Innholdsfortegnelse for 30-Aug-2021 i Woman

We never thought we’d be happy to hear that Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt had cooled things for good, but that was before Jen was rumoured to be growing close to her former Friends co-star David Schwimmer. The real-life Rachel and Ross confessed to having had feelings for each other in the past during the 25th anniversary special of the sitcom, but added that they’d channelled them into the storyline to avoid any awkwardness on set. As Woman previously reported, Jen, 52, and ex-husband Brad, 57, were closer than ever for a time this year, but it seems she’s finally had enough of waiting around – and has decided to pick David! Too much pressure ‘She made the decision’ Ever since Jen and Brad reunited on the red carpet at…

Nilufer Atik, 46, is a writer and lives in Surrey with her son, four. Friendship and loyalty go hand in hand in my world. Which is why I didn’t hesitate to tell one of my closest friends that I saw her husband kissing another woman a few years ago. It could have backfired, of course – she could have refused to believe me and accused me of trying to sabotage her marriage, which might have damaged our friendship. But I still felt I had a duty to tell the truth. If it was the other way round, I would want to know. After all, the husband in question could have been having a full-on affair behind her back or going around kissing women regularly. Or he may have been unhappy…

You will receive the results of your cervical screening by a letter in the post within approximately four weeks. The letter gives your result, which will be one of the following: ✱ NO HIGH-RISK HPV FOUND If this is the case, you will next be invited for cervical screening after three or five years, depending on your age. ✱ HIGH-RISK HPV FOUND BUT NO CELL CHANGES This means that you have HPV. However, the majority of people will clear the infection without developing cell changes. You will be asked to return for repeat screening after one year. If you get this result on three consecutive occasions, you will be invited to colposcopy for further investigations. ✱ HIGH-RISK HPV FOUND WITH CELL CHANGES SEEN You will be invited to colposcopy for…

lessons ‘We have but learnt the results many speak for , themselves’ The bathroom looked like a throwback to the 70s and had a peculiar layout that didn’t flow or make sense. A mirrored cabinet had been hung too high above the washbasin and there was zero storage, so the room looked cluttered. The separate loo was located next door. We decided to tackle the bathroom while we had builders in. It was a stressful time, as we’d never undertaken such a large job before. We were under constant pressure from the builders to make decisions, which didn’t give us time to focus on what we wanted to achieve. Choosing a style Our must-have product was the Bert & May encaustic floor tiles, which were the starting point for the…

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‘TROUBLEMAKER’ PIERS FLIRTS WITH CAROL We’re sure Piers Morgan’s wife Celia Walden wasn’t too pleased to see him flirting with Carol Vorderman on Twitter last week! After seeing the former Good Morning Britain host complain about the British weather, Carol wrote, ‘You should come up to Wales P… it’s roasting here.’ Piers then cheekily replied, ‘I was thinking of somewhere a little hotter C, though having seen your recent Instagram pix…’ along with a string of flame emojis. The former Countdown presenter then quipped, ‘You little b****y troublemaker.’ That’s Piers! PET OF THE WEEK Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s pooch Iris looks a natural poser. Cute! MARTINES health fears Martine McCutcheon has opened up about her battle with Lyme disease and fibromyalgia, and how the conditions leave her with terrible migraines.…

IS THE SUSSEX/OBAMA LOVE-IN OVER? As endorsements go, they don’t come much bigger than the Obamas. The former President and First Lady enjoy God-like status among the very people the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have built their Archewell brand around. If their new life in the USA is to succeed, being welcomed into the country’s exclusive liberal elite is vital for the couple who shunned the stiff-upper-lipped hierarchy of the British Establishment. The likes of Oprah, Michelle and Barack are more to Harry and Meghan than A-list friends drawn together by the shackles of celebrity life – they are the gatekeepers to the very world Harry has risked everything to become a part of. That was why the exiled prince and his Californian wife were so conspicuous by their…

Duchess Iphie is a sex, intimacy and relationship coach. ‘By choosing to stay quiet about her friend’s partner making a pass at her, some may think Penny Lancaster did the right thing, while others will believe that she was being a coward and took the easy way out. Truthfully, there isn’t a right or wrong way to handle it. ‘If you tell your friend that her partner is cheating, what would be the point in telling her? Ask yourself – is it to ease your own conscience or is it to empower your friend to make a decision about her relationship going forward? ‘Whatever decision you make, you should be prepared to potentially lose your friendship. Your friend may react badly and cut you off because she believes that you…

Go nude Nude eyeliner and a dab of highlighter make an unbeatable combination in the fight against screen-fatigue. Line the inner rim of your eye with Mac Technakohl Liner in Risque, £12.75, lookfantastic.com, to wipe out redness (a nude shade is much more natural but just as effective as white liner), then press Morphe 2 Jelly Eye Shimmer in Bright Idea, £10, Boots, into the inner corner to refresh and widen tired eyes. Conceal like a pro The purple undertone of dark shadows becomes more apparent with age, so use an apricot-toned concealer to neutralise and correct. Pixi by Petra Correction Concentrate, £14, M&S, blends with any skin tone to wipe out stubborn dark circles. If you need more coverage, swipe a brightening concealer on top. L’Oréal Paris True Match…

Hands up if you have to unbutton your waistband after a meal. You’re not alone. Millions of us experience bloating, and it’s particularly common among women. It’s not great for confidence – and it isn’t comfortable, either. ‘Bloating has many causes, few of which are serious,’ says GP Dr Gill Jenkins. But that feeling of fullness and excess wind can interfere with your daily life. ‘Most causes are related to gut issues,’ adds Dr Gill. Here’s how to help pinpoint the problem and do something about it… Eating the wrong foods Certain foods can cause havoc in our digestive systems. And regularly overeating or chowing down on one large single meal can lead to bloating, too. DO YOU ✱ Feel bloated after eating? ✱ Also suffer from wind and indigestion?…

