and that was my way…

They’ve had a turbulent journey since they began dating in January 2016 – but all hell broke loose last week when Rob Kardashian unleashed a vitriolic rant against on/off girlfriend Blac Chyna. The reality star and brother to the famous Kardashian girls shocked his followers when he shared nude pictures of Blac, 29, who is mother to his eight-month-old daughter Dream. Rob, 30, accused her of taking drugs, abusing alcohol and cheating on him with eight men in less than a month. The star stunned his followers with images of Chyna’s breasts, bottom and private parts. He even claimed he’d spent £100k on the former stripper’s weight-loss surgery after having Dream, posting a video of her in a hospital bed, and that she’d undergone a “butt reduction.” Rob ranted on…

Rio isn’t the first celebrity to speak out about the difficulties of moving on after the loss of a partner. When Jeff Brazier’s ex Jade Goody died of cervical cancer in 2009, the single dad decided to keep their sons Bobby, 14, and 12-year-old Freddy, out of the spotlight so they could have a normal childhood. And after meeting new girlfriend Kate Dwyer, a PR director, in 2014, Jeff recently told Closer that marriage and kids are on the cards and added that they are “evaluating when the right time is for her to move in” with him and the boys. Kate spoke out last year about what it’s like to take on a partner’s children. She shared a pic on Instagram drawn by one of Jeff’s sons that depicted…

She fell for Big Brother housemate John James Parton in 2010, but they split shortly after leaving the house. Talking about their break-up the following year, she revealed he “ran off with another bird and I got dumped again.” Josie split from fiancé Luke Sanwo in 2015 after four years, saying the spark had “fizzled out” – and admitted he preferred her when she was curvier. She’d moved in with the plumber just one month after meeting him in a London bar. She branded ex-boyfriend Sam Player a “compulsive liar” when their whirlwind romance ended in May this year. Josie revealed she’d received phone calls from other women and found out he’d cheated on her multiple times.…

SEX EXPERT DR PAM SPURR (AT DRPAM.CO.UK  AND @DRPAMSPURR) SAYS: “There are positives and negatives to sex robots. I believe they can be a positive experience when used as a supplement to a full sex life, or when someone is between relationships or without a sexual partner for a time. Why shouldn’t someone have sex with a robot, just as they might enjoy playing with a sex toy on their own? Sexual pleasure is important. But my worry is that a person using a robot exclusively might forget how to fully relate to another human – from understanding that person’s needs to relating to the emotional side of a partner’s personality. Not even an advanced robot can capture the subtleties that are found in a human mind. And…

‘Katie does what she wants – she doesn’t care what people think!’ Viewers were left less than impressed by Jordan’s performance of her new single I Got U on Loose Women last month in front of her fellow presenters on the show, but her pal Stacey Solomon tells us she thinks it was far from a disaster. “I don’t think it was bad,” smiles Stacey, 27, who first hit our screens in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009 and has known Jordan, aka Katie Price, since she launched on to the showbiz scene. “For most of the time she was in tune – and she looked like she was having fun. She was enjoying herself and ultimately that’s all that matters! “Katie’s great. People put her down…

FEEL CONFIDENT WITH A KAFTAN Q I’m heading on a family holiday soon and I’m worried about getting my post-baby body out by the pool. What can I wear that shows just the right amount of flesh? A When it comes to poolside style, a kaftan is your new go-to. Slip over your bikini for a beach-ready ensemble that will disguise any body worries without feeling hot or heavy to wear. Look for one that can be teamed with a top and skirt for a post-swim meal. BEACH BUYS HOW TO WORK IT WOW AT A WEDDING ON A BUDGET FANCY FROCKS Q I’ve got a friend’s wedding coming up, but I’m short of funds. What can I wear that won’t cost a fortune but will still make me feel…

