Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 484 i Yours Magazine

Welcome to our bumper cosy crime and puzzles special, with 21 packed pages, guaranteed to keep you guessing! Will you solve our exclusive whodunnit and scoop £500? On a more sombre note, we mark the 20th anniversary of the London Bombings with my interview with George Psaradakis, driver of the number 30 bus, on which one of the four bombs was detonated. The image of the destroyed double decker bus is now etched onto our national psyche forever. George, a close family friend who I’ve known all my life, told me that he remembers and prays for his lost passengers every day and will be marking the commemoration in Hyde Park on 7 July along with other survivors, victims’ loved ones and the legions of emergency service workers who risked…

In social media posts of her 77th birthday celebrations, Judy Finnigan looks happy and radiant in a flowery Boden dress as she joyfully accepts a vibrantly coloured cake, card and giant balloon while her loving family sing to her. ‘Happy birthday to my favourite woman in the world,’ wrote Chloe, 37, who posted the emotional celebration on Instagram. In other pictures from the two-day event, fun-loving Judy is pictured in sportswear, which explains much of their joint jubilance. ‘Chloe is a fitness professional and has been on both Judy’s and Richard’s cases about staying healthy, eating clean and living long enough to see their grandchildren grow up,’ says a friend. Only last year, Judy, who has five grandchildren, Ivy, Eden, Kit, Bodhi and Wren, admitted, ‘It’s joyous and it’s great…

It’s all about balance now Lisa Maxwell is in her 60s. The former soap star is enjoying a peaceful existence living in the countryside, while finding time to still appear on stage and screen – but she is now in a position that she can pick and choose her roles. ‘I live in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside,’ she tells Yours. ‘I’m 61 now. I don’t have to work every hour God sends. On the other hand, actors don’t retire – and I do like a challenge.’ Her latest challenge is playing a character with early-onset Alzheimer’s, a condition she knows only too well after her father-in-law passed away from the disease. Opening up about the heartbreaking time in her life, she shares, ‘My father-in-law had early onset and passed away…

A pair of brown bear cubs have found their forever home in Devon after fleeing from war. The siblings, Malenky and Nanuq, were born in Belgium after their mother was rescued from Ukraine. They were moved to the UK as there was a lack of roaming space and resources for the team in Belgium to care for them. They were placed into a Wildwood Trust wildlife park where they can thrive in a ‘safe, enriched environment’. Cambridge cows that love grazing on the city’s commons will be given special collars to stop them falling in the River Cam. The local council said, on average, two to four cows fall into the river during grazing season, often needing out-of-hours rescue. To help the clumsy cattle, they will be fitted with GPS…

EVERYDAY DRESS A linen frock is a musthave for any summer wardrobe, and can easily be dressed up or down. VERSATILE TROUSER Loose and airy textures offer unmatched cool comfort. Wear on and off the beach – either way, the styling options are endless! TAILORED SET Seeking a smarter take on linen? A lightweight suit brings a fresh twist to formal summer dressing. MODEST SHORTS Bermuda styles are a huge trend right now, which is great news for anyone who wants to wear shorts without flashing too much flesh! LIGHT JACKET Lightweight and perfect for summer, this bohemian style kimono is ideal for throwing over a simple vest if you want to conceal upper arms.…

Chicken Caesar lettuce cups Makes: 12 Takes: 30min Cost per cup 66p ■ 75g plain flour ■ 1tsp onion granules ■ Salt and freshly ground black pepper ■ 500g chicken breast fillets, sliced into 12 pieces ■ 2 eggs, whisked, plus 2 eggs extra, hard-boiled, cooled, peeled and sliced ■ 180g panko breadcrumbs (or use natural breadcrumbs) ■ 40g Parmesan, finely grated, plus extra for sprinkling ■ Cooking oil spray ■ 4 slices prosciutto ■ 2 baby cos or Little Gem lettuce, washed, leaves separated ■ 100g Caesar or ranch dressing 1 Preheat oven to 200°C/fan 180°C. Line 2 oven trays with baking paper. 2 Combine the flour and onion granules in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Put the whisked egg in a second bowl, and mix the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan together in a third bowl. 3…

