Table of contents for 12 July 2016 in Closer

Stay strong, Kerry Following her painful split from third husband George Kay last October, culminating in him being charged with assaulting her, Kerry Katona vowed to start a new life without him and to focus on being the best mum she could to her five children. Now sources close to Kerry, 35, say she’s considering getting back with her estranged ex – much to the alarm of her friends. The Atomic Kitten singer has said growing up without a father and time in a foster home made her yearn to be part of a secure family, but since her split she’d tweeted endlessly about not needing a man to make her strong. It would be a pity if she lost that self-belief now.…

NOVEMBER 2008 Found guilty of two counts of blackmail, and serves half of his six-year prison sentence. JULY 2014 George is detained under the Mental Health Act after a shocking public meltdown. He was found running down the road outside the couple’s home shouting that someone was going to kill him. He later blamed his agitated behaviour on taking a cocktail of sleeping pills, steroids and alcohol. AUGUST 2014 Ahead of their wedding, Kerry and George’s joint hen and stag do abruptly ends after an “alcohol-fuelled bust-up” – with Kerry refusing to come out of her hotel room. JULY 2015 Kerry kicks George out of their rented home, with friends saying his “party lifestyle” was causing arguments between the pair. He later admitted: “I wasn’t a nice person to live…

‘Luke understands the pressure Michelle is under’ She’s already been linked to her Our Girl co-star Ben Aldridge, but last week Michelle Keegan was unwittingly drawn into more speculation when she was snapped on set in Manchester “cosying up” to another handsome co-star, Luke Pasqualino. Pals say that behind the scenes Michelle – whose 13-month marriage to Mark Wright, 29, has been plagued by reports of problems as they struggle with working in different cities – has been turning to Luke for support as she battles to keep her marriage alive. CLOSE FRIENDS A source tells Closer : “Michelle has become extremely close to Luke over the past few months and he’s become a good friend. They’ll often chat in each other’s trailer or go for walks together. Luke’s…

PR GURU AND AUTHOR OF THE ART OF THE PUBLICITY STUNT , MARK BORKOWSKI TELLS CLOSER : “Taylor and Tom are playing with the media – but could get burned. These pictures smack of yet another set of happily arranged photo opportunities – they’re positively ‘coupling’ for column inches. “They’re playing a risky game by opening up these opportunities to the paparazzi and the ‘I heart TS’ costume suggests that they’re having a huge amount of fun with it, too. “Taylor is showing that yet again she’s got another major catch and Tom, meanwhile, is getting a huge amount of publicity in America, but this could have long-term consequences for them both. If you start playing around with the paparazzi like this, you’re heading…

They recently reunited after calling off their 18-month engagement last year and now pals say Courteney Cox, 52, and Johnny McDaid, 39, were in Ireland last week hunting for a wedding venue. The former Friends star, who recently flew to the Emerald Isle with Johnny to take part in Bear Grylls’ latest series of Running Wild, and the Snow Patrol rocker split in December 2015, with rumours suggesting it was down to the actress’ “bossy” and “mothering” nature – plus her refusal to move with him back to his native Ireland. However, after reportedly overcoming their issues, the couple were pictured kissing passionately at Heathrow airport in April this year. Sources close to the actress, who has daughter Coco, 12, from her 11-year marriage to fellow actor David Arquette, now…

‘Eleven years ago my son Sergeant John Jones died, he was blown up by a roadside bomb in Basra. The pain is still as raw today as if I’d been told an hour ago. And the anger is as strong – it’s a war that should never have happened, as the inquiry last week showed, and you, Tony Blair, have his blood on your hands. John lived for the army, he joined in 1992 when he was 16, and was passionate about it. He fought in Northern Ireland aged 18 and later he served in Bosnia, followed by Iraq. He was sent there for the first time in 2003, then again in 2005. He died two weeks later aged just 31. I accept that soldiers know the risks they take…

