Table of contents for 13-2019 in Best

At just 27, former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson has suffered a great deal of tragedy for one so young. Having lost his mum, Johannah Deakin, aged only 43, two years ago, Louis has been hit by fresh heartbreak with the sudden death of his 18-year-old sister, Félicité, earlier this month. The teenager’s sudden passing is being attributed to a suspected heart attack. It’s been reported that she was struggling with her mother’s premature death from leukaemia and was also addicted to exercise. She was found at her fourth-floor apartment in Earl’s Court, west London. ‘When I look at baby photos of myself, he looks very similar – it’s real nice’ The one person who may offer Louis comfort at this dark time might be his three-year-old son, Freddie Reign.…

He was young, handsome, famous and seen at the best places, usually with an equally gorgeous partner. It looked like Love Island and Celebs Go Dating star Mike Thalassitis had everything to live for, which is why his death on 15 March was such a shock. Mike, 26, was found hanged in woodland close to where he lived in North London, just days after his grandmother had passed away. He had recently moved in with her to be her full-time carer. Tributes flooded in from the world of showbiz. Friend and fellow Love Island star Montana Brown, 23, said, ‘[Mike] went through a really rough time in November and December… the work wasn’t coming in, he’d finished Celebs Go Dating, the buzz had kind of gone and he didn’t really…

Suits you! A tailored trouser suit is a worthwhile investment to ease you into spring. To get extra mileage out of it, wear jacket and trousers separately. Floral fancy While seasons come and go, a flowery dress never goes out of style. Team with opaque tights and a jacket now, then pretty sandals when the sun finally arrives. Stripe right Don’t just stick to horizontal stripes! Experimenting with different widths creates a figure flattering look. Bold and beautiful Cobalt blue flatters all complexions and is an easy way to ditch winter shades of black and grey.…

The Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid has been forced to step up security at her London home, after suffering two burglaries in the space of just one month. The 48-year-old TV presenter, who lives there with her sons Sam, 16, Finn, 14, and Jack, 13, has said family possessions were stolen and her car taken in the first raid, followed by thousands of pounds’ worth of electronics in the second. Anyone that has been burgled will tell you that the invasion of privacy is a truly horrible feeling. The thought of having a – potentially dangerous – stranger prowling around your house must be terrifying. But for it to happen a second time, as in Susanna’s case, must really start messing with your sense of personal safety, and that of your…

… his new tour It’s an intimate show with songs and stories about my life and career. When I played Joseph, I got offered a book deal but I felt I was too young at 26. But I’m 37 now, so I want to tell my story, but in a different way. … starring in Holby City I’ve been there three years and it gives me a nice life balance. Being on tour is great, but it’s nice to get home to your own bed and do the school runs. Things are starting to kick off with Lofty. He’s a great character. … Betsy (the daughter he shares with ex Denise van Outen) Betsy knows that I’m in Holby City and she tells her friends, ‘Daddy is off singing again.’…

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It can be among the toughest losses of all. The death of your mum can be a blow that is hard to recover from. But as we all know, life goes on, and cherished memories can bring comfort. However, whether it was last year or 20 years ago, the pain of losing the woman who bought you up never fades entirely. Grab your tissues as three famous faces – all mums in their own right – pay tribute to their beloved mothers. FERN: ‘I did some bonkers things in the immediate aftermath’ Last April, Fern Britton made this heartbreaking tribute: ‘My mum, Ruth. Both mother and father to me. Funny, ferocious, and a woman once met, you couldn’t forget… So brave and uncomplaining. An army sergeant in the Second World…

‘I’m sorry, Rachael, it’s back and it’s incurable.’ From the moment you’re diagnosed with cancer, they’re the words you really don’t want to hear. That’s why you and your oncologists spend all your time working as hard as possible to stop the cancer spreading. But, sometimes, it’s just too aggressive, and nothing can stop its growth. My D-Day call – I jokingly refer to it as ‘Death Day’ – came in April 2018, while I was out playing with my three-year-old son, Freddie. Hearing those words ripped the air out of my lungs. Holding in the huge sobs I knew were coming, I just needed to get home and call my surgeon in peace with my husband at my side. On the short journey back, I wept and kept saying…