NEWS YOU CAN USE DON'T BIN THAT LETTER! Thousands of mothers are owed state pension money and haven’t responded to letters encouraging them to claim. This latest problem with underpaid state pensions arose when Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) wasn’t credited on National Insurance records. HRP was a scheme that ran from 1978 to 2010, designed to protect the state pension for people, mainly women, who took time off work to care for children or other dependents. The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has investigated why only 12,379 people have received arrears, compared to 370,000 letters sent to potential claimants. The arrears paid are worth £8,377 on average. Apparently, many women thought the letters were a scam, couldn’t understand why it applied to them, or were put off by the…

Carefully knitting one stitch then purling the next, Theresa admired her neat rib pattern. She’d always been creative with yarn and had joined a knit-andnatter group dedicated to helping several charities. Knit Your Socks Off was formed after a special request from a woman undergoing chemo for breast cancer – she wanted some warm socks because her feet got cold during chemo treatment. The group, based in Slough, eventually knitted 250 pairs for cancer patients. ‘It was so good to pick up my needles and know that I was helping breast cancer patients,’ says Theresa, 62, who is married with one grown-up daughter. But her commitment to supporting patients became more personal when she was diagnosed with breast cancer herself after a routine mammogram. Thankfully, it was caught in its…

£10 cheque for every letter published No Spam please ◆ I read the piece in issue 481 on the wartime cupboard staple Spam making a comeback. It brought back memories of Spam fritters served up at school dinners which made me sick! I have never eaten it since. Heather McEwen, Norwich Happy days ◆ The letter about memorable aromas in issue 481 reminded me that at the age of eight I was sent to a special school for the partially sighted in Birmingham in March 1948. During the mornings, there was a smell of hot chocolate and it was lovely. The cook used to pour the little bottles of milk into a big pan and add cocoa then heat it up and pour it back into the bottles. We all…

What you're reading… The Book Game by Frances Wise (Fourth Estate, £16.99) ‘A gripping and witty page-turner,’ says Kate Randall. It’s August and eight old friends gather for a writers’ retreat. By day, they write in the country house estate. In the evenings there’s dinner, drinks and midnight swimming. But as the last days of summer approach, old jealousies and bitter rivalries surface. By the end of the week, friendships – and lives – will have changed forever. The Trad Wife's Secret by Liane Child (HQ Digital, £9.99) ‘Tense and razor-sharp,’ says Donna Butler. Madison March appears to have a pictureperfect family, a beautiful home, and a devoted online following. But behind the curated content, something much darker is brewing. As cracks begin to show in Madison’s idyllic facade, a…

In the second series of The Couple Next Door, we return to the same troubled cul-desac that provided the setting for series one, only this time the drama focuses on what’s going on behind different doors. At the heart of the storyline is Charlotte, a driven Yorkshire heart surgeon, who seemingly has the perfect home, career and marriage. That is until a magnetic new doctor, Mia, arrives to upend everything. Here, Annabel Scholey tells Yours about what drew her to the role and why the show will resonate with women everywhere… What attracted you to the part? I’d watched the first series and was utterly hooked by it, so when this came up, I jumped at it. Charlotte’s from West Yorkshire, just like me, which was a lovely bonus (even…

Dear readers, Tuesdays were a big day in the school calendar. You’d bolt down your spotted dick, rush to the coat racks and then, hidden under donkey jackets, switch on the forbidden transistor radio, to find out who’d got to Number One in the charts. It felt like a particularly big day for me if David Cassidy had a hit. Maybe he’d be on Top of the Pops and accidentally end up in Rutland, where he’d bump into me buying a pair of shoes on Oakham High Street and instantly fall in love. I’m not sure how cool it was to like David Cassidy. And cool was what we were all aiming for. At school, I was a David Bowie and T-Rex fan, while at home, I listened to The Seekers.…