SCOTT’S PROPOSAL Despite his fiery spats with Kady, he arranged towels spelling out “Be my gf?” She said yes. RYKARD WALKING OUT He left when Rachel was voted off. They’re still together, despite him having sex with Olivia. BRAZEN SEX Emma and Terry caused a stir for going at it in full view of their roommates and the cameras. KADY’S MELTDOWN Her jealousy boiled over, and she kicked off when Scott was taken on a date by newbie Tina. ZARA DECROWNED When reigning Miss GB had sex with Alex, she was stripped of her title. She left days later.…

Posing happily with their three-year-old daughter, dad Dade Barlow and mum Tiffany Grimes look like any other contented family. Only Dade was born female, and when the pair first got together in 2008 theirs was a lesbian relationship. But after realising he was transgender, Dade began his transition to becoming a man aged 29 in 2011 – just before Tiffany became pregnant using a sperm donor. Life coach Tiffany, 41, says: “When Dade told me he wanted to be a man, we nearly split. I’d left my previous husband because I believed I was gay – but I loved Dade and stood by him. Now we have our daughter, we’re happier than ever.” Electrical engineer Dade, 33 – who has had full gender reassignment surgery – adds: “I couldn’t keep…

Earlier this month marked a year since Cecil the lion was lured out of an animal sanctuary in Zimbabwe and killed by American dentist, Walter Palmer. The killing generated global outrage, and put the controversial world of those who kill for sport into the spotlight. And it’s not just men killing for fun. A recent Channel 4 documentary The Women Who Kill Lions gave a dark insight into the cult of female trophy hunters and their bloodlust when it comes to tracking and killing animals. There were also fresh reports of Dutch hunter Anna-Marie van der Westhuizen, who runs a hunting company in South Africa, defiantly posing next to animals she’d just killed including giraffes, elephants and hippos. The attitudes of these women have led to renewed calls from the…

BILLIE: ‘I want a TOWIE wedding!’ She may have insisted she’s not going to tie the knot with her fiancé, businessman Greg Shepherd, until 2018, but Billie Faiers still has her heart set on a TOWIE wedding – although she’s adamant it won’t be her. Billie, 26, says: “I’d love a wedding [on the show] – that’s probably the only thing we haven’t done. We need a good old TOWIE wedding. I’m rooting for Danni and Lockie or Georgia and Tommy.” While it’s still a way off, Billie – who has two-year-old daughter Nelly with Greg – has already started planning for her big day. “We want to get married on a beach, but haven’t decided on a location. We want something small and private,” she says, adding that Nelly…

At the height of her modelling career she could demand up to £100,000 a shoot – and a quick look at the sexy selfies on 44-year-old Lisa Snowdon’s Instagram page show she’s still as comfortable as ever in front of the camera. The star, who left modelling behind to launch a successful career as a radio DJ and TV presenter, has raised eyebrows with her skimpy bikini snaps and nude pictures, but she insists it’s her right to show off her hard-earned curves. NEW LIFE CHAPTER She tells Closer: “If you’re feeling happy with your body, I don’t see the problem with showing it off. I’m in my 40s and work hard on my figure. Also, most of those pics are taken when I’m on holiday – as soon as…

IN THE NEWS ABBEY’S PICKS BACK FOR SUMMER Following on from her first hugely successful collection of Abbey’s Picks back in April, Miss Clancy is back. Collaborating with Matalan again, the new fash drop for Summer ’16 is set to be her best yet. The range is packed with this season’s wardrobe essentials: from holiday staples, to transitional pieces for the changing weather. Think classic bombers, flattering day dresses, cold-shoulder tops and ruffle details dotted throughout. All a big tick from us! With prices starting at just £7, your bank balance won’t look too shabby, either. The nude biker jacket is our fave. We’ll layer it over the khaki jumpsuit; teamed with chunky espadrilles for day, then switched up for heels come cocktail hour. I WANT WHAT SHE’S GOT JUST…

