Indholdsfortegnelse for 16-Nov-2017 i Chat

JAZZ PAWS! Cool cats know how to bust some moves – and this purrfect, purebred Persian Blue kitten is clearly no exception. But potential partners should watch out for those lethal-looking claws! •To see more photos and videos of cute and fearsome critters, go to lifedeathprizes.com and search ‘Animals’. CELEBRITY SPIN Can you tell which celeb we’ve put in a twist this week? Here’s a clue: This glam TV presenter and former model used to co-host SMTV Live with Ant and Dec, and is wed to a well-known Irish comic. Take a look at the picture on the right and see if you can work out who it is. Puzzle 1 £50£50 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 60 for details or go to lifedeathprizes.com/win CASH for your story! Chat is…

When he’s freed, he’ll be given a completely new identity Mum said that a woman overheard a conversation in a local pub, and went to the police. She’d heard a man tal She’d heard a man talking about the blood drive. He claimed he’d been paid by Pitchfork to give a blood sample in his place. Apparently Pitchfork, then 22, and a father of two, had claimed he’d already given a sample to police, pretending to be another friend. Pitchfork was arrested, and his real DNA sample confirmed he was the killer. He pleaded guilty to raping and murdering Lynda and Dawn, and was jailed for life with a minimum of 30 years. He was the first criminal in the world to be convicted on DNA evidence, meaning the case…

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I can’t believe how much I was missing out on before! As I got on the scales, everyone cheered. I couldn’t stop smiling. I’d lost nearly 12st in just over a year – and I couldn’t believe I’d kept it off. ‘You’ve done it! I knew you would,’ said my daughter-in-law Abbie. But I had her to thank. She was the one who’d first introduced me to Slimming World. Back in January 2014, I was over 22st, a whopping size-34 and miserable. I wore black, baggy clothes and hated going out. But I loved my food too much to change. My biggest downfall was chocolate. I’d eat tons of it – gorging on Galaxy bars and huge packs of Maltesers from about 11am onwards. ‘Look at the size of her,’…

L ying on my sunlounger, I turned to smile at my hubby Eric, 54. He was beside me, also lapping up the sun while our daughters splashed about in the pool. ‘We should retire here,’ Eric sighed happily. We’d been coming to Turkey for years. And our girls, Grace, 11, and Eve, 8, loved it. I envisaged us escaping the long British winters once the girls had grown up. It seemed like a dream. But we’d always worked hard. There was no reason we couldn’t make it happen. Eric was a painter and decorator and I worked at a law firm. Life was busy, but we always made sure we had quality family time. We’d go walking in the Peak District. And Eric, a keen cyclist, would take the girls…

Peering over the side of the cot, eyes wide, a big grin spread across my face. I was 8 years old and I was meeting my little sister for the first time! Hannah was beautiful. And so special. But not just to me. ‘You’ll have to take extra care of your sister,’ my mum Staci said gently. She and my dad Paul, explained Hannah had been born with something called Down’s syndrome and would be different to other children as she grew up. It didn’t mean much to me back then. ‘We’ll be the best of friends and I’ll look after her forever,’ I promised my parents. And I kept my promise. I looked after Hannah when she was a baby and then we became inseparable as we grew up.…

OFF THE TELLY! We were robbed of our truly amazing parents As I cleared up at the end of a busy night, my dad James winked at me. ‘Well done,’ he praised. ‘You’ve worked really hard.’ I was 12 years old and had been helping out at the family business. Dad and my mum Shirley owned a bowling alley. And me and my sisters – Hannah, then 8, and Olivia, 4, loved pitching in. Cleaning up, wiping tables... Anything we could do to help our parents out. They’d taught us early on that nothing’s more important in life than family. ‘We need to stick together,’ Dad would remind us. But in 2000, a shock wave was sent through our little unit. Dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Hannah was 10…

£1 Meal Deal 1 In a large bowl, combine 3tbsp ready made tikka masala paste (such as Patak’s Tikka Masala Spice Paste), together with 450g chopped chicken breast and stir well so chicken is thoroughly coated. Marinate for at least 10 min or cover with clingfilm and chill overnight in the fridge. 2Heat 1tbsp oil in a large pan and fry the marinated chicken and 1 finely sliced onion for 5 min, until onion starts to brown. 3Add 1 chopped fresh green chilli and 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes. Simmer for 20 min until the chicken is cooked through. 4Stir in 200ml double cream and a pinch of sugar and warm through. Serve with steamed rice, naan, poppadoms and mango chutney. Serves: 4 people 98p per serving…

They were inspired by the Chessboard Killer THE CRIME An evil mob of killers stalked the streets of Moscow, inspired by Russian serial killer Alexander Pichushkin. They were looking for homeless victims. Elena Lobacheva, the self-styled ‘Bride of Chucky’ and only female in the gang, said she got an almostsexual pleasure from the stabbings. Could the police stop them? THE STORY Between July 2014 and February 2015, the mutilated bodies of 15 homeless people were discovered around Russia’s capital city. Authorities soon realised this was a mass-murder case. Finally, on 20 February 2015, justice caught up with the Moscow gang responsible for these heinous crimes. After five people from cities across Russia were arrested on suspicion of murder, slowly, the gruesome details of how this gang decided, planned and carried…

WINE NOT? Fancy some blue-sky drinking? Spanish company Bodegas Santa Margarita has introduced wine in different colours – even blue! Made using natural ingredients and Spanish Verdejo, it’s available for delivery to the UK DUMP ON TRUMP We’ve all got an opinion on the US president, but a group of Vancouver entrepreneurs has taken it one step further. Introducing The Trump Dump – a motion-activated toilet sensor of DT’s face. It flushes when you’ve taken a number two into the big man’s gob. Loo-dicrous! CAUGHT MEOWT! Some kitties like catnip, but one feline from Tulsa, Oklahoma, enjoys theft! A marketing company kept discovering mysterious dollar bills on the doormat. They soon found it was their puss – now named CASHnip – snatching dosh from passers-by. Talk about a cat burglar!…

THE BIGGIE Actress Connie Nielson, star of Gladiator and Wonder Woman, has revealed she collects what and has over 200 examples? To find out, solve the crossword, then read down the shaded squares to find the prize answer. Phwoar – it’s a whopper! Enjoy your puzzling ACROSS 11 Glue (8) 12 Music theatre (5) 13 Capital of Portugal (6) 14 Eating regime (4) 15 US state, capital Phoenix (7) 16 Germ-free and antiseptic (8) 17 Measured on the scales (7) 18 Arab island kingdom in the Persian Gulf (7) 19 Fuel dug from a bog (4) 21 Relative by marriage (2-3) 23 Line where earth and sky seem to meet (7) 24 Formal lesson at university (7) 28 Electrical safety device (4) 29 Vehicle (3) 30 Time-honoured ceremony (6) 33…

Ask our Doc Don’t be shy – Chat’s Dr Martin Edwards is a family GP who’s seen it all before… Flaky skin Q Every winter, I get sore, itchy, red flaky skin on my calves. Could it be caused by central heating? Gill, 55 A Partly. It sounds like mild eczema. Cold weather and dry air from heating are common triggers. But let me guess..? You have a shower or bath every day and, most likely, you aren’t drying your legs properly. Dry thoroughly, and apply a moisturiser. Loo trouble Q I have IBS and daren’t leave the house in case I have a flare-up and lose control of my bowel. Kathline, 87 A Pills to control bouts of diarrhoea will be able to help, though it’s often trial and…

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W atching TV is something most of us enjoy – keeping up with soaps, following crime dramas or popