Table of contents for 10 - 2018 in Best

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, so it’s apt that our new columnists are mother and son Angie and Calum Best. Fitness guru to the stars, Angie is the former wife of football legend George Best. She jokingly describes their son, Calum, as ‘His Lordship’ but, after his dad passed away, he ‘went into a tailspin’ and needed his mum. Now those dark days are behind them, they tell us about their plan for Mother’s Day. And, from next week, they’ll be showing us all how to shape up. What have we got to lose?! After all, this is the woman known for being able to ‘sculpt a sausage’, while Calum owns a gym called BSTLFE… • Please let me know your thoughts, siobhan. wykes@hearst.co.uk EXECUTIVE EDITOR SIOBHAN WYKES…

‘Everything is really nice now – what if they tell me something awful?’ A lot of us put off going to see the doctor, and Andrea McLean, 48, has revealed she’s avoiding that trip, too, in case her GP tells her something she doesn’t want to hear. The TV star dropped a bombshell recently, confessing that – two years ago, while having her hysterectomy – she discovered that she suffers from vasculitis. It’s a rare disease, but it can be life-threatening. Simply put, the body’s immune system attacks healthy blood vessels, leading to inflammation that can be fatal. During a Loose Women debate about delaying going to the GP, Andrea shocked the panel by revealing she can’t face booking an appointment for tests after finding out she has the condition.…

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‘If ther e’s one thing I’ve learnt’ ‘Support is invaluable. Also, I’ve discovered that, while it’s easy to judge, it doesn’t help anyone.’ Stepping on to the bus, I could see the driver’s horrified expression as he caught sight of me in my school uniform. Soon, the derogatory names, comments and swearing started. I tried to hold my head high, pretend that it didn’t bother me but, the truth was, I was just 14 years old and six months pregnant. My hormones and emotions were all over the place and, although the cruel comments weren’t anything I hadn’t heard before, it still upset me. I obviously hadn’t planned on getting pregnant so young, but after I’d found out, a switch inside me had flipped. I was responsible for my baby…

It’s almost spring and legs are set to make a reappearance after months hidden under tights and trousers. Here’s how to pep up your pins for the warmer weather. SEE OFF SPIDER VEINS Spider veins show up mostly on legs because of the pressure from sitting and standing. An underlying varicose vein can be feeding them, so I always recommend an ultrasound scan to check before any treatment. Sclerotherapy is the best way to tackle veins. Tiny injections cause the collapse of the veins, which the body then disposes of naturally. You may need three or four sessions two weeks apart, so now is the perfect time to start treatment ahead of summer. You’ll need to wear compression stockings for two weeks after the procedure. From £200. NO MORE NINKLES…

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It must have been an incredible moment at Liverpool Crown Court two weeks ago. After an investigation and court case that lasted 14 months, Chris Unsworth and Steve Walters finally saw the man who preyed on them as little boys found guilty of 50 charges of child sex abuse. Football coach and scout Barry Bennell was sentenced to 31 years in jail, and the judge branded him ‘the devil incarnate’. This is his fourth prison sentence for abuse. ‘He’s 64 now,’ says Steve, 46. ‘With that sentence, he should die in prison – and that means he can never hurt anyone else again.’ It’s been a long and harrowing road for Steve and Chris – and their families. Both were schoolboys when their footballing promise was spotted and they were…

Fast and fabulous Dinner? It’s easy with one of the new Quick To Cook Meals from M&S. All the ingredients are provided – just go for one, two or three-step recipes, depending on how much time you want to spend. Choose from Moroccan Style Lamb Steaks, Wrapped Beef Parcels or Korean Style Sea Bass Fillets. £4.50, in store now. CHILL OUT! Perfect pots A little of what you fancy does you good, so treat yourself to a delicious Potts & Co Lemon & Lime Posset, £2 each. This zesty citrus dessert is ready to eat and perfect served slightly chilled, with some fresh fruit on the side. Find it at all major supermarkets. Think pink! Say cheers this weekend with a bottle of bubbly from the Co-op. The new Les…

‘I want to be Downton’s gardener!’ Alan Titchmarsh has been a screen staple for almost 40 years, with shows including Love Your Garden, Songs Of Praise and Gardeners’ World. The 68-year-old dad-of-two lives in Hampshire with his wife, Alison. How did you feel about a second series of Secrets Of The National Trust? I was delighted. I always enjoy going, whether with a camera crew or just on my own. It’s something my wife and I do, to look at a stately home or escape to the countryside. What sort of places will viewers see this time around? They’re so varied. From places like Mount Stewart in Northern Ireland, which has undergone an £8 million restoration, to the workhouse in Nottinghamshire, which was harrowing. Then there is Mr Gibbs, who…

