Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2015 i Woman

Will super Sandy’s scones get Mary and Paul salivating? Alvin looks like he could be a real dab hand with that whisk! Unstoppable Ugne’s sticking the knife in already! Tattooed Stu’s got his thinking cap on – bet he brings a quirky edge Mighty Marie doesn’t look like one to pour her chances down the sink Nadiya’s got a very measured approach to the competition Ian looks like a man who knows his way around a cake tin! Tenacious Tamal looks rather nervous as he faces the judges There may be nothing little about Dorret when she gets her whisk on This Paul is a dead ringer for silver fox Mr Hollywood! Will squeaky clean-looking Mat be the bad boy in the kitchen? Could Flora be the new Martha, last…

When you scroll through social media, you’ll often find clips of funny cats and make-up tutorials. But recently more shocking videos have been creeping in too. A few weeks ago, footage of two young girls apparently being beaten to the ground by a girl believed to be 16 was posted online and within days it had more than seven million views. The video – filmed in Birmingham – sees the victims, who are both 14, being ordered to kneel and say sorry for giving ‘dirty looks’ to one of the jeering mob. ‘You’re not going to get up until I say you can,’ growls the bully. The victims are heard begging to be allowed to call home. But the bully takes away their phones, telling them they have no right…

‘She helped me slim for my fortieth birthday’ Vicky McGorry, 39, lives in Liverpool with her son, Henry, eight. ‘I’ve only known Clair a year, but in that short space of time, she’s turned my life around. And these days, I count her not just as my fitness instructor, but my friend, too. I’d battled with my weight since having my son, Henry, in 2007 and splitting with his dad a year later. Feeling desperately lonely, I turned to food and, as the pounds crept on, I’d hide my figure under baggy tops and leggings. In September 2014, I started thinking about my fortieth. It wasn’t far off and, at 14st and a size 16-18, the idea of squeezing into a party dress filled me with fear. I dug out…

Pesto portabellini sliders Vegetarians can enjoy these mini mushroom burgers – meat lovers will find them pretty irresistible, too. SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS * 12 portabellini mushrooms * 2tbsp olive oil * 2 cloves garlic, crushed * 2tbsp pesto * 150g goat’s cheese log, cut into 12 slices * 12 slices roasted red pepper from a jar * 12 mini slider buns (available from M&S) * 3 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise * 30g baby salad leaves 1 Heat grill to hot. Arrange the mushrooms in a single layer on a foil-lined grill pan. Mix together the olive oil, garlic and pesto and brush half of the mixture over the mushrooms. Grill for 3 minutes to soften. 2 Turn the mushrooms and brush with the remaining pesto…

‘We always pack more than we need so less is more is my holiday mantra. Make a list of what you’re taking so you can be sure you’ve got the right shoes to work with every outfit – it’s a great way to avoid over-packing. Start by deciding on the dress that you will definitely wear and take the accessories you need to go with it. ‘My absolute must-have is a kaftan because it’s so versatile. It can be dressed up or down with ease and is the perfect beach-to-bar cover up. In the day wear over a swimsuit and, at night, team with this season’s ankle grazers and embellished flats. Think about fabrics too – chiffons and sheers are perfect for hot countries and don’t require any ironing. ‘The…

With 16 years of marriage, four happy children and millions of pounds in the bank, David and Victoria Beckham have one of the steadiest relationships in showbiz – even after surviving that tumultuous blip in 2004. But friends close to the couple say the recent role reversal between the pair, which for the first time has seen David as the stay-at-home parent to Brooklyn, 16, Romeo, 12, Cruz, 10, and Harper, four, has caused more than a few problems. ‘It is better and worse for David and Victoria these days,’ reveals our insider. ‘In the past, everything revolved around David because he was the big earner. But that balance has shifted until Victoria is the working parent and David is practically a full-time dad, especially to…

