Innholdsfortegnelse for 02-Nov-2017 i Chat

As transport goes, you can’t beat a piggyback – if you can find a volunteer. It’s comfy, free and the views can be superb! (And, if you can climb aboard without them even seeming to notice, so much the better…) • For more photos and videos of cute and fearsome creatures, visit the website at lifedeathprizes.com and search ‘Animals’. CELEBRITY SPIN Can you guess which celebrity we’ve put in a twist? Here’s a clue: This comedian and actor, who copresents a BBC1 quiz with Richard Osman, has also turned singer, releasing two albums. Take a look at the picture on the right and see if you can work out who it is. Puzzle 1 £50 TO ENTER Turn to page 60 for details or visit lifedeathprizes.com/win CASH for your story! Chat…

THE BIGGIE Which martial art does actress and star of Twin Peaks Naomi Watts practise to keep fit? To find out, solve the crossword, then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the two-word prize answer. Phwoar – it’s a whopper! Enjoy your puzzling Puzzle 3 £ 1,001 £1,000 winner Issue 01, 5 January 2017 I had to read your letter twice just to make sure I’d won! Thank you, Chat, for brightening my day. I’ll spend my winnings on a new sofa and carpets. Anthony Mortimer, West Midlands Your answer: ACROSS 11 Completely out of date (8) 12 Place to keep your cash (5) 13 Language spoken in the Middle East and North Africa (6) 14 Car’s warning device (4) 15 Newspaper (7) 16 Unlucky number?…

Top Tip: A neat straight skirt looks fabulous worn with black tights and boots for work. Top Tip: Embrace the maxi look for evening glamour – just add bold accessories. Top Tip: Not ready to wear top-to-toe leopard print? Team with stylish plains. WORK THAT LOOK! Handsfree! The purr-fect style Fun & Furry…

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By now, I had a three-a-day Snickers habit! As I munched my third Snickers bar of the day, I sighed. I loved nuts – even more if they were covered in chocolate! But the cals in the choccie treat didn’t like me. I was 21st and a whopping size-26. Worse still, I could barely taste the sweet snack. I was so used to scoffing them, they barely registered with me these days. I’d always been bigger, loved my takeaways. But I really started to pile on the pounds after having my first daughter Danielle. I was only 26, assumed I’d easily lose the baby weight. But I never did. And, seven years on, when I had my daughter Demi, now 8, I put on more. It didn’t help that my…

THE BIG QUIZ Puzzle 11 £ 500 The answers to all these general knowledge questions – except one – are in the grid in various directions. To be this week’s Chat Big Quiz champion, work out which answer is missing. This is your prize answer. Answers are in alphabetical order in each section. THE SILVER SCREEN – CAPTAIN 1 What’s the name of the pirate captain played by Johnny Depp in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies? (4, 7) 2 Which Hollywood star played Captain Miller in Saving Private Ryan, the title role in Captain Phillips and the airline pilot Captain Sullenberger in Sully? (3, 5) 3 Who played Star Trek’s Captain James T Kirk six times on the big screen between 1979 and 1994? (7, 7) WHERE IN THE WORLD?…

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I was told my babies were too small and weak to survive I was in a little bubble, full of excitement. Pregnant with twins, I could hardly contain myself. ‘I can’t wait for them to arrive,’ I told my then partner Darren, 24. Thoughts of matching outfits, prams and cute little booties filled my mind. We’ve got months yet,’ Darren chuckled. He was right. It was still early days, and I’d a lot to sort out – like maternity leave from my job as a dental nurse… At 22 weeks and six days, I started filling out my form at home. But, suddenly, I felt like I’d wet myself. Only I hadn’t – my waters had broken. ‘Darren!’ I yelled. I was full of panic as he rushed me straight…

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All I’d wanted was to get rid of acne scars on my chin We’ve all got bits of our bodies we love, and those we hate. I’ve always loved my 36F boobs, but I hated my face – specifically, the acne scars on my chin. They weren’t terrible, but they bothered me whenever I looked in the mirror. So, in 2009, after watching Channel 4’s 10 Years Younger, I had an idea. ‘I want a chemical peel,’ I told my husband John, now 41. The process uses liquids brushed onto the face to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the growth of new cells, evening out skin tone. ‘You don’t need it,’ John said. ‘But, if it makes you happy, do it.’ So, using money from my mum, in February…

Ask our Doc Don’t be shy – Chat’s Dr Martin Edwards is a family GP who’s seen it all before… Vomiting blood Q After a heavy binge, I was shocked to vomit bright-red blood. Have I done some damage? Kath, 37 A Violent vomiting may have caused a tear in the lining of your gullet. The blood looks alarming, but the tear usually heals by itself. See your GP to rule out other causes, and go to A&E at once if the blood returns. Swollen knee Q My GP says the swelling on my knee is housemaid’s knee! Does it still exist? Ayla, 54 A Yes, though nowadays it’s more likely to be triggered by exercises or DIY than scrubbing! Rubbing when kneeling causes a build-up of fluid over the…

