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Inside Lisa’s first Christmas WITHOUT ANT She divorced Ant McPartlin last month and now sources close to Lisa have revealed she will be spending Christmas alone – with just their dog Hurley for company. Our insider told us, ‘At the moment, Lisa feels like spending the day in bed with Hurley – the truly devoted and loyal male in her life. ‘Lisa loves Christmas, but this year is a difficult one because she’s begun a brand-new chapter of her life. She still can’t believe how Ant and Anne-Marie have hurt her so much. But from now on, she’s determined not to let her ex-husband ruin her fun.’ That’s why the 42-year-old is set to jet out to LA to ring in the new year with her pals. Our insider adds,…

Susannah’s hilarious first dance In the series opener, Susannah Constantine caused a stir when she revealed Anton Du Beke hiding under her skirt. Sadly, it didn’t stop her being sent home first! The first 10! He may be the show’s oldest celeb at 58, but Danny John-Jules and his pro partner Amy Dowden beat all the youngsters to the first 10 of the series with their energetic jive. Graeme’s big entrance For his first dance, former England cricketer Graeme Swann bowled us over by arriving on a giant cricket bat. Only Oti Mabuse would be so creative! Stacey’s Minions jive She was annoyed that the other girls got to look sexy while she was covered in yellow, but it didn’t stop Stacey Dooley topping the leaderboard with her…

It might not be known for its healthy food choices – according to the British Nutrition Foundation we can eat a staggering 6,000 calories on Christmas Day – or for its calm state of mind (heart attacks are at their peak). But despite this, the festive season is actually good for us. And here’s why… You sing Whether it’s warbling serenely at a candlelit carol service or belting out I Will Survive at the Christmas party karaoke, most of us will be exercising our vocal chords more than usual. And it doesn’t just lift the spirits. It’s been linked to stress reduction and even longevity, according to Heart Research UK. And it even counts as valid aerobic activity, which is good for your ticker. You dance Get those toes tapping…

Basking in the hot sun, I open my eyes and can’t quite believe where I am. It’s Christmas Day and instead of opening presents, tending to dozens of guests and stressing over the dinner, I’m sunbathing on a yacht in Dubai, surrounded by a clear, turquoise sea. Not your typical Christmas, I know, but it’s my idea of festive heaven and one I’ll never give up. ‘IT WAS SO LOVELY TO JUST RELAX’ I haven’t always spent Christmas in the sun. For years, it was spent at home in Surrey, where I hosted dinner for at least 10 family members. Combined with running my own coaching business, to say the months leading up to Christmas were stressful is an understatement. But it was important for me that my twin sons…

CRACK OPEN THE FIZZ! IT’S PARTY SEASON And we’re so excited because it’s time to step into the fabulous world of festive dressing. If you’re partial to a touch of glamour, you’ll fall in love with Matalan’s new range of occasionwear. Think opulent florals, rich reds and statement accessories. It really is the most wonderful time of the year! Get the look: A touch of scarlet You can’t beat a pop of pillarbox red for instant eye-catching glam. Team with pretty petals for Christmas party chic Winter wardrobe essentials Forget formal outfits, this festive season it’s all about dressed-up casuals. Mix and match pieces to suit your soirée Party heels: Our Christmas wishlist No party outfit would be complete without a pair of heels, and Matalan has given us some…

Christmas means endless social events and plenty of parties! If you’d like to lose weight and feel great on the dance floor – without ever having to go hungry – then we have the perfect plan for you. In fact, you could lose up to 7lb in just two weeks...* HOW IT WORKS * Pick one breakfast, one lunch and one dinner every day. Repeat meals you enjoy. * Foods printed in bold are ‘Free Food’ which you can enjoy freely to satisfy your appetite with no weighing, counting or measuring. Base meals around Free Food, like veg, pasta, lean meat, fish, rice, potatoes, fat-free dairy, eggs and more, and if you feel hungry between meals snack on fresh fruit, veg crudités and fat-free natural yogurt. * As well as…