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THE MOVES She may have an enviable body, but Gemma, 32, admits she has to work hard to stay in shape and taught herself to “love the gym.” She says: “I love doing abs exercises, squats and high-intensity classes.” The star also maintains her size 8 figure by teaching yoga. THE CHEAT When she overindulges, Gemma has a trick up her sleeve for when she wants to drop a few pounds. The star follows the LBD Plan, which involves a meal replacement shake for breakfast, then a healthy lunch and dinner. THE FOODS The star admits she used to live on burgers and chips but after reading up on nutrition she developed a healthier attitude to food. Breakfast is scrambled egg whites with veg; lunch is a chicken, kale, and…

Where do you do your weekly shop? If I’m in LA I’ll head to a farmers’ market or Whole Foods and, when I’m in the UK, I’ll nip to Marks & Spencer. I try to buy organic produce as often as I can. What’s your typical diet? Since living in Britain I’ve become obsessed with tea, so I start the day with a brew and poached eggs and avocado on toast; lunch is a superfood and nut salad with houmous, and for dinner I’ll fry chicken with oil and lemon and have it with sweet potato, quinoa, steamed broccoli and carrots. If I eat out I’ll usually have tacos or tortillas. I snack on nuts but I never say no to a cupcake! Is there anything you refuse to eat?…

“I work full-time doing night shifts as a fraud analyst, earning £17,500 a year, as well as studying nursing three days a week at college. Next year I’ll go to university three days a week, but I’ll keep working full-time. “I got into debt 10 years ago, thanks to a student overdraft and two credit cards. I kept transferring balances until it caught up with me. Then I was made redundant and fell into arrears. I took out additional credit to help cover the costs, but once I was back in a secure job I took out an Amigo loan to consolidate my debt. My credit score was ‘very poor,’ but it’s now improved to ‘poor.’ “I’m currently £4,500 in debt and I’m paying back £200 a month. I hope…

We should all want to quit a bad habit, but we often find it hard to stop doing something we enjoy. It’s called the “tomorrow rule,” where we believe there’s an infinite amount of time to change. When we fall off the wagon, we claim it “wasn’t the right time” or we plan a date later in the year, then convince ourselves we’ll magically succeed. Take smoking – in spite of hikes in taxes and a rainforest-worth of public health leaflets, people still puff away, risking potentially life-threatening illnesses. Here’s how to get in the right mindset to break your bad habits… SUCCEED AT QUITTING… • STRATEGISE Set a date – and stick to it. And plan ways to fill your time during those tricky first few days and weeks.…

In Boy Meets Girl , you play a mum who’s unhappy her son Leo [Harry Hepple] is in a romance with Judy [Rebecca Root] – who was born a man. What sort of reaction have you had from the public? I haven’t had one single negative comment. One person emailed me a wonderful story about how this woman had never come out to her mum as transgender. Then they sat and watched Boy Meets Girl together – the woman burst into tears and admitted: “Mum, I’m transgender!” That was really quite emotional. Were you all happy to get a second series? We were thrilled. But after Pam said to Leo in series one, “But you’re marrying a f*****g bloke,” I was thinking we can’t have her banging…

YOU’VE GOT MAIL ’90S INTERNET DATING SAT 16 JULY, 6.40PM, ITV2 It’s time to dust down this classic romcom, and remind ourselves why it was so good the first time around. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan are the irresistible pair who can’t quite get it together. In real life they can’t stand each other, but over the internet – which was a new-fangled thing back in the late ’90s – they can’t get enough of each other. Stand by for some will-they-won’t-they-hurry-upand-get-together shenanigans. THOR CHRIS SAVES THE WORLD SUN 17 JULY, 8PM, C4 Here’s yet another superhero flick, this time starring the mega-hunk that is Chris Hemsworth as the great Nordic god/superhero. Young Thor gets cast out of his supernatural realm and banished down to Earth, where he tries to…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Your working life might still be a roller coaster in this coming year, but you have pretty good money stars on your birthday chart. So at least you know you’re likely to be rewarded for your efforts. Love yourself and you’ll attract more love. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN CANCER 23 JUN-23 JUL You have some good money juju in your chart so make sure you're working on your finances if you'd like to boost your bank account. This is also the time to start working on your self-esteem. For your spoken forecast about your current astro-cycle, call 0906 7511 677* LEO 24 JUL-23 AUG Mercury and Venus both move into your sign this week. Mercury will help you to express yourself better. And…