Jade Goody was a Big Brother contestant and TV star who sadly passed away from cervical cancer, aged 27. After her death in 2009, the ‘Jade Goody effect’ meant that around 500,000 more people attended their cervical screening, as the importance of getting tested hit the headlines. However, in the few years following Jade’s death, numbers then fell again – but it’s key to get those numbers back. That’s because the combination of cervical screening and the HPV vaccine has the potential to eradicate cervical cancer so that no further people will die.…

10 affordable updates to get your garden READY FOR AUTUMN 1 Keep the chill at bay Wrap up a cosy, super- eece or cashmere touch throw. As warm summer nights turn to chillier autumn ones, they are just the thing for snuggling up with in the garden. 2 Tidy up gets , sure clear away clutter from your garden, weed your borders and clean patios of any debris. 3 Add a glow a , stylish your garden featuring a candle that comes on at the press of a switch. A realistic outdoor waterproof candle mimics a real flame and is completely fuss-free. 4 Layer up the comfort up your summer garden by adding extra accessories. Choose cushions that are super-soft and have some luxe fringe detailing, too. 5 Get toasty…

Lucy tucked her passport into her holdall. The house was locked up, post redirected and any perishable food and plants dealt with. She was ready. Well, as ready as she’d ever be. The planning and anticipation had now given way to last-minute jitters. ‘Come on!’ she’d told herself. ‘It’s just an extended holiday. No big deal. And if you don’t like it, you can always buy a return ticket.’ It wasn’t as if she needed a friend to travel with. She was used to her own company. In fact, she preferred it – except every now and then she’d experience a wistful longing to have someone to turn to. Someone to share the good things with. There had been relationships, some fleeting and a couple more lasting, but none had…

HARD WORK REALLY DOES PAY OFF Pupils at an inner-city state school are celebrating after a whopping 55 of its 350 A-level students got the grades needed to study at Oxbridge. This trumps the 48 offers made to £42,500-a-year Eton College, where Boris Johnson studied. So how has Brampton Manor Academy in Newham – London’s second poorest borough in which 37% live in poverty – achieved such astounding results? Well, through old-fashioned hard work, coupled with a belief system that stops the kids from thinking that the UK s top universities are not for people like them, but for whoever most deserves to get there. Ninety-five per cent of the school’s pupils are from ethnic minority backgrounds – two- thirds speak English as a second language, while many have free…

It’s hard to imagine anyone other than Claudia Winkleman standing alongside Tess Daly to present Strictly Come Dancing, but she’s admitted that her future on the show isn’t certain. Claudia, 49, has co-hosted the main show since 2014, but started out on the BBC2 spin-off It Takes Two way back in 2004. A lot has changed for Claudia since then – both professionally and personally – and, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end… As one of the most prominent faces on TV, the pull on Claudia’s time will undoubtedly be high, but she’s the first to confess that she’s been incredibly lucky when it comes to work. She says, ‘I’ve been so stupid lucky in my job and right now I’m thinking, “How is…

Do you know when your last cervical screening was and when your next one should be? Or perhaps you received a letter about it during lockdown, but just put it to one side to arrange your appointment later? If that’s the case, you wouldn’t be alone. It’s thought that many people with a cervix missed their appointment due to COVID-19. Cervical screening was temporarily stopped in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and while it was not officially stopped in England, invites were not sent for a period of time and appointments were delayed. All cervical-screening programmes have now restarted so, if you’re due one, it’s important to book yours in. The reason cervical screening is so important is because it has the capacity to save lives – it can prevent…

Sitting in the sunshine on a first date, I smiled at the handsome man with dark brown eyes in front of me. It was June 2020 and although I’d met Stuart Bathers six months earlier through my older brother, this was our first chance to really get to know each other, due to Covid-19 restrictions. We’d organised a picnic in Pitville Park, Cheltenham, and talked for hours over nibbles and wine. There was no first-date awkwardness; it felt like I’d known Stuart all my life. We talked about past relationships and never felt ready to start a family. But with his 40s looming – he was due to turn 39 the day after our date – he now wanted nothing more than to be a dad. Usually, a comment like…

Chipotle chilli beef burgers The kidney beans bulk out the meat, and the chipotle adds a smoky kick. SERVES 6 PREP 10 MINS, PLUS CHILLING COOK 8 MINS ✱ 400g can kidney beans, rinsed and drained ✱ 500g beef steak mince ✱ 1½tbsp tomato puree ✱ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ✱ 1 free-range egg yolk ✱ 10 cornichons, very finely chopped ✱ Handful coriander leaves, chopped ✱ 1-2tsp dried crushed chipotle chilli or chipotle paste ✱ ¼tsp sweet smoked paprika ✱ 1tbsp sunflower oil 1 Mash the beans with a fork in a large bowl. Add the mince, puree, garlic, egg, cornichons, coriander, chilli and paprika, and use your hands to mix well. 2 Divide into 6 equal portions, then shape into burgers. Cover and set aside in the fridge…

Brenda Blethyn returns as DCI Vera Stanhope in the first of two new episodes of crime drama Vera. Here, she talks about filming during a pandemic, her pet pooch and what’s in store for the detective this week… Filming this series has been a bit different because of COVID. What’s it been like? The restrictions made things more difficult, but we got used to it. There were COVID marshals with a big stick to make sure you kept the appropriate distance apart! Was there anything you didn’t like about filming with the restrictions? I was horrified to find that all Vera’s rubbish in her Land Rover had been removed and the whole vehicle sanitised. I said, ‘I want Vera’s rubbish back, please!’ So they sanitised it and put it back…