Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol 1306. 09 Dec 2013 i HELLO! magazine

‘William was blushing like a schoolboy afterwards. The reaction was amazing and he loved that. He has the biggest heart and an extraordinary passion for disadvantaged young people’ Gala chair Danielle Alexandra When a future King joined the queen of Nashville and a king of rock for a karaoke session, the result was a supergroup the likes of which has never been seen before – particularly in the sedate surroundings of a royal residence. This rock’n’royal performance was the climax of the Winter Whites Gala charity event, which almost blew the roof off Kensington Palace and clearly signalled how life is being injected back into the new London home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Prince William was the host of the star-studded evening, which has raised £1.6million and…

Glittering Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow blended in perfectly with her festive surroundings when she co-hosted a fundraising dinner with designer Matthew Williamson at London’s Aqua Shard for the charity Kids Company. The Iron Man 3 actress wore a sumptuous floorlength gown with embellished blue-and-gold flowers, designed by Matthew, to help unveil the Christmas tree that the designer had decorated with a little help from his famous friends. As she posed in the restaurant, on the 31st floor of new London landmark The Shard, it was hard to distinguish between her dress and the dazzling baubles designed by creative types including Gwyneth herself, Sienna Miller, Mary J Blige, Zaha Hadid, Tom Dixon and Marc Quinn. The tree decorations are being auctioned to raise money for Kids Company, which provides emotional, practical…

‘I’ve come back with a massive respect for the work our servicemen and women do and the sacrifices they make’ There isn’t much that can stop Gary Barlow when he sets his mind to something. So no amount of red tape nor bureaucratic hoops could deter him from his latest mission, to fly to Camp Bastion in Afghanistan for a one-off performance for the UK troops stationed there, many of whom will still be there over Christmas. “The shortest stint is three months but the longest is nine months,” says Gary. “There are people out there for nine months! We wanted to create a bit of a distraction for them all.” The trip was filmed for an ITV documentary, Gary Barlow: Journey to Afghanistan, to be shown over the festive…

She has a passion for fashion, but there are some incredible designs that Sophie, Countess of Wessex just wouldn’t dare to wear. On her first visit to the London College of Fashion as its new patron last week, Sophie was shown a strapless dress made entirely of Pyrex glass. With a flame burning in its bodice, the Dress of Glass and Flame was – literally – a spectacularly hot number. “I don’t think you’ll be seeing me wearing that any time soon,” Sophie laughed, as she gazed at Professor Helen Storey’s creation. “It’s a bit transparent. Anyway, I don’t think it would fit me, thank goodness. It looks very small.” Anyone who loves fashion would envy the Countess – whose elegant black Joseph dress and Miu Miu jacket, teamed with…

TERRY JONES Secret wedding for python It emerged last week that Monty Python star Terry Jones, 71, married h i s g i r l - f r i e n d A n n a Soderstrom, 30 (together, left), a year ago. “We kept it secret,” the author, director and academic said. “We wanted to keep it quiet from the press.” Swedishborn Anna and Terry have a daughter, Siri, four. Their wedding, held near their home in London’s Highgate, followed Terry’s divorce from his wife of 42 years, Alison Telfer, last year. The news came as the Python team announced more reunion performances next year. VINNIE JONES Diagnosed with skin cancer Vinnie Jones has vowed to fight skin cancer with “everything I’ve got”. The 48-y e a r -…

David Beckham told last week how his wife Victoria and their children had been an inspiration to him during his playing career. Speaking ahead of last weekend’s premiere of Manchester United documentary The Class of ’92, the devoted dad said he treasured the image of himself with his three sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz taken in 2007 after he won the Spanish League title with Real Madrid. “One of my favourite pictures is me with all three boys at Madrid in my last game, lifting the trophy,” he said. “Things like that make me so proud of what I have done. The reason I work so hard and I want to achieve so much is for my children.” David, 38, also revealed how the unfailing support of those closest to…

‘The attendance of the Duchess took things to a new level. It was a wonderful evening’ The Duchess of Cambridge had a ball as she glammed up for a night out to honour promising young athletes. Kate embraced understated elegance in a feminine black kneelength Temperley London dress, which she teamed with black suede Jimmy Choo Cosmic pumps and a vibrant red Alexander McQueen clutch, as the guest of honour at SportsBall, the annual gala event organised by her charity, SportsAid. At the celebration of sport, which was held at swanky pop-up venue Supernova in central London, the 31-year-old Duchess – her hair noticeably darker than at previous engagements – was joined by a host of Olympic and Paralympic stars including swimmer Mark Foster, skeleton racer Amy Williams and Baroness…

