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Are you one of the people who made a New Year’s resolution to be healthier in 2020, but your good intentions are already slipping? If so, you’re not alone. As a nation, we last just 12 days into January before giving up.* That’s why our exclusive WW eating plan on p32 could be your slimming saviour if your willpower is waning. It’s so flexible you can still eat all your favourites, while losing up to 2lb a week. Trust me, the recipes are delicious! Tell us how you get on.…

A lot is riding on 2020 for Prince Harry and his highly criticised wife. The shine has definitely worn off the golden couple, who married in front of a global TV audience of nearly two billion in 2018. Anyone close to the couple knows that Meghan and Harry can’t endure another year of negative headlines in 2020. I started covering Prince Harry as a royal correspondent when he was a teenager. Every time he was on the front pages for all the wrong reasons, a very odd and unique thing happened – the public loved him more and more. Dressing as a Nazi, drunkenly attacking a photographer, attending a strip club, then turning stripper himself in a poorly thought through and now infamous game of naked pool in a Las…

NOT JUST ANY VEGANUARY… M&S has added over 100 delicious new vegan-friendly products to its Plant Kitchen range, including two plant-based versions of comfort favourites – Tofish & Chips with vegan tartare sauce and No Chicken Kiev, oozing with garlicky vegan butter. So tasty the whole family will love them. £3.50 each, serves 2. SAFETY FIRST Stylish and functional, Viners’ new Assure collection of kitchen knives has been designed to help reduce knife-related injuries, with the pointed tip removed in favour of a more rounded shape. There are six knives in the range, including a paring knife (£3.99), chefs knife (£5.99) and bread knife (£5.99). Available from Dunelm from the end of January. TASTE THE WORLD Waitrose & Partners has added lots of great new products to its Cooks’ Ingredients…

Ching’s braised hong sao pork Sweet and salty spiced pork belly in a deliciously sticky sauce. SERVES 4 ✱ 700g pork belly slices, rindless ✱ 2tbsp rapeseed or groundnut oil ✱ 1tbsp fresh ginger, grated and peeled ✱ 3tbsp Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry ✱ 3 star anise ✱ 1tsp whole Sichuan peppercorns ✱ 3 long, whole, dried red chillies ✱ 250ml chicken stock ✱ 80ml dark soy sauce ✱ 3tbsp soft brown sugar ✱ Pinch of salt 1 Bring 11/2ltr water to the boil in a large pan. Add the pork belly slices and simmer over a medium heat for 30 minutes. Remove the pork and drain well, then pat dry with piece of kitchen paper and slice into 2cm x 2cm pieces. 2 Heat a wok over…

AM I MISSING SOMETHING? Q I’ve worked hard all my life. My parents were well off – I mean, well off enough not to have to work level, but we were brought up to pay our own way and put back into society. My husband died four years ago and I’m about to retire. I’ve been seeing a man for six months and always liked him as an easy going, relaxed sort of person. Then my mother died and since my father has been dead for some time, my siblings and I have inherited quite a lot. I intend to go travelling, volunteering and supporting charities. But my man has changed. He says I shouldn’t waste my money or time on other people. He makes horrible remarks and has become…

WHY DOES MY CAT EAT GRASS? A question that has plagued vets and owners alike for many years is why do cats eat grass? Indeed, sometimes we see undigested grass in their vomit or stool, making us wonder if eating it is really such a good idea. While no one can say for certain, there are plenty of theories as to why cats do this. Some believe it is to settle excess stomach acid – particularly if they have gone all night without eating – and rid themselves of parasites. Some experts claim that this is an evolutionary adaptation, whereby cats, before the advent of wormers, ‘flush’ themselves of the parasites they would catch when hunting in the wild. Others say it is to help throw up fur balls, while…

THEN In the early 1990s, Robert had small parts in shows such as The Bill, Cracker and Taggart, before landing the lead in BBC1’s Scottish police drama Hamish Macbeth (1995-1997). He also starred in one of the biggest films of the decade, Trainspotting (1996), as well as some other big-screen hits such as The Full Monty (1997) and The Beach (2000). NOW Robert plays prime minister Robert Sutherland in Sky One’s tense political thriller Cobra, which is set in Britain’s corridors of power. When a national emergency threatens the country, the COBRA committee meets to try to avert disaster. But can the powers that be also safeguard their own positions against their enemies? The Crown’s Victoria Hamilton also stars as the PM’s chief of staff and David Haig is a…