1 Laugh If you and your partner are constantly snapping at each other, it’s time to have some fun together. Try watching a comedy – a shared laugh, joke or funny experience makes you feel connected. 2 Have sex Can’t find the time? Put a date in your diary and make it happen. This has both emotional and physical benefits and will strengthen your relationship bond. 3 Listen Often, in all walks of life, we’re not listening – we’re just waiting for our turn to speak. The trick is to actively listen, with compassion. Try to approach all your conversations this way – it works wonders. 4 Go off-piste Couples who have been together for a while can take each other for granted. Try doing something unexpected, like leaving a loving…

When they were first invented, primers felt like yet another step in an already crowded routine. Yet choosing the right one can not only help disguise certain skin symptoms, but can help your make-up to look better and last longer. The secret is in treating it like a skincare product. Find out which one is the best problem-solver for your complexion… Fake it yourself Calming face mask With nearly two-thirds of us complaining of sensitised, irritated skin, sometimes it’s better to pare back what you put on your face. In season this month, cucumbers are an ideal gentle hydrating beauty addition, thanks to their high water content and anti-inflammatory properties, and they don’t need to be mixed with anything else to have an effect. For a deep cleanse, slice the…

Tomato and avocado bruschetta with olive tapenade These are my new favourite. If your ciabatta loaf is long and narrow, cut it on the diagonal, to give a larger surface area to hold all the topping. Serves 6 PREP: 30 mins COOK: 4 mins YOU WILL NEED: 2tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling1 garlic clove, crushed6 thick slices of ciabatta loaf Flesh of 1 just-ripe avocado, sliced widthways1tbsp fresh lemon juice2 ripe tomatoes, deseeded and sliced into strips Leaves of 1 small bunch of basil, some torn and some left whole to garnish200g buffalo mozzarella, torn into pieces FOR THE TAPENADE (see note)70g pitted black olives, drained if from a jar3tbsp sun-dried tomato paste1tsp runny honey1½tsp white wine vinegar 1 Measure all the tapenade ingredients into a mini food…

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‘The feeling is that it’s good to have the Sussexes under the jurisdiction of the Palace’ As Harry and Meghan are about to find out, nothing alters life more than a newborn. Yet, the arrival of baby Sussex is just one of the major changes for the couple, as they move into their new home and establish their own court. However, according to reports, when it came to making their bid for independence, Harry and Meghan have had their wings clipped by the Queen. It’s been known for months that the newlyweds are moving out of Kensington Palace – away from Kate and William – to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. To coincide with the move, they’re establishing their own household, rather than sharing Kate and William’s team. However, their new…

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‘Everyone is sick of Brexit. I certainly am and I bet you are, too. But my reasons might be different to yours, and that’s fine – I don’t mind people disagreeing with me. But what I’m really sick of is hearing hardcore Remain supporters telling Leave voters that they’re stupid, ill-informed and didn’t know what they were voting for. It’s been going on since the Referendum was won (or lost, depending which side you’re on), and it reached fever pitch this week, with a barrage of sneers on social media aimed at the 200 or so people walking from Sunderland to London on the March To Leave. Those walkers are entitled to their viewpoint – even if it’s different to yours – and they are being insulted at every turn,…

Would you want to see a female Bond? Former Bond girl Eva Green (right), recently came out and said she thought 007 should never be a woman. ‘I’m for women, but I really think James Bond should remain a man,’ she said. ‘Women can play different types of characters, be in action movies and be superheroes, but James Bond should always be a man…’ The actress starred alongside Daniel Craig as Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale, but we’re not sure what we think of the 38-year-old’s comments. In the age of equality and women not being pigeonholed, do you think an iconic character like Bond could be played by a woman? If so, who would you cast in the role? Tell us what you think… WHAT DO YOU THINK? Tell…