I’M GOING TO MISS MY CHILDREN THIS CHRISTMAS Q Last Christmas was the first since we separated. It was a nightmare because over the entire period we were at my parents, the kids were on the phone or Skyping their dad. We could hardly do anything without interruptions. So this year they’re going to be with my ex, his new girlfriend and his parents the weekend before and Christmas itself. I’m beginning to realise how he felt and how my children will feel too, being away from me. It’s been an amicable separation mostly and we’ve not made it hard for him to see our kids. I don’t want to be a clingy mum, but I’ll miss them and I know they’ll miss me. Suzie says A First events after…

We’re all going to die. It may sound like a street preacher’s placard, but it’s also a fact, and one that in our financial lives we need to plan for. Too few people do this, though, which can create nightmares for those left behind. My aim is to be candid, blunt and unemotional. If you’re an adult, this time of year is perfect to get a will as there is a scheme this month to help. Even more importantly than a will, for many, is getting a power of attorney. Where there’s a will, there’s a way… A will is a legal document that lets you set out what you want to happen to your finances and assets when you die. Without one, your affairs can be in limbo for…

After taking part in the 2002 series of Big Brother , Alison forged a career in TV, appearing on shows such as This Morning and Loose Women . Here, she tells us about her latest gig as the referee in the BBC1 quiz, The Time It Takes . How are you enjoying your role as referee? I’m coming to work and having so much fun, to the point where it’s not really work. Actually, that’s not true because it is quite tiring! But doing all the games, it’s a dream. Honestly, I’m enjoying it so much. Has your previous experience as a holiday rep helped? It’s weird, because I did think, ‘This is what I used to…

It is easy to belittle macho TV chef Gordon Ramsay for falling to pieces just because his teenage twin son and daughter have left home. ‘I went to Jack’s bedroom last weekend and I opened the door; his socks and pants are there. Five minutes later, I am wearing them. He is the same size. All mine were in the bloody wash so I thought Jack has nicked my bloody pants again. Lo and behold upstairs in his drawer. So I put them on and just sat on the bed thinking, “Damn bud I miss you.”’ Wearing your son’s pants might sound pretty creepy, but your kids leaving home is one of the toughest tasks a parent can face. Where once there was a pile of stinky washing, random XBox…

For many, Christmas can be a difficult time – where fractured families endeavour to paper over cracks in their relationships. But while the Duchess of Sussex will look back on 2018 as a year she’ll never forget – having married her Prince Charming, fallen pregnant and embarked on royal life – the same can’t be said for her father, Thomas Markle. Meghan, 37, and Thomas have had a strained relationship for some time, but with Christmas around the corner and a grandchild on the way, the 74-year-old has never been more desperate to make amends, telling friends, ‘All I want for Christmas, is my daughter back.’ A SPECIAL TIME Despite her parents separating when she was six, Christmas would remain ‘a special time’ for Meghan and Thomas. A close friend…

A STRICTLY FIRST I really enjoyed Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton’s Doctor Who-inspired tango. Kevin’s choreography was outstanding and Stacey took on both the female and male role and showed us dominance – she had that real girl power. IT’S A 10! I gave out not one, but two 10s during our Halloween show. I just thought both Ashley Roberts and Faye Tozer’s (above) routines were so polished, so together and so flawless, with no mistakes. MY BLACKPOOL MEMORIES I did my very first competition at the Blackpool Tower ballroom when I was about 11 years old. I remember going into that ballroom – the ambiance and the atmosphere. Every time I go back and walk up those stairs, I have to say, I have a…

Being cold outside does have its advantages – it’s the perfect excuse to crank up the cosiness inside. Say hello (or should we say halò) to Còsagach – the Gaelic version of the popular Danish trend for Hygge. Còsagach is based on an old Scottish word for feeling snug, sheltered and warm – think curling up by a roaring fire with a good book – that’s meant to evoke feelings of contentment and wellbeing. And according to researcher Kari Leibowitz from Stanford University, it may even help stave off Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The idea is to reframe winter. Instead of thinking of the season as back-to-back months of dreary, dark days, think of winter as ‘something to be enjoyed, not something to be endured,’ says Kari. That change in…

