Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 492 i Yours Magazine

This December marks the remarkable 65th anniversary of Coronation Street - an incredible milestone for a show that has become a national institution thanks to its huge cultural impact. For me, Corrie brings a flood of nostalgia – my mum never missed an episode (still doesn’t)! As a child I adored Vera and Jack’s hilarious bickering and definitely got my love of animal print from iconic barmaid, Bet Lynch. I think what truly makes Corrie so popular is its brilliant mix – one minute we’re on the edge of our seats with high drama, from serial killer storylines to tram crashes, the next we’re laughing along with its pitch-perfect comedy. This magical formula has won legions of fans generation after generation and set the bar for all soaps that followed.…

On the evening of Friday 9 December 1960, 22 actors waited nervously in sets or on the sidelines. At 7pm, Eric Spear’s haunting coronet theme tune, Lancashire Blues, signalled the beginning of a new television serial and Coronation Street was born. One of those actors was Bill Roache, better known as Ken Barlow. It’s been more than six decades since then – and Ken still lives at number three, and Bill is still playing him. In December, the soap will mark its 65th anniversary, and Bill, 93, who lives in Wilmslow, Cheshire, just a stone’s throw from where the soap is filmed, will be the first to admit he never imagined the show would last as long as it has. ‘Not one of us, then, knew how the programme would…

As the nation’s Supervet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick knows just how much our animals mean to us. The Irish-born veterinary surgeon has worked with animals for more than three decades and is a cat dad to two majestic Maine coon cats, Excalibur and Ricochet. ‘There’s nothing quite like that unconditional love. I would do anything for Ricochet and Excalibur,’ he tells Yours. ‘I love them beyond words. It’s hard to express in words how much I love them.’ Tragically, Noel lost his beloved border terrier dog Keira, the ‘love of his life’, four years ago. ‘Every day I rejoice that Keira was in my life. I purposely have her gravestone outside my office window to remind me that she’s with me today as she was five years ago,’ he says. ‘She…

It’s estimated that 50-60% of women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime, and almost a quarter will suffer with recurrent UTIs. At best, they can be inconvenient, uncomfortable and painful. But at worst, if UTIs aren’t treated properly, the consequences can be severe. If a UTI is missed or left untreated, it can permanently damage our kidneys and even spread to the bloodstream, causing sepsis and, in rare cases, death. UTI information nurse at The Urology Foundation, Helen Lake, explains, ‘In some people, delayed treatment can also lead to an increased risk of chronic or recurrent UTIs. Not only can this be completely debilitating for the individual, but recurring infections can even lead to a delayed bladder cancer diagnosis because, with recurrent UTIs, sometimes women aren’t…

With so many hair products on the market, selecting what to use can be a minefield, but Dr Aamna suggests reading the information on the bottle. ‘Hydrating agents like glycerine and aloe vera, strengthening proteins, such as hydrolysed keratin, and nourishing natural oils, including argan and jojoba, all help maintain scalp health and hair strength. On the flip side, I recommend avoiding harsh sulphates, drying alcohols, parabens, heavy silicones, and strong synthetic fragrances, as these can strip moisture, cause irritation, or lead to build-up. Healthy, resilient hair always starts with a healthy scalp’ Anabel adds, ‘Look for products geared towards your hair texture and scalp’s needs. If you have fine, limp hair, volumising shampoos will help add body and give a thorough cleanse. If you have coarser or textured hair,…

NEWS YOU CAN USE HOW TO GET HELP WITH ENERGY DEBT British household energy debt has more than tripled in a decade, even before the energy price cap increased by 2% at the start of October. The number of energy customers in arrears on their electricity bills with no repayment plan in place surged from 300,000 in 2012 to more than a million at the end of 2024. Meanwhile the number of customers falling behind on their gas bills also rocketed from 300,000 to 900,000 over the same period, according to the Resolution Foundation. The average energy debt has also increased from under £500 to about £1500 – a 51% rise in just over a year. ‘There are practical steps consumers can take – fixing your energy tariff, reducing energy…

When The Four Seasons stormed to the top of the US charts with Sherry in 1962, they were an overnight sensation – albeit one that was nine years in the making. Fronted by Frankie Valli, the New Jersey foursome had gone through many different names and several line-up changes, suffering a string of flops before the catchy doo-wop song put them on the map. Born Francesco Castelluccio, Valli was the son of an Italian barber and a high-school dropout who cut hair and worked in construction while dreaming of a singing career. He was still a teenager when, in the early Fifties, guitarist Tommy DeVito heard his distinctive falsetto and invited him to sing with his band the Variety Trio. He and DeVito then formed The Variatones and eventually The…