Dragged by his clothes Mobile phone footage of a girl grabbing the sweatshirt of a teenage boy and threatening him went viral this May – with almost three million views in six days. The 14-year-old girl drags him around by his clothes before punching him on the side of the head. It led to the police arresting and later charging her. Begging for mercy A heartbreaking video of a boy, believed to be about 13, begging for mercy as he is repeatedly punched and kicked by two bigger bullies is being investigated by the police after it was posted on Facebook last month. Forced to kiss the bully’s shoes A young victim was subjected to a humiliating assault in June when he was forced to kiss one of his tormentor’s…

Clash your clothes with your accessories – the brighter the better! Sneakers and metallic shades will give a posh dress a fresh sporty spin With many thanks to Aguas de Ibiza Spa Hotel. For information and reservations, call +34 971 319 991; aguasdeibiza.com HOW TO GET SPORTY * A fluorescent watch or sleek visor will shift a staple look into sporty territory. * Invest in a rucksack as your new practical arm candy. * If you buy one thing, make it a pair of statement trainers. The perfect runaround shoe. * Keep an eye out for stripes, piping or panelling to nail the trend. Get the look with a statement jersey dress and fluoro accessories…

The holiday must-have The new Bourjois 8 in 1 BB Bronzing Cream SPF 15, £9.99, is a sheer tint that gives you a summer glow, evens skin tone and protects against the sun. The make-up artist’s favourite Contour, highlight and conceal with the Beautyblender Micro. Mini, £13.50, a duo of mini sponge applicators that double in size once wet. The air-brushing concealer The double-duty hydrating formula in Benefit’s Fakeup Concealer, £18.50, preps skin, smoothing out fine lines as it covers up blemishes. The everyday luxury Soothe your hands as you cleanse with L’Occitane’s Hands Cleansing Gel, £18, in its pretty new dispenser. The summer skin solution Wave bye-bye to dry skin and up your glow with Cheeky Turn Me On Gradual Tan, £10, a nourishing body balm and tanner in…

Banish bugs Not only are insect bites sore and itchy, but some leave unsightly red bumps for weeks. With liquorice root extract (a natural anti-inflammatory), Bug Balm (£7.95 for a 30g tin, skinshop.co.uk), can help soothe itchiness and reduce swelling. It smells nice, too! Grab your sunnies We expose ourselves to more than seven times the safe limit of UV light, but it’s not just our skin that’s at risk – our eyes are, too. Limit damage to your vision, by wearing sunglasses – even when overcast. Visit thinkabout youreyes.co.uk for more info. Magic beans Bikini season has landed, so if you’re looking to shift any extra pounds, try Nature’s Way White Kidney Bean Extract (£14.99 for 60 capsules, naturesway uk.com). They act as a ‘carbblocker’, slowing down the body’s…

The ONE great film HOT PURSUIT WHO? Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara. WHAT? An uptight, by-the-book cop (Witherspoon) fights to protect the lively widow (Vergara) of a drugs baron. The pair get caught up in a hell-raising ride through Texas, with crooked cops and murderous gunmen hot on their heels. WHY? To see a kick-ass film with its heart in the right place and women at the helm. WHY NOT? If you’re not a fan of shoot-em-up cop films. THE VERDICT: Absurdly funny and a tad surreal in places, this is lovable, knockabout buddy comedy at its best. OUT 31ST JULY My weekend top 5 Andrea McLean WATCHING I love TV dramas. I’m currently engrossed in The Syndicate and Sense8 on Neftlix. EATING As much as I love eating, I…

