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SHARON STONE Hollywood star Sharon had to learn to walk again after suffering from a brain haemorrhage in 2001, but these days she’s fighting fit and looks better than ever. The Basic Instinct star, 66, typically works out four or five times a week and likes to mix up her routine by including Pilates, total-body stretches, strength training, yoga and dance. ‘Every time I exercise, I do something different based on which areas need to get in motion,’ she told fans. That’s one way to stop you from getting bored at the gym! DEMI MOORE With a figure like this, it’s hard to believe that A-lister Demi will be celebrating her 62nd birthday this year. The actor credits a raw vegan diet alongside regular low-intensity workouts, such as Pilates and…

They are there to cheer us up when we’re feeling down, offer advice when we’re feeling lost, or give brutal honesty when we need humbling. In fact, experts argue that a good friendship is life’s greatest love story, trumping that of a romantic partner. ‘Friendship never ends,’ sang the Spice Girls on their hit Wannabe. But fast forward 30 years and the five pals are having to eat their words. Just recently it was reported that Geri Horner and Mel B are embroiled in an ugly feud, with claims that they ‘can’t bear’ to be on the stage together, pulling the plug on a Spice Girls reunion tour. As grown women in their 40s and 50s, with decades of friendship behind them, why can’t they resolve their issues? According to…

SCARLETT JOHANSSON Smoky eye 1 A dark and sultry eye look like Scarlett’s is a total classic and feels extra special for the autumn and winter months. Opt for an eyeshadow collection like By Beauty Bay Smoky Palette, £9.50, beautybay.com, which is filled with a mix of complementary shades of charcoal grey and dusky black tones. 2 Use a small brush to dust a lighter colour over your eyelids before blending a hint of the darkest shade at the outer corners and up to your socket crease. 3 To add even more definition to your peepers, use a silky pencil like Revolution Kohl Eyeliner, £3, Superdrug, to trace along your waterline and just below lashes. 4 Complete your look with a couple of layers of volumising mascara like Lottie Serving…

I’ve been that woman – the overweight one who feels invisible, the one that society seems to overlook because of her size. But I’ve also been on the other side – part of the ‘thin elite’ who gets noticed, admired and complimented for her petiteness. And let me tell you from painful experience, weight bias, otherwise known as ‘skinny privilege’ most definitely exists, and the toll it took on me mentally, both overweight and thin, was draining. Raised by a mum who was prone to yo-yo dieting, by my 20s I’d also developed an unhealthy relationship with food, using it as an emotional crutch, bingeing on takeaways along with chocolate bars, crisps and pints of beer too. Aged 28, and working in a stressful job I hated, I weighed 13st…

Chicken noodle salad A sweet and salty dressing really makes this Vietnamese-style salad sing. SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 10 MINS ✱ 200g vermicelli rice noodles ✱ 2tsp oil ✱ 2 free-range chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally to make 4 thin fillets ✱ 30ml soy sauce ✱ 2tbsp honey ✱ 1 red chilli, finely chopped ✱ Juice 1 lime ✱ 2tbsp fish sauce ✱ 2tbsp rice vinegar ✱ Pinch of sugar (optional) ✱ 1 carrot, finely sliced, or use a julienne peeler ✱ ½ cucumber, cut into half-moons ✱ 250g radishes, finely sliced ✱ 200g mangetout or sugar snap peas, finely sliced ✱ 2 spring onions, thinly sliced ✱ Handful fresh mint and Thai basil leaves (or use regular basil) ✱ 30g roasted peanuts, finely chopped 1 Put…

PETE WICKS TOWIE star Pete, 35, has done plenty of reality TV, but nothing like Strictly. ‘Dancing live in front of the nation every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying. But anyone who knows me knows I love a challenge and trying new things, so I’m genuinely looking forward to getting stuck in,’ he said. TOYAH WILLCOX With a career spanning over five decades, actor and singer Toyah, 66, is no stranger to the spotlight – but how will she fare in the ballroom? The star said, ‘Wow, Strictly Come Dancing, can you believe it! This is going to be a wild and wonderful ride, and I’m here for every sparkly second.’ JAMIE BORTHWICK He plays EastEnders’ hardman Jay Brown, but now actor Jamie is taking a break from bust-ups in the Queen…

Cheryl v Lily Allen When singer Lily released Cheryl Tweedy as the B-side for her 2006 debut single Smile, she sparked a fall-out between two of the UK’s biggest stars. Not a fan of the track, Girls Aloud star Cheryl, now 41, proceeded to call Lily a ‘chick with a d**k’. Lily, now 39, then went on to write a scathing open letter to Cheryl on her Myspace page. She penned, ‘Cheryl, if you’re reading this, I may not be as pretty as you but at least I write and sing my own songs without the aid of Auto-Tune. I must say taking your clothes off, doing sexy dancing and marrying a rich footballer must be very gratifying, your mother must be so proud, stupid b****.’ The singer later apologised…

The pared-back, minimalist style of these shoulder bags makes them ideal for teaming with virtually any outfit. The perfect size for your everyday essentials, they also have the bonus of a subtle, adjustable strap, meaning you can wear them on your shoulder or as a cross-body for those days when you need to be hands-free and on the go. Available in timeless camel and black, these faux-suede bags are bound to be snapped up quickly, so don’t hang around! Bags, £14 each, Primark…