FROM HARRY POTTER TO BEAT POET DANIEL RADCLIFFE CONJURES UP AN IMPRESSIVE BODY OF WORK ‘I couldn’t tell you the last time I had a month off and I honestly wouldn’t want it’ Having recently declared that celebrities who tell everybody via Twitter what they’re doing “moment to moment” have no claim to a private life, Daniel Radcliffe says all he’d have to talk about is work anyway. Asked when he last took a break, the 24-year-old – who is not on Twitter or Facebook – scratches his head. “I really don’t know. I mean, I do take some time off, but I couldn’t tell you the last time I had a month off and I honestly wouldn’t want it,” he says. Daniel shot to fame as a teenager in…

‘I thought I’d never sing Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree again. Now look at me – I’m more confident than I was at 21 and am having fun’ With multicoloured fairy lights twinkling around a vintage dresser and a gilded reindeer hanging on the wall, Christmas has come early for singer Kim Wilde – but then, she does have two reasons to celebrate. “I’ve always been a huge fan of Christmas,” she tells hello! in an exclusive interview and photoshoot at her stunning family home, a 16th-century converted barn in Hertfordshire. “This year I will be raising my glass to an achievement I’ve been waiting for all my life – the release of my first Christmas album. I’m also about to embark on my first solo tour of the UK in 25…

Treat your loved one to a 12-month subscription to HELLO! this Christmas and you’ll guarantee them the latest celebrity news and exclusive interviews delivered to their door each week – and you’ll also come up smelling of roses! Book your gift subscription now and you’ll receive a free 75ml bottle of ESPECIALLY ESCADA Elixir, worth £59 (RRP). This new, powerful, rosebased fragrance from the House of ESCADA uses eastern roses from Turkey to add an element of oriental mystery to Elixir, subtly transforming it into a scent with intensity and sensuality, making it an ideal evening fragrance. All this plus you make great savings – your annual subscription costs £71.40 instead of £102 – saving 30 per cent off the cover price. Or a six-month subscription is only £39, saving…

BODY TALK I’m not a fan of gunky body creams, but in winter we all need some hydrating help. That’s why I love Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Body Treatment, £49, from Space NK, a super-lightweight oil that smells divine and is absorbed in seconds – perfect for dry legs, arms and hands. If you’re going to expose more skin this party season, Ioma Cocoon Feet, Elbow and Knee Cream, £32, from Harrods, will instantly smooth away any knee and elbow wrinkles and give a soft-focus finish. HIGH BROW Thanks to the Cara Delevingne effect, thicker brows are back in vogue. Traditional tweezers remove stray hairs but if, like me, you are aiming for groomed, more lush, shapely arches, three new browbeaters can help. SO SOLID CREW Combine a stylish piece…

The best way to shed the pounds before Christmas is with a slow, steady approach. But what if you need to get into your party dress in a matter of days and are prone to bloating and fluid retention? According to recent research, women suffer more than men because on average their colons are 10cm longer. While it is thought that this enables us to absorb more water or fluid during pregnancy, it also leaves us more susceptible to bloating. Luckily, there are some tried-and-tested quick fixes that can help you ban the bloat and get rid of fluid retention the healthy way. SWEAR OFF SALT Many party foods are laden with salt, a common cause of fluid retention. “Reduce your intake of table salt, pickled and convenience foods, salted…

VIRGIN MULLED WINE Creating this mocktail will fill your house with delicious Christmassy smells Makes 2 Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 5 minutes INGREDIENTS • Rocks Organic Spiced Fruit Punch Cordial • Cold water • 2 cinnamon sticks • 10-15 juniper berries, crushed • 2 star anise • 1 bay leaf 1. In a large pan, heat the Spiced Fruit Punch Cordial and water at a ratio of 1:5. Add a couple of cinnamon sticks, the crushed juniper berries, star anise and bay leaf and heat gently, allowing the spices to steep in the cordial. 2. Pour through a sieve into a jug, reserving the cinnamon sticks and star anise for garnish, if liked. Serve the warm spice drink in heated glasses, garnished with a cinnamon stick and star…