…buy this DIY DELI DINNER Share this cut-and-come-again supper. You’ll find these goodies in Morrisons. BRILLIANT BREADS We love the Olive Artisan Bread, £1, Mature Cheddar and Onion Foccacia, £1, Honey & Sunflower Star, £1.59. Perfect with Olives, £1.59, and Beetroot Dip, 99p. TASTY PROTEINS Buy differently textured cheeses and serve with cold cuts. Wensleydale with Cranberry, £2, German Smoked, £2, Blue d’Auvergne, £2, and Brie, £2, salami, £1.50, and Parma ham, £2. A TWIST ON QUICHE Goat’s Cheese and Caramelised Onion Quiche, 400g, £2.69 – best served slightly warmed with Spinach, Rocket, Red and Ruby Chard, 99p, for a healthy crunch. FRUITY 99s Jazz up your cones by adding chopped strawberriesto NuMe Light Vanilla Ice Cream, £2, and finish with a strawberry slice. ...and to drink Chill a couple…

DON’T LET STUDENT FEES PUT YOU OFF UNIVERSITY Across the UK, universities are opening their doors to sell their wares to a new batch of prospective students. But many are wrongly scared off by the ‘£50,000 of debt’ that some in the media like to shriek about. On the surface, things have got even worse, as the Chancellor announced in the last budget that student grants will be cut in 2016. Yet throw away your preconceptions – let me explain why all is not as it appears. HOW DO STUDENT LOANS WORK IN PRACTICE? I’d argue that these aren’t really loans at all – in reality they’re more like a tax, so we should rename it a ‘graduate contribution’, as other countries call it. There’s a more detailed explanation at…

Helen Stuart read The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton, paperback £7.99, ebook £4.79 In 17th-century Amsterdam, Nella Oortman begins her new life as the wife of a rich merchant. But living with his fierce sister and the strange servants forces Nella to seek solace in the miniature house gifted to her by her new husband. When the items sent by the miniaturist begin to foretell the future, Nella must discover if she is in charge of her own destiny. The fairy tale is a real page-turner that makes you want to read it all over again once you’ve finished. Our verdict: WARTIME TRIALS The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters Set in London in 1922, the devastating effects of the First World War mean Mrs Wray…

The timer’s ticking for a fresh batch of contestants to knead, prove and drizzle their way to glory. But it’s not all been sugar-coated – the show’s seen its fair share of flour slinging over the years, with bakers crumbling under the steely gaze of judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Here we look back over the soggy-bottomed scandals of the past five series… 2011 Choc horror Series 2 Floppy-haired photographer Rob Billington became Bake Off’s first heartthrob, but he dropped a clanger in the first episode when his multi-tiered chocolate cake hit the kitchen floor! The tearful hunk was distraught, but he managed to salvage one tier to present to Mary and Paul. Phew! 2012 Blood bath Series 3 John Whaite was forced to withdraw from the strudel round…

Chatting to Ruth Langsford is always a pleasure. Her easy-going charm puts everyone at ease. The presenter has a busy summer ahead hosting Loose Women, This Morning with husband Eamonn Holmes, and juggling home life with their 13-year-old son Jack and pet dog Maggie. Speaking exclusively to Woman , Ruth discusses keeping fit and the key to her happiness with Eamonn. ‘Working in telly, I have to watch my weight. I’m definitely a bigger woman than most on TV. I’m a healthy size 12, sometimes a size 14. It doesn’t bother me but every now and again I’ll see a shot of myself sitting down and I’ve got my muffin top hanging over the microphone pack and I feel bad. But those moments…

Posing in my lace underwear for the camera, I feel fantastic. But if you look a little closer, you’ll see I’m no ordinary model. As well as being a 45-year-old mum-of-three, I’m a cancer survivor – and I wear my scars with pride. If you’d told me three years ago that I’d be doing this, I’d never have believed you. I was working part-time as a customer-services assistant and busy with my kids Jessica, 18, Samuel, 15, and Ellie, 11, when I found a tiny lump in my right breast in September 2012. I told my husband Martin I didn’t think it was anything serious. But after a day of tests at a cancer clinic, the panic began to set in. And by the time I sat across the desk…

