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TENNIS SIR ANDY MURRAY He’s the only tennis player in Olympic history to win two singles gold medals, but could Sir Andy triumph again in Paris? Competing in both the singles and the men’s doubles, the three-time grand slam champion, 37, needs no introduction – fingers crossed he’ll ace this summer. GYMNASTICS BECKY DOWNIE She competed at the 2008 and 2016 Games but is yet to bring home a medal, so could it be third time’s a charm for 32-year-old gymnast Becky? She won silver at this year’s European Championships, alongside teammates Ruby Evans, Georgia-Mae Fenton, Alice Kinsella and Abigail Martin, so signs are positive. FIELD ATHLETICS MOLLY CAUDERY It’s 40 years since a British woman has won a field event at the Games, but that could be about to…

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Small steps, big wins I was only talking to a client just the other day about how people view getting into shape. Some are excited, but others distort it and, in their heads, it becomes this huge insurmountable thing. A period of purgatory, a time to clear the diary of all social events, to eat super clean, to avoid this, to give up that, to batten down the hatches. The pressure builds, the drama mounts and their expectations of themselves (and their goals) soar beyond all reason. Traditionally, September is a time for change and new beginnings. This is exactly why we should use these summer weeks to get some new habits in place so that, come autumn, a healthy foundation will already be set and we can focus on…

When one of my dearest friends called me last week to tell me she had ‘exciting news’ to share, I felt deflated. Her son and his new wife had been trying for a baby for a few months, and I knew exactly what she was going to tell me. Sure enough, she announced her daughter-in-law was expecting. ‘And it’s twins!’ she added, clearly overjoyed. I congratulated her, of course, and in all honesty I was thrilled for her. She’s 66 and has been desperate for a grandchild from her only son for years. But I was also jealous. At 54, I’m itching to be a grandma, but at the rate my three children are going I’m going to be in my 70s before they even get started. Career focused This…

2 FOR 1 ON TREATS! Stock up on Drools tasty treats for dogs in store at The Food Warehouse, with its ‘buy two get one free’ deal. There are plenty of appetising flavours to choose from, including duck, cod and chicken. Each 300g pack costs £5, Offer ends 3 January 2025. Visit thefoodwarehouse.com to find your nearest store. CHILL OUT This cooling mat is a great solution for keeping your pet comfortable on hot summer days. Immerse the mat in water to activate the cooling gel, which then absorbs your dog’s body heat. Available in two sizes, was £10, now £4.50. Offer expires 31 July 2024. Visit onlinehomeshop.com for more information. TIDY TIME Toys everywhere? Keep your home organised with this stylish pet paw embroidered storage basket in grey. It’s…

Imagine looking into an aquarium of tropical fish, the only distraction in a small waiting room. I’m holding Warren, my four-month-old baby, and I know that any minute someone is coming to take him and give him to his new adoptive parents. He holds out one chubby hand towards the colourful fish and smiles. Five minutes later, he’s no longer in my arms and that is my last memory of my baby boy – a memory that must last a lifetime. ‘I’d tried to keep him but adoption was the best thing for my son’ As an unmarried mother with no help from family or Warren’s father, no flat, no job and no nursery place, I had no choice but to give him up. Despite everything, I’d tried to keep…

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I bought the pink dress for my 15th birthday. It was a present to myself with my Saturday-job money because Mum always got me practical stuff for birthdays – shoes that would last the winter, a sensible coat and so on. There wasn’t much money in the kitty, I knew. Dad was a contract engineer and sometimes had gaps between jobs. Mum worked in a call centre but didn’t earn a bundle. To my surprise, that year, they said they were taking me to a restaurant for a birthday meal. I was more excited than ever to wear the dress. On the morning of my birthday (luckily, a Sunday), I came downstairs in my new dress, adjusting the seams on its satiny pinkness. This was the first ‘grown-up’ thing I’d…

As the first week of the Paris Olympics kicks off, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan, Hazel Irvine and JJ Chalmers are among the presenters who will be bringing us all the action on various BBC platforms. Plus there are guests, including former Olympic champions like Dame Laura Kenny and TV stars such as First Dates’ Fred Sirieix. Here, they reveal what to expect… CLARE BALDING (CENTRE RIGHT) ‘After the pandemic, the crowds will be back, friends and families will be there to share the experience and support athletes, and there will be a huge amount to enjoy.’ FRED SIRIEIX (RIGHT) ‘People should be excited about the very best athletes in the world going head to head – and French hospitality. Who can I see coming away with a medal? My daughter…

‘WORKING’ FROM THE BEACH? Are some colleagues taking flexible policies a bit too far, do you think? The debate about working from home seems to gather more heat in the summer. For those millions who choose to take advantage of flexible working policies, it offers the chance to pack your laptop in your holiday suitcase and either extend your time overseas or just to work from a more exotic location. But for those who either can’t do their job from anywhere but the workplace, or who are fundamentally opposed to the idea, it seems to provoke untold irritation. My colleague Eamonn Holmes and I have this row, often, on our GB News Breakfast programme. ‘What a lot of nonsense!’ declares my hot-headed co-host. ‘More like shirk from home, if you…

POOR PRINCESS ANNE I feel terribly sorry for Princess Anne. The stalwart has been keeping the Royal Family going this past year, with King Charles and the Princess of Wales out of action. But now she has been knocked out – quite literally – after an accident in the grounds of her Cotswolds home last month, which left her unconscious. No one – including the Princess Royal as she can’t remember – really knows what happened but it’s thought she was struck on the head by a horse as she was out walking. The King’s sister, 73, spent five nights at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, and was later released to recover at home. It’s an untimely reminder that most of the senior working royals are in their 70s and have…

