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’AVIN A GIRAFFE! Things aren’t always what they seem… This strange, threeheaded beast was spotted roaming the African plains. But, while you might think – if you saw it – that you’d had a little too much sun, it’s all really just a tall story! Now see a super-cute pair of baby BFFs – Kiko the giraffe and Loboito the elephant! Go to www.lifedeathprizes.com/giraffe-elephant CELEBRITY SPIN This English singer, TV presenter and reality-show star has definitely got the X Factor, although she may be a bit Shy! We’ve put this celeb in a spin – who can it be..? Take a look at the picture on the right and see if you can work out who it is. Puzzle 1 £50 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details.…

worried myself silly that he was hurting other kids Gran and I clung to each other, but those next months are a blur of grief. It was around that time that Mum left Ronald, and the abuse stopped. But I still kept his secret, focused on coping without Grandad, being there for Gran. They’d been married over 40 years, and she was lost without him. I fell pregnant at 18, had a son, and got my own place. But my anger at Ronald grew and grew. A year later, in 1989, I was chatting to Mum when Ronald’s name came up in conversation. ‘He tried it on with me,’ I blurted. ‘What?’ Mum cried, stunned. Suddenly, it all tumbled out. I told her everything. Distraught, Mum called the police. I…

Serves: 4 Prep: 10 min Cook: 20-25 min Sweet treat 2 Pink Lady apples 2 Golden Delicious apples 30g butter, softened 50g ground almonds 30g light muscovado sugar 2tbsp sultanas Finely grated zest and juice of 1 large orange Ice cream, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180C/ Gas 4. 2 Score around middle of each apple and remove cores with an apple corer or sharp knife. 3 Grease a baking dish with a knob of butter, then stand apples in dish. 4 Mix remaining butter with ground almonds, sugar, sultanas and orange zest. Spoon into cored apples, and pour orange juice on top. 5 Bake apples for 20-25 min until flesh is soft – check with tip of a sharp knife to see if they are tender. Cool for…

Ask our Doc Don’t be shy – Chat’s Dr Martin Edwards is a family GP who’s seen it all before… Chest pain Q I have chest pain due to costochondritis. My GP just says to take painkillers. Will it ever go away? Delia, 57 A Costochondritis usually clears up within a few months. The front of your rib, the part made of gristle, is inflamed causing tenderness and pain when you move or sneeze . A steroid injection into the tender spot often stops it. Itchy bum Q I’ve had an itchy bottom on and off for three months due to threadworms! Can I get rid of them for good? Nikki, 37 A Keep fingernails short, scrub them after a poo, and wear knickers in bed to prevent scratching. Worm…

Senseless killing LETTER of the week! I felt so sorry for Karen when I read her story (6 Apr issue). After speeding at 60 in a 30mph zone, Thomas McDonough lost control, crashed and caused Elizabeth’s death. I admire Karen’s courage and her decision to get involved with Engaged Driving to promote road safety for youngsters. Tessa Smith, Llanferres Off their trolleys Why don’t supermarkets restock shelves after closing? Those large frames of goods are trundled about during the day, obstructing customers. It used to be done by staff in overtime. Thelma Andrews, Paignton WE PAY CASH Lettuce eat Although I try to encourage my son Finley, 6, to eat healthily, it isn’t easy. I had a go recently at getting him to have some lettuce, but he said, ‘I can’t,…

NUMBER JIG According to a study by a sausage maker, the average British meat eater will enjoy how many roast dinners in their adult years? Fit these numbers into the grid. One number doesn’t fit. This is the prize answer. Puzzle 7 £ 250 3 digits 112 246 374 376 417 448 503 640 715 762 821 921 4 digits 1940 2300 3735 4680 4885 5430 6090 7220 8595 9230 5 digits 15284 23353 39367 48392 52934 61542 64626 74251 80906 89175 95131 6 digits 216120 304673 506800 690565 973687 7 digits 2184517 4097846 5432490 7368496 8 digits 30368853 Your answer: PICECEWORD Puzzle 8 150 When international flights use the call sign ‘Shepherd One’, it means who is on board? Small pieces of grid fit into the big grid, providing answers to…

