Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 487 i Yours Magazine

In this issue royal expert Jennie Bond tells us why a reunion between King Charles and Prince Harry would have been one of the late Queen Elizabeth's greatest wishes. It's been more than five years now since Harry stepped down as a senior royal and moved to California with his young family, but his estrangement from both his father and brother Prince William, has continued to make headlines. When the Queen passed away in September 2022, there seemed to be no sign of a reconciliation on the horizon. So many of us can relate to the breakdown of familial relationships and the pain it brings. And, while I believe that good friends can become part of our family, there is so much joy and comfort to be had from our…

You've noticed that you're feeling more tired than normal and extremely thirsty. But every time you consider going to the GP, you talk yourself out of it. You think, Surely there'd be more drastic signs if I had type 2 diabetes. If I was at risk, I'd know… But would you? Recent analysis has revealed that approximately 30% of people living with type 2 diabetes in England are undiagnosed. Meanwhile, around one-in-nine of all adults in England are estimated to be living with prediabetes. Dr Verity Colder, senior clinical advisor at Diabetes UK, says, ‘Recognising the signs of type 2 diabetes is very important as the earlier it's diagnosed, the earlier it can be treated and managed. ‘There are a number of serious complications that can develop if type 2…

COOK'S TIP Cook the mushrooms under a hot grill if you don't have an air fryer. Air fryer mozzarella mushroom burger Serves: 4 Takes: 25min Cost per serving £1.39 8 large flat mushrooms 1tbsp balsamic vinegar 1tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 large brioche buns 4tbsp garlic mayonnaise, or use plain 40g leaf salad 1 large tomato, sliced 125g mozzarella, drained and cut into 4 slices 85g pesto 1 Place the mushrooms, vinegar and oil in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 180°C for 3min. 3 Place the mushrooms in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12min, turning halfway through cooking time, or until tender. 4 Spread the bun bases with the mayonnaise, then top…

Make it this weekend From £4.30 For sturdy legs that stand their ground, cut them to approx L3m x Dia2.5cm YOU WILL NEED Thick foraged hazel branches or similar Saw, knife & tape measure 6mm natural rope, 30p/m cheaprope.co.uk Wood slice, £4 hobbycraft.co.uk Old bowl 1 Cut three branches to the required height. Tie, using a figure of eight loop where you want the legs to join. 2 To make a table, create a support for the wood slice from rope, tying it around each branch towards the top. 3 Make sure gaps between branches are equal and match the size of the wood slice. Place on top of the support. 4 To make an ice bucket or herb planter, arrange the branches so the bowl fits tightly within them.…

With its catchy sailors’ hornpipe theme tune, and the expected half-hour of men in uniform behaving badly, The Navy Lark was one of BBC radio's flagship comedy successes. With a nigh-on 20-year run, it remains a firm favourite. A knockabout masterclass, stars Jon Pertwee, Leslie Phillips, Stephen Murray, Ronnie Barker, Michael Bates and the rest would hold court at the microphone, with guest star ladies, June Whitfield and Judy Cornwell, just about holding their own. None could dominate more though than Heather Chasen, as the ever-resourceful, ever-independent Wren Chasen. As with the other regulars, over the years Heather chalked up an incredible gallery of subsidiary characters too, including Natasha Snogitoff, Fatima Sumpbolt, Lady Todhunter-Brown, and the humourless Ramona Povey. Anything the boys could do, Heather could match – with alacrity.…

What you're reading…. The Wedding Forecast by Nina Kenwood (Aria, £9.99) ‘I just loved this feel-good read,’ says Betty Joiner. Anna and her ex are bridesmaid and groomsman at their best friend's wedding. He's bringing his new girlfriend and Anna needs a distraction. Patrick, the wedding photographer, seems ideal until Mac arrives and Anna realises destiny doesn't always follow the rules. A Neighbour's Guide to Murder by Louise Candlish (HQ, £16.99) ‘Meticulously plotted with plenty of twists,’ says Grace Button. Gwen is queen bee at a much-sought-after London apartment block. There isn't much she doesn't know about the comings and goings. When neighbour Alec takes in a lodger, Gwen is aware things aren't all as they seem and, soon, events are spiralling out of control. The Woman in Suite 11…

★ I always enjoy watching Royal Ascot. However, I was amazed to see a lady, who'd been invited to ride in the carriage with The King and Queen, using her mobile phone to take photographs of the crowds, as the carriage approached the royal enclosure. How rude! Even the television commentator made a comment. I also like Wimbledon and, occasionally, television viewers were shown pictures of people in the royal box. Again, I was amazed to see that some of the guests were fiddling with their mobile phones. These so-called celebrities were old enough to know better. Such a shame that good manners are rare these days. Sonia French, Camborne, Cornwall Yours says: We'd love to know if readers agree with Sonia or think it's just part of modern life?…