True to her word As Gabby Logan, 52, prepares to host Match of the Day, let’s hope she feels that she’s fulfilled a heartfelt teenage promise to her late brother. She recently revealed that she had vowed to Daniel, ‘I am going to do everything I can to make your life count,’ following his sudden death from an undiagnosed heart condition aged just 15. Despite her grief, Gabby’s ‘lived life for two people’, breaking barriers and notching up successes most people can only dream of. Wrong ingredient With age, actress Michelle Collins, 63, accepts that while some things become easier, others don’t necessarily. Admitting that the best advice she’s ever been given was to speak her mind, she says, ‘It’s something that’s got a lot easier as I’ve got older.’…

The 7/7 London bombings stand as one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in the UK’s history. On the morning of 7 July 2005, four suicide bombers targeted London’s public transport system during rush hour, killing 52 people and injuring more than 700. The coordinated attacks struck three Underground trains and a doubledecker bus, leaving the city in shock and mourning. This year marks the 20th anniversary of that tragic day. The bombings occurred at Aldgate, Edgware Road, and Russell Square stations, with the final explosion destroying a number 30 bus in Tavistock Square. Over the past two decades, annual commemorations have honoured the victims and all those forever changed by the events of that day. This year, ceremonies will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral and at the memorial…

Dr Megan Rossi’s philosophy is ‘inclusion not exclusion’, so adding to your diet rather than banning foods. However, she says making dietary tweaks can be beneficial to our gut health. ‘I recommend swapping out refined carbohydrates – the ones with added sugars and ultra-processed breads and cereals -for fibre-rich options such as quinoa, sourdough and oats.’ She adds that we should be eating as many whole foods as possible. ‘We can see that emulsifiers [used to make liquids that wouldn’t normally mix, blend together] seem to be having a negative effect, so I’d say be emulsifier aware. That doesn’t mean you need to cut them out completely, but being mindful of your intake of ultra-processed food could make a difference while still maintaining a balanced, nutritious diet.’…

Strawberry mousse cake Serves: 8 Takes: 5hr, plus chilling Cost per serving 79p ■ Butter, for greasing ■ 3 eggs ■ 110g caster sugar ■ 1tsp vanilla extract ■ 170g self-raising flour, sifted ■ 250ml milk ■ 190g evaporated milk ■ 125g condensed milk ■ 300ml double cream ■ 70g Nesquik strawberry milkshake mix ■ 250g strawberries, hulled and halved ■ Icing sugar, for dusting (optional) 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C fan. Grease and line a 20cm springform cake tin with baking paper. 2 Use an electric mixer to beat the eggs and sugar for 10-15min or until the mix is pale and thick. Beat in the vanilla. Fold in the flour until just combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin. Bake for 30-35min or until an inserted cocktail stick into the centre of the cake comes…

Difficulty rating: YOU WILL NEED □ Debbie Bliss Rialto Chunky (100% extra fine merino) bulky (chunky) yarn, 50g 60m balls. 7 balls in Silver □ 2m of 15mm doublefaced satin ribbon, or another desired ribbon or yarn □ Bolster pillow pad measuring 45 × 17cm diameter □ 1 pair of UK size 3 (6.5mm) straight knitting needles □ Cable needle □ Tapestry needle SIZE Knitted piece is 79 × 53cm (when stretched) ■ Can’t get this yarn? Find a suitable alternative at yarnsub.com ABBREVIATIONS st (sts) = stitch(es) k = knit p = purl patt = pattern rep = repeat yo = yarn over k2tog = knit two together st st = stocking stitch WS = wrong side RS = right side C8B = cable 8 back TIP: If you don’t have a cable needle,…

Going back to basics with a pen and paper can also work wonders, if you keep a spending diary. Writing down everything you spend helps identify where your money disappears. You might think twice at the till, knowing you have to write it down. It can also help spot spending patterns and identify habits to change. ‘One thing you could experiment with is noting down how you were feeling when you spent this money. You may find, for example, you spend more at the supermarket when you’re hungry or pick up little extras if your mood is low,’ says Sarah. Nicola recommends using a paper-based budget planner to track spending. ‘The physical act of writing it down makes me much more aware of just what I’m spending and on what.…