I felt sick with fear, didn’t want to take any chances The pitter-patter of someone tiptoeing up to my bed made me stir from my sleep. ‘Mum, I don’t feel well,’ my daughter Molly, 14, whispered. Yawning, I followed her to the bathroom. Under the bright lights, she did look a bit peaky. Within seconds, she was throwing up in the toilet. ‘Poor thing,’ I said, rubbing her back. I thought she just had a tummy bug. My husband Mark, 43, was already up, so Molly got into bed with me for a cuddle. ‘I’m cold,’ she shivered, visibly shaking. So I wrapped her up in the duvet. But as I held her, I realised her skin was hot and clammy. ‘You must be coming down with something,’ I said.…

They're YOUR tips! Cable tied Fed up with the cable on my vac getting in the way, I used Velcro to fix it to the handle and hold it up. Margaret Rymer, Shropshire Very boardganised Inform the family of what’s for dinner on a blackboard so they don’t keep asking. Jackie Patrick, Hayling Island Elegant stalks I wrapped a spare length of lace around some flower stalks to give them a more elegant look. It’ll also be less messy as there won’t be any soggy leaves floating in the bottom of the vase. Irene Emerson, Grimsby Grate idea Remove any stubborn bits of food from your grater with a pastry brush. Abbie Cairns, Colchester Keep a lid on it A Pringles lid will provide the perfect solution to insect-free drinks…

THE CRIME On 17 March 2015, heavily pregnant Michelle Wilkins, 26, came to on a stranger’s floor. She’d been sliced open, her baby ripped from her womb. At the same time, Dynel Lane, 36, arrived at hospital, begging doctors to save ‘her’ lifeless newborn. Had Lane really done the unthinkable..? To her horror, she realised she’d been sliced open Michelle and her husband were given harrowing news... Michell THE STORY Being eight months pregnant is an exciting time for most women. And it can be lovely sharing the experience with another expectant mother. This must’ve been how pregnant Michelle Wilkins felt when she answered Dynel Lane’s online ad offering free maternity clothes. Arriving at Dynel’s home in Boulder, Colorado, Michelle was greeted warmly. The pair chatted babies and pregnancy for…

ZOOMED IN! Puzzle 20 £100 We’ve got up close and personal with this familiar plant you might find in your garden. If you can make out what it is, that’s your prize answer. Your answer: WHAT'S ON TELLY? Puzzle 21 4x £30 As you can see, our TV’s gone on the blink and we can’t make out what programme’s being screened… If the show looks familiar to you, that’s your prize answer! Your answer: WHAT'S WRONG? Puzzle 22 £100 Fans of Eddie Murphy will remember him in The Nutty Professor, where he plays a scientist who invents a miraculous weight-loss solution. But something about this still from the movie isn’t as it should be. If you know which item doesn’t belong, that’s your prize answer. Your answer: HOW MANY? Can you tell how…

THE BIGGIE Phwoar – it’s a whopper! Enjoy your puzzling Actress Nicole Kidman, born in Honolulu, was also named Hokulani, meaning Heavenly Star, by her Aussie parents. But what was she named after? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the four-word prize answer. £500 winner Issue 41, 13 October 2016 I’m overjoyed to have won that much money. I’m going to treat my family and buy some new clothes. Alison Gunn, Plymouth Puzzle 3 £ 1,001 Your answer: ACROSS 11 Card game for one player, also known as Solitaire (8) 12 Cruise ship (5) 13 Edged forward (6) 14 Singlet (4) 15 Ref’s noise maker (7) 16 Microscopic agents that may spread disease (8) 17 Choose for a position…

It didn’t make any sense. I wasn’t a smoker, rarely drank, was fit… It was one of those typical busy mornings and I was rushing to get my sons Jack, then 2, and George, then 9 months, ready. Me and my hubby Gareth, then 36, had planned a day out shopping together. But first we had to drop the boys off with family. Carrying George’s car seat to the car, I felt a sudden shooting pain in my chest. It shot across my shoulder and lasted about 30 seconds. ‘Ow!’ I gasped, pausing. The pain lingered slightly all morning. ‘I think I’ve got a trapped nerve,’ I said to Gareth. After a bit of shopping, we had lunch. But as we ate, my arms felt numb and I couldn’t grip…

