Innholdsfortegnelse for 24-Oct-2022 i Woman

It’s been hard to follow celebrity news this year and not notice the number of women in the public eye who’ve been affected by breast cancer. From the tragic loss of Dame Olivia Newton-John in August and the brave documentary Julia Bradbury made about her cancer battle, to stars like Samantha Womack and Sarah Cawood revealing their own diagnoses, it feels as though the disease hasn’t been far from the headlines. ‘Initially, I was embarrassed. I don’t know why’ And with breast-cancer rates rising in women over the past four decades, Linda Nolan, 63 – who has been battling secondary breast cancer since 2017 and is an ambassador for Breast Cancer Now – says it’s more important than ever to raise awareness of the disease. ‘People handle it differently,’ she…

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Everyone will be aware that it can be difficult to get an appointment to see your GP at the moment. This isn’t because GP surgeries are closed, or that they aren’t working extremely hard (they are!), but rather due to the combination of a shortage of thousands of GPs and increasing demand, as well as patients on hospital waiting lists. Although there are times when a GP appointment is required, it may also be that there is another member of the primary care team who may be more suitable to see you. Your local surgery is likely to have at least one practice nurse, who can be an invaluable resource. For example, they may carry out many of the chronic-disease reviews for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart…

Pumpkin cupcakes These clever cupcakes are packed with sweet potato and beetroot for a natural, nutritious boost in sweetness. MAKES 12 PREP 20 MINS, PLUS COOLING COOK 1 HR 20 MINS COST: 50P PER PORTION ✱ 260g cooked sweet potato, puréed ✱ 100g cooked beetroot, grated ✱ 225g light soft brown sugar ✱ 225ml vegetable oil ✱ 2 large eggs, beaten ✱ 1tsp vanilla bean paste ✱ 150g self-raising flour ✱ 2 tsp cinnamon ✱ 2 tsp ginger ✱ 1 tsp mixed spice For the frosting: ✱ 1 small, sweet potato (approx 100g) ✱ 150g dark chocolate, finely chopped To decorate: ✱ Orange ready-to-roll icing ✱ Green ready-to-roll icing ✱ Coloured sprinkles (optional) You will need: ✱ 12-hole cake tin lined with paper cases. 1 Heat the oven to 160…

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Good Morning Britain host Ranvir Singh is fronting new ITV gameshow Riddiculous, which sees contestants answer general knowledge questions and solve mind-bending riddles. Co-host Henry Lewis will act as riddlemaster as three teams of two battle to bank the most cash. Here, Ranvir tells us more… What made you want to host this show? I love being with the contestants – finding out about them and what they need the potential winnings for. Also, I’m rubbish at being on quizzes myself so it’s wonderful to have all of the answers for once! What’s been your biggest challenge filming Riddiculous? We have a brilliant contestant in one of the episodes who is also deaf and so my biggest challenge, and indeed great privilege, was to work with him to make sure…

WAGATHA: THE TV SHOW The Wagatha Christie trial had us hooked for months, but the drama isn’t over as soon we’ll get to see the story unfold on our TV screens. Channel 4’s new two-part series Vardy V Rooney will feature BAFTA-winning actress Chanel Cresswell (This is England, Trollied, Sherwood) as Coleen Rooney while – as Woman went to print – the casting for the role of Rebekah Vardy was yet to be announced. Tom Popay, the show’s creative director, said, ‘We’re excited to bring the trial to life in such a unique way and hoping we can get to the bottom of how this case fascinated and amazed so many.’ AMANDA UnBAREable mum While Amanda Holden may be happy to flash some flesh in the name of fashion, that…

Talking about When you meet the man of your dreams, there’s a sense of relief that you no longer need to continue your quest for love, you can smugly log out of the dating apps and put that part of your life behind you. But after becoming a widow, I eventually had to open up that world again. I met Andy, then 39, in July 2002 on DatingDirect.com, and we connected over our mutual love of art and punk rock. We married two years later and Andy joined the events company I had set up. He was the yin to my yang – creative and laid-back, while I was entrepreneurial and a workaholic, and I felt so lucky to have met a man like him. We travelled the world together,…

