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It was wall-to-wall stars at the Waldorf hotel in London last Thursday, when they turned out in force – Christine Lampard, Gloria Hunniford, Dr Hilary Jones and comedian Richard Blackwood were among the names that attended – turn the page for more and a glimpse at some of our amazing award-winning Heroes. In other moving news, the King and Queen were seen praying with the Pope in the Vatican, the first time a British King has prayed in Rome for 500 years. If you believe in miracles, and I do, let’s hope the prayers help Charles to a speedy recovery. Elsewhere, reports from papers as established as the The Times were saying that William is already planning his coronation – and a probable ban on his uncle Andrew attending. So,…

After years at the helm of the BBC’s weekend flagship show Strictly Come Dancing, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman shockingly announced on social media last week that they will be stepping down as co-hosts at the end of the current series. Former Strictly pro Oti Mabuse wrote: ‘Wow, how devastating’ followed by a broken heart emoji. ‘Thank you for all the beautiful memories, for representing female presenters, being iconic, the laughs and years of family you’ve given us all. From the beginning you were the highlight of our weekends! Wish you both luck – I will miss you so much!!!’ she added. Blonde bombshell Tess has been a presenter of Strictly since it launched in 2004, while the hilarious Claudia joined the main show as co-presenter after Bruce Forsyth’s retirement…

Earlier this year, Irish chef, author and TV presenter, Clodagh McKenna, celebrated her 50th birthday in style. Hosted at Highclere Castle, the historic estate known to millions as Downton Abbey (she lives in a cottage in the grounds with her husband, Harry Herbert), the evening was every bit as dazzling as their 2021 wedding on the very same grounds. And while many find turning 50 daunting, for Clodagh, it was a joyous way of toasting her professional and personal successes. Since marrying Harry, 66 – the late Queen’s godson and founder of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing – she’s embraced her new role at Highclere, restoring its kitchen garden and tending to the animals. Marriage, Clodagh admits, was never part of her plan – she’d been content to live life by…

SEASONAL JOY Autumn is one of my favourite times of year. The other is May with its birdsong and flowers. For years I associated Autumn with new beginnings as it was the start of the academic year. At school that meant new exercise books, a return to Winter uniform and a new class. At university it meant a new syllabus and a new room. Perhaps that was why May did not feature so strongly in my preferences at that time, because it was the start of earnest revision for the Summer exams! When I joined parliament, Autumn once again became the start of a new year as we all came back from the long Summer recess. Now, in retirement, Autumn doesn’t provide any sort of punctuation mark in my life…

LIDL ALSACE RIESLING CAMILLE MEYER 2024 (12%) £8.99 Do you love Thai food? Anything with a bit of scented spice to it? Then this is the white wine to pour alongside. The grape is pronounced Ree-sling (rather than Ry-sling) and can be a bit of a chameleon. Here it is a fruity zinger that’s off-dry yet with a zesty twist of fresh lime – and it’s the generous fruitiness that works with mildly spicy dishes which always makes a wine seem a little drier. Serve chilled and be thrilled. S’MORES DIP Dip about 30 white marshmallows in 100g (31/2oz) melted milk chocolate, followed by 50g (2oz) broken Aldi Cinnamon Chip cereal, leave to set on baking parchment; then gently heat 125g (4oz) chopped milk chocolate, 25g (1oz) unsalted butter, 1tbsp…

When Catherine Tyldesley left Corrie as Eva ‘The Diva’ Price back in 2018, she promised her castmates ‘I’ll be back’. Seven years later, Cath is returning in style as the Rovers Return’s new landlady, following on from the likes of Corrie legends Annie Walker and Bet Lynch in one of TV’s most iconic roles. But it was more than the plum role that enticed 42-year-old Catherine back to Corrie. Her career has gone from strength to strength over recent years, meaning she’s found herself spending more and more time away from her family, photographer husband Tom and their two kids, 10-year-old Alfie and three-year-old Iris. So for Cath, the call from Corrie came at the perfect time. As Eva moves back to the Street with her own family –…

1 Look for light Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that comes on when days shorten, and affects women more than men. Symptoms can include tiredness, sleepiness and carbohydrate cravings, alongside tearfulness, low self-esteem and social withdrawal. Many people find it helpful to use a light box that emits bright-white light (10,000 lux). Just 20 minutes of daily use in the morning (before 8:20am) can reduce symptoms by half within 15 days. Try to exercise regularly, at least 30 minutes a day, ideally outdoors. 2 Use social media wisely Research have found that social networking sites can have a direct negative impact on feelings of loneliness, anxiety and general emotional wellbeing, as we see others over-sharing their busy social lives. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking everyone else…