Canine sharenting Mad Men star Christina Hendricks is divorcing her actor husband after 10 years, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’. The actress and Geoffrey Arend have no children but agree on one thing: they’ve pledged to ‘always work together to raise our two beautiful dogs’. Hollywood truly is La La Land. Flush for time A new uncomfortable toilet has been invented that makes people want to leave after five minutes. The seat is sloped forward by 13 degrees to increase strain on the legs, similar to a squat thrust. It’s hoped this will stop workers browsing the net while in the loo. Just imagine if as much effort had been put into finding the cure for cancer……

Will Shirley Ballas TIE THE KNOT? Strictly Come Dancing’s resident head judge has made no secret of her desire to get engaged to her toy boy Danny Taylor, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if it happened in 2020. Despite being married twice before, Shirley, 59, is keen for a third trip down the aisle with Danny, who she met when they starred together in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Liverpool Empire last Christmas. ‘I’d marry him tomorrow if he asked me,’ she confesses. ‘If this is what love is, I’ve never experienced it before.’ But Shirley might have to wait for Danny to put a ring on it, as the 47-year-old actor recently joked about feeling ‘forced’ to pop the question during an appearance on Loose Women. He…

The detail in the decor As well as outfits, the pair like to coordinate Christmas decor. Within a week of each other, Stacey and Sophie debuted cream, white and silver trees online with a white wicker skirt. Stacey said she couldn’t wait to celebrate Rex’s first Christmas, while Sophie was excited to have ‘a family of four’ this year. Baby besties It appears the close age gap between sons Rex and Ronnie isn’t the only similarity between Stacey and Sophie’s tots. The boys, who were born only one month apart, are often spotted together wearing matching cute outfits. Stacey, 30, has already got their kids’ future mapped out, saying, ‘I can’t wait for them to be diving into ball pits and munching away on soggy breadsticks together!’ Family photos Stacey,…

Dr Teal’s Foaming Bath Soothe & Sleep With Lavender, £8.99 This bubble bath won’t disappoint. The soothing scent of lavender helps your body and mind de-stress, promoting a better night’s sleep. L’Occitane Honey Harvest Bath Pearls, £4 Pop these iridescent shimmery pearls into your bath and be cocooned with the tender scent of honey. Lush The Olive Branch Bath Bomb, £3.95 This bath bomb is a citrus cocktail of bergamot, lemon and red mandarin. It’s seriously hydrating too. Neom Daily De-Stress Bath & Shower Oil, £8 Relax and unwind with this sumptuous bathing oil enriched with safflower oil to keep skin silky soft and lavender to help de-stress. The Body Shop Moringa Fragranced Bath Bubble, £1.50 Pop this heart-shaped treat into your tub to experience an explosion of soft yellow…

1 BLACK EYED PEA PUFFS  Bepps, the black eyed pea puff brand, has added a tangy Salt & Vinegar flavour to its range. Just 90 cals a serving, they’re lower in fat and sugar and higher in protein and fibre than traditional crisps, £1.79, 70g, Tesco. 2 MOROCCAN FALAFELS  Cauldron’s best-selling Moroccan Falafels have gone vegan by replacing honey with agave. Great for lunch with hummus, or with a veg tagine for dinner. £2.25, 180g, Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. 3 SOUTHERN FRIED POPPERS Think delicious popcorn chicken but meat-free and healthier. Quorn’s new Southern Fried Poppers are high in fibre and made with sustainable plant-based protein in a tasty crispy breadcrumb coating. £1.25, 60g, Sainsbury’s.…

Desperate to stay young Q I know I sound like I’m sulking but I don’t want to get old. I don’t want the alternative either but I’m 58, I feel great and am really active. I’m frightened of the prospect of ageing; is there anything I can do to feel younger for longer? Philippa says A An anti-ageing medication would be wonderful, but unfortunately there is no such thing, though there is lots of research going into this area. However, there are things that you can do; firstly stop smoking if you smoke as this has a significant impact on health. Keep physically active as much as possible, including some resistance exercise, which includes carrying shopping bags, eating healthily and staying sociable. Make sure that you see a GP occasionally…