1 West Wittering Beach Have your buckets and spades at the ready, as this is a fab sandy beach at the entrance to Chichester Harbour. Clean and safe – patrolled by lifeguards in the summer – it’s also the starting point for a lovely walk around East Head. Hungry? Then head to the Beach Cafe for all sorts of treats. 2 Become a ‘twitcher’ RSPB Pagham Harbour is a big, sheltered inlet that fills and empties with each tide. It’s a great place to see wild ducks, geese and wading birds. Watch from one of the hides, follow a nature walk, or take the kids on a bug hunt. 3 Arundel Home to a spectacular castle, where you can explore tapestries, paintings and furniture in the grand interior, before strolling…

The cyst was a massive 30cm long, and weighed 8lb 9oz! My only reminder is a small scar over my bellybutton My belly was so big, it looked like I was expecting a football team, not a baby. The pain was constant, gnawing. Also, we’d never actually seen my baby on a scan picture. Me and my fiance David, 28, had gone to the 7-week scan hoping to see 10 tiny fingers and toes. But all we’d been shown was a blank screen. ‘Your baby’s in there,’ the sonographer explained. ‘I’ve got the heartbeat. Only, there’s a large cyst on your right ovary, blocking the view.’ A doctor explained benign cysts like mine weren’t uncommon during pregnancy. Except, 18cm long, mine was on the large side. With regular checkups, we…

I was confused and scared – didn’t say a word... The stadium erupted as the ball hit the back of the net. ‘Gooaal!’ my grandad and I cheered. It was 1981, I was 11, and Grandad had taken me to see our team Dundee United. He loved taking me to the footy. He and my gran had brought me up since I was a toddler. I had such a happy childhood, I never asked why – even though I visited Mum. She lived with her partner Ronald Campbell and my little brother. I liked Ronald. He’d play with us when I came round. Until, one day that summer... Ronald was swinging my brother around in the garden. ‘My turn,’ I cried, and Ronald swung me in the air as I…

His hands and fingers started to wiggle. Then his legs moved... As Dylan opened his presents on Christmas Day 2015, I was expecting to see his face light up. Instead, he looked pale and unhappy. ‘ What’s the matter, baby?’ I asked. ‘Not well,’ he said. His temperature was normal, so I put it down to him getting up early and being excited. But a couple of hours later, Dylan, 2, began struggling to breathe. He didn’t want anything to eat or drink, and was crying hysterically. Worried, me and my husband Mike, 37, dropped off our eldest son Bryce, 7, with family, and rushed Dylan to the local walk-in clinic. It was discovered his oxygen levels were dangerously low, and he was blue-lighted to A&E. When doctors couldn’t regulate…

CRAFTY CODE CRACKER When talking about make-up choices, Louise Redknapp described herself as definitely not a … what? To find out, fill in the grid. Each letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number from 1 to 26. When you’ve completed the grid, the shaded squares will spell out the threeword prize answer. We’ve given you five letters to start you off. £ 500 Puzzle 5 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details. www.lifedeathprizes.com/win…

FROM ONLY £2.60 Bean Bags Breakfast Blend, 10 bags, £4.50, Waitrose, www.rawbean.co.uk We really liked this slightly toffeeflavoured coffee. However, as it’s really easy drinking, polishing off a pack won’t take long at all! Taylors of Harrogate Hot Lava Java Coffee Bags, 10 bags, £2.79, Asda, Morrisons This strongroast blend will hit the spot. Rich and aromatic, it’s sure to get you going first thing! Lyons Coffee Bags, No 3, 18 bags, £2.60, Sainsbury’s, Tesco A nice, mild blend that’s perfect for drinking all day long. And at less than 15p a cup, great value, too! NEW a Skyr vegetable yogurts, 85p each, Asda, Tesco Yep, yogurts with veg in! A healthy, tasty way to ramp up your 5-a-day, it’s high in protein and low in sugar.…

Arriving home early from my nursing shift at a hospital in the Midlands, UK, I surprised my daughter Nova, 17. ‘Mum!’ she cried. ‘Er, there’s someone I want you to meet.’ In my kitchen was a scruffy young man with long, dirty hair – Osmond Bell. ‘I’ve come to talk to you about Nova,’ Osmond, then 18, grinned. It had to be a fib. They’d not expected me home. ‘I’d like to take her to a movie,’ Osmond said arrogantly. Nova was the apple of my eye. Clever, popular, loving – but I had a gut feeling Bell was bad news. ‘No,’ I replied. ‘Leave, and never come back here.’ Nova was upset, but I put my foot down. ‘He looks like a killer,’ I said. ‘You always tell me…