‘George is begging her for another chance’ She announced the end of her third marriage last October, after her husband George Kay was arrested following an alleged bust-up at their home – but as the case against him collapsed last week, pals fear Kerry Katona, 35, is now set to reunite with her troubled ex. LURID CLAIMS George’s trial – in which he was accused of slapping Kerry, leaving her with cuts and bruises on her face and arms, pulling her hair and also being in possession of a stun gun – folded after she withdrew her evidence. Now insiders reveal that former rugby league star George, 36 – who has a violent criminal past – was trying to sell a kiss-and-tell about his marriage just days after she helped…

Showing off her minuscule waist in Fergie’s M.I.L.F.$ music video, which was released last week, Kim Kardashian easily overshadowed her co-stars, including models Chrissy Teigen and Alessandra Ambrosio, and singer Ciara. But while all eyes were on the mum-of-two’s incredible curves, just hours after the footage was released, Kim was caught up in controversy after being accused of digitally enhancing her body. The star hit back at critics, sharing behind-the-scenes footage on Snapchat, captioned: “F-kYoPhotoShop #CorsetLife M.I.L.F” and crediting her love of waist-training corsets for her tiny midriff. LOST PERSPECTIVE Friends say Kim, 35, has been increasingly insecure since having son Saint in December – and after her initial 4st weight loss she’s devastated that she’s not a size zero (UK size 4) yet. A source says: “Kim was desperate…

He shot to fame aged 19, starring as Freddie McClair in teen drama Skins . And Luke Pasqualino – who’s had romances with two of his brunette co-stars in the past, actresses Klariza Clayton, 27, and Jessica Szohr, 31 – has certainly made an impression on the Our Girl cast and crew. Michelle Keegan’s body double, Nadine Theron, reveals the pair had a real connection on and off set. She says: “The chemistry on set was fantastic and I think they had chemistry off set, but they were just great friends.”…

Their whirlwind five-week romance has already sparked a global storm thanks to a stream of loved-up paparazzi pictures – but last week Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston took their infatuation with each other to new heights at Taylor’s celeb-studded 4 July party. Tom, 35, who was snapped wearing an “I Heart TS” vest, frolicked in the waves with Taylor and her A-list squad, including Cara Delevingne, Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, beneath the singer’s £13milllion beachside home in Rhode Island. And while Tom and Taylor, 26, appeared to be more smitten than ever – the series of cheesy images saw the internet explode with a host of conspiracy theories to explain what was going on. One rumour claimed the whole romance was a spoof, being filmed for Taylor’s…

She appeared entirely body confident as she showed off her size 8 figure in a bikini while partying with pal Lauren Pope in Palma, Mallorca. But Vicky, 28, who has yo-yoed since slimming down from a size 16 to a slender size 6 in 2013 – soon became the target of trolls who body-shamed her. ONLINE TAUNTS One wrote: “Instagram vs real life? About 2st!” Another said: “The weight is coming back.” And one cruel user dubbed her “thunder thighs.” But the former Geordie Shore star hit back, writing on Instagram: “I’m just a normal girl enjoying myself on holiday with my mates! I’m not perfect, neither is my body, and I never claimed to be!” In 2013, Vicky overhauled her body, dropping five dress sizes and shedding 3st. While…

Ali Abbas, now 25, was just 12 when he was orphaned, lost both of his arms and suffered horrendous burns when a bomb hit his home during a botched US air raid, just days after the Iraq war started. It is estimated approximately half a million Iraqi civilians died in the war and ensuing conflict. He says: “My life changed forever when Iraq was invaded. These findings are not going to change anything in Iraq or for me – I always knew the war was built on lies. When I think about what happened, it’s impossible not to be angry – but I have to try to move on. My life as I knew it was taken from me that night, when my parents were both killed. I miss them…