Our wonderful sister title, Woman&Home set up its Amazing Women Awards to recognise 10 women who have gone the extra mile to support their communities, friends, families and people in need. The 2018 votes have now been counted and the winners announced… JD Williams is proud to have sponsored three of these special awards and our chosen winners are an inspiration to us all with their moving and empowering stories. JD Williams wants to celebrate women doing amazing things, so we caught up with our winners at the glitzy awards ceremony at London’s Claridge’s to raise a toast to their achievements – and to find out how their glam JD Williams dresses made them feel on the night… I FELT SO SPECIAL Mandy Muden, ‘Don’t Tell…

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RED RABO DE GALLO, £6.45 (2 FOR £11), 75cl, ICELAND Portuguese red with a hint of spice. Great with any roast. WINEMAKER’S SELECTION PINOT NOIR MARLBOROUGH 2017, £6.79, 75cl, LIDL A fruity light red that won’t knock you out on Christmas Day. WHITE TESCO FINEST ST MONT, £6, 75cl Crisp, dry and delicate flavours – perfect with smoked salmon. ASDA EXTRA SPECIAL GAVI, £6.98, 75CL For a white with turkey, try this Italian job . FIZZ ALDI ORGANIC ROSÉ SPUMANTE, £7.99, 75cl Elegant pink fizz tasting of rose and red berries – delicious! CO-OP ADELETTO PROSECCO £8.50 (ON OFFER AT £7.50 UNTIL 11 DEC), 75cl Ideal with breakfast on Christmas morning – light, dry and refreshing.…

IS HE ALLERGIC TO CHRISTMAS FOOD? Q Last Christmas, my husband’s left big toe swelled up and was so red, hot and painful! Was it something he ate? Philippa says A It could have been gout – a kind of inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid crystals building up in the joint. It often affects the big toe and causes pain, swelling, heat and redness. An attack is more likely if you have lots of alcohol, sugary drinks, red meat, liver or shellfish, so Christmas won’t have helped! Losing weight and staying off said foods may help. If it recurs, use painkillers and see your GP. What’s this substance on my toilet paper? Q I have slime coming from my bottom. Sometimes it is a clearish mucous, but it is…

‘Double-up’ on Nectar points Double the value of your Nectar points with Sainsbury’s latest promo, on items such as toys, homeware, cosmetics and skincare. Exchange points for double-up vouchers in store from 5 to 18 Nov. Redeem in store from 12 to 18 Nov. Save on a Subway If you’re not fussy when it comes to sandwich fillings, you can get a different six-inch sandwich at Subway for £2.49 every day of the week. The fillings available have been specially created for this offer. Six-inch subs normally cost £3-£4, so you’re saving up to £1.50. Debenhams’ beauty loyalty card freebies Get the free Debenhams ‘Beauty Club’ loyalty card and bag beauty freebies, which can include full-size products or services worth around £10. You also get three points per £1 spent…

THEN Kurt was 11 when he began his acting career, appearing in TV shows such as Gilligan’s Island and The Man from UNCLE in the 1960s. Since then he’s had roles in hit films such as 1982 horror film The Thing and 1996 action movie Escape from LA. In 1987, he starred with his partner Goldie Hawn in Overboard. More recently, he appeared in the last two Fast and Furious films and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. NOW Kurt stars as Santa in this drama which follows two siblings, Teddy and Kate, who decide to prove the man in the red suit is real by catching him on camera. But when they cause his sleigh to crash land in Chicago, the brother and sister find themselves going on an…

Robbie Williams We wouldn’t say no to X Factor judge Robbie if he suddenly appeared waiting for a kiss under our mistletoe. Ryan Thomas He not only won Celebrity Big Brother this year – he’s also won our hearts. Charles Venn Charles and his Strictly dance partner Karen Clifton have named themselves Team 12 Pack – and we can see why! Jake Wood He plays baddie Max Branning on EastEnders , but there’s nothing bad about Jake’s bod. Mark Wright Mark’s wife, Michelle Keegan, is one lucky lady. Look what she gets to unwrap on Christmas Day – her sexy hubby’s super-chiselled torso... Danny Dyer It’s not Christmas without an EastEnders…

