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She landed her first film role at just 12 years old and has graced our TV screens ever since, so it’s fair to say that Linda Robson is truly deserving of her national treasure status. But while her career has been a huge success, the past 12 months have been life-changing for the actor in terms of her personal life, as she sadly separated from her husband Mark Dunford last year after 33 years of marriage. She told Woman at the time of the split, ‘Enough is enough.’ Thankfully, the Birds of a Feather icon, 66, appears in good spirits when we catch up with her on the red carpet at The Rainbow Honours awards in London. Here, she reveals that Celebs Go Dating bosses are keen to sign her…

Even those of us who don’t usually watch the game can enjoy the excitement, camaraderie and fun that comes with a big football tournament. And the 2024 UEFA Euros have been no different, whether you’re watching the games at home with family or enjoying the matches in a pub. But for some people, football season sparks fear and dread. Recent research reveals a dark side, showing that domestic violence increases by 38% when England loses a football game and 26% when they win or draw. Google searches for ‘domestic violence hotline’ increased by 80% between 30 June and 30 July 2021, overlapping with the 2021 Euros final on 11 July. But why is football causing this terrifying spike and what does it mean for victims? Woman investigates. ‘Domestic violence increases…

Columnist How to stop feeling lethargic in the heat It’s July, the sun is shining (at times!), so what more reason do we need to get outside for our daily dose of exercise? However, it’s sometimes necessary to stay in the shade – away from the energy-sapping strength of the sun – because when it’s hot, it’s harder to maintain what’s called ‘homeostasis’. This is the term for how the body regulates itself to achieve its normal state of balance while adjusting to changing conditions and temperatures. So, when the sun’s out and the heat is on, the body works hard to help us stay cool and there are things we must do to help it. Be smart and you needn’t let your fitness routine fall by the wayside until…

Health and wellbeing How to live longer You don’t have to let the number in your passport define how healthy you are… What goes up and never comes down? The answer, of course, is your age. But if 20 years in medicine has taught me anything about life, it’s that not all ‘old folk’ are made equal. One of the biggest factors for living a more youthful life appears to be mindset. Countless times I’ve seen people refuse to accept ageing as an inevitable process and instead push the boundaries, reach new goals and achieve a youthful zest that cannot be prescribed. BETTER CHOICES Genes appear to play a much smaller role than many environmental factors. There’s often a little eye roll when a doctor starts to ask about lifestyle…

Clever ways to save money as a wedding guest As we head into wedding season, you may find yourself forking out a small fortune to celebrate a friend or family member tying the knot. Research shows the average cost of attending a wedding is now over £1,000* when you include the price of accommodation, gifts, travel and outfits. Here’s how to celebrate without breaking the bank… RENT YOUR OUTFIT Buying a new outfit can be costly, and there’s a risk that it will end up at the back of your wardrobe after the big day, leaving you out of pocket for something you only wore once. Instead, what about renting your outfit via By Rotation (byrotation.com)? You’ll find beautiful dresses for a fraction of what they would cost to buy.…

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Columnist MY RESPECT HAS REACHED ANOTHER LEVEL Celine Dion admits, ‘My voice was the conductor of my life,’ as she allows the cameras behind the scenes and shares the secret she’s been hiding for 17 years. Prime Video’s I Am: Celine Dion is one of those must-see documentaries that is compelling, heartbreaking and unforgettable. To all the world, the 56-year-old has it all: the voice, good looks, fame and money. But, staring into the lens, the French-Canadian chokes up, as she reveals she’s finally ready to tell us her shocking story. Over the next hour and 42 minutes, viewers are taken on a journey behind the stage. The global superstar is shown reduced to a tragic and tormented sufferer of a rare neurological disorder: stiff person syndrome (SPS). As a…