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Whether you love a bit of proper pub grub or are partial to a Greggs sausage roll, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that Brits eat out twice a week on average*. If you’re dieting, this can feel like a recipe for disaster. But the good news is you don’t have to resign yourself to staying in – or always lump for the salad option. ‘Many menus now offer a wide variety of meals, from low-calorie to high-protein. You just need to know what to look out for,’ says dietician George Hamlyn-Williams. Check out our experts’ choices – and enjoy dining out without sabotaging your weight-loss goals. NAVIGATING THE MENU If a meal meets most of the below criteria, it’s likely to be a good option, advises George. ✱ Up to…

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VIBRANT JEWEL SHADES Give your living space a makeover with bold colours and luxurious finishes, to create a room that’s perfect to cosy up in. Mix rich velvet furnishings and cushions, then introduce metallic touches in lighting and smaller accessories, for an indulgent edge. Finish off with a hint of greenery – faux plants are great if you’re lacking sunlight. COSY COUNTRY Let a neutral palette bring warmth and interest to your country-inspired setting. From stripes and florals to the occasional geometric, mismatched patterns in natural hues will add variety to your cushions, curtains and rugs. Choose furniture in warm, wooden tones and add textural details with woven wicker or rattan. A bunch of pretty white blooms will inject a little extra personality into the space, too. DARK DECADENCE Create…

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Columnist TIME FOR ACTION ON DANGEROUS DOGS New figures show there has been a 26% rise since 2020, with the number of dogs in the UK having risen by around two million to 12 million. The tragic death of Ann Dunn, mauled in Liverpool by a pack of American bulldogs earlier this month, is the ninth in 2022, making it the deadliest year on record. Now the families of victims are backing a campaign to overhaul the Dangerous Dogs Act and insist that owners have special licences for certain breeds, as they do in France. It also calls for potentially dangerous dogs to have behaviour assessments and for their owners to attend training courses. Some breeds are simply a threat to all of us, including responsible dog owners. Five of…

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have always been career-driven individuals, which is undoubtedly a big reason they’re so well matched. But now it seems this shared mindset could be separating them. The couple are spending more and more time apart, with a source telling Woman, ‘They’re often like ships in the night and struggle to find quality time together – it’s almost as though they are living separate lives under the same roof.’ And with Eamonn battling chronic back pain, culminating in him having surgery for slipped discs – which leaves him unable to sleep in their marital bed – is their relationship facing its biggest test? ‘Eamonn and Ruth are on different trajectories’ Separate beds Eamonn has confessed that he often sleeps in a chair downstairs, with Ruth –…

Columnist WHEN PICTURES SAY A THOUSAND WORDS It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, but this month royal fans were treated to their very own Tale of Two Pictures. On the one hand we had the first official portrait of King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort standing beside the new Prince and Princess of Wales. A regal statement from Charles, a show of where the power really lies inside Britain’s most important family. An official snapshot marking the historic changes within the monarchy itself. Then – just four days later – the news wires were buzzing again. This time over the release of a second picture, depicting two more royals marking their own moment in history. The image showed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex…

Get your kicks this autumn with one of the biggest catwalk revivals – 70s style. These Zara loafers are a great way to tiptoe into the trend – with a nod to tailoring, they’ll add a seriously suave edge to any outfit. Try teaming them with cropped trousers or your favourite midi skirt to show off the double detailing. Tassels and horsebits? It’s a yes from us. Loafers, £29.99 per pair, Zara…

Women often talk about feeling invisible in midlife. I don’t feel like that at all – I look after myself and I’m pretty confident and outgoing. Having said that, I think my husband is ageing better. I met Jason at secondary school, and I was 14 when he first asked me to go to a party with him. I fancied him – all the girls did – but I was far too shy and a bit scared, not least because I hadn’t even kissed a boy at that point. So I politely said, ‘No, thank you’. By the time we got together when we were 19, he’d already gone out with most of the girls from my school. Our schoolmates would never have imagined the two of us together –…