‘ Caroline Aherne was the most kind- hearted woman you could meet’ “It was so sad to hear that Caroline Aherne had passed away last week. I used to work at Radio Aire in Leeds many years ago, and Caroline would phone in while in character as Mrs Merton. I used to think I was just talking to a little old lady, but then she’d always say something strange. Someone told me afterwards that she was a comedian testing out a new character. It was always very bizarre! “I later went on The Mrs Merton Show, and it was such a great experience. You wouldn’t meet Caroline until you’d walked out in front of the audience, but you’d know exactly what to expect. I’m a northern lass, and she was…

He burst on to our TV screens in 1999 as the fresh-faced Naked Chef, and has since risen to become the UK’s most popular chef – worth an estimated £240 million. Add to the mix that he’s amassed a gaggle of A-list friends – from teaching his good pal Brad Pitt how to prepare the perfect Christmas dinner, to cooking for Barack Obama – and it’s easy to see why Jamie Oliver is very content with his life right now. LIFE OVERHAUL The self-confessed workaholic overhauled his life two years ago, when he admitted he’d been living off just three-and-a-half hours sleep for the past decade. Now he’s in bed by 10pm, wearing his silk eye mask, and has shed an impressive 2st. But he’s still got time to mingle…

A PLACE IN THE SUN PRESENTER AMANDA LAMB, 43: “I’ve been feeling angrier about the state of things this week than I ever have #TheWomenWho KillLions is about to tip me over the edge.” @missamandalamb TV PRESENTER JULIA BRADBURY, 45: “Better kill that beautiful big lion before hunting them becomes illegal. And don’t forget to do a little jig. #TheWomen WhoKillLions.” @juliabradbury RAPPER PROFESSOR GREEN, 32: “People with this kind of bloodlust are not well.” @professorgreen • To support the campaign against trophy hunting, visit www.bornfree.org.uk…

WHO WORE IT BEST? Vicky Pattison vs Zoe Hardman We love a celeb in high street and reality star Vicky and TV presenter Zoe both look fab in this floral cold-shoulder dress from Topshop. While the Geordie goes for white strappy sandals and flowing locks, Zoe opts for an orange box clutch and silver heels. VERDICT While we commend Vicky for her sophisticated overhaul, Zoe’s fun accessories give the look a more on-trend take. STYLE CRUSH! LADY IN RED Olivia Palermo, 30 The American socialite never puts a fashion foot wrong and Olivia made sure all eyes were on her once again in this floaty scarlet number. We love the cinched-in waist and edgy accessories, including a single ear cuff and spiky shoes. Her soft smoky eyes are beaut, too.…

GREGG WALLACE AND CHRIS BAVIN’S PUY LENTIL BOLOGNESE WITH PASTA SERVES 4 •  1tbsp olive oil• 2 large onions, chopped• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped• 2 celery sticks, chopped• 2tsp thyme leaves or 1tsp dried thyme• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped• 2tbsp tomato purée• 500g puy lentils, rinsed and drained• 400g tin tomatoes• 1.5 litres vegetable stock• 1tbsp balsamic vinegar• 300g spaghetti• Serve with grated cheese of your choice and a green salad STEP 1 Heat a large frying pan until medium hot. Add the oil, onions, carrots and celery and cook over a medium heat for 5 mins until soft. STEP 2 Add the thyme and garlic and cook for 1 min. Stir in the purée, add the lentils and mix. STEP 3 Tip in the tinned tomatoes and stock, stir and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat to…

Recent research has shown that people are concerned about everything from pubic hair to whether they should use lube, while STIs are on the rise for all age groups. It’s time we stopped blushing and started talking. For a start, we need to normalise having a sexual health check. There’s nothing dirty about it; it doesn’t give you a “reputation” and it should be as routine as having a blood test. The more we treat it that way, the more we’ll be able to bring down the escalating rates of infections. SEX AFTER BABIES After childbirth, don’t feel pressured into having sex if you don’t feel ready. Take your time and remember things will have changed a bit, and it can take up to six weeks for the pain to…