1 Make a tankini and a tropical maxi bar-worthy with the perfect finishing touches: matchymatchy palm tree earrings and tan mules. 2 We love the throw-on-and-go ease of a kaftan – try wedges and an embroidered clutch to take yours from day to night. 3 Keep a tribal-style necklace and a bold lipstick in your beach bag to put on before you hit the bar. 4 A floaty dress will look great over your swimsuit. Add bronzer and a bright clutch when the sun sets.…

Should I tell her the truth? Last year, my husband left me after having an affair. He’s now living with this woman and wants a divorce so they can get married. The problem is our 10-year-old daughter blames me for the break-up and wants to go and live with them. I know I shouldn’t, but I’m so tempted to tell her what a sleazeball her father is. Suzie says: Don’t tell her. He’s let you down and he’s been an awful partner, but that doesn’t mean he’s failed as a dad. How well he supports and loves your daughter may depend on you. If you put barriers in his way or bad-mouth him, it will only hurt her. I’m sorry to hear that she’s taking it out on you –…

Get it before it goes! Aldi’s vintage home range is in store for a limited time only. Treat yourself to this Vintage-Style DAB & FM Radio, £39.99 – ideal to listen to when you’re cooking. And this Indoor Wooden Lantern, just £9.99, will create a cosy mood when you’re dining in! TERRIFIC TEX-MEX It’s Mexican week at Lidl. You can bag Meadow Fresh Tex-Mex Multipack for just £1.79 or 2 for £3, and the Old El Paso Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Fajita Kit is just £1.99. Serve with red onions, marinated in vinegar, and fresh coriander. PICNIC FOR A POUND! Fancy an impromptu picnic in the park? Head to Sainsbury’s to get Pimento Stuffed Olives with Garlic & Parsley, usually £1.80, Taste the Difference Barber’s Mature Cheddar Coleslaw, usually £1.80,…

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Funny, down-to-earth and refreshingly open, chatting to Gabby Logan is like having a natter with one of your best mates. Here, Gabby, 42, mum to 10-year-old twins Reuben and Lois and married to ex-rugby player Kenny, explains more about family life… You’ve been married to Kenny for 14 years now. What’s the secret to staying together? You really have to respect each other. Sometimes you might talk to your partner in ways that you wouldn’t talk to your friends, and you have to remember to check yourself. If you want the kids to learn to respect other people but they hear you bickering or being short tempered with each other, that’s not a great example to set. What’s the most romantic thing Kenny has ever done for you? He just…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr You are within striking distance of resolving a money problem. A new cycle is beginning and you can help the rebirth process by shedding baggage. For your reading 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May The theme of endings and beginnings is playing on the home front. If you’ve been looking at your four square walls and thinking something – anything! – must be done, get out your paintbrush. For your reading 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun Saturn will soon return to the zone of relating, so now’s the time to set in place the rules of engagement, whether it’s work, a creative project or a relationship. For your reading 09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun – 23 Jul Saturn changes…

Handsome Harry! As the drummer in pop band McFly, Harry Judd showed off his natural rhythm when he won Strictly in 2011. He recently toured the UK with McBusted, a mash-up of McFly and noughties band Busted. Harry, 29, wed his long-term girlfriend Izzy Johnston in 2012. They live in London with two cats. A lot of people predicted McFly wouldn’t last – but we’re still going 12 years later. It’s a rare thing for a pop band. Often a member leaves because they’re not happy, but I love what I do – I work with my three best mates and we get to travel the world. For the first few years of the band, I was single, so I did experience the rock’n’roll lifestyle. But…

’03 McFly ‘I almost played a cricket match instead of going to the audition!’ ‘06 Just My Luck ‘It was a great experience working in film and good for the band.’ ’11 Strictly Come Dancing ‘No one can underestimate how terrifying it is going on Strictly.’ ’15 McBusted ‘We all have wives or girlfriends, so family time was built into the tour.’ Say what? ‘My cat is doing my head in – he keeps eating grass and throwing up everywhere!’…