Splashed across the papers one November morning in 1974 was news of a brutal attack at a house in London’s Belgravia. The family nanny was found dead, the wife gravely injured and the estranged husband disappeared, never to be heard of again. The man was Lord Lucan, and the story of the events surrounding that fateful night are told in a two-part TV drama starting this week. “It’s a story that still reverberates around the national consciousness,” says Rory Kinnear, 35, who stars as the disgraced British peer. “It’s a mystery that will remain unanswered, but we try to provide some answers.” It’s generally believed that the 7th Earl of Lucan – obsessed with regaining custody of his children – mistakenly killed nanny Sandra Rivett (Leanne Best of Ripper Street…

After letting her hair down with the Duke of Cambridge at his Kensington Palace home last week, it looks like Taylor Swift might soon be able to return the favour and invite the royal couple to her very own London mansion for a karaoke rematch. In an exclusive interview with hello! prior to the Winter Whites Gala, Taylor admits she’s “tossing around the idea” of buying a palace for herself here. “I love London and try to go at least every couple of months,” says the singer. She even told guests at the evening’s white-tie reception of her property plans. “I feel like I’m going to be here more and more now. We have the RED Tour coming up next February. We’re going to be playing five shows at the…

They are at the top of the tree in their respective fields. So it was no surprise that supermodel Eva Herzigova and fashion boss Stefano Gabbana teamed up to unveil the Claridge’s Christmas tree at the glittering annual event in London. Eva looked in festive mood in a red spotty dress as the tree, festooned with decorations designed by Stefano and his partner Domenico Dolce, lit up the star-studded bash, which attracted a host of big names including Joan Collins, Pixie Lott and David Gandy. The Claridge’s Christmas tree has long been a festive landmark and this year’s 20ft-high version, decorated with 30 hand-crafted Sicilian puppets and 450 Italian baubles hand-painted with images of the sun and almond blossom, certainly didn’t disappoint. “It represents traditional Sicilian elements drawn from the…

There was an unexpected guest in the royal box at last week’s Royal Variety Performance – to the great surprise of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. Prince Charles and Camilla, who was dazzling in the same Vivienne Westwood gown she wore to the show in 2008, were left in stitches as Dame Edna Everage suddenly appeared alongside them before looking at her ticket and announcing: “I’m so sorry, they found me a better seat.” That was just one of many highlights at the star-studded show at the London Palladium, including Robbie Williams and Olly Murs singing I Wan’na Be Like You from The Jungle Book, Jessie J belting out her new single Thunder and a showstopping performance by ice-skating legends Torvill and Dean. The extravaganza was…

THE QUEEN JUBILEE GIFT IS A GLASS ACT Visiting Windsor is always a pleasure for the Queen and her happiness at being in the Guildhall was transparent when she unveiled two stained glass windows marking her Diamond Jubilee. With the Duke of Edinburgh by her side, the monarch was given a tour of early design ideas for the work before seeing the finished pieces (above). The windows, a gift to the people of Windsor from the Royal Albert Institute Trust and created by Artemis Glass, contain roundels of hand-painted glass depicting four royal residences: Sandringham, Buckingham Palace, Balmoral and Windsor Castle. Susanne Dickinson, who runs Artemis Glass with her husband, Michael, said it had been an “honour” to work on the windows, but added: “We are very nervous. It’s quite…

C h a r l e s Saatchi told I s l e w o r t h Crown Court h e h a d “absolutely no knowledge” that his exwife Nigella Lawson had ever taken drugs, just days after the court heard of an email he had sent claiming she was “off her head” on cocaine, in the wake of allegations she has been a habitual drug user for a decade. He was giving evidence in the trial of his former PAs Francesca and Elisabetta Grillo, who are accused of defrauding the celebrity couple of £685,000, which was allegedly spent on luxuries using the art dealer’s company credit card. The sisters claim that they had an agreement with Nigella, 53, that they could spend the money in return for…

AS ASHTON FINALISES DIVORCE, MILA BABY RUMOURS BEGIN With the ink just drying on his divorce from Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher looks more smitten than ever as he steps out for a casual meal with love Mila Kunis, 30, in LA. It’s been said that 35-year-old Ashton and the Black Swan beauty, who co-starred in That 70s Show and have been dating since early last year, are set for an engagement. Mila’s baggy clothes of late have also sparked talk of pregnancy. It’s fortuitous then that Ashton and Demi’s eight-year marriage was legally declared to be over last week, with both actors agreeing not to pay spousal support. The two tied the knot in September 2005 and split six years later. Ashton went on to file for divorce in 2012, citing irreconcilable differences…