Big, blonde and buxom, the larger-than-life comedy characters of Claire Davenport were invariably bossy too. Across a 30-year career she intimidated, undermined, and generally terrified some of the funniest fellows in the business. Claire’s performances were, at turns, imposing, self-aware and often scene-stealing. Born in Sale, Cheshire, in April 1933, she came to acting in her late 20s when she joined the Playhouse Repertory Company, in Oxford, and started accepting walk-on roles in British films. Or, more to the point, walk-by roles, such as in the Peggy Mount romp Ladies Who Do (1963). In Sixties television sitcoms she would appear with Donald Churchill in Bulldog Breed (1962); Reg Varney in The Rag Trade (1963); and Sid James in George and the Dragon (1968). Claire would be the loud-mouthed barmaid or…

What you’re reading…. Revenge of Odessa by Frederick Forsyth (Bantam, £22) ‘Fast-paced and smartly plotted,’ says Betty Wallace. After three violent deaths rock two continents, journalist Georg Miller uncovers a link to a powerful Nazi group. As he pieces together the truth, Georg becomes the target of ruthless killers and a shocking conspiracy. All Together for Christmas by Sarah Morgan (HQ, £9.99) ‘Warm-hearted and delightfully festive,’ says Laura Milton. When Becky finds herself sharing a car with her brother’s best friend Will, it’s the first sign this Christmas won’t go as planned. Old traditions and new challenges collide in this heartfelt tale about the unbreakable bonds of family. Watch Your Back by Emma Christie (Headline, £9.99) ‘Tense, clever and impossible to put down,’ says Fiona Ross. Fifteen years after her…

Colin, 74, is hoping to find a lady, 60-79, driver preferred, for friendship/possible relationship. He has many interests and likes most kinds of music. North Wales area. OCT2-101 Active Jane, 72, from Edinburgh, would like to meet new friends for days out, walks, visiting places of interest, maybe travel. She likes socialising, a glass of wine, music and the cinema. OCT2-102 Norfolk lady, Annie, 80, would like to meet a kind, caring gentleman, non-smoker with a sense of humour for companionship/friendship, maybe more. She likes travel, eating out and cinema/theatre. Norfolk/Suffolk area. OCT2-103 Dawn, 63, from Essex is a friendly, sincere lady, she would like to make new friends to enjoy days out, lunch trips and visits to the theatre and days out to the coast. She enjoys gardening and…

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Dear readers, Things were cracking on in the Seventies and we embraced all the new appliances available. We got a top-loading washing machine with a spin dryer, and I was allowed to hoik the wet clothes from one section to the other with a huge pair of wooden tongs. We had a pressure cooker, which was barely out of the box before it started steaming a steak and kidney pudding – cooking time reduced from eight hours to two. And we got a sewing machine with an oojamaflip, which slotted on so you could run up a series of buttonholes in seconds and do embroidery. It was a brave new world, but there were pitfalls. ‘The pressure cooker once exploded!’ If you didn’t make sure the tube from the spin…

When Yours asks actress Celia Imrie about her incredible 50-year career, she is quick to recall some of her most memorable encounters. The star has appeared in an incredible range of movies – from Bridget Jones’s Diary, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Calendar Girls, to TV shows including Dinnerladies – but reveals acting wasn’t always at the top of her career wish list. ‘I wanted to be a dancer,’ she explains. ‘I had a place at the Royal Ballet School. And my father said to me, “You’re going to end up a go-go dancer at Lowe’s Casino in Monaco!” Well, I’m a chorus girl, really. That’s how I began, much to Prince William’s delight when I told him how I started.’ The famous names keep coming, with Celia telling…

As I listened to my children’s pleas, I knew I was outnumbered. My husband, John, had wanted a dog for some time and now our teenagers, Sam and Laura, were on his side too. John had found a cockapoo breeder nearby and, before I knew it, we were heading off to see a litter of puppies. I told myself I was only going to look, but the moment we arrived, one little ball of fluff jumped into my lap and left black hairs all over my pristine white jeans. I spluttered that he was far too big, but deep down I knew he had chosen us and we were powerless to resist. We named him Archie, and on the journey home to Fareham, Hampshire, I realised I was already smitten…

Whatever the season, fresh flowers are a must Mix and match large and dainty prints Butter yellow adds a fresh feel all year round…

When it first hit UK TV screens 60 years ago this month, The Addams Family made a memorable impact – from the catchy finger-clicking theme, to the macabre matriarch Morticia (Carolyn Jones) and her amorous husband Gomez (John Astin), it was clear this spooky sitcom family were like none we’d seen before. The show was based upon The New Yorker cartoons by Charles Addams that ran from 1938. The funny-yet-creepy family in these single-panel gruesome jokes was unnamed, but they soon adopted that of their creator. Addams’ cartoons ran right up to his death in 1988, aged 76. Ghoulish laughs The Addams Family worked as it gave Halloween makeovers to an otherwise loving American family. They were not monsters, they just had a different way of life than the average household,…