‘I have to start looking after myself instead of everybody else’ She’s most famous for her roles in Coronation Street and Emmerdale, but Claire King admits she was piling on the pounds and becoming fairly exhausted with a non-stop acting schedule. Here, she spills the beans on her stint on ITV show 100 Years Younger In 21 Days where, it transpired, she had a mental age of 73, the face of a 62-yearold and a body that reflected her true age of 55 – enough to make any woman ‘keel over’! What attracted you to 100 Years Younger…? I’d spent two-and-a-half years driving to Manchester doing Corrie, sitting in a studio. I was getting fatter. You need a few sherries when you get home, and you don’t feel like a healthy…

1 CARER’S CREDIT According to figures from Royal London insurers, 97 per cent of eligible people don’t claim Carer’s Credit. This benefit is designed to make sure that carers don’t miss out on valuable National Insurance contributions. If you’re looking after a disabled person for between 20-35 hours a week, you may be eligible for the credit. Claiming will prevent you from missing out on £237-worth of State Pension every year – that’s £4,700 over a typical 20-year retirement. To find out who is eligible and how to claim, visit gov.uk/carers-credit 2 CHILD BENEFIT More than 500,000 women are missing out on the full State Pension due to a quirk in the rules on Child Benefit. Families where one parent earns more than £50k a year end up having to…

1 BAD DAY AT THE ZOO! We’ve all had those moments when we just aren’t in the mood to have our picture taken – and it seems that this gorilla from Amsterdam Zoo knows the feeling! Noticing his apparent displeasure – complete with middle finger to the camera – we couldn’t help but laugh. Now that’s what we call really going ape! The floral trend is one that’s here to stay! We think these ladies are the pick of the bunch in their fab ‘n’ flowery dresses 2 Who wowed the crowd? Florals are everywhere, and we’re loving how these celebs are embracing spring blooms. Whether it’s a fit-and-flare gown like Daisy Lowe, 29, (right) and Joely Richardson, 53, or a split maxi like Anna Friel, 41, full-on florals have…

Katie Piper and her husband, Richard Sutton, welcomed their second baby, Penelope, in December – a little sister for their adorable three-year-old daughter, Belle. Here, inspirational Katie, 34, talks about her motherhood journey so far, what’s she’s learned, and how her own mum, Diana Piper, has helped shaped her strength of character after becoming her fulltime carer when she was viciously attacked in the street in 2008. Their touching new book together, From Mother To Daughter, is testament to the incredible power of mother-daughter relationships, and sees the pair reflect on the toughest of times after Katie’s trauma, and how they found the strength to get through it. Katie, congrats on the book! How was the process of writing it? Thank you! It was quite healing, actually. I’ve written a…

EXCLUSIVE As mother-and-son teams go, Angie and Calum Best are pretty formidable. During their exclusive shoot with best, they joke around (at one point, gymhoned Calum actually bench-presses Angie!) and when mischievous Calum, towering over petite Angie, teases her about something, she rolls her eyes but smiles affectionately. You see, Angie, 65, was there for Calum, 37, when he needed her most – when he was in danger of spiralling towards the same drink problem that consumed his father, football legend George. But the days where Angie couldn’t sleep for worrying are long gone. She has treated her body like a temple for more than four decades, and she’s taught her son to do the same. As she tells us, ‘Calum has almost overtaken me now!’ Angie is responsible for the…

THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist ‘Have you got a Google Home or an Amazon Echo yet? Perhaps you’ve invested in an Apple HomePod? Well, I think you’re mad. These things are called “Smart Home Devices” but, in my opinion, they make everyone who has one lazy, dumb and incredibly naive. First of all, don’t you feel silly talking to a box? “Hey, Google, is it snowing?”, “Alexa, where are my clean pants?”, “Siri, why is my boyfriend such an idiot?” And they have an answer for everything – how annoying! Yes, they can play your music, turn the lights on, wake you up, tell you where the Taj Mahal is… but these are all things that you could do yourself. And…

JOIN THE CONVERSATION Would you leave a rude, angry note? It would be fair to assume that when it comes to ambulances, most people would be quite understanding, even if they were being inconvenienced slightly. But paramedics from the West Midlands Service attending an emergency found a note demanding they park elsewhere! It included the line I couldn’t give a s*** if the whole street collapsed. Ambulance worker Katie Tudor (pictured right) expressed her sadness on Twitter. While the angry note seems a bit extreme, it’s quite common for people driven mad by other motorists’ inconsiderate parking to leave a message on the windscreen. Have you ever left a rude note in anger, then regretted it? Or have you been on the receiving end? Let us know your thoughts! WHAT…