We had sex and now he won’t talk to me Q After my partner left, my friends were very kind and supportive. As a result, one of my male friends and I got close then ended up having sex, even though he has a girlfriend. I don’t have any designs on him – I’m not ready for a new relationship. But it hurts that now he’s cut off all contact. He was perfectly willing on the night – so why is he pulling back now? Susan says A Your friend’s pulling back because he’s guilty – he knows he shouldn’t have gone to bed with you. And he’s worried that you’ll sleep together again and the situation will get worse. So respect his concerns. Accept the friendship is over. And,…

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THE NEW POPE Sky1 Following on from The Young Pope, Jude Law’s Pope Pius XIII is still in a coma but there’s a surprise turn when secretive John Paul III (John Malkovich) is placed on the papal throne. VERA ITV DCI Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) dusts off her iconic raincoat and hat for a 10th series. In the first feature-length story, Vera and DS Aiden Healy investigate the death of a self-styled entrepreneur. MIDSOMER MURDERS ITV In a new whodunnit, DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter investigate sinister goings-on at a circus. Jason Watkins, from The Crown and W1A, guest stars as the owner of Ferabbee’s Circus.…

RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS National Geographic Bear Grylls returns to put celebrities through their paces when they join him on an adventure across tough terrain. Among the famous faces putting survival skills to the test is Magic Mike star Channing Tatum. AVENUE 5 Sky One Hugh Laurie plays suave space cruise liner captain Ryan Clark in this futuristic comedy. When the luxury tourist spaceship runs into difficulties on an eight-week tour around Saturn it’s up to Ryan to save the day… DES ITV David Tennant stars as real-life serial killer Dennis Nilsen. The three-parter follows the arrest and trial through Nilsen’s eyes, as well as from the perspective of DCI Peter Jay and his biographer Brian Masters. THE STEPH SHOW C4 BBC Breakfast’s Steph McGovern…

SHERIDAN SMITH AND JAMIE HORN Sheridan, 38, is expecting her first child with fiancé Jamie, 28, after the pair met on Tinder in 2018. The actress announced she had a ‘baby on board’ during a performance on a cruise ship in October. RONAN AND STORM KEATING The Boyzone star, 42, and his wife Storm, 38, are expecting their second baby together. The couple – who have been married since 2015 – are already parents to two-year-old son Cooper. OLA AND JAMES JORDAN After a three-year fertility struggle, former Strictly pros Ola, 37, and James, 41, are expecting a baby girl in March. The couple, who’ve been married for 16 years, fell pregnant on their first round of IVF. RYAN THOMAS AND LUCY MECKLENBURGH Ryan, 35, and girlfriend, Lucy, 28, will…

Parading my new hairdo in front of my daughter, Hannah, 29, I was beaming. But it wasn’t because I liked the cut, rather that I’d managed to go to the salon in Mexico and tell them exactly what I wanted, all by myself, and in Spanish. Just two years earlier, my linguistic skills were limited to ‘hola’ for hello, and ‘gracias’ for thank you. But here I was, in October 2019, at the age of 59, my fluent request having been fully understood. When Hannah first moved to Colombia in 2014 to work for a non-governmental organisation in human rights, I was so proud. Not only was she bettering the lives of others, she’d also embraced a culture and language she was unfamiliar with. She adjusted quickly, became fluent in…

1 Shade match To avoid an uneven finish, try your shade on the side of your cheek or along your jawline instead of your hands or neck. Lighting is key too, leave the tester on for 10 minutes (some foundations become darker when they mix with the natural oils on your skin) and double check it outside, away from shop lighting. Most high-end brands offer tester pots to try at home, but if you’re on a budget, L’Oréal Paris True Match Foundation, £9.99, Superdrug, is available in 40 shades to match 98% of UK skin tones. 2 Go easy As the saying goes, less is often more, so resist the urge to slather your foundation all over your face and instead only apply to the areas that need coverage –…