“MY POCKET MONEY WAS… However much change would fall out of my uncle’s pockets when he did a handstand! He kept the gold coins and I kept the rest. MY FIRST JOB WAS… At a hairdressing salon. I’d wash the old ladies’ hair and sweep the floor. MY BIGGEST IMPULSE PURCHASE WAS… My Vauxhall Corsa. I enjoy having a little runaround car. THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING I OWN IS… A pair of lace-up Jimmy Choo shoes. They cost me over £1,000. MY BIGGEST FINANCIAL MISTAKE WAS… Those shoes – they’re so painful I can’t even wear them! ARE YOU A SPENDER OR A SAVER? A spender. I’ve got a problem with buying too many clothes – I think it’s because fashion changes so quickly.” • Jorgie is the face of…

What’s your earliest memory? Having chicken pox when I was three. What is your worst habit? I pick scabs and squeeze spots – it’s gross! When was the last time you said “I love you”? Today, to my girls Lexi and Mia [aged five and 10]. If you were an animal, what would you be and why? A cat. I have two: a Russian Blue called Bo and a Persian kitten called Teddy. They’re very intelligent and great at personal hygiene! Who was your first kiss? A boy called Anthony when I was 12. I was so nervous, but it wasn’t a bad first kiss. Where’s your happy place? My living room! Describe yourself in three words… Caring, ambitious, happy. • Hollyoaks Highlights, 6.30pm, C4…

YES, RICKY, WE LOVE TO GET OUT OF OUR SKULL ON A NIGHT OUT, TOO AWWW, WE THOUGHT OUR FIRST LOVE WAS A KNOCKOUT, TOO, BROOKLYN. OH, KOURTNEY, THE LENGTHS WE GO TO, TO AVOID SWEAT PATCHES ON OUR DAISY DUKES! IN OUR HOUSE, RYLAN, THE BF KNOWS THIS MEANS WE WANT “QUIET TIME.” THIS IS WHAT WE CALL OUR “COME TO BED” LOOK, LINDA. CAN ANYONE TELL US WHY WE’RE STILL SINGLE? ...EXCEPT WHEN THEY’RE WORLDS APART MOST OF US GET BUTTERFLIES IN OUR TUMMIES. KEL GETS THEM IN HER NOSTRILS. GOT’S EMILIA REVEALS HER NEW 4X4. GOOD LUCK FINDING A PARKING SPACE. THE HOFF: 15 YEARS AFTER BAYWATCH ENDED HE STILL CHARMS THE BIRDS.…

Closer’s psychologist Emma Kenny reveals how George’s potential return to the family could affect Kerry and the children. She says: “Kids need consistency when they’re growing up. They grieve if their parents break up and one of them leaves the house; if they then return, youngsters may have a feeling of elation in the short-term, but will often be left with an anxious feeling that things could fall apart again. You can make it work as a family unit, but parents need to tackle the root cause of their split. If this isn’t addressed, there could be a cycle of breakups that would be even more destructive for the kids. To make it work, you need time out after a split – time to re-evaluate what you’re willing to accept…

Kim Kardashian faced yet another backlash last week after she shared a photo of herself in a swimsuit on Instagram and fans once again accused her of enhancing her images. One wrote: “We can all look like that Kim, that’s the great thing about Photoshop.” Closer’s psychologist Emma Kenny says Kim is adhering to unachievable physical ideals that could have a big impact on her emotional wellbeing. She says: “Sadly, Kim seems delusional. By making herself appear sexy and desirable in pictures, she may be attempting to deal with any negative feelings she has about herself by toying with how she looks on the outside. But this is a slippery slope. She’s not dealing with the core issues of insecurity, which will only manifest later. By appearing to edit her…