‘If there’s one thing I’ve learnt’ ‘When you’re not feeling brave, you need friends to help you through.’ ‘I can’t wait to know if it’s a boy or girl,’ I said, squeezing my husband James’s hand as we arrived for the 20-week scan of our first baby. We’d decided to find out the sex. I was so excited about this baby, I wanted to know everything I could. The only outcome I’d imagined from that routine hospital visit was knowing which colour Babygros I’d need to stock up on. But the scan was life-changing. There was something wrong with our unborn baby’s heart. I could do nothing but cry as we were sent immediately to the cardiology team at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. I prayed it was just…

There’s a whole world of products out there designed to tackle problems like dullness and wrinkles, but what if you have sensitive skin? Those prone to reactions are more than likely to avoid any ingredients associated with looking younger, through fear of aggravating their skin, but more products have increased their offerings to cater for this skin type. Read on for your perfect fit. TAP THE APP Describe your skin type on the Skin Matters app, 99p, and it tells you which ingredients to use and avoid. 1 CLEANSE AND CARE Getting the first step in your routine sorted ensures your skin is a calm canvas for the rest of your skincare. Being over-zealous risks stripping the skin and causing irritation, so simplify it with a basic cleanser that clears…

Slimming WORLD touching hearts, changing lives Brunch bowl Serves 4 Ready in 30 minutes 6 frozen Quorn low-fat sausages Low-calorie cooking spray 8 large portobello mushrooms 200g cherry tomatoes, halved 4 eggs* 2 x 415g cans baked beans Dash of balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce Dash of Tabasco sauce (optional) Chopped fresh chives, to serve, plus whole chives, to garnish 1 Preheat the grill to high. Cook the sausages in the oven or on the hob, according to the pack instructions. Meanwhile, spray the grill pan with lowcalorie cooking spray, add the mushrooms and cherry tomatoes and spray again with low-calorie cooking spray. Season to taste and grill for 5-6 minutes or until just tender. 2 Spray a non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray, place over a medium heat…

£1.12p PER SERVING Chinese spicy pork This is like your very own takeaway – spicy pork stir-fried with green beans and noodles, all lovingly wrapped up in a lettuce leaf. It’s great when you want a light but filling snack. I serve mine with sweet chilli sauce on the side. PER SERVING CALS 476 FAT 22g SERVES 4 8 leaves iceberg lettuce (2 leaves per person) 200g egg noodles, dried 2tbsp sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 red chilli, sliced 1tbsp olive oil 350g pork mince 1 red pepper, cut into strips 45g red onion, cut into wedges 100g fine beans, cut into thirds 1tbsp tomato purée 2tbsp light soy sauce Seasoning (ground black pepper and salt) 10g fresh coriander, chopped 1 Break off eight large lettuce leaves, rinse and…

‘I’ve made two very good friends this series’ With DANCING ON ICE’S MATT THE FINAL COUNTDOWN The personal skates last weekend were so emotional, especially Jake’s, in memory of his late dad and brother. For the final, each celebrity is performing in a group number with the professional skaters. Depending on who makes it that far, I’ll be skating with Jake and Kem. They also have their own personal skate, but it’s all so top secret, I don’t even know about those yet! BROMANCE I’ve said it before, but as well as my Candice, I’ve made two very good friends this series – Jake and Kem. I’ll definitely stay in touch with them. Especially Jake, as we’re similar in age. Kem could be my son! THE WRAP PARTY The wrap…

…escaping injuries while filming new wrestling comedy Walk Like A Panther We all had to learn how to wrestle, which was great fun. A couple of people got injured but nothing major. I escaped, I was lucky! I am confident, physically, but it didn’t matter for the story as we are comedy characters really. ...if she’d ever do another reality TV show I really enjoyed Strictly, so I would never say never to anything. You don’t know what life will throw at you – I like to think I would stay open to possibilities! ...picking which acting jobs to do As you get older, you want to do the projects that excite you because there’s a lot of working away from home. Of course, we all have to pay the…

You have to wonder what the ever-cautious Kate Middleton will make of such indiscreet revelations Soon-to-be-royal Meghan Markle, 36, has been identified as the likely anonymous author behind a popular online diary, written between 2010 and 2012. Dubbing herself ‘The Working Actress’, the author penned a candid blog that she wrote ‘as if no one was reading’ about being a struggling actress in Hollywood. In a brutally honest style, she discussed the downsides of her job, from being treated like a ‘show-pony’ to ‘kissing co-stars with bad breath’. Speaking about the emotional punch in the gut of being rejected for a role, the actress confessed that she would sometimes pass the day ‘sobbing in bed with a bottle of wine’. Elsewhere, she described what it was like to do a…