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Tame a tricky tum on holiday From explosive bowels to bloating and constipation, having a dodgy stomach can ruin your trip… If you’re counting down to your summer break or reading this from your sun lounger, you may soon join the 50% of holidaymakers who experience gut issues abroad. So, how can you stop tummy troubles from completely wiping you out? Home or away, the gut can be affected by several factors. The stress of travelling, a change in diet, reduced fluid intake and activity levels, changes in sleep patterns and infected food and water can all play a part. CAUGHT A BELLY BUG? Travellers’ diarrhoea can be particularly unpleasant – this is three or more bouts of loose, watery poo in 24 hours, often with nausea, vomiting and stomach…

Save your salary! Cutting back on your morning coffee could save you hundreds of pounds a year, but we’ve got other great tips to help make your pay packet go further. GO EASY ON THE CAFFEINE While a morning coffee can feel essential, a take-out one can add up, costing as much as £4 on average. If you had one every day, it’s £20 a week or £80 a month. If you get free coffee at work, you should take advantage of that. If you don’t like instant coffee, try investing in a cafetière – they cost around £5. That, plus a pack of ground coffee at around £4 on average means a fresh brew for a few weeks will come in at less than £10. REDUCE TRANSPORT COSTS Could…

Chicken shawarma skewers Inspired by grilled meat dishes popular in Turkey and Greece, this skewered version is easy to whip up for a crowd. MAKES 8 SKEWERSPREP 15 MINS, PLUS MARINATINGCOOK 10 MINS ✱ Juice 2 limes✱ 1tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle✱ ½tbsp pomegranate molasses✱ ½tbsp shawarma spice blend or ras el hanout✱ 1tsp flaky sea salt✱ 8 boneless chicken thigh fillets, approx 750g✱ 2 small red onions, peeled and each cut into 8 chunks To serve: ✱ ½ cucumber, deseeded and cut into half moons✱ Handful chopped parsley✱ 1-2tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional)✱ 8 pickled chillies (optional)✱ Lime and/or lemon wedges, to garnish You will need: ✱ 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water 1 Mix the lime juice, oil, pomegranate molasses, spice blend and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the…

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It must have seemed a good idea at the time for the Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to publicise that the prince was the ‘esteemed recipient’ of a sports award named after a US war hero killed in Afghanistan. Yet the decision to give him the Pat Tillman Award for his Invictus Games work with injured veterans has prompted an outcry, with more than 50,000 people signing a petition against it. Not only did Tillman’s mother Mary join the criticism, but US sports commentators called it ‘embarrassing’ and ‘b******t’. The prize was named in honour of Pat Tillman, an NFL star who gave up his professional football career after 9/11 to enlist in the US army. He served in Iraq and then Afghanistan, and was killed in…

£4M LORRAINE KELLY This year marks her 40th year on daytime TV, so it won’t come as a shock that veteran presenter Lorraine has millions in the bank. After starting out as a researcher for BBC Scotland, Lorraine quickly rose up the ranks presenting GMTV and, in 2010, she was given her own show by ITV – a role that she still holds 14 years later. While the star’s exact salary is unknown, she is believed to have signed a £2.1 million exclusivity contract with the broadcaster in 2017, preventing her from working for rival channels. Lorraine has also made money by releasing a number of books, most recently her debut novel The Island Swimmer. £8.5M SUSANNA REID Now one of the highest paid women in TV, Susanna rose to…

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Taking care of our pets in summer The sun has been unpredictable so far this year, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed for some warm, sunny weather now the children are off school. Of course, I will be keeping the kids safe in the heat, making sure they are well hydrated, and protected from the sun. It can be helpful to think about your pets the same way. They don’t understand the dangers, so you need to look out for them. Plus, they are all individuals, with different needs. Certain breeds are at higher risk; flatter-faced breeds such as pugs and French bulldogs cope less well in hot weather. Older and overweight animals find it harder too. Even in hot weather, most dogs are keen to go on a walk,…

‘CHANGING PUBLIC ATTITUDES HAS BEEN REWARDING’ Dr Rhona Christie, 30, lives with her partner Doug, 33, in Glasgow. The midwife was worried about what my mum’s reaction to my appearance might be, but when I was born, Mum was unflappable. She never made a big deal of my visible difference – an attitude that’s been a huge help in my life. I was born with a cleft lip and extensive gap in my palette. And despite eight reconstructive surgeries during my childhood and teenage years, I still have a facial difference – my nose and mouth are shaped quite differently to most people’s – and a permanent hole in the roof of my mouth. But thanks to lots of love from my parents, two older sisters and friends, I was…

Fig and Marsala affogato This throw-together dessert is the perfect last-minute pick-me-up. SERVES 1 READY IN 10 MINS ✱ 1 large scoop vanilla ice cream✱ 1 ripe fig, roughly chopped✱ Small shot espresso✱ 25ml Marsala wine or your favourite liqueur✱ Amaretti biscuits 1 Put the ice cream and fig in a chunky glass or heatproof bowl. 2 Serve with the espresso, and Marsala or liqueur, in a glass or a jug, to pour over, and some crumbled amaretti biscuit to sprinkle over, and whole biscuits for dunking, if liked. Per serving: 318 cals, 15g fat, 9g sat fat, 26g carbs FOOD ED’S TIP Swap the Marsala for your favourite liqueur – amaretto, or a chocolate or orange liqueur would all be tasty. Limoncello panna cottas with strawberry salsa Sweet summer strawberries…