Table of contents for 42-2019 in Best

As the controversy surrounding Andrew’s ties to late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein becomes murkier still, the Royal’s former wife has taken a rather baffling stand. Fergie, who has just turned 60, has always been a polarising figure – and yet again, when most women might be ashamed at their ex being accused of anything as serious as sexual assault and keep their heads down, she has decided to publicly declare her loyalty. Prince Andrew is facing allegations that he slept with Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘sex slave’ Virginia Roberts when she was 17 – something he strongly denies. Paris detectives are probing claims that Andrew visited Epstein’s Parisian apartment – which contains a massage parlour – multiple times. Fergie pointedly said: ‘I think the most important thing in life is familyhood,’ adding that…

Kellie Shirley, 38, was born in Croydon and started her career at the National Youth Theatre, going on to juggle acting with TV presenting. She played Carly Wicks in EastEnders from 2006 to 2008, and made a return to Walford in 2012 for a brief but dramatic storyline. As one of ‘Barbara’s Revolutionaries’, she’s raising money for Alzheimer’s Research in honour of her friend and former co-star, Dame Barbara Windsor… Hi Kellie. So, tell us about The Long Run – we hear it’s back for series two? It is! We’re running for the six weeks up to Christmas and then there’s a special on Christmas Day. It’s vibrant and fun – the episodes are only 25 minutes, so you can race through them. Isn’t this Idris Elba’s pet project? Yes. It is…

Just the jacket! A biker jacket is surprisingly versatile. Team with a pleated skirt and heels for a smarter look, perfect for a night out. Smart buy A simple ¾ coat is smart enough for the office and works well at the weekend when teamed with casual separates. Look cool & stay cosy Invest in a puffa style coat, as you can wear it year after year. Faux fabulous! Instead of traditional animal print, pick up a faux fur in a bold colour.…

The saying goes, ‘Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me’. Well, whoever came up with that phrase had obviously never been hit by so cutting and painful an insult that it stays with you for life. And I was that unlucky. I was 18 years old, at a family wedding, when a relative was complimenting some other girls on their dresses. ‘You look lovely,’ she smiled. Then she turned to me, patting my arm comfortingly. ‘Don’t worry, Sarah,’ she said. ‘We can’t all be thin and pretty.’ Don’t get me wrong – at 5ft 4in and a size 14-16, I was well aware I didn’t have a supermodel’s figure. At 18, I already had a two-year-old daughter, Danielle, and, having broken up with her…

SEPARATE BEDS? One of the best things about getting divorced early last year was finally getting a good night’s sleep! My ex-husband was a wriggler and for years had snored so loudly it would wake the dead. Now I’m in a relationship with a new man, who when he stays over wants to sleep in bed with me. But I seriously prefer separate beds (for sleeping!). Now I know what it feels like to wake up rested. What’s your advice? I don’t want to put him off. Rachel, Lancashire Girl, you are a grown-up. You know exactly what you like – good sex, followed by a great, relaxing, luxurious sleep. That way, beautifully rested, you can be your best and most gorgeous self. This bloke is also a grown-up. He’s…

When you’re busy getting on with life, it can be easy to forget tasks such as ordering your repeat prescriptions. But help is at hand thanks to the improved Boots Free Online NHS Repeat Prescription Service. The convenient service allows you to order your prescriptions quickly and easily from your phone or desktop. You can even order repeat prescriptions for your children, your parents or someone else you help care for, with their consent. Better still, the Boots Free Online NHS Repeat Prescription Service offers collection of your prescriptions from one of its 2,300 pharmacies, or free and flexible delivery to your home, saving you a whole load of time. To take advantage of the service, simply download the Boots app or register at boots.com/NHS. Boots will then request your…

… her relationship with TOWIE’s Tommy Mallet Everyone keeps asking me when I’m getting engaged or pregnant and it’s annoying. It’s been annoying for the past five years. I will have a child when I’m ready. Every time I put on a bit of weight people claim I’m pregnant. I spend all day replying to people telling them no, I’ve just got a bit of a belly from too many carbs. … Love Island’s Olivia Attwood joining the show I like Liv. I think she’s a really funny girl. I do think TOWIE is very different to other reality shows, though. We are a family. We are very honest and fall out, but we are all close, believe it or not! We don’t all like each other, but we are…