Katie married her husband, builder Richard Sutton, in November 2015, eight years after the acid attack that changed her life. She credits him for helping her get her confidence back, after confessing in the early stages of their relationship, ‘When I was single and dating my now-husband, I thought, “He’ll never fancy me. This is going to go wrong. He won’t like me. What’s the point in going?”’ Asked how they keep the romance alive, Katie tells us honestly, ‘We’ve got a beautiful but very demanding new baby, so we need to concentrate on her! ‘We had so much more time with just Belle. Now, I’m running from ballet to football practice and God knows what else! Date nights are on the back burner, I’m afraid. But we love each…

In their new column, Angie promises to introduce us to all the latest health and nutrition crazes, saying, ‘I’ll be breaking down all the complicated jargon to explain exactly what it all means – and how it can help us. If you’re reading this and feel stuck in a rut, stick with us, we’ll help you!’ Calum will offer his take on new trends – often from across the pond – and explain why you have to write down all your goals. ‘Don’t get me wrong, I’m no angel or guru,’ he laughs. ‘But I want to share what I’ve learned, to help people learn more about productivity and mindfulness, and ultimately get more out of life.’…

As your body’s largest organ, your skin can provide a window into your health and what may be going on inside you. Pay attention to your skin and any changes, as they can be the first clue that something is wrong. Don’t write off signs and symptoms as simply cosmetic issues. Here’s what you need to know… WHAT’S YOUR SKIN’S STORY? READ ON TO FIND OUT SKIN UNDER STRESS Your skin knows when you’re stressed. People with chronic skin conditions, such as eczema or rosacea, will be very aware that their problem worsens when they are under stress. However, the same is true for all of us. Skin can appear dryer, more inflamed or more sensitive when you’re stressed, as it affects the body’s immune response. During periods of stress,…

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HOW IT WORKS 1 Following her years of research, Christine Lydon, MD, based her bestselling 10 years plan on the link between the hormone insulin and our ability to lose weight. The greater our insulin resistance, the more our blood sugars rise and the harder it is to burn fat – especially around the waist, bottom and backs of arms. 2 Insulin resistance, as well as having too much sugar in your system, also affects the way skin ages. Sugar can cause inflammation of the skin cells, which not only makes it look dull but, over time, it can lead to sagging, lines and deeper wrinkles. 3 The 10 Years Thinner Diet cuts out obvious refined sugars, including white pasta, rice and sugar-coated cereals, and swaps them for lean protein…

THOUGHT OF THE DAY Wherever you go, no matter the weather, bring the sunshine! Shoplifting gives me a buzz I’m a 54-year-old mother-of-three, and I shoplift in secret. Normally nothing more than a lipstick or a pair of earrings. It makes the day meaningful and gives me a buzz that I don’t get anywhere else. I know what I am doing is wrong but I feel so bored, and taking things really makes me feel alive! I know I have a problem and I feel deeply ashamed about it, but I’m addicted to the feeling. Rachel, Essex Let’s be very clear on this. Addiction is addiction, whether it’s drinking, gambling or, in your case, shoplifting. You need to get help to understand why this gives you such a ‘buzz’, and…

‘When I couldn’t get one of my acts through to the semi-finals, I sent Eric to chat to the other judges – you’ll see!’ Simon Cowell, 58, talks to Tony about why Britain’s Got Talent has always been his ‘baby’, how deeply annoying fellow judge David Walliams can really be, the contestant who has the ‘Subo’ factor, and how involved his fouryear- old son Eric is with the show this year… You always say BGT is your ‘baby’ – is it still fun to work on the show? It still is my baby. I think of BGT as a very warm family show that’s still a lot of fun to work on. It’s not a difficult show to be a judge on, and I feel that something clicked this year,…

‘It felt like the right time to make memories for my nieces and nephews’ After so much sadness – including the death of her beloved husband, Brian, to skin cancer in 2007, and her sister, Bernie, in 2013 – things were looking up for Linda Nolan. She had a facelift, realised she could be open to romance again and was preparing for a big tour. But life had other ideas, and the 59-year-old suffered a heavy fall last March that left her hospitalised for three weeks. This led to her being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. Despite her fears about the future, bubbly Linda is determined to savour every precious moment and has charted her highs and lows in a moving autobiography entitled From My Heart… Hi, Linda. How are…

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