Famously the last woman to hang in Britain, Ruth Ellis was executed in HM Holloway Prison after being convicted of the murder of David Blakely. The case sparked widespread controversy. Ruth’s beauty frequently attracted seedy characters and, after working as a club hostess, she tried nude modelling, and turned to prostitution. On 10 April 1955, outside the Magdala pub in Hampstead, London, she shot her lover, Blakely, six times with a revolver. Ellis was arrested, and police investigations revealed she had been the victim of violence at Blakely’s hands and had suffered a miscarriage as a result. However, the law did not consider domestic abuse sufficient defence to murder. The trial captivated the country. There was a growing opinion, especially within groups that campaigned for the abolition of capital punishment,…

Ellen, 69, from West Yorkshire, would like some new pen friends from anywhere. She loves crafting, playing the piano, reading, gardening and walking. JUL1-101 Pauline, 68, from West Yorkshire, would like to meet a single, sincere gentleman for outings, friendship. She has a good sense of humour and loves dancing, going for walks, listening to music and enjoying life. JUL1-102 Lonely widower Jim, late 70s, would like a female companion in the Bristol area. He is artistic and musical with a liking for Sixties and Seventies pop music. He enjoys day trips, coffee shops, pub lunches and good conversation. JUL1-103 Caring, active lady, Maureen, 71, from Gloucestershire, is looking for a likeminded gentleman who likes to travel, enjoys the theatre and going to different places of interest. She loves animals…

MY LIFE lessons It’s been 42 years since Bonnie Tyler’s iconic power ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart became an undisputed hit, rocketing to number one on both sides of the pond. Even crazier, the single, which she recorded with producer/songwriter Jim Steinman, has now exceeded a billion views on YouTube. And following the release of her new single Yes I Can, the Welsh songstress is preparing for her tour in countries including Germany, Spain and Poland. Bonnie, who has been married to her former Olympic star husband Robert for 51 years, tells Yours how she achieved superstardom and what makes her so grounded. Live to inspire My new single is a song all about finding your strength and believing in yourself, and I’m hoping it’ll inspire people. When I…

Our Doodle in his ‘cool dude’ holiday snap. When he stands at our gate, toddlers passing by love to say his name while stroking his head – he almost melts with joy. Dawn Newman, Chesterfield Hugo, our 12-year-old cockapoo, loves going to Nanny’s as he gets many treats. He does anything for food! Amy New, by email This is Martin. I found him in my chickens’ nesting box when he was one day old. He was feral, but after handrearing him, has become a loving, household pet. Ruth Ritchie, by email GET IN TOUCH Send us a picture of your pet with personality, tell us their likes, dislikes and age and if we print it you’ll receive a £10 cheque…

Organise your porch to hold coats, bags, shoes and more A narrow console is the perfect spot for lighting, accessories and extra storage…

■ These little toys for my new granddaughter were so quick and easy to knit. She loves them, so I think my needles are going to be busy! Ruth Ritchie, Chesterfield ■ Here are some of the many hats I’ve made for the children of Ukraine. Friends and neighbours have donated their unwanted wool, but I can never resist buying more when I see it. Angela Smith, Bovey Tracey, Devon ■ I knitted these fluffy Easter chicks for the adults in my family. They particularly liked the chocolate eggs nestled inside. Sylvia Burrows, via email GET IN TOUCH We love to see your makes. Please share your creations with us using the contact details on page 3.…

Apple Air Tag Sleek and easy to use, the AirTag connects to Apple’s Find My app, making it perfect for iPhone users. With precision finding, you’ll get turn-by-turn directions to your bag, and you can even activate a sound alert. ■ £28, johnlewis.com Tile Pro (2022) Compatible with Android via The Tile app, this tracker boasts an impressive Bluetooth range of up to 120m. You can ring your luggage when it’s nearby or view its last known location if it’s out of range. It’s also waterresistant with a replaceable battery. ■ £24.99, amazon.co.uk iTrack Mini Wireless GPS Tracker This mini tracker lets you follow your personal items in real time via GPS and mobile networks. It offers global coverage, live updates and SMS tracking all through a simple app. Battery…