Columnist What’s the best way to lose fat? I did a little dance writing about this week’s topic. This is my specialist subject! Everyone on my 28-day Blast Plan learns all about this and, like them, some of what I’m going to say might surprise you – shock you, even. Losing fat doesn’t have much to do with exercise and everything to do with food. I’ve had clients with serious ski injuries who could barely shuffle around the house – let alone squat and lunge – but they still lost fat because they adapted their food. To lose fat we need to be in a calorie deficit. It’s easier to arrive at that deficit through changes to food than it is by upping the exercise. Say Mandy wants to get…

When your GP has to break confidentiality Trust is important between a patient and their doctor, but sometimes the situation can become tricky… One of the hardest things to do as any doctor is to lose a patient’s trust by breaking their confidentiality. I would argue this hits even harder for a GP who may have a longer-term professional relationship with a patient and needs to remain in that position moving forward. We take confidentiality very seriously – and breaking it is not done lightly. In the almost 20 years I have worked as a doctor, I’m pretty sure I can remember each time (there aren’t many) that I have done this. And in all those situations, it has been done to keep the patient or others safe. WORKING TOGETHER…

Easy ways to earn cashback It’s second nature to shop around on price, but if you’re not earning cashback on your purchases, you’re missing a trick. Whatever you’re buying, from groceries and fashion to holidays and utilities – and wherever you’re buying it, from amazon.co.uk to wilko.com – you can earn back a percentage of your spending just by using a cashback app or card for your purchases. EFFORTLESS REWARDS Use a cashback app, such as Topcashback or Quidco, and you could typically earn back £300 a year – more if you’re dedicated! Deals come and go, and payouts vary (bigger if you sign up for premium membership), but you know what they say about looking after the pennies. Parents, check out Kidstart, where cashback is linked directly to a…

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Columnist PRESCRIPTION ADDICTION CAN BE DEADLY There’s a cast of six and Matthew Perry is the funny one. But the other five aren’t Rachel, Ross, Monica, Joey and Phoebe from Friends. They’re two doctors, two alleged drug dealers and his personal assistant. And it’s not a comedy, it’s a tragedy. Initially, no foul play was suspected after 54-year-old Perry (right) drowned in his own hot tub with traces of ketamine in his body – he’d been treating depression with the drug. But nearly a year on, a seedy picture has emerged of a group around the star either enabling or profiting financially from his spiralling addiction. The five are accused by the Central California State Attorney of playing ‘a key role in his death by falsely prescribing, selling, or injecting’…

HAS THE KING BEEN OVERDOING IT? The King and Queen are currently enjoying a much-deserved holiday at Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands. Courtiers tell me that Charles has been looking forward to the rest after he threw himself back into public life at the end of April. Over the past couple of months, alongside meetings and engagements, he has crammed in Royal Ascot, the Japan State Visit, Holyrood Week and a visit to the Welsh Parliament, as well as welcoming a new Prime Minister. During one week in July, which Palace insiders admit was ‘intensely busy’, Charles visited the Channel Islands, attended the State Opening of Parliament and met world leaders at Blenheim Palace. The packed schedule has led to concerns that the King, 75, has been overdoing it as…

CROSS-BODY BAGS As the new season approaches, it’s time to swap warm-weather styles for something a little sturdier. Go hands-free with a practical cross-body design. Whether you stick to neutrals or choose to introduce a pop of colour, it remains a classic for a reason. POINTED-TOE SHOES This ladylike trend is everywhere and with an array of heel heights to choose from, there’s a design to suit every preference. Elegant enough for special occasions, you could also offset their smartness with relaxed jeans and a jumper for an effortless everyday look. SCARVES A lightweight scarf is a stylish addition to any outfit. Get creative with the way you wear them. Whether wrapped around the handle of a bag, tied in your hair, worn around your neck in place of a…

My daughter refuses to speak to me Q My husband and I divorced 15 years ago, when our daughter was 16 and our son was 10. I went on to meet the most marvellous man and, last year, we got married. Ever since we said ‘I do’, my daughter, 31, has refused to talk to me. She told me I should be there for her and her young children, not gadding about. Now she won’t let me see my grandchildren. SUZIE SAYS A It sounds to me as if your daughter never quite got over her parents divorce. Arguing won’t make her change. Tell her you understand how she feels and take her objections on board, but that doesn’t mean you accept them or will alter your behaviour. Point out…

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We loved the first series of Funny Woman, which followed Blackpool factory worker and beauty queen Barbara Parker as she pursued her showbiz dreams in 1960s London and found fame as sitcom star Sophie Straw. Now that it’s back for a second series, Gemma Arterton, who plays her, reveals more… Where do we find Sophie Straw at the beginning of the new series? She’s still living with Marj [her flatmate, played by Alexa Davis] and her love for married producer Dennis [Arsher Ali] has been requited, but there are a few problems in terms of his divorce and whether they can be together or not. She also has her own sitcom, so she’s a household name and gets recognised wherever she goes. There’s also some tension between her and…