World-renowned past lives expert David Wells answers your questions. This week he’s chosen Carole Scott, 65, a solicitor based in Salford who has one daughter and a granddaughter. Here she tells us what came through in their encounter… Have you always believed in the spirit world and past lives? I’ve always thought that there was something, but I’d never looked into past lives before. I’ve got an interest in tarot and those kind of practices in the spiritual world because they fascinate me but I didn’t know past-life readings were a thing. I’ve been to tarot readings, which of course look into the future, but I didn’t know you could look into the past.I’ve done medium readings before, and I had specific questions I was hoping to get the answers…

Emily Dixon bent down and picked up the leaflet lying on the mat. That was funny, she thought, she hadn’t heard anyone put anything through the letterbox. It was made of heavy brass and usually closed with such a crash that it shook the walls. She sat down in her favourite chair and switched on her reading lamp. It was one of those drab autumnal days where it didn’t get really light at all. Emily read the blurb on the flyer. The elaborate writing read: Erasmus Drake Ghost Tours.Guaranteed to turn any sceptic into a believer of the spirit world before the night’s end!All Hallows’ Eve.Village green. 6pm. Emily smiled. She had to hand it to this Drake character, he certainly knew how to bring in the punters. Emily classed…

TRAVEL SNAPSHOT No matter what you want – a history of the South, a bargain from a market place, a visit to a wildlife centre, free entry to art exhibitions, or a five-star hotel and pool with five-star restaurants and spas, not to mention Manasota Key, a resort for those who want to kayak, paddleboard or just relax, there is something for everyone in this less-visited part of Florida. INSIDER’S GUIDE Don’t miss Downtown Kava. The giant skeleton (pictured above) is on show all year round, but over and above that, this site is full of history. A landmark to the past, it showcases the faces and tells the stories of the men who built this station, as well as passengers who were separated according to class and colour. GETTING…

1 THE NI QUEENS! Northern Irish Queens - Gloria Hunniford and Christine Lampard, certainly brought their Celtic charm to the Heroes Red Carpet last week! Speaking about presenting Glo for her cancer charity and supporting those struggling with grief (Gloria lost her daughter Caron Keating in 2004 and husband Stephen Way last year), Lorraine host Christine revealed, ‘Never in a million years would I have imagined when I was younger, that I’d be presenting an award to NI Queen Gloria one day.’ 2 Who wowed the crowd? Whilst the Heroes stole our hearts on the night, the Red-Carpet fashion had everyone talking! Vanessa Feltz oozed glamour in a jewel-encrusted Champagne gown, Linda Lusardi shimmered in soft blush sequins, channelling timeless Hollywood elegance, while The Real Housewives of London stars…

I’d always been familiar with the Winter slog – dragging myself out of bed in the pitch black, battling through drizzle, watching the daylight disappear before 4pm. It’s a perfect storm for seasonal sadness, and trust me, I’ve felt it more times than I can count. *Dopamine dressing means wearing colours that boost your mood But something changed five years ago. I stopped feeling so low through the colder months – and no, it wasn’t down to vitamin D or pricey therapy. It was colour. Specifically, dopamine dressing. My depression actually started way back in 2008 when I had my first child. I’d just given birth to this beautiful, cooing pink baby… and yet, everything around me felt grey. I was suffering from postnatal depression, and it was like the…

Winter may be upon us but the outlook is definitely balmy – or at least it can be, on our bathroom shelves and in our makeup bags. Balms come into their own at this time of the year. For top-to-toe intense hydration, whether it’s for your lips, face, hair or body, it pays to swap creams and lotions for balm. As they are wax and oil-based they have a thicker texture that helps to lock in moisture and protect against the elements. They are also comforting - bringing relief to dry, cracked skin, especially on areas prone to dryness such as elbows, knees and feet. And you don’t have to break the bank – all of these are under a tenner. BRILLIANT BALMS 1 THE NATURAL LIP BALM Dr. Bronner’s…

Smash burgers & sweet potato fries If you haven’t tried a smash burger before, this is your sign to do so. It is simply a patty pressed down super thin, like a meat pancake, which is cooked until the point that it nearly burns so the meat is nice and crispy, and it tastes like heaven. Prep: 15 mins, plus 20 mins soaking / Cook: 25 mins serves 4 500g lean beef mince 1 tsp mustard powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 white onion, finely cut into rings 8 slices of streaky or back bacon rashers salt and pepper, to taste FRIES 400g sweet potatoes, cut into chunky chips 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 1 tbsp cornflour low-calorie oil spray TO ASSEMBLE 4 seeded brioche buns, cut in half 4 cheese…