Each year around this time, my children helpfully present me with their Christmas lists. Usually, all four – Raymond, 22, Leonard, 15, Jerry, 12, and Ottoline, 11 – are relatively easy to shop for. I’ve seen other parents piling up heaps of goods; spending huge sums on games consoles or a whole wardrobe worth of clothes. But I have always told my children I feel uneasy about this consumerism and they’ve more or less seen sense. Raymond, the eldest, has only really asked for money in recent years. Leonard and Jerry like Lego Transformers. Last year, we stretched as far as a trendy jumper from Topman, instead of our usual M&S. But change is afoot. A few months ago, Leonard informed me, – with the outraged dignity that only a…

BRUSSELS SPROUTS So they’re not everyone’s festive highlight, but skip these green spheres and you could be missing out. Part of the cruciferous vegetable family, they contain cancer-fighting antioxidants and are rich in fibre for a healthy gut. CHOCOLATE In moderation, this treat can help keep colds at bay. ‘Go for at least 80% cocoa, which is packed with polyphenols, highly protective antioxidants that help your immune system to combat colds,’ says nutritional therapist Judy Watson. ‘It also contains theobromine, which works as a remedy for chronic (longterm) and acute (sudden) coughs, by blocking the nerves that trigger the cough reflex.’ CLEMENTINES Apart from being packed with immune-boosting vitamin C, this Christmas stocking favourite can help lift your mood. Its scent can be both uplifting and calming, according to an…

BLUE MOODS If you usually reach straight for the LBD, try a shade of navy or teal as a festive alternative. GO FOR GOLD Add something sequinned to any outfit and you’ll be ready to party! BERRY NICE Mix textures and your outfit will instantly look more expensive. JEWEL TONES Opt for stretch velvet and velour that will hold you in, too. BACK TO BLACK Teamed with silver, black can be made interesting again!…

FEEL BETTER! Living with chronic pain GP and medical journalist Dr Hilary Jones shares his advice * DO IT ‘Meditation can help to focus your mind away from the pain.’ * TRY IT ‘You can practise alleviating exercises with a physiotherapist who will assess your pain and create a personalised exercise plan for you to follow.’ * DRINK IT ‘Dehydration can often exacerbate the condition so drink plenty of water.’ * DISCOVER IT ‘Ask your doctor about Actisound, a new intense ultrasound therapy that works beneath the skin to treat chronic pain for more information, try actisound.com.’ STOP THE CLOCK! 60 seconds to… save Christmas calories Fancy a mince pie? Take the lid off and bin it – you’ll save up to 250 calories, but still get to indulge in…

Moving to an idyllic Caribbean island with my fiancé, Russell, was the adventure of a lifetime… and a disaster for my figure. Both working full time – Russell as an IT support engineer and me as a hairdresser – we spent our days off in holiday mode. We’d sunbathe on the beach and indulge in the delicacies such as deep-fried chicken with a sweet barbecue sauce. I barely noticed the weight creeping on and when my size 10-12 bikinis became too tight, I simply bought bigger ones. The heat made it harder to exercise. Some paid for gym memberships but we were saving up for our wedding. After a year in Grand Cayman, I’d gone from 10st 7lb to 11st 7lb. In January 2012, with just six months until our…

Roast turkey crown with clementine and herbs Ready in just 90 mins! SERVES 8 PREP 10 MINS COOK 1 HR 30 MINS * Finely grated zest and juice of 2 clementines * 2 garlic cloves, crushed * 2tbsp chicken seasoning * 5tbsp olive oil * 2.5kg turkey crown * A few fresh bay leaves, thyme sprigs and sage leaves * 8 rashers streaky bacon * Halved clementines and bay leaves, to garnish 1 Heat the oven to 190C, Gas 5. Mix together the clementine zest and juice with the garlic, chicken seasoning and olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 2 Put the turkey crown in a roasting tin resting on a few bay leaves, thyme sprigs and sage leaves. Arrange the bacon rashers over the…