RUSSELL WATSON and ALED JONES, two of the country’s heavyweight classical artists, are back together on a new album. Russell, known as the ‘People’s Tenor’, first sang with former teenage chorister Aled on BBC’s Songs of Praise nine years ago – now they are enjoying success selling millions of records as a duo. Here, they open up about dad dancing, their special ‘relationship’ and singing everywhere from working men’s clubs to the Vatican… How and when did you two decide to work together? RUSSELL: Aled and I have known each other for 20 years. He sent me a text last year, sarcastically congratulating me on being the UK’s best-selling classical artist. I texted him back saying we should do something together, and then it all moved really quickly. I have…

LIBRA 24 September – 23 October After an impressive achievement, Librans like Danny Boyle and Kim Kardashian (both born on 21 October) will have come full circle and they’ll be ready to promote their new agenda. For many Librans, it’s time for a grand transformation. A new challenge is exactly what is needed. GEMINI 22 May – 21 June It can feel, at times, as if you’re at the mercy of circumstances beyond your control. A job or legal issue will either be quickly resolved or it will seem to drag on interminably. Treat yourself to a gourmet meal, shopping trip or spa treatment to take your mind off serious concerns. It’s time to take the pressure off. VIRGO 24 August – 23 September You want to spend more time…

I’m nearly 4 stone lighter! Radio presenter and best agony aunt Vanessa Feltz has been to hell and back since 2010, when she had a gastric band fitted. It made her life a misery – even her partner Ben Ofoedu admits they were years of ‘hell’. But she says those ‘brutal, unpredictable’ years, followed by yet another serious operation at the start of this year, were worth it. Now almost four stone lighter, Vanessa, 57, is quite literally a new woman… Hi, Vanessa, you look amazing! But getting to this point was traumatic, wasn’t it? It was pretty much hell before I had my gastric bypass in January. The gastric band I had fitted in 2010 would have been alright for some people, but for me it was brutal. Your…

Q I look permanently tired – even when I’m not! Is there a long-term solution, and how do I cover it up in the meantime? Veronica, Salisbury A DR AAMER SAYS: An updated version of the Vampire Lift, also known as the platelet-rich plasma facial (PRP), is now one of our most popular treatments – highly effective at rejuvenating tired-looking skin. The treatment entails having blood drawn from your arm, which is then processed through a centrifuge to concentrate the blood platelets and re-injected back into your face. Since the platelets are high in growth hormones, this stimulates the skin, giving it a ‘younger’ healthy colour, while new collagen growth helps it to appear smoother. Results are immediate and continue over the following weeks. You may be slightly swollen and red…

1 You have ingrown hairs Dissolve 4 aspirin tablets in ½tsp warm water and mix in 1tsp honey to form a paste. Apply to the affected area for up to 10 mins, before rinsing with lukewarm water. This acts as an exfoliant to help free trapped hairs. Steer clear if you have very sensitive skin, though, as it can be irritated by the salicylic acid in aspirin. 2 Cheat your way to a smokey eye Can’t get your head around layering your shadow shades? Eye Majic, £5.99 (Amazon), does it for you as the heat-sensitive patches mirror the smokey effect in an instant. Press it on to your lids, hold for a few seconds and lift off. The colour transfers to your skin, revealing an effortless look. 3 See off puffy eyes…

TOP TIP! With the clock change just around the corner, celebrate darker nights by lighting a couple of candles. Just remember to never leave them unattended!…

Grief-stricken Vinnie Jones has revealed he’s cried ‘almost every night’ since losing his ‘soulmate’ of 25 years, Tanya, to cancer in July. The footballer-turned-actor, 54, currently a contestant on Celebrity X Factor – admitted he couldn’t see himself ever falling in love again after losing wife Tanya, 53, whom he vowed to look after more than two decades ago. The striking couple went through numerous health problems – Tanya had a heart transplant at 21, then suffered cancer – and Vinnie had self-confessed issues with his temper. ‘People say, “How did it last?” and I say because it was real, true love. I think we found true love,’ said the grieving widower. ‘She is the light of my life. I will never be with anyone else…I think I’ve only got…

TOP TIP A knitted dress is a new season must-have! TOP TIP A pair of tan leather-look jeans will be fabulous teamed with a satin shirt as a relaxed evening look. TOP TIP If cream tights are a little out of your comfort zone, a pair of black opaques will work equally well.…

‘On work day, my morning routinea was nailed to an 11-minute turnaround. Alarm was set for 5am, car booked for 10 past. My clothes were laid out ready so I could shower, towel dry while brushing teeth, put on a massive dollop of moisturiser for my whole body, starting from my face. (I know, I know – body lotion on face is a mahoosive no-no, apparently. Can it really be that bad? How does a cream know what part of your body it’s moisturising?). Anyway, then I’d get dressed, brush my hair and put my mascara on in the car. But, things didn’t go to plan on Thursday 15 March 2018. The alarm went off and the 11-minute whirlwind kicked in until the moisturiser went down my body and hit…