The pretty young blonde spotted disappearing into the darkness in a taxi after a night out in London’s trendy Camden the other weekend has been conspicuous by her absence from the media glare of late. Cressida Bonas, the enchanting 24-year-old bohemian beauty who has won the heart of Prince Harry, has been keeping a low profile, though rumours that a proposal of marriage from her dashing royal beau can only be a matter of time continue to gather pace. hello! can exclusively reveal that the Prince’s trusted advisors have been instructed to take Cressida under their wing and do all in their power to ensure that she is looked after – just as they did with Kate Middleton before her engagement to Prince William. Add to this local gossip doing…

‘I grew up there and the thought of not being there does sometimes frighten me. Kiki cried her eyes out when I told her I was leaving’ Charlie Brooks and her daughter Kiki are sorting through fairy lights and baubles and compiling lists for Father Christmas when we arrive at their home in Surrey for hello!’s exclusive photoshoot. “I love Christmas. I love gathering everyone together so it’s a real family affair,” says the 32-year-old actress, who is best known for playing EastEnders superbitch Janine Butcher. “We normally put up the decorations around Kiki’s birthday on 8 December – she’ll be nine this year – and the night before Christmas we do all the traditional things, like leaving a little tipple and mince pie for Santa.” The family will be…

ONCE UPON A TIME IN TIFFANY’S Children young and old got into the spirit of the festive season at Tiffany’s in London’s New Bond St to celebrate the official opening of the iconic jewellery brand’s Christmas store. Partygoers, among them stylist Bay Garnett and illustrator Daisy de Villeneuve, were treated to champagne and canapés before enjoying a reading by actress Joely Richardson of A Winter’s Carousel, a specially commissioned story by children’s writer and illustrator David Melling. GALA NIGHT AT THE GUILDHALL Samantha Cameron was guest of honour as Save the Children and luxury jewellers Bulgari hosted the inaugural Secret Winter Gala at London’s Guildhall. More than 350 guests, including Myleene Klass, Natasha Kaplinsky and Mariella Frostrup, were enchanted by the theme of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, which…

The latest range from Coast is fit for a princess, so it’s rather fitting that its new collection is being modelled by Donna Air, whose relationship with the Duchess of Cambridge’s brother James Middleton sees her connected to royal circles. The model, actress (her first major role came when she was a girl, starring in children’s show Byker Grove) and TV presenter is certainly the perfect advert for the fashion retailer’s range as she strikes some poses in this behind-the-scenes-inspired shoot. “This collection is very easy to wear,” the 34-year-old tells hello!. “Everything is well thought out, so it requires very little effort to pull together a great look. “I love that while it’s moved on and there are more contemporary and modern pieces, the collection still remains true to…

Glittery, shimmery party make-up is best left to teenagers, but there is one area where you can indulge in as much sparkle, glitz and shine as you like whatever your age. For gilt without the guilt trip, give your fingertips and toes a metal makeover for the festive season. Get the look with dramatic black, greys and glamorous gold. Or if you’re feeling more adventurous, jewelled nail stickers are a quick and easy way to party nails.…

CHESTNUT AND ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP This makes a lovely warming winter lunch but is also luxurious enough to serve as a dinner party starter Serves 4 Preparation time 30 minutes Cooking time 35 minutes INGREDIENTS • 1 large butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeds removed and cut into large wedges • 1 onion, peeled and cut into wedges • 2 cloves garlic, peeled • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped • 4 tbsp olive oil • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 12 chestnuts, roasted, peeled and chopped • 1.5ltr/2¼pt vegetable stock • Cream or crème fraîche, to serve 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas 6. 2. Place the butternut squash wedges in a large roasting tin with the onion and garlic. Add the rosemary and olive…

Emma and James Bond No secret service for this James Bond as he and Emma tied the knot at Highclere Castle – or Downton Abbey to fans of the ITV drama! Sarah Collis and Matthew Heavens Sarah and Matthew went vintage for their big day in the historic setting of Wotton House, Surrey, ahead of a Majorca honeymoon. Pamela Small and Colin Seifert It was anything but a small affair for Pamela and Colin as they exchanged vows in Ahoghill’s Trinity Church, celebrating at the Royal Court in Portrush, County Antrim. Liana Gabor and Philip Smelt Liana and Philip married in style in the bride’s hometown of Timisoara nearTransylvania. If you’d like us to consider your photos for Just Married, please send a selection, by email only, to spy@hellomagazine.com. All…