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Award-winning actress Sheridan Smith first found fame in sitcom The Royle Family and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps in the early 2000s, before going on to play a string of real-life characters, from Cilla Black and train robber Ronnie Biggs’ wife Charmian in Mrs Biggs on TV, to Funny Girl star Fanny Brice on stage. Her latest role sees her taking on the role of Ann Ming in ITV drama I Fought the Law. Following the murder of her daughter Julie, Ann campaigned for 17 years to get the 800-year-old law on double jeopardy changed, allowing the same person to be put on trial again for the same crime. We caught up with Sheridan, 44, to find out more. You've played many challenging roles – how…

Seal of approval Anyone who's found love after loss will understand the importance of family approval when moving on. So how meaningful it must have been for actor Liam Neeson to receive his son Daniel's public blessing over his budding romance. The 73-year-old Hollywood star lost his wife, Natasha Richardson, in a skiing accident in 2009, but has now been linked to Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson, 58. The two appear together in new movie The Naked Gun and Daniel, 28, has supported them during its promotion. Adrian's secret ambition As Line of Duty's police superintendent Ted Hastings, Adrian Dunbar won admirers nationwide for his ‘sexy’ role. After ditching his uniform and returning to TV screens as charismatic retired detective Alex Ridley, he's revealed he doesn't take the compliment too seriously.…

MURDER CLUB FACTS ■ Englefield House near Reading doubles as Coopers Chase. It also starred as Sandringham in The Crown. ■ Interior scenes were filmed in Gaddesden Place, Hertfordshire. ■ Pierce Brosnan brought his mum, Mary May Smith, 91, onto the set. ■ Steven Spielberg, whose company Amblin Entertainment is producing the film, also popped in, by helicopter. ■ Helen Mirren said his visit was ‘like God out of the heavens’. Celia Imrie said her ‘temperature went up sky high’. ■ Pierce Brosnan says filming was a ‘wonderful way to spend the summer’. ■ He was a controversial choice for tattooed Ron Ritchie, but director Chris Columbus was ‘blown away’ by his comedic timing. ■ Sir Ben Kingsley called acting opposite Pierce Brosnan ‘one of the best working relationships I've…

SKIRTING AROUND Wear a striped tee the grown-up way by pairing it with a figure-flattering A-line skirt. DRESS TO IMPRESS Worried about your upper arms? A puff sleeve frock will provide plenty of coverage without looking frumpy. CHIC SHIRT For a subtle take on the trend, opt for a simple shirt that can be worn alone or layered over a basic tee. BEACH READY Mix and match this lightweight co-ord with your wardrobe basics for endless outfit opportunities. SUNNY SHADES Heading to the beach bar? Popping on a printed sarong is an easy way to spruce up a plain swimsuit.…

COOK'S TIP If you have a moderately powered blender, roughly chop the frozen cubes before blending. Mango frozen yogurt Serves: 8 Takes: 20min, plus freezing Cost per serving 76p 2 large mangoes, peeled and flesh roughly chopped or 500g frozen mango cubes, defrosted 3tbsp caster sugar 100g vanilla Greek-style yogurt 325ml double cream 1 Place the mango in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. 2 Put the sugar in a large bowl with the yogurt and 250ml of the cream. Whisk until combined, then stir through the mango puree. Transfer to a large jug. Pour the mixture evenly among the holes of large silicone ice cube trays. Freeze overnight. 3 Place the frozen cubes in a high-powdered blender (see Tip). Blend, gradually adding the remaining cream as…

NEWS YOU CAN USE MANAGE A MORTGAGE IN YOUR RETIREMENT The rise in mortgages taken out by older first-time buyers could mean that millions of homeowners are still burdened with mortgages in retirement. One in nine first-time buyers are now aged 45 or over, according to analysis from mortgage app Sprive, up from one in 27 four years ago. Surging house prices also mean buyers are locking themselves into ‘marathon’ mortgages that last for 35 or even 40 years, rather than 25, in attempts to reduce their monthly payments. As a result, Sprive calculates that two-thirds of first-time buyers will be paying their mortgages well into their 60s, while one in 20 will be in their 70s. ‘Entering retirement with an outstanding mortgage adds pressure to household budgets at a…

FILM: MARY POPPINS (1964) ICONIC COSTUME: A traditional sombre Edwardian nanny's uniform with a hint of playfulness, including a bright bow tie, coloured linings, and a parrot-headed umbrella to hint at her secret magical life. SHE WORE IT WELL: Julie Andrews DESIGNED BY: Tony Walton SHOWSTOPPING SCENE: The children get their first sense that there's nothing ordinary about Mary Poppins as she removes her coat and hat and unpacks her carpet bag. ■ The costumes and sets for Mary Poppins were designed by Julie Andrews’ then-husband, Tony Walton. ■ Walt Disney bought the rights to the PL Travers book, but not the illustrations. At the suggestion of the songwriters, the Sherman brothers, the story was shifted from Thirties to late-Edwardian England, enabling the team to avoid accusations of copying the…