A Medieval magician flung into the strange world of modern (Seventies) Britain, clutching his frog familiar and mumbling incantations against the unknowable power of ‘elec-trickery’ – such was the odd but enchanting premise of Catweazle, the cult British children’s TV series that first aired on ITV between 1970 and 1971. Written and created by Richard Carpenter, the show quickly captivated the imaginations of both children and adults with its unique blend of historical fantasy, slapstick comedy, and gentle satire on the bewilderments of modern life through Medieval eyes. Catweazle, played with unflagging eccentricity and charm by Geoffrey Bayldon, is a sorcerer from the 11th Century who finds himself magically transported to the 20th Century. The story begins with Catweazle fleeing Norman soldiers and leaping into a lake to escape. But…

If Hollywood needed a supercilious butler for the 25 years from 1930, the chances were that Eric Blore’s agent would get an urgent call. With a seemingly unending stream of shocked grimaces and sarcastic grovelling, Blore was the personification of the English domestic. He had been born, just before Christmas 1887, in Finchley, north London, making his stage debut in the saucy musical comedy, The Girl from Kays, in 1908. Five years later he was in the West End, chalking up hit revues All the Winners, and Nuts and Wine, the latter based on the writings of PG Wodehouse. Perfect Eric Blore fare. Blore was no mean writer himself, penning many sketches, including The Disorderly Room, which was performed on stage and radio by Tommy Handley. By the summer of…

✪ People with bad voices who enjoy singing should be encouraged. With vocal training you can learn to improve your tone. That being said, what does it matter? As long as you’re not a pop singer or in a choir, no-one should feel they cannot sing because they are out of tune. I know I’m out of tune but in church I just sing along quietly so no one notices. In the car, I sing my heart out! One of my sons has a terrible pitch but I don’t care. He’s happy when he’s singing and isn’t that all you want to be? So sing like no one is listening! Ryan George, Denbigh, Clwyd Yours says: We couldn’t agree more! ◆ Our star letter will receive a stunning Lush Lilacs…

Wordsearch (p99) Number Cruncher (p103) Beginner 60 Intermediate 4 Genius 139 Arrowword (p103) Sudoku (p103) Medium Hard Whodunnit (p104) Across 1 Separate, 7 Robot, 8 Dummy, 9 Warmth, 10 To-do, 12 Aunt, 14 Prefer, 17 Kneel, 18 Great, 19 Rejected. Down 1 Sober, 2 Potato, 3 Rude, 4 Tempo, 5 Drawbacks, 6 Hypocrite, 11 Bright, 13 Niece, 15 Field, 16 Blue. Attacker Jeri Weapon Cabbage Bloom and Doom (p105) The culprit was Miss Pine, who left her watering can behind when stealing from the greenhouse. Mr Potts dropped his trowel, but that was found in the potting shed. Mr Bloom dropped a seed packet by the pond. Printing Error (p105) Print 3 is the correct match. Interrogation Room (p105) 1 Antique dealer, 2 Patricia Cornwell, 3 Martin Shaw, 4 Andy…

Theatre Here’s one for a great night out! The smash-hit musical Fiddler on the Roof is back on tour from 24 July, and it’s guaranteed to get your toes tapping. Sure, the men make a lot of noise, but it’s Tevye’s three daughters who really call the shots when it comes to choosing their husbands. Expect laughs, heart, and classics like Matchmaker, Matchmaker and If I Were a Rich Man. Grab a ticket and sing along, it’s an Olivier winner for a reason! Book at fiddlerontheroofuk.com Podcast Hedy Lamarr was a 1930s and 1940s Hollywood star, who was often described as the most beautiful woman in the world. Smitten movie fans probably didn’t know that she was also a brilliant inventor. Her work contributed to the creation of GPS, Bluetooth…

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV-20 DEC Uranus begins his ‘let’s shake things out of their old patterns’ phase where you’re juggling people, projects and schedules. ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705708 CAPRICORN 21 DEC-20 JAN Unsettling moments may fly around a changeover period, yet it looks like you’ll take to a new phase rather well. ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705709 AQUARIUS 21 JAN-18 FEB Your ruler Uranus, bringer of swift shifts, harmonises with Aquarius. Life brings surprise opportunities to rise and shine. ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705710 PISCES 19 FEB-20 MARCH Been in a bit of a rut of late? That’s all changing. You’ll dare to spread those wings and fly! ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705711 ARIES 21 MARCH-19 APRIL A…