1 MUSIC KATHERINE JENKINS AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL Add a sprinkling of musical magic to your festive season with an evening of carols in the company of celebrated mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins as she kicks off the holidays in style at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 9 December. Her 2012 album This is Christmas sold more than 300,000 copies and helping her get into the spirit this year will be guests including The London Philharmonic Orchestra and The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines. “I love Christmas. A lot of my Christmas memories are musical because I was a chorister for ten years and I spent most of the year preparing,” she says. As Christmassy as mince pies and mulled wine – book your tickets now before it sells out. [AW]…

‘I’m very proud of Angie… and my grandchildren are just terrific’ Jon Voight It may have been Thanksgiving in her native country but Angelina Jolie was on the other side of the world carrying out directing duties in Sydney for her latest film Unbroken – and taking some quality time with her adorable five-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne. The trio strolled hand in hand down a Sydney street, Vivienne wearing a simple white top and black trousers and Knox complementing his mother’s outfit in an allblack ensemble. At one point Vivienne donned shades, making her look like a miniature version of Mum. Earlier, they had visited a toy shop and Vivienne had emerged clutching a doll. They were also seen cuddling and laughing during a meal in Grandfather’s Moustache, a…

The racy antics of her characters have captivated millions of readers, but best-selling novelist Jackie Collins was on her best behaviour when she was honoured by the Queen last week. The 76-year-old was presented with an OBE at Buckingham Palace, having flown in for the ceremony from her California home. Smartly dressed in monochrome jacket and trousers, the author smiled proudly as the Queen pinned the medal to her lapel. She said afterwards: “My first book was The World is Full of Married Men – banned all over the world. The Queen said, ‘It’s quite something to write books,’ and I said, ‘Yes, especially for a school drop-out.’” She added: “Coming here is a huge adventure. I’m British through and through and to meet the Queen and come to the…

‘Now Teddy’s here, we’re one big, happy family’ After stealing the show at the Royal Variety Performance with his pal Olly Murs, it was back to the day job of Daddy for Robbie Williams. Despite making history with Swings Both Ways becoming the 1,000th record to top the UK album charts, the achievement was nothing compared to the joy he experienced when his first child, Theodora “Teddy” Rose was born last year. Ahead of his 40th birthday next year, the Take That star reflects on how his life has changed for the better since he met his beautiful wife Ayda Field, 34, and tells hello! about his remarkable solo comeback, why he made another swing album and why he’s a very proud dad. It’s 12 years since your first swing…

‘The odds of getting pregnant were stacked against me… so when the test came up positive I just stared at it going, “No way!”’ Mum-to-be Katie Piper’s beautiful smile lights up the room as she unbuttons her coat to reveal a neat but now very prominent baby bump. “Do you want to see a picture?” she asks excitedly, rummaging in her handbag for her phone, on which is stored a picture from her 20-week scan, which, Katie exclusively reveals to hello!, shows that she is expecting a girl. “She looks quite long, doesn’t she?” marvels TV presenter Katie, who, having suffered from dreadful morning sickness in the early weeks of her pregnancy, is now positively glowing. “She’s very active and moves around a lot, although I have what’s known as…

‘I’m a grown up. I must be. I have got my own house and my own wheelie bin’ Caroline Flack, 34 (left), has all the Xtra responsibilities of adulthood ‘My daughter is in a position of a level of royalty like the Prince and Princess in London’ Kanye West is Bound 2 think baby North is a cut above the rest ‘Four years ago, if someone had asked me what my greatest achievement was I would have said my four Ivor Novellos. And now I’d say my children’ Pop star Lily Allen’s family is what makes her Smile these days ‘I am often asked, “How many shoes do you actually need?” My answer is that no amount could ever be enough’ Actress Jaime Winstone owns up to sole ownership of…

‘Whatever setbacks I’ve had, it’s irrelevant amongst these guys – there was no question of pulling out’ Prince Harry may be battling against the most inhospitable environment on the planet as he treks across Antarctica but, he jokes, it’s perhaps preferable to spending a night with Prince George. “My brother, I think he’s just quite jealous I managed to get away from a screaming child,” laughed the 29-year-old, who’s taking part in the Walking With The Wounded fundraising trek to the South Pole in his role as patron of the charity. The Prince was speaking shortly before setting off on the 140-mile trip, which will see him separated from his girlfriend Cressida Bonas for several weeks. His team was confined to base camp at the Russian Antarctic station of Novolazarevskaya…