While Vicky Pattison hit back at Twitter trolls, her pal and fellow reality TV star, Amy Childs also came under fire in Mallorca after parading her curvy figure. One troll commented: “She should start going to the gym and stop visiting the plastic surgeon so often... she looks grotesque, awful.” While another added: “She is not as slim as she would like to make out.” But insiders say size 10 Amy, 26, who left TOWIE in 2011 and is rumoured to be dating businessman Dino Warren, wasn’t bothered by the spiteful online comments. A source says: “Amy’s really proud of her body – she’s been working out this summer and feels really confident at this moment. She’s been having sessions with a personal trainer around twice a week and has…

It’s been the most talked about TV show of the summer, and dominated headlines with its bed-hopping antics and sex scenes. But now the winning couple have been crowned, and ex-islander Sophie Gradon, who previously dated Danny Cipriani, reckons only three couples will stay together now the show’s over. REAL ROMANCE Sophie tells Closer: “Nathan [Massey] and Cara [De La Hoyde] have been together since the beginning of the show and have gone through the whole process together. And Scott arrived having been single for six years and not expecting to find anyone, but he and Kady are a good pair. They wind each other up, but they’re so similar and are really happy together. And obviously the third couple is Sophie and Welsh fitness instructor Tom, 24. Their relationship…

£13 On Olay Regenerist moisturiser. I don’t just use it on my face, I use it on my whole body, chest and arms. It’s wonderful stuff. £3.99 For some Pantene conditioner. I’ve dyed my hair blonde to hide my greys, so I have to stop it going too dry. £12 On a pulse oximeter. I’m a pilot – it shows your blood oxygen levels when flying. £35 On a pair of black leather shoes to go under my Royal Air Force uniform [Carol is an honorary ambassador for the RAF air cadets]. £4 For a juice. I like green juices without much fruit, so lots of spinach and avocado.…

BREXIT “This referendum has fractured Europe, divided families and split the country. However, I do believe in democracy and Britain has spoken. In my own way I will now roll up my sleeves and work harder than ever.” HIS FRIENDSHIP WITH BRAD PITT AND ANGELINA JOLIE “Brad and Angelina have a lovely family, with kids all over the place – like us! We see them about once a year because we have mutual friends. When they’re doing something over here, we get together and have a laugh.” THE ACHIEVEMENT HE’S MOST PROUD OF “I always feel that Fifteen [the restaurant/social enterprise that he set up in 2002 to train disadvantaged youngsters as chefs] keeps us honest. And I think it keeps us in touch with young people; people who have…

THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS & DOGS Choosing a new pet from a rescue centre can be agony. Of all those adoring eyes looking up at you, how can you decide who’ll make it back to the cosiness of your sofa and who’ll get left behind? The answer, for animal-mad owner Christina, from America, was to get some expert help in the form of her pet husky Raven, who went with her to choose a new pet kitten pal. She says: “I’d always wanted a dog and a cat to grow up together. It’s been like a life goal. But they had to be able to get along well, so I wanted her to actually meet the cat and have the cat get along with the dog as well.” After meeting…

‘Dennis is my favourite – he’s so mischievous!’ When grandmother Caroline Mcbride fell for toyboy Scott Martin, the last thing on her mind was starting a family. But the 47-year-old desperately missed her three grandchildren living hundreds of miles away and was still grieving for her son, who heartbreakingly died from cot death when she was a young mum. So, last year, she started collecting life-like “reborn” dolls – with the full support of her 27-year-old boyfriend – to help fill the void. TREATED AS CHILDREN The couple now have seven dolls, three of which are toddler size, and have a nursery kitted out with clothes, cots and toys. Unemployed Caroline and Scott – who live on £6,000-a- year benefits and have their rent paid for – say they are…

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CASH FOR CLOTHES Look out for kilo sales across the country. It’s a unique way of clothes shopping, where you select garments you want and pay for the lot by weight rather than individually! A kilo costs just £15, and that’s for an average of five items! Visit Judysvintagefair.co.uk or Glassonionvintage.com to find your nearest event. NECTAR OFFERS Nectar Summer Rewards is offering cardholders two Vue cinema tickets or two main courses at Pizza Express for just 1,000 points – the equivalent of £5! The offer is available until 9 August. Visit www.nectar.com.…