‘Just like Cinderella, I was going to meet a handsome prince’. This is what Ghislaine Maxwell told Virginia Giuffre the day she allegedly met Prince Andrew. Virginia was 17 at the time, and they were about to have a ‘special day’, Maxwell is alleged to have told her. When Andrew, then 41, later arrived, they snapped a photo together. Referencing the now infamous photo where she posed with Prince Andrew, and Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Maxwell, in the background, Virginia wrote: ‘My mom would never forgive me if I met someone as famous as Prince Andrew and didn’t pose for a picture’. As many of us already know, Virginia alleged she suffered many horrors in the years that followed that day. But perhaps what has come to light – and…

WHAT TO WATCH? Right now there’s a lot going on – on my sofa. And no I don’t just mean the constant supply of lentil crisps and Dairylea Dunkers – noooo – I’m talking about what can be seen FROM the cushion area! Yes, you guessed it – I’m talking about Celebrity Traitors as well as Married at First Sight. And tragically, while MAFS is Sunday to Wednesday, Traitors is also on Wednesday – so what to do on that midweek overlap? AND not only do we have the two parent programmes to get hot under the collar about, we also have the junior ‘aftershows’ that have been born from these giants. I’m talking about Celebrity Traitors Uncloaked, and the MAFS version called It’s Official! What new joy is this?…

Forget the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus. These sisters, twins Joyce Emigh and Judy Houbre, tossing out Tootsie Rolls (an American chocolate-flavoured sweet) from her cauldron – what else! – cast a spell over the Villages (the world’s biggest retirement community) with their moonlight dancing. After months of practising alongside friends such as Nancy Tighe, 67, golf carts line up along a usually quiet suburban street, but at Halloween they are no ordinary carts – these are about to be ridden by a coven of ‘witches’ set to impress at the local country club, starting with their version of Bette Midler’s ‘The Witches Are Back’! There are 75 signed-up witches in this coven. ‘Everyone calls me Head Witch, but we don’t cast spells,’ Joyce, 61, laughs. ‘Oh no! We just…

Seeing blue ribbons dotted around our local area, as well as pictures of them around the world, including places like the USA, Australia and Tokyo, I felt proud. They were part of Max’s Mission and were designed to make people stop and think for a few minutes. We were determined to create change in our amazing son’s memory and to ensure other families didn’t suffer like we were. Our beautiful Max had been a typical teenager. He liked going out with his friends at the weekends, was a lifelong supporter of Liverpool FC and was an up-and-coming DJ. He had a real lust for life, was charismatic, supportive and encouraging of others, but more than anything, he was a brilliant brother, son, grandson – and he adored our family. When…

With an Instagram account called @the.holidayjunkie, it’s pretty clear that American actress and singer - Jennifer Love Hewitt, 46, is a big fan of the festive season! Take a look at her house...…

SCORPIO 24 October – 22 November If things have felt unclear or confusing lately, that’s all about to change and at last you’ll see what you need to do. Even if it’s not the easiest option, trust your feelings. Meanwhile, there is news from someone quite unexpected, and luck is strongly linked to a trip you made last year. SAGITTARIUS 23 November – 21 December Chatty Mercury shifts into your sign, bringing a fun-filled week when you’ll be at your happiest spending time with others. So if that diary looks disappointingly empty, start filling it! Work-wise, any setbacks are only temporary, and if you’re looking for love, prepare to be hit by that thunderbolt! CAPRICORN 22 December – 20 January Time for the softly, softly approach. You’ve been trying too…

'As long as you know what you’re doing.’ I’m not sure I do, and my sister’s words echo in my ears. As I walk through the enormous wrought-iron gates, my heels click up the long drive and the sounds of a string quartet float through the open windows. In my teens, I worked as a server here, so I know every nook and cranny. The priest hole. The secret passage in the green room that leads to the cellar for quicker drinks refills. I once found one that I’m not even sure the owners know about. Even now, the castle hasn’t revealed all its secrets to the public. Luke still works on the door – the boss, we used to call him. His muscular arms and shoulders cut quite a…

She filled our screens with Bake Off joy for six wonderful years, and now at 90, even Prince William has admitted Mary Berry is a true national treasure. In March this year, the nation’s beloved TV chef entered her 10th decade – and what a start she had when she received a royal message from Prince William during a live episode of The One Show. ‘You are a true national treasure, and we’ve loved working with you over the years’, the prince said in his heartfelt message. The message went down a treat with Mary, who admitted she was royally flushed by his kind words. ‘I was totally overcome,’ Mary told Saga Magazine. ‘I thought: ‘I must hold myself together’.’ ‘To see Prince William on the screen saying that I’d…