Marianela Nuñez and Thiago Soares are so beloved by fans that they have their own joint nickname – Thianela. The portmanteau was formed, they think, as an easy way to refer to them on Twitter. But it also shows the huge respect and affection with which the married Royal Ballet couple are held within the dance world. Argentinian-born Marianela, 31, and Thiago, 32, who is Brazilian, regularly dance opposite each other and will be playing the lead roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and The Prince in the company’s annual Christmas production of The Nutcracker. The casting of the two principals adds a frisson for the audience and a depth to the couple’s performance. “It’s heaven to be dancing with a person who you know the best and trust the…

THE KNITTY GRITTY OF CHRISTMAS No stockings for Bristol’s Knutty Knitters, who have taken the Christmas yarn and run with it. The ladies pictured and their friends used 200 balls of wool to create this life-sized and immaculately detailed tableau. A purl of a fundraising idea, it’s raised thousands for their local St Peter’s Hospice. LAPLAND’S SPECIAL BRANCH Look what’s Finnish-ed up here! A forest of giant snowmen dubbed Sentinels of the Arctic by photographer Niccolò Bonfadini. The photos of trees were taken at dawn in Finland’s far north where temperatures fall to –40ºC. “An eerie mist was forming,” says Niccolò, “enhancing the mysterious atmosphere.”…

‘On stage, I’d become this confident young girl who felt invincible. Then I’d come off and go back into my shell’ She may be the baby of the band – not to mention the shortest – but The Saturdays singer Vanessa White is all grown up and making a big impression. Sashaying in to hello!’s photoshoot, all 5ft 1½in of her – “Don’t forget the half!” – balanced on skyscraper heels, her thick, dark hair piled high into a sexy up-do and her petite figure enhanced by a black body-con dress that fits her like a second skin, it’s impossible not to do a double take. With her hourglass curves, exotic looks and powerful, soulful voice – bandmates Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, Una Foden and Frankie Sandford call her “our…

As any beauty addict will be aware, grapes are good for skin. They are a super-charged source of antioxidants that can help protect against pollution, sunlight and stress, in turn giving skin the break it needs to recover and repair. To capitalise on this, a new range of skincare claims to offer all of the uplifting effects of the king of wines – champagne –with no regrets the morning after. Created by skincare scientist Lionel De Benetti, AŸSSE features champagne as its key ingredient. “Champagne has a double fermentation process that gives it unique properties,” says Lionel, who himself has a pretty impressive vintage, having previously spent 35 years working for Clarins. “It contains over 1,000 molecules including trace elements and minerals like copper, selenium and magnesium, which are utilised…

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ROAST BEETROOT, RED ONION AND CHESTNUTS WITH MAPLE SYRUP Serves 4 as a side dish Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 35-40 minutes INGREDIENTS • 2 x 250g packs ready-cooked beetroot, drained and cut into equalsized wedges • 200g/7oz vacuum-packed cooked chestnuts, cut in half • 2 large red onions, peeled and quartered through the root, leaving the root intact, then cut each quarter in half, giving you 8 wedges per onion • 3 tbsp olive oil • Few sprigs fresh rosemary, roughly chopped • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 tbsp maple syrup 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas 4. 2. Add the beetroot and the halved chestnuts to a roasting tin along with the onion wedges. Drizzle over the olive oil and tuck in…

Sagittarius 23 NOV – 21 DEC Close your eyes. What do you see? Now, open them again. Hang on… How did you read that last instruction with your eyes shut? You have chosen to do what you think is best, regardless of the instruction given. Good. Do the same with any order issued by an apparent authority in December. Wherever you are being told something by someone who cannot hear you, it’s time your voice is heard. Seize your chance to understand what is happening. Call 0906-751 8080. Capricorn 22 DEC – 20 JAN Too often, we say what it is easy to say. We say what we think people want to hear. Or we say what we think we ought to be saying. We get so good at meeting…

Ronsn Keating has had a turbulent time over the past few years. Not only has he had to deal with the loss of his fellow Boyzone singer Stephen Gately in 2009, but his marriage of 14 years to Yvonne, the mother of his three children, ended two years later following his affair with a backing dancer. Happily, more recent times have seen a change of fortunes for the 36-year-old Irish singer, who found fame with Boyzone when he was just 16 before becoming a successful solo artist. After three years as a judge on the Australian version of The X Factor, he’s found love again with TV producer Storm Uechtritz and now he’s back with Boyzone to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Here, he looks back at their time together and…