HOW IT WORKS 1 Did you know you’re more likely to lose weight if you set calories for each meal instead of the whole day, according to a study from the University of Warwick?* 2 Findings revealed that when dieters stuck to a calorie limit per meal or snack, they consumed an average of 1,417 calories a day, compared to dieters who set an overall calorie limit and ate an average of 1,636 calories per day. 3 It’s thought reducing the calories at each meal drove down the slimmers’ daily intake. We love this idea, because setting calorie limits per meal means you soon get to know lots of meals with the same calories – fab for mixing and matching so you don’t get bored. GETTING STARTED ● Simply follow our seven-day menu…

Travel responsibly – that means ditch the car whenever you can – and walk or cycle. For long distances, try to travel by train – one short-haul return flight can account for 10 per cent of your yearly carbon emissions. Think about your diet – moving away from a meat-dominated one towards a more plant-based one can help, as producing meat creates vast amounts of carbon dioxide. Recycle and reuse. Plastic is filling up our oceans and killing marine life, while throwaway goods end up in landfill. At home, turn down the heating and put on an extra jumper, shower instead of taking a bath, join the library (rather than buying books), turn off your TV (don’t leave it in standby mode), avoid plastic shopping bags, opt for Tupperware instead…

Chocolate Drip Cake Start the brown butter at least an hour before you intend to bake this cake. If you have four sandwich tins, you can halve the baking time by making the four sponges in one stage, rather than two. Serves 12 Hands-on: 1 ½ hrs Bake: 50 mins FOR THE BROWN BUTTER SPONGES 250g unsalted butter, diced200g light muscovado sugar4 eggs200g self-raising flour, sifted1tsp baking powder FOR THE CHOCOLATE SPONGES 200g unsalted butter, softened200g golden caster sugar1tsp vanilla paste4 eggs50g cocoa powder2tbsp whole milk180g self-raising flour, sifted FOR THE BUTTERCREAM 200g 70 per cent dark chocolate100ml double cream500g unsalted butter, softened2tsp vanilla paste1kg icing sugar, sifted FOR THE SHARDS 100g 70 per cent dark chocolate100g white chocolateEdible gold leaf (optional) TO DECORATE 200g 70 per cent dark chocolate,…

1 WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? We make around 700 million contactless card transactions in the UK, but around £108 million is said to be lost to fraud. And, according to totallymoney.com, one in 12 people admit they wouldn’t spot a rogue £20 entry on their statement! 2 WHAT ARE THE NEW RULES? As well as needing your pin for one in five purchases, contactless payments are also blocked when spending adds up to more than £130 within five payments. This will stop thieves going on a spending spree with your money. 3 ARE THERE ANY EXCEPTIONS? If you’re using your contactless card to travel on public transport, your payment won’t be blocked. Also, if you make a payment via Apple or Google Pay, you won’t have to re-enter your pin for…

Sarah Lancashire, 55, is one of Britain’s best-loved actresses, known for roles ranging from Corrie’s Raquel Watts to Happy Valley’s Catherine Cawood. The mother-of-three is married to TV executive Peter Salmon. What drew you to The Accident? Well, very often dramas are portrayed with a black-and-white aspect, but this isn’t like that at all. So that’s what’s so attractive – it’s very bold and fearless in what it says about the world today. It must have been an intense project. How was it to film? It was fantastically rewarding, just the alchemy of having brilliant scripts and the right director. The subject matter is obviously quite harrowing. How did you cope with that? It was very intense and that’s the happiest place to be. When you’re emotionally athletic you can…

TRAVEL SNAPSHOT For a genuine all-American experience, there’s much to recommend in Cleveland, Ohio, with Lake Erie in its front yard and a stunning national park in its back. Go hiking, take in a baseball game, visit a world-class museum, sample its burgeoning foodie scene, knock back some local craft beers and pretend you’re in Coyote Ugly in an old school ‘dive bar’… and meet some of the friendliest locals ever, proud to show off their city. INSIDER’S GUIDE Cleveland, hometown of Halle Berry and the late Paul Newman, is a wonderful, ethnically diverse city. Little Italy is a delight – sit outside and enjoy people-watching, while enjoying a linguine with meatballs. In bohemian Detroit-Shoreway, check out the Insta-worthy Superelectric Pinball Parlor (superelectric.tv) with its retro pinball machines. Then there’s…