TOP TIP This maxi would also work well over the festive season. Simply switch the boots for some fabulous party heels!…

THE RISE OF BIOHACKING DR AAMER KHAN FROM THE HARLEY STREET SKIN CLINIC SAYS: Once seen as a niche interest of Silicon Valley CEOs and elite athletes, biohacking is now entering the mainstream. However, behind the flashy tech and buzzwords lies a grounded, science-led approach to improving your health, one that’s both accessible and incredibly effective. Biohacking is essentially the art and science of making small, strategic changes to your lifestyle and environment in order to enhance the way your body functions. Think of it as fine-tuning your internal systems so you can feel energised, focused, and resilient, both now and in the years ahead. Firstly, start with some self-awareness Biohacking begins with data, knowing your body, your tendencies, and how external factors affect you. At my clinic, we use…

HOW IT WORKS 1 Polyphenols. That’s the name of the ingredients in fruits and vegetables that give them their colour – and when it comes to health, energy and weight loss, the more of them the better. You see, according to scientists, polyphenols might power up your weight loss in three main ways. They seem to play a role in keeping your metabolism firing, they have the ability to slow down the growth of fat cells and they might even play a role in reducing appetite. 2 The effect could be so potent that when a group of researchers looked at twins – they found that the one who had the highest amount of polyphenols in their diet also had the least body fat! Increasing your polyphenol intake couldn’t be…

Popstar, activist and philanthropist – Annie Lennox, now 70, has had a colourful life to say the least. At a recent talk in London, the ‘Walking On Broken Glass’ singer, who was born in Aberdeen, spoke to best about where it all began for her... You’re a four-time Grammy winner. Did you grow up in a musical household? To a certain degree, my upbringing was musical. My father’s family loved to sing, so they sang in Miss Auchinachie’s choir, which is a very Scottish name. To be introduced to singing with other children was such an uplifting experience. If I had more time I would love to sing with choirs. I remember that as being a great experience. Learning how to listen and learning how to sing in time and…

After a huge year for her character Dee-Dee Bailey, Channique Sterling-Brown has announced that she’ll be leaving Coronation Street in upcoming scenes. The star explains why now was the right time to say farewell to the cobbles… Hi Channique! Why did you decide to leave? I made the decision in Spring, and it wasn’t a rash decision. I felt really torn, but I really just had the sense that it felt like the time. Obviously, I’m very led by my faith as well, so I really took my time over it and prayed into it. I found a real sense that I had done what I’d come to do, so it was time to be brave. Which of Dee-Dee’s storylines stands out to you? That storyline last year where she’s…

Blusher isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but a touch of colour helps instantly fake a healthy complexion. Rare Beauty, created by Selena Gomez, sets the standard for liquid blusher, with a huge spectrum of shades and a choice between matte and dewy finishes, and while Barry M has a more limited range and finish, its lightweight texture and buildable colour gives the spendier version a run for its money, in our opinion.…

MEET OUR TESTER THEO MICHAELS TV presenter and former MasterChef contestant Theo is passionate about good quality food! He’s also an author of eight brilliant cookery books, including Canned, which helps transform store-cupboard ingredients into delicious meals. Theo has joined best to put own-brand staples to the test to help you find the best Essentials without compromising on flavour. WHITE PITTAS 75p, M&S I liked this one the most, I tasted it straight from the packet and also lightly toasted; both times it had that lovely subtle hint of yeast and separated to form a nice pocket very easily without being too brittle. A solid pitta for any dip or filling. WHITE PITTAS 50p, Tesco This probably had the best ‘pocket’ experience of the bunch, opening easily and ready to…

'What about Stella?’ Harry asked when Angie said she was going out that evening. He didn’t fancy coping with his daughter alone; she was very strong-willed and rarely did as she was told. At six years old, there were times when she scared him. It was almost as if she knew something that he didn’t. ‘And what about dinner?’ The nearest he got to cooking was watching chefs on TV. ‘I’ll leave a shepherd’s pie in the oven – you can share it with Stella…’ As Harry left for work, Angie breathed a sigh of relief. All this fuss over one night out. But she should be used to it by now; it was the same every year. She fed Jett the cat, dropped Stella off at school, and then…

PET OF THE WEEK Name: BootsOwner: Rachel, from BristolBreed: Domestic shorthair CALLING ALL PETS! From funny to cute, we’re looking for more pets to star in our ‘Day in the Life’ series. If you think your animal is the perfect match, email bestpets@hearst.co.uk with details of your pet, plus a series of snaps.*…