SHARON ‘GETTING OLD SUCKS’ Celebrity Big Brother’s Sharon Osbourne updated fans on her relocation back to the UK, admitting she’s having a challenging time getting husband Ozzy, 75, to make the move. ‘I wanted to reverse it; to spend more time in England and come here [to LA] and visit, like on birthdays, holidays and stuff like that,’ she said. Though her plan is not coming together, with the star adding, ‘And I have been trying to get Ozzy to get out of the house and come to England. I am still trying. Ozzy is unable to travel at this time’. When asked if the rock star, who has Parkinson’s disease, gets out, Sharon, 71, explained, ‘He does, yeah. But not a lot. Not a lot. He is having a…

Ranvir Singh AGE: 46 PARTNER’S AGE: 28 Learning to dance wasn’t the only thing that Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir gained from her stint on Strictly in 2020. The mum of one found love with toy boy Louis Church, who worked on the show. She later said, ‘I knew Louis was special the minute he walked in... He has instinctively known exactly what I need… I don’t see an age gap.’ Earlier this year, Ranvir took the next step by moving Louis into her home, where she lives with her mum and 11-year-old son Tushaan, who she shares with ex-husband Ranjeet Singh Dehal. We wonder what’s next for the couple. A proposal, perhaps?! Cher AGE: 78 PARTNER’S AGE: 38 Pop sensation Cher shocked fans in 2022 when she was spotted hand…

Go with the flow When temperatures rise, keep your cool in an airy, flowing cotton dress. Swap the fabric belt for a wide raffia style to add waist definition. Take cover Oversized linen shirts are ideal for throwing over your costume. Team with denim shorts when you head for lunch. Woven wonders Cool, stylish and non-crease, crochet is a holiday packing must. Three piece There is nothing boardroom about these stylish suits. Fine pinstripes and a linen mix keep you looking cool in the heat. Packing light These tops and shorts can be mixed and matched with all your holiday wardrobe. Modern twist With its flattering palazzo pants and waist-highlighting twist, this bargain duo will see you through endless summers.…

Help! He never tells me he loves me Q We’ve been together for 25 years and my husband is hard-working, kind, funny and great with our grandkids. But throughout our relationship, he’s never felt comfortable saying, ‘I love you,’ and only ever says it when he’s had a bit to drink. I’ve never mentioned this to him but, as we get older, I’m beginning to think that maybe he never loved me. Should I leave and find a man who really cares? SUSAN SAYS A You’ve already found a man who really cares! Yes, your husband’s never felt comfortable expressing his emotions in words. But he’s spent the past 25 years showing his love for you through his actions. So don’t doubt him. Instead, next time he admits his love…

DO THE MATHS… Breakfast on a balcony Even if you’re tight on space, a small bistro set is all you need to dine al fresco during the summer months. Style a solo sun trap No room for a full seating set-up? A single chair is all you need to turn your garden into a place to unwind for one. Choose a scoop or sling style to up the lounging factor. Create a container garden If you’ve only got a patio or a bit of lawn, try planting up extra foliage, flowers and even veg in roomy containers and a variety of pots. Mix and match seating Zoning gardens is all the rage, but what if you don’t have room for more than one zone? Layer your different dining and lounge…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr The slower you go, the more you’ll see. While this advice can apply to travel, it’s really about not rushing to judgement. Take a moment to look at a situation. For your reading ☎09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Families: you may love them, but can’t always live with them. If you’ve fallen out with a relative or there are problems at home, relax: Venus is on her way. For your reading ☎09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun Just because you’ve addressed one elephant in the room it doesn’t necessarily mean there isn’t another lurking. On this occasion, a soft touch is recommended. For your reading ☎09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun – 23 Jul There’s no issue so great that…