‘MY FAMILY CELEBRATIONS ARE PUT ON HOLD’ Josephine Segal, 50, lives in London with her husband. She has two children, James, 23, and Nicole, 21 You never expect to find yourself on a hospital ward at Christmas. My nephew was just nine years old when he spent Christmas 2013 in Whittington Hospital. He woke on the morning of the 25th in a strange bed, with the persistent beeping of machinery all around him. I can only imagine how confusing and upsetting that would be for a child. He was allowed home in the afternoon, but the experience of that morning stuck with me as I realised what a stark setting a hospital ward really was for a family Christmas. Having previously worked in the charity sector, granting wishes for sick…

Add some cinnamon to mulled wine This festive spice is loaded with powerful antioxidants, which protect you from a range of illnesses. Cinnamon also has anti-inflammatory properties, which lower the risk of heart disease – the most common cause of premature death. Holy Moly, guacamole! Who doesn’t love a bit of guac? Thanks to Holy Moly’s all-natural range (£2.75, Sainsbury’s), you’ll have the perfect addition to a festive spread, for 143 calories per 100g. Opt for a real tree Why? Because researchers from the University of Surrey found that exposure to the natural environment in your own home can have beneficial effects on your health and wellbeing by reducing stress and mental fatigue. Cure that hangover Drinkable supplement HangZing (£27.99 for 6 x 100ml, hangzing.com) uses herbs, electrolytes and vitamins…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr You could be making travel plans or heading to distant shores. If not, expect a journey in experience. With Neptune’s powers at a peak, there’s a mystery somewhere. For your reading ☎ 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May For someone who keeps their monetary house spotless, now’s the time for a deep cleanse – eradicating unnecessary costs and looking for better deals when borrowing. For your reading ☎ 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun You have a chance to expand your horizons. Maybe you will seize it and there will be cause for celebration, but if events seem less rosy they hold the potential for bigger things. your reading ☎ 09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun – 23 Jul Friday’s full…

STRICTLY COME DANCING BBC1 It’s that point in the series when the entire Strictly crew, glitter ball and all, are whizzed off to Blackpool’s legendary Tower Ballroom. But which couples are on the home stretch? BLOOD Channel 5 Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar stars in this thriller. The action focuses on Cat Hogan (Carolina Main), who returns to the family she’s avoided for 10 years after her mum dies. I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE! ITV Stepping into Ant’s shoes, This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby joins Dec to present goings-on in the camp and oversee challenges and games.…

ARIANA GRANDE AT THE BBC BBC iPlayer Another chance to see the US singer backed by an all-female orchestra. Host Davina McCall chats to the star, who headlined One Love Manchester in May. DOING MONEY BBC iPlayer A shocking true story of modern slavery in Britain and Ireland. The thriller follows a woman who’s snatched from a London street to be used as a sex slave in Ireland. LUTHER BBC iPlayer Before the fifth season starts in a couple of months, you can binge on all four previous series of the crime drama starring Idris Elba as the troubled London detective.…

TAKE THAT AND US, BBC1 Take That are set to celebrate their 30th anniversary with their legions of fans in the BBC1 show Take That and Us. They’ll look back on their favourite memories with a hoard of previously unseen footage, along with stories from the fans. JAN 22ND, BBC2 Black Earth Rising star Michaela Coel will play Arabella, a woman dealing with issues surrounding sexual consent in BBC2’s Jan 22nd. The drama explores the sexual adventures of Arabella and her friends and colleagues. BEST CHRISTMAS FOOD EVER, BBC1 In this new daytime cookery programme, chef Paul Ainsworth and home cook Catherine Fulvio whip up show-stoppers and last-minute dishes for the Christmas table. MRS WILSON, BBC1 Intrigue, espionage and family secrets are at the heart of this new drama set…