Table of contents for 18 March 2025 in Bella

Georgia Toff Toffolo is married! The Made In Chelsea star, 30, eloped to Scotland with Brewdog founder James Watt, where they tied the knot in a coastal village in Aberdeenshire. ‘James and I got married today. 1 March will forever be the best day of my life - the day I became your wife,’ she said as she shared photos of their nuptials. She later added, ‘So relaxed and happy. We really did it our way! To our family and friends who aren’t with us, we will celebrate with you soonest. I can’t believe it.’ Guests were given 48 hours’ notice. The couple later posed together on a fishing boat in a tribute to his late fisherman dad.…

King Charles has welcomed a new addition to his home - a dog. The monarch is said to be ‘besotted with latest family member Snuff, a trufflehunting spaniel from the Italian Lagotto Romagnolo breed after receiving it as a private gift last month. ‘Charles is besotted with his puppy. Charles enjoys mushroom foraging, so they have a lot in common,’ an insider said. Snuff is Charles’s first new dog in more than two decades, and comes just days after Queen Camilla revealed she has adopted a rescue puppy named Moley. ‘I’ve just got a new puppy, he’s eight weeks old. It looks just like a mole,’ she said.…

A mid the controversial launch of her new Netflix lifestyle show, Meghan Markle is busying herself – alongside husband Prince Harry – with other plans, which may even include a UK comeback this summer. With a crucial court case scheduled in their ongoing security discussions with the UK’s Home Office in London next month, a favourable outcome could see the Duchess of Sussex, 43, spending significantly more time in Britain and Europe with her husband and their children. Prince Harry, 40, is expected to travel to London on 8 April as the couple push to regain access to publicly-funded security while in the UK. If the legal challenge is successful, it will pave the way for both Meghan and Harry to re-establish a more regular presence on British soil, something…

I glanced across the buffet and noticed a man looking at me. He then stepped towards me, bottle of wine in hand. ‘May I top up your glass?’ he said in a gorgeous Italian accent. ‘Yes please,’ I smiled. I was at an event giving a talk about a book I’d written and he was one of the guests. He was gorgeous. Over a drink, he told me his name was Gianni and he’d retired early, which meant he now had a jampacked social life. I felt a stab of envy. I’d always put my career first, and while I enjoyed it, I was married to my job. I was in my early 40s, single and lonely. Afterwards, life was so busy that I almost forgot about our encounter, but…

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Turmeric & coconut chicken with chickpeas Serves 4 Takes 30min • 1tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil • 4 chicken thigh fillets (about 350g), cut into 2.5cm pieces • Salt and black pepper • 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced • 1½tsp finely grated fresh root ginger • ½tsp ground turmeric • 2tsp mild curry powder • 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 400g can coconut milk • Juice of ½ lime • 100g spinach • Sliced red chilli, coriander leaves and steamed rice, to serve 1 Heat the oil in a large frying or sauté pan, or a shallow casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and add to the pan with the onion. Fry, stirring regularly, for 8-10min until just turning golden in places. 2 Add…

We were in the car when my partner Peter stopped at a red light and pulled a ring from his pocket. ‘Do you want to marry me?’ he asked. And at the next red light, I had my answer. ‘Yes,’ I grinned widely. Then we had even more to celebrate when I discovered I was pregnant. I was 43, Peter was 46, and we wanted a family together. But just hours before the wedding in December 2012, I suffered a miscarriage. I was heartbroken. It was the second baby we’d lost since we’d met. ‘Let’s get married anyway,’ Peter said gently. When I didn’t conceive again, we turned to private fertility treatment. But after artificial insemination and two rounds of IVF, I still didn’t have a baby to hold. I…

ALEX JONES The One Show host, 47, had a successful first skiing holiday, so much that the family were 'hooked', and her children have begged to go again. 'It's definitely not for the fainthearted!' Alex added. HOLLY WILLOUGHBY Her holiday destination of choice is usually the Algarve, but presenter Holly, 44, is also partial to chillier climes, as she recently showed off her skills on the slopes (which were rewarded with an Aperol Spritz). VOGUE WILLIAMS The slopes hold a special place in Vogue's heart as it's where she met husband Spencer eight years ago. On their most recent ski trip, Vogue, 39, wrote, 'I hope we ski together until we're 80!' JENNIFER LOPEZ Over the Christmas period, J.Lo, 55, travelled to ski resort in Aspen, Colorado, with her nearest…

Kate: 'I've only made two cakes in my life' While she impressively came fourth in I’m A Celebrity in 2019, Kate Garraway reveals her limited experience with sweet treats may put her at a disadvantage on Bake Off. The GMB presenter, 57, admits, ‘The only two cakes that I’ve made in my life are a Christmas cake and a cake I made and decorated for [2015 winner] Nadiya Hussain.’ Kate adds, ‘When she tasted it, she looked at me and she said, “I can totally tell this has been made with love.” That means it’s dreadful, doesn’t it?’ However, the self-confessed ‘enthusiastic’ baker hopes to do her kids Darcey, 18, and Billy, 15, proud. ‘I love Bake Off. And Darcey, particularly, is obsessed with it. It is her favourite show,…