Her hatred of men intensified until she snapped Her hatred of men intensified until she snapped SPOILER ALERT! If you’re planning to watch Monster, save this read until after… On 13 December 1989, Richard Mallory, 52, was found dead in Florida woodland, miles from his car. He’d been shot multiple times. In June 1990, the naked body of David Spears, 43, was found on Highway 19. He’d been shot six times, and his truck was found days later. Within days, the body of another naked man, Charles Carskaddon, 40, was found – he’d been shot dead . Victim numbers were racking up, with bodies found in deserted back-roads, their cars looted and abandoned. Aged 41 to 60, all had been driving along the Interstates. All were killed with a revolver.…

I was a wreck... He was as cool as a cucumber! There was a little splutter, and then a massive cry! It’s not time, yet,’ a nurse told me. Which wasn’t exactly what I wanted to hear. It was Sunday 19 June last year. Father’s Day. And, five days overdue, I was convinced I was in labour. Already mum to Charlie, 8, I knew what I was talking about. My waters hadn’t broken, but the contractions had started and I’d been getting labour pains for hours. I’d called my dad Ian to babysit Charlie…and me and my fiance Warren, 47, made our way to the hospital. Only now, we were being told I wasn’t in labour after all. So I heaved my pregnant self back home. ‘False alarm,’ I announced.…

£1 Meal Deal 1 Place 250g sushi rice in a bowl, and wash with cold water. Repeat 3 or 4 times, and drain in a sieve. Put washed rice in a heavy saucepan with 330ml water, bring to boil and simmer for 10 min with lid on. Turn off heat and leave to stand for 15-20 min with lid on. 2 Meanwhile, make sushi rice seasoning by mixing 2tbsp Japanese rice wine vinegar, 1tbsp mirin, 2tbsp caster sugar and 1tbsp salt. 3 Transfer rice into a bowl and gradually fold in sushi rice seasoning. Cool, then chill, covered with clingfilm, until you’re ready to use it. 4 Cut a 340g can of Spam into eight even slices, then dry fry in a non-stick pan until slightly crispy. Leave to cool. 5…

Known as Superman, he couldn’t get any other parts On Tuesday, 16 June 1959 at 2am, police were called to a fatal shooting in Beverly Hills, California. At the house, they found the porch light on and front door open. Four people there – the victim’s girlfriend and three neighbours – were all drunk. The victim was upstairs, naked on the bed with his feet on the floor. The weapon was between his feet. Victim George Reeves, 45 – aka Superman – was a hero to kids across the world. He played the Man of Steel in the hit TV show Adventures of Superman, which ran for seven years from 1952. Now, he was dead, shot in the head in his Los Angeles mansion. Yet the investigation was over in…

ARROW-WORD In Singapore, you can be fined £120 for failing to do what? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the three-word prize answer. Puzzle 17 £ 1,000 Your answer: SUDOKU To solve the puzzle, each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Solve the puzzle, then read down the numbers in the highlighted squares for the prize answer. Puzzle 18 £60 Your answer: WORDSEARCH Puzzle 19 £50 The first-ever TV ad was shown in the US on 1 July 1941, cost around $9 and was for what sort of product? The answer’s the one missing from the grid. BACON BEER BUTTER CANDY CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM INSURANCE LOAN MORTGAGE…

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A LOT TO SWALLOW! A Colombian woman, 30, had 57 $100 notes surgically removed from her stomach and intestines. The woman claimed she'd swallowed $7,000 (around £5,000) she’d been saving for a holiday when a row broke out with her hubby. Bet he told her to cough up! IT’S A FUR COP Police in New Zealand have recruited a guinea pig named Elliot to improve road safety around schools. The adorable pet was snapped wearing a tiny uniform in a social media post shared 10,000 times. With Constable Elliot in charge, we reckon motorists will soon be squeaky clean! HERE COMES THE...LLAMA? Couples getting hitched in Portland, Oregon, can now hire special wedding guests – llamas! Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas boasts its critters are ‘always decorated to complement’…