FILM: CASABLANCA (1942) ICONIC COSTUME: A simple elegant white two-piece suit, the epitome of Forties chic, is embellished with a striking diamante brooch SHE WORE IT WELL: Ingrid Bergman DESIGNED BY: Orry-Kelly SHOWSTOPPING SCENE: Ilsa entreats Rick’s piano player ‘Play it once Sam! For old time’s sake… Play As Time Goes By’ Australian-born Orry-Kelly was the chief costume designer for Warner Bros. Studios from 1932 to 1944. He was one of the most celebrated costume designers in the golden age of Hollywood and worked on more than 300 films during his career. Kelly realised early in his career that the camera magnifies human defects and saw his main task to ‘design for distraction’, disguising or concealing to best flatter different body shapes. This was the only time Kelly designed costumes…

£10 cheque for every letter published Jumping to the wrong conclusion ♦ Walking my dog one morning, we came across a man kneeling on the pavement with his head touching the flagstones. My dog rushed forward to lick his face and I hastily apologised for disturbing his religious practices. He roared laughing as he explained he was trying to take a reading from his water meter, but it was proving a bit difficult. I scurried off quickly with an embarrassed smile and a confused dog! Gill Scholes, Torquay, Devon Hanging on to memories ♦ I’m writing re the ‘precious clutter’ letter (issue 482). It seems like yesterday that my daughter bought me my first ever annual Yours subscription in 2010 as a present. That’s when I started buying Yours diaries…

MY LIFE lessons Her smiling face and passion had people donating time and money to complete projects for charitable causes on Challenge Anneka and, despite 50 years in the industry, Anneka Rice isn’t planning on slowing down any time soon. Because, as she tells Yours, maintaining a curiosity and enthusiasm about life makes it worth living. Being a part of something bigger than yourself is important It all started when I was living in Hong Kong aged 20. I heard about Vietnamese people who were coming over and being housed in refugee camps, so I volunteered in my spare time. That’s where the volunteering and wanting to help and be a part of the bigger picture came from. That experience planted a seed in me and when I came back…

Who knew that a lizard could give birth without mating? Not us! A female casque-headed iguana at Telford’s Exotic Zoo has laid eight hatchlings without a male partner. This extremely rare phenomenon only occurs when an embryo develops from an unfertilised egg. So, once hatched, they will be genetically identical clones of their mother. The mini iguanas are being well looked after by the zoo’s staff, who are astounded by the ‘cool experience’. Grazing sheep have finally returned to London’s Hampstead Heath for the first time in almost 75 years. The fluffy mammals were just as common as ramblers in the Fifties before London became the metropolitan city we know today. A flock of five Norfolk Horn and Oxford Down ewes will be present at the park as part of…

PADDED LAYERS Comfy duvet-style quilting will keep you feeling extra warm as the chill sets in. STYLISH CHECKS Classic heritage prints are a huge trend right now – and a cosy coat is the easiest way to wear it. PLUSH TEXTURES Faux fur and shearling are an instant style upgrade. Wear over jeans or over a simple dress during party season. BRIGHT IDEAS Turn simple outfits into standout looks by throwing on a vibrant coat. RED ALERT Bold hues will reign supreme this winter, and a chic crimson coat will elevate almost any outfit.…

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‘All scalps benefit from regular cleansing. Like the skin on your face, oils, sweat, dirt, products, dead skin cells and environmental pollution can build up and cause issues if they aren’t cleansed away. So, for the scalp, daily shampooing is best,’ explains Anabel. The caveat? ‘What’s good for your scalp and what your hair responds best to don’t always go together. If you have coiled, curly or coarse hair, daily shampooing is likely not realistic. ‘If you heat style after every shampoo, the good of cleansing can also be outweighed by damage. ‘Generally, those with fine hair respond best to daily or every other day shampooing from both a hair and scalp perspective. If you have curly or coarse hair, try not to leave more than three to four days…

Podcast Celebrate Halloween with a new series of Danny Robins’ much-loved Radio 4 and BBC Sounds podcast Uncanny, which investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters. In the first episode, Danny relates the story of a spooky neighbourhood-wide experience and invites members of Team Believers and Team Sceptic to weigh in with their thoughts. That’s followed by nine more spine-tingling editions. BBC Sounds and Radio 4, from 31 October. Event Once Bonfire Night is over, the Longleat Festival of Light begins its dazzling run, with a magical lantern trail experience starting on 8 November. This year’s theme is British icons with Wallace and Gromit and friends promising a grand day out – in lantern form! Stonehenge and a breathtaking 15m tall Tower Bridge are other highlights, as is a beautifully illuminated…