Walking through the front door, a little bundle came crawling over to me. Picking him up, we headed into the living room, where we joined my three other grandchildren on the play mat. I was so looking forward to babysitting them for the day. We spent ages sat on the floor building towers out of LEGO, only, when I tried to get up, I struggled. My knees had gone… Eventually, on my third attempt, I was back up on my feet, but I felt breathless. This is ridiculous, Lesley, said the voice inside my head. I’d been overweight for years. As a young girl, I was only ever a little bit podgy, but always bigger than my two sisters. It was when I became a mum of three, in my…

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Their help comes with strings attached Q My parents very kindly look after my two kids every now and then as I’m a single mum and my ex refuses to have them outside of the agreed times. I really appreciate their support, but I have to brace myself because it always comes with a whole load of criticism. Whether it’s how the house looks, or the fact that I’m a divorced single mother. They were so angry when I left my ex, even though he was controlling and made me very unhappy. They hate that the kids go to after school clubs because I have to work. They disapprove of me letting my children out to play (we live in a very quiet, dead-end road), or letting my eldest (who’s nine)…

Former jungle campmates Maura Higgins and Danny Jones appeared to enjoy a flirty peek as they partied into the early hours after the Brit Awards, The married McFly guitarist - the reigning King of the Jungle - was spotted giving the Love Island star a quick kiss at Universal Music’s star-studded party in London. ‘Danny and Maura seemed to be having a great time. They were talking and laughing for ages. They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss,’ an onlooker said to The Sun. The pair, who were both on last year’s series of I’m A Celebrity, sat at different tables at the Brits earlier that night before reuniting at the after-party. Danny, 38, was with his McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher, but switched his attention to Maura when…

Katie Price has opened up about her ‘devastating’ miscarriage. The reality TV star, 46, learned that she had lost the baby last month after she fell pregnant with boyfriend JJ Slater, 31. ‘It’s been devastating,’ she said. ‘I was just really sad because we went from joy and relief that I could get pregnant naturally, to confusion, heartbreak and sadness.’ Katie - who has Harvey, 22, Junior, 19, Princess, 17, Jett, 10, and Bunny, nine added she hopes to have a sixth child.…

As her divorce battle from husband Eamonn Holmes’ rages on, Ruth Langsford is determined to come out on top - but that requires a powerful lawyer, and powerful lawyers cost money. As a result, Ruth is putting in the hours at work in order to ensure that she has the best chance of success further down the line. She’s been working hard on her QVC clothing range (and plugging the items on her social media), as well as regular appearances on Loose Women and teaming up with brands like Tesco on her Instagram page. Insiders tell Bella, ‘Ruth is throwing herself into her work - she’s going to another level. She’s got a big divorce to pay for and she wants to get it over with, but divorces cost money…

Monochrome Magic Let your zebra stripes do the talking by sticking to simple accessories in neutral tones Flower Power Team this bargain frock with a pair of metallic heels for a special occasion, or stick to sandals for off-duty style Right Stripes This classic shirt will work wonderfully with a pair of jeans during the weekend Making Shapes Geometric prints can add interest to your workwear Wild Thing Leopard spots work brilliantly with just about any colour! Polka Party Take the effort out of creating your look with an easy-to-wear co-ord Check Mate Wear gingham the grown-up way by pairing with luxe wide-leg jeans Botanical Beauty Leaf motifs are a great alternative to traditional florals – especially when worn with grassy green shades…

£50 Star letter Fergie and Andrew I find Fergie’s relationship with Prince Andrew quite unusual (issue 8). It makes me wonder if we will ever truly know what makes them stick together. You would think that divorce would be the end of a relationship! Then again, it may tarnish her image to stick around him. We shall see! Jennifer Shelden, Twickenham Tragic death I was saddened to read about Shay and the tragic circumstances of her death at the hands of her mother (issue 7). My heart goes out to Kayleigh, her godmother, who is now experiencing profound grief. I hope the government will improve community care and supervision to prevent such unfortunate events from happening again. Kayleigh needs to remember that she did everything she could to protect Shay.…

ARIES 21 March – 20 April Putting your words into actions pays dividends at the start of the week. Trust your instincts and don’t let needless fears get in the way. A modest experiment or spur-of-the-moment decision works out surprisingly well on the 14th. Be patient on the 16th. Theme of the week: Cosiness 0906 650 7230 TAURUS 21 April – 21 May Some of your hopes and wishes are in the spotlight this week. Initial doubts about their viability, or whether they even make sense, give way to a more positive attitude midweek. A certain someone is very sure of what they want on the 17th. Theme of the week: Helping out 0906 650 7231 GEMINI 22 May – 21 June Family and domestic matters are demanding your attention,…

PRIZE crossword WIN £200 Solve the crossword to find, reading from top to bottom in the shaded squares, the name of a Scottish actor. This is your competition entry answer. See the ‘How to enter’ panel, below right. Across 1 Frightened (6) 4 Rolled-tortilla dish (9) 8 - - - Bieber, Canadian pop star, pictured below (6) 11 Withdrawal of troops (7) 12 Poet whose works include The Waste Land (1,1,5) 13 Beetle-like scavenger (9) 15 Group of witches (5) 16 Eagle’s home (5) 18 Baby cat (6) 19 Church instrument (5) 21 Breathe out (6) 23 Weather conditions (7) 24 Resin used in making varnish (7) 27 Word of greeting (5) 28 Sunday dinner? (5) 31 South Pacific country also known as the Friendly Islands, anagram of GO TAN (5) 32 Indian dress (4) 34 Fasting period before Easter (4) 36 Strained facial expression (7) 37 Fungus pixies…