Changing Ends – Alan Carr’s semi-autobiographical comedy – is back for a second series. We find young Alan (Oliver Savell) facing puberty, but as his football manager dad Graham (Shaun Dooley) focuses on Northampton Town FC’s promotion hopes, his mum Christine is left to support her son. Here, Nancy Sullivan, who plays her, reveals some more about the new six-parter… As we return to 1980s Northampton, what can we expect from the series? It’s all about Alan starting to feel changes happening within him and going through this period of discovery. We see lots more of the neighbours, Ange (Gabby Best) and Nigel (Harry Peacock) as well. Are there more showdowns between Christine and Ange? It’s gone to a whole new level with Ange. That woman! She’s just so rude.…

Columnist GREAT NEWS FROM TEAM WALES! It’s the joyous holiday snap that says things are getting better for the Wales family. This gorgeous family picture of William, George, Charlotte and Louis was released to celebrate the Prince of Wales’ 42nd birthday last month. Taken by keen photographer Kate, of her family leaping in the sand dunes at one of their favourite Norfolk beaches, it radiates joy. And given the context – having endured a year from hell for our most photogenic royals – we can all delight in its simple message that things seem to be improving. Certainly it was much less circumspect than the Father’s Day picture just a week earlier of the same quartet all staring contemplatively out to sea. With Kate doing well with her treatment and…

Rose-infused skincare goes a lot further than smelling beautiful. The powerful petals can help to nourish, brighten and firm skin. And as a natural relaxant, rose helps to soothe the mind, body and soul. It’s commonly extracted in three forms: rose water, rose oil and rose petals. The floral ingredient is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and astringent, so also helps to treat oily and inflamed skin. High in vitamins A and C, it works to boost your complexion, while acting as a calming veil for sensitive skin. Radiance-boosting oil Rich in vitamins A and C, the rose otto extract in this face oil works to boost radiance and firm skin. Teamed with squalane, ‘nature’s facelift’, this antioxidant-rich formula is well worth a place in your routine. Massage in each evening after cleansing.…

My five-year-old daughter is adamant that she is going to marry her best friend Sophie* when she’s older. They’ve got it all planned out. Sophie will carry the baby in her tummy because my daughter Olive* doesn’t want the operation (she knows she was born via a caesarean). But Olive will be the one to look after the baby at home while Sophie goes out to work. Because work, she believes, is boring. ‘Being openly queer in the 1990s felt subversive’ My first instinct when she told me this was to panic – what if Sophie has had the same conversation with her parents and it looks like my wife Jenny and I are pushing some kind of queer life on to our daughter and her friends? It’s remarkable that…

One-tray roast chicken with baby veg This colourful all-in-one roast makes a tasty upgrade for summer. SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 1 HR 50 MINS ✱ 200ml white wine✱ 1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges✱ 1 leek, roughly chopped✱ 150g radishes✱ 200g baby rainbow carrots✱ 750g new potatoes, large ones halved✱ 1.7kg whole chicken, untrussed✱ ½ lemon✱ Small bunch tarragon – reserve a few sprigs for the dressing and to garnish✱ 150g asparagus spears, trimmed✱ 320g Tenderstem broccoli For the dressing: ✱ 6 anchovies, finely chopped✱ 1tbsp capers, finely chopped✱ Few sprigs tarragon, leaves picked and finely chopped✱ 20g Parmesan, finely grated✱ 200g pot half-fat crème fraiche✱ ½tbsp Dijon mustard✱ 2tbsp mayonnaise 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan/Gas 6. Pour the wine into a large roasting tin…

Phillip Schofield Phil, who stepped down from This Morning last year following his affair with a younger male colleague, had been married to his wife Stephanie Lowe for 27 years when he came out as gay on the show in 2020. But while Phil, 62, admitted later that year that he and Steph, who share daughters Molly and Ruby, ‘had not talked about divorce,’ when the scandal of his ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair came to light, Phil revealed it had affected his relationship with Steph. Recalling the moment he confessed the affair to his wife he said, ‘It was an incredibly difficult conversation. The most difficult conversation I’ve ever had to have with her, and she is extremely disappointed because I lied to her as well.’ He added, ‘I…