They said I had no alibi – but I knew I’d been at hospital CALL THAT JUSTICE?! • Arrested, my clothes taken, punched while pregnant • Baby arrives 10 weeks early due to stress • Police apology, but no-one loses their job Playing with my son Lucas, 2, I smiled. It was 7 July 2011. I had six kids and had just dropped Juree, 7, and Chanel, 8, off at school. In just 10 weeks’ time, I would be adding to my brood. Being a mum meant everything to me. Finishing breakfast, there was a heavy bang at the door. Placing Lucas in his high chair, I went to answer. Three police officers were on my doorstep. ‘What’s happened?’ I asked, panic rising. What they said next made my head…

CRAFTY CODE CRACKER Before the casting of the Wonder Woman movie, who did Lynda Carter – who played her on TV in the 70s – say should play the role? To find out, solve the puzzle... Fill in the grid. Each letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number from 1 to 26. When you’ve completed the grid, the shaded squares will spell out the two-word prize answer. We’ve given you four letters to start you off. Puzzle 8 £ 500 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 60 for details or visit lifedeathprizes.com/win…

Lomond wasn’t just my dog – he was my family Struggling on his 10-minute walk, my poor pooch Lomond couldn’t go any further. Lying down, he refused to budge. ‘Come on, boy,’ I coaxed. I patted him gently, hoping he’d get up. After two big operations in the last two years, my 12-year-old golden retriever was dog tired. He’d had a few seizures in the past, but his worst had been in March 2015, when he’d been stuck in a dream-like state, unable to focus. I’d hurried him to the vet, who’d found his heart was racing at more than 200 beats a minute! So Lomond was rushed to an animal hospital in Glasgow, and I was told to go home and wait for a call. At 10pm that night,…

Brilliant breakfast shakshuka 1 Heat 1tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan. Add 4 rashers streaky bacon and cook for 5 min, then remove from pan. 2 Reduce heat and add 1 chopped onion. Cook for 5 min. Add 1 crushed garlic clove and cook for 2 min. 3 Add 1 sliced red pepper and cook for 3 min until soft. Add 1 diced plantain, then sprinkle over 1tsp cumin seeds. Cook for a further 3-5 min until plantains are golden. 4 Return bacon to frying pan. Pour 3tbsp hot sauce (we used Encona), a 400g tin chopped tomatoes and 400ml stock. Bring to a simmer then leave to reduce for 5 min, stirring occasionally. 5 Crack 4 eggs into pan, one in each quarter, then spoon a little…

If he were an ordinary man, he’d be dead by now... It seemed that Lilly Lindstrom was doing well for herself. She was 32, and had a flat in Atlas, a newly-constructed district of Stockholm, Sweden. It was crammed with mod-cons – even a telephone. Quite something in the 1930s, and her neighbours nicknamed her the ‘call girl’. And that was exactly how Lilly made her living – she was a prostitute. Men would call her, she’d invite them over… So when the police broke into her flat and found her body, they thought one of her clients had done it. Bludgeoned poor Lilly Lindstrom to death. It was 4 May 1932. Two days before, Lilly had invited one of her callers over. She’d asked her friend Minnie Jansson if…

THE STORY When Judith Adams met Alvin Neelley, 26, she was only 15. Alvin was already married, but split from his wife to pursue a love affair with Judith in Rome, Georgia, USA. The age difference was no barrier for this loved-up couple. Already a car thief, Alvin had been in trouble with the law many times. But, for once-innocent Judith, meeting Alvin set her on a path of crime. In 1980, she robbed a woman at gunpoint, and her law-breaking life had begun. Carrying out armed robberies across the country, with Alvin by her side, the duo soon called themselves the next Bonnie and Clyde. They also forged cheques, harassed people Judith didn’t like and committed petty crimes. It seems vulnerable Lisa was the perfect target... Sometimes arrested, sometimes…

10 SHOCK FACTOR Charming, funny... those first messages in April 2008 made me smile. I was 18 when I got chatting to Morgan on MySpace. Six months younger than me, Morgan Johnson- Harris lived not far away from me and was a basketball player... I was in the sixth form, had a part-time job in a pharmacy and sang in a band. We clicked instantly and spent hours talking to each other on the phone. A few days later, he came to meet me in person. At 6ft 9in tall, Morgan, 18, towered over my 5ft 5in frame. He was muscly, too. There was an instant connection and we walked to the park, chatted for hours. After that, he’d come to my house most evenings, before catching the last bus…