HOW IT WORKS Research from the US Journal Of Obesity suggests that low-calorie fad diets don’t help us lose weight long-term. Slimmers are advised to make substitutions rather than cutting out food groups. Our Smart Swap-And-Slim plan is based on simple switches in your everyday meals. Follow it for a week and you could be 7lb lighter! • Nutritionist Britta Hochkeppel says, ‘Instead of cutting out food groups, make small changes – like only keeping healthy snacks in the house, never skipping meals, and filling up on wholesome, protein-based soups to prevent cravings.’ • Swap calorie-heavy white bread for rye bread, and choose intense dark chocolate when you want a sweet treat – it has the same calorie count as milk chocolate, but research reveals you’ll eat less of it!…

Gloria Hunniford is a mum of three and grandmother of 10. She’s been divorced, remarried and learned to deal with the loss of her daughter and, on Rip Off Britain, she battles consumer issues. In her own words, she’s ‘lived a lot’. So, ask Gloria anything… How do I deal with his grief? Three months ago, my husband’s mother died after a short illness, aged 78. He’s still not dealing with it well at all. When I try to get him to open up, he just shuts me down. I wish I knew what he was thinking, but he’s so old-school – men don’t talk about their feelings, etc. But I can see all this unprocessed grief is killing him. How can I help? Joanie, Luton Your husband’s mum’s death…

TV presenter and exercise enthusiast Davina McCall is known for her positive outlook and determination – especially when it comes to fitness. However, the 51-year-old mum-of-three recently revealed on her Instagram page that an injury ‘put her out of action’, and that she’d stayed silent about it, due to feeling ‘embarrassed’. ‘I felt like I have to be bulletproof. Well, I’m not’ ‘I’ve been a bit quiet on the exercise front because I’ve been out of action… I have this thing where, because I’m “exercise lady”, I feel I can’t be injured… but sometimes sh*t happens,’ she explained in the lengthy post. ‘I had a niggle in my hip… quite a long time ago now. Had an X-ray, no arthritis, thank goodness, not a back issue… so I pared down…

Jenna Coleman, 32, was born in Blackpool. After roles in Emmerdale and Dr Who, she joined Victoria, where she met costar and real-life love Tom Hughes. Where do we find Victoria in series three? She is expecting child number six on the eve of the French Revolution at the start of the series. There is a definite sense that time has passed as the children are older, Victoria is wiser and her relationship with Albert is in a different place. The King of France turns up on her doorstep in rags, having been overthrown, so she questions whether this could happen to her. What do you love most about playing Victoria? I love her lack of filter, her frankness and honesty. If she likes someone she is incredibly loyal and…

Uber-glamorous reality TV show Made In Chelsea follows the lives, loves and many parties of the wealthy heirs and heiresses of the Chelsea set. Back for its 17th series, we have seven brand-new cast members ruffling some feathers! But there are plenty of ‘originals’ returning, including fan favourite Alex Mytton, who initially got pegged as a ladies’ man before turning his reputation as a ‘player’ around. Here, Alex, 27, tells best why he’s happy dating model Georgina Howard, how MIC helped him grow up, and how – shock, horror – he’s thinking about settling down… Do you find it easier filming Made In Chelsea after being in it for so long? I do. Believe it or not, this will be my 14th season with the show! In a way, it does…

TRAVEL SNAPSHOT Gorgeous, green countryside, a stupendous coastline, legendary castles, historic houses and mysterious monuments to explore, no wonder Carmarthenshire in south west Wales is home to some of Britain’s hottest movie and TV locations. The county has featured in everything from hit small-screen series Keeping Faith, to Channel 4 spy drama Traitors and a new upcoming film starring Dame Judi Dench. In fact, you can even stay in the same guesthouse she did. Popular with movie fans for ‘set-jetter’ weekends, Carmarthenshire also has plenty of great things to do for anyone wanting a little escape… INSIDER’S GUIDE Take a walk along Llansteffan’s beach, then tuck into fantastic fish and chips from Florries. Admire splendid views on a walk up to Paxton’s Tower, near Llanarthney – built in honour of…