Fake tan is a quick and safe way to give your body a healthy glow, but the fear of tell-tale streaks or tangerine-stained palms can often put us off. Thankfully, the days of dodgy orange shades, whiffy biscuit-like smells and slow-drying formulas are behind us. With top tips from the experts, here’s how to get an allover faux glow without any drama. GET PREPPED Emma explains: “Make sure skin is smooth by shaving or waxing the day before and buff away dry skin with an exfoliating scrub. Only apply moisturiser to small dry areas like elbows and knees, but avoid applying any perfume or make-up before tanning as it can cause streaking.” APPLY WITH A MITT James tells us: “Using a formula with a tinted guide colour is less likely…

GINGER BEEF SKEWERS SERVES 4 • 2 lemongrass stalks• 1tbsp garlic -infused oil• 4tbsp peeled and sliced fresh root ginger• 1 red chilli• 3tsp soft light brown sugar• 4tbsp Thai fish sauce• 500g beef steak strips• 1tbsp oil• 600 g fresh rice noodles• Squeeze lime juice• 1/4 iceberg lettuce, shredded• 2 carrots, grated• Handful mint leaves STEP 1 Put the lemongrass, garlic-infused oil, ginger, chilli, half the sugar and half the fish sauce into a blender and whizz to form a paste. Rub the mixture over the beef strips, then thread the meat on to skewers and drizzle over the oil. STEP 2 Heat a griddle pan until smoking. Cook the skewered meat for 1–2 mins on each side, until charred. Transfer to serving plates. STEP 3 Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to packet instructions, then cool under cold running water and drain.…

TRANSLUCENT, SHORTER TEETH – Grinding is often related to stress and can wear away enamel and cause teeth to crack or break. Your dentist may recommend a bite guard. JAW ACHE OR CLICKING – Muscular tension caused by clenching your jaw while stressed may require a special splint or Botox to relax the muscle. BLEEDING GUMS – This could be a sign of gum disease gingivitis or periodontitis, which can be caused or exacerbated by stress because it increases inflammation and dents your immune system. Don’t ignore it! CHEEK BITING Some people develop this habit to cope with stress. Acupuncture or hypnosis can help. • Visit www.wimpolestreetdental.com for more info…

Wedding season is well upon us and I’m genuinely thrilled when my friends get married. But there’s no hiding it; when you’re single and in your mid 30s – witnessing your closest friends prepare for lifelong happiness – you can’t help but feel a pang of self-pity. Last week, I was bridesmaid for my best friend and there’s no other job in the world I would have wanted. Two nights before her big day I’d been stood up by a date and still felt raw and emotional – so going to the wedding solo to be surrounded by couples was difficult. To make matters worse, I found out my ex – whom I’d been close to marrying – is now planning his wedding to someone else. But as I watched…

1 KATIE PRICE: MY CRAZY LIFE PARTY PLANNING MON 17 JULY, 10PM, QUEST RED Last week we enjoyed the scenes where KP was warming up her vocal chords to sing her banging tune (Katie: “I’m going to release a record,” Kieran: “No, you’re not”). Then there was that hoo-hah over her texting DJ Tom Zanetti. So tonight’s episodes are mostly about the fall-out from that. “Do I feel guilty?” asks The Pricey. “No I do not.” Though to keep the peace, she is arranging a “sh *  t hot amazing 30th birthday party” for her hubby. Cue taste-testing the celebratory cocktails… Kieran makes his feelings known… On Katie texting the DJ, Kieran tells the cameras he is angry and hurt. “It’s disrespectful when…

MUST READ Hot MessLUCY VINE Ellie Knight is the new single lady’s heroine. She’s stuck in a job she hates, getting lectured by her smug married friend about finding The One while navigating some truly horrific Tinder dates. Basically, she is living the life of anyone who is trying to find love in 2017. Who hasn’t had a cry in the toilets because their life at 30 isn’t exactly what they imagined? This laugh-out-loud book reminds you that you aren’t alone. A Bridget Jones for the Tinder generation. BEST DAY OUT Love Fit Festival For many people, festival season means long weekends of extended boozing, questionable food choices and little exercise. Not so with brand new UK festival LoveFit – which will be music to fitness fanatics’ and healthy eaters’…