I wanted more research into the condition Waking up at 6.30am, I felt a bit sick. I tried to get comfy in bed – but, if I laid on my back, my chest felt as if I was suffocating. I turned on my side and must have drifted off... Next thing, I woke up two hours on, and the crushing sensation felt worse. I couldn’t stop sweating, yet I felt freezing cold. My left arm also felt strange and numb. My husband Liam, 39, was at work, so I called my sister Gina, 51. But as I spoke, I struggled to get the words out. Something was badly wrong. My sister was out so she phoned her husband Simon, who came straight round. Somehow, I let him in. ‘I’m calling…

As newborns go, I got lucky with Joseph. When he arrived in December 2010, he was such a quiet, docile little thing. A mum to four boys and a daughter already, I’d had my fair share of sleepless nights and midnight feeds. But Joseph would sleep soundly in his cot for hours on end. ‘Makes a change from his boisterous brothers,’ I thought. But, actually, I looked forward to Joseph growing into a part of my rowdy brood. I dug out his older brothers’ toy trucks and bikes, and dressed him in camouflage print and trainers. But, when Joseph was 18 months old, he got bored with playing with footballs and cars. And, at nursery, he seemed to gravitate towards the dolls and dressing-up box. Back then, I thought it…

Marshmallow & cookie-dough brownies Makes: 16 Prep: 20 mins Cook: 30 mins 75g unsalted butter 115g light brown sugar 115g plain flour 1tsp vanilla ¾tsp salt 45g dark chocolate chips For the brownie: 180g unsalted butter 180g dark chocolate 4 eggs 500g granulated sugar 170g plain flour 45g cocoa powder Mini marshmallows and choc chips, to top 1 Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the flour, vanilla and salt. Mix until a crumb consistency. Add choc chips and bring everything together to create a dough. 2 Roll 16 balls of dough and place on a tray in the freezer. 3 For the brownies, melt the butter and chocolate in the microwave. 4 Cream together the eggs and sugar in a separate bowl. Add the melted chocolate. Mix in the…

LETTER of the week! No rubbish here! The story of Catherine and her husband, who sadly suffered a stroke (issue 35, 31 August), was wonderful to read. She was so lucky her binmen were there at the right time to save her husband’s life! I don’t think we give our binmen the credit they deserve. They’re protecting our health every time they collect our rubbish, preventing rat infestations and disease. Catherine’s hubby owes them his life! Irene Wheeldon, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire WE PAY CASH Pies and lattes… I told my hubby I was going to shape up with Pilates. ‘Yeah, pie and lattes are right up your street!’ he replied. ‘Supportive Husband of the Year’ award? I think not! Jean Milne, Worthing Why not get in touch! See page 4 for details…

Her face went white. She felt for my pulse... Nothing! There’s nothing better than knowing you’ve helped someone. Maybe even saved a life. I should know... I trained as a psychiatric and general nurse in my student days, back in the 1960s. My wife Nova, 75, was also a nurse, and worked in the profession for 40 years. Then, in 2002, I started to volunteer for St John Ambulance, teaching people emergency first aid. What to do in a crisis. ‘The first step is not to panic,’ I’d say at the start of every class. People still giggle when the pink doll has to come out! In February this year, I was giving a talk to my local church group. I’d taught them before. They knew the basics of CPR,…

6 reasons to visit... 1 Stay in the Icehotel Built entirely from ice and ‘snice’ (a mixture of snow and ice!), the Icehotel is rebuilt every winter. This year’s Wandering Cloud room even has an ice cloud hanging over the bed! 2 Experience Sami culture and meet Father Christmas Join the Sami people – nomads indigenous to Lapland – for an unforgettable, traditional meal around an open fire. If you visit towards Christmas, you can also meet Father Christmas and his reindeer! The muchloved animals are at the very centre of Sami culture. 3Try local foods Traditional fika – a coffee and a snack (usually a tasty cinnamon bun) – is a great way to refuel. Swedish folk also love to eat cheese dipped in coffee! Try it and see what…

The survival rate is 90%. I hoped I’d be one of the lucky ones I was tired, aching all over, with a really croaky voice. ‘You sound like Rod Stewart!’ my husband Matt, then 44, joked in April last year. Rolling my eyes, I ignored him, assuming I was run-down from working too hard. After all, I’d a full-time job in recruitment for a care company. Plus I looked after our kids Joe, 17, and Eloise, 13, and held down a part-time job in a football club, too. Life was busy! But, relatively young, fit and healthy, I didn’t think much of it. Only, as the weeks passed, my throat became more gravelly and deeper. I was finding it hard to swallow at times, too, and the tiredness and aching…