Skimming through the waves, Lucy savoured the smell of the salty sea. She stood on the deck of the lifeboat, happy that they'd been able to find the paddleboarder who'd drifted out to sea on a warm breeze. Now they were bringing them safely back to shore. Lucy has been a volunteer for the RNLI, based at Appledore, Devon, for the past eight years. ‘I get an amazing sense of satisfaction when we rescue someone who's got into difficulties in the sea,’ she says. Being a crew member for the lifeboat is in Lucy's blood – she has followed in the footsteps of her father, who was a crew member in his youth. She says, ‘I grew up on the small island of Lundy from the age of eight to…

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MY LIFE lessons Anthea Turner has has spent four decades in the public eye after making her debut as one of the hosts of Blue Peter back in 1992. Since then, the star has presented a number of flagship shows, including GMTV and The National Lottery, appeared in the likes of Dancing on Ice and written a healthy living book, How to Age Well: The Secrets. Engaged to her fiancé Mark Armstrong, and proud step-mum to three girls from her previous marriage to Grant Bovey, Anthea tells Yours about how she's created her own ‘tribe’. I don't feel different from my 20s Lately, I've been working more than I've ever worked. I'm the brand ambassador for Silver Marketing Association and I've written my third children's book in my Underneath the…

After getting out of bed, Heather Foster makes her way to a lift to get downstairs. The 71-year-old suffers from severe osteoarthritis and, as she lives alone, the lift is a lifeline for her. When Heather had it put in seven years ago, she'd felt reassured that if anything went wrong, she could call for help using the analogue landline fitted inside it. But once the digital switchover happens, she will no longer have that option. Heather, from Suffolk, says, ‘I would be trapped if anything goes wrong. I could be in there for who knows how long. This is a potential disaster. People will die because of it.’ For decades, landlines have been delivered through an analogue network. But it's now being replaced with newer digital technology called ‘voice…

DEFEND AND PROTECT We know you've heard it time and time again, but we cannot stress how important it is to wear sunscreen every day, whatever the weather. Try La Roche-Posay's lightweight option, which helps to defend against harsh UV rays without clogging pores or irritating sensitive complexions. HYDRATE YOUR HAIR Trying a new hair product is arguably the quickest and easiest way to update your look without visiting a salon. Switching from a styling cream to this natural oil can help to smooth strands, boost shine and provide plenty of hydration without weighing hair down. CREATE VOLUME As we age, our hair often becomes finer and flatter due to hormonal changes and an ageing scalp. Volumising products can help revive it and prevent it looking limp. For the best…

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Entering competitions to win prizes, from small freebies to holidays, gadgets, or even cars, can be fun and rewarding. Over the years, Di Coke, a veteran ‘comper’, has bagged a VW Beetle, more than 50 holidays, not to mention cash prizes, including a single win of £10,000. In all, Di's prizes are equivalent to at least £400,000. ‘I started in the Nineties by entering radio competitions to win tickets to gigs,’ says Di, who now runs the website superlucky.me. ‘Thanks to my winnings, I have had a trip to New York with my husband and my son with Brooklyn Brewery this year. In January I won £2000 with Doritos. At the end of last year, I won £5000 on Magic Radio.’ Here Di shares her tips on how you too…

Sandra, from Newbury, is looking for ladies, 70-plus, preferably single, for friendship, She enjoys flower arranging, bingo, cinema/theatre, coach outings and eating out. AUG2-101 Shy Ian, 5ft 4in, blue eyes, from Berkshire, is looking for a lady friend. He enjoys going for walks, gardening, going to the pub and dogs. AUG2-102 Mr L, 68, is looking for penpals male/female, 65-plus, from Lincolnshire/any area. He likes cooking, nature and reading. AUG2-103 Janet, 76, is active and enjoys walking, cooking, eating out, theatre and holidays. She would like to meet ladies of a similar age with similar interests, or a kind caring gentleman for friendship. Local to Scarborough. AUG2-104 Non-smoker June, 70s, is hoping to meet a male companion from Leicester, who drives, to enjoy nice dates with. She likes bingo, the…

Podcast Hairy Biker Si King embraces a new role as investigative reporter and explores the October 2023 felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap alongside Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Immortalised in Kevin Costner's 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, the tree was a popular visitor attraction and its senseless destruction sparked a national outcry. While locals waited for justice to prevail, conspiracy theories flourished. Si roots out the truth across six episodes. BBC Sounds Cinema Battle lines are drawn between Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman's picture-perfect California couple in The Roses, an acid-tongued reimagining of the 1989 film The War of the Roses, which chronicled the hilariously acrimonious divorce of Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner's feuding spouses. Meet the Parents director Jay Roach makes love and war from a deliciously…

Dear readers, Banks used to be the heartbeat of the high street. The imposing portals would be flanked by shops where ruddy-faced men in striped aprons would sell you a string of sausages. Or those with Chelsea buns and rock cakes in the window, where a floury woman with a white apron would sell you an acre of baps. It was a big moment, choosing the bank where you were going to park your dosh. I'm from the Midlands, so it was the Midland Bank for me. My friend Sals chose Lloyds because she liked horses. Mark went for the closest. Being a grown up was confirmed when you found yourself having dealings with the bank manager. Always a man. He was the sort of chap who was a stalwart…