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This week’s top tipples all impress with less, whether it’s low calories, low alcohol or low cost, including a white wine at £3 off, a floral mixer and a light gin in a tin. SLIM GIN IN A TIN Tesco Low Alcohol G&T with reduced-calorie tonic gives you all the flavour of a London dry gin and tonic but with less than 0.5% ABV and only 12 calories – great for portion control. £1. 1/3 OFF WINE OFFER M&S has some great wine deals until 27 January, including a crisp dry Côte de Charme Sauvignon Blanc, down from £9 to £6. Perfect with fish pie or roast chicken. HIBISCUS MIXER Merchant’s Heart Hibiscus Tonic Water is a refreshing no-alcohol drink that’s both citrusy and fragrant with a hint of bitterness.…

Nicola Parrott, 37, lives in Cardiff with her five-year-old twins, Chloe and Abigail. Putting the finishing touches to the special cake I’d baked for my friend’s engagement party, I stepped back and admired my work. Glacé fruits and gold detailing of my own creation adorned the three-tier cake – and, truth be told, I was proud of the result. Tomorrow, I’d be back to work at my demanding job in healthcare redesign and planning with the NHS, commuting three hours for daily meetings, but for now, elbow deep in icing, I felt all that stress ebb away. Baking started as a hobby after Chloe and Abigail were born in September 2014. As a newborn, Abigail was diagnosed as coeliac, meaning she couldn’t eat gluten, and for their first birthday I’d…

Check on your elders Keeping in touch with older people who may be feeling lonely can make a huge difference, says research from Age UK. But it doesn’t just help them – volunteering gives you a sense of purpose. Three in one Be well on your way to five a day with M&S Food’s ‘The Roasted One’ Veg Pot (£3.50, M&S). Packed with garlic roasted vegetables and rice, it’s a tasty lunch that just so happens to have three veggie servings. A tea for your knees Creeky joints? Try Natur Boutique Burdock Root Tea (£3.99 naturboutique.co.uk). A study* found that indicators of inflammation were reduced in those who sipped on burdock root tea, compared to those who just drank boiled water.…

Deliver the basics Choose a song that turns you both on. Dress sexily and scantily, with clothes that are easy to take off. Sit your partner on a couch or chair, circle him sensually, then straddle, facing him or away. Rely on loving lust No need to dance perfectly – your passion will make this work. So do what comes naturally. Lean, wriggle and grind. Use your hands and mouth. Respond to how he moves. Get coaching It’s always good to have guidance, so head to allure.com for great tips. Or you could try YouTube for more useful tutorials of what’s possible, and take some inspiration from there.…

VEGANVILLE BBC iPlayer This three-part series follows a group of vegans, including truck driver Dan (left), as they try to convince a tight-knit community to move to a plant-based diet. But how will that go down with dairy farmer Abi (right)? SUSAN HILL’S GHOST STORY Channel 5 Based on Susan Hill’s novel The Small Hand, this chilling tale stars Douglas Henshall as a man who stumbles across a derelict house and is haunted by ghostly presences. DAME EDNA RULES THE WAVES BBC iPlayer Dame Edna Everage hosts this special from her yacht and is joined by guests including Robert Rinder and Sharon Osbourne. Plus, there’s music from Nile Rodgers & Chic.…

It’s deeply ironic that Dancing On Ice judges have become the ultimate ‘snowflakes’. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have promised the show will no longer offend its stars after contestant Gemma Collins was ‘bullied’. Olympic legend Christopher says, ‘Everybody measures what you say, and that is etiquette. PC is very PC nowadays. So it is more difficult.’ Gemma claimed she was ‘bullied’ after judge Jason Gardiner compared her to a refrigerator. He denies it was a swipe at her weight, but was swiftly replaced by actor John Barrowman. We are now in a weird world of reality TV where judges who have made second careers out of being nasty are worried about being overly critical of contestants. But am I the only one who thinks this is what adds spice…

If you saw BBC’s Gold Digger, you’ll know the emotional scars domestic abuse leaves children. Charlize Theron recently spoke about her abusive childhood, when her alcoholic dad shot through the door of a room where she was hiding with her mum. ‘None of those bullets hit us, which is just a miracle,’ Charlize said. ‘The more we talk about these things, the more we realise  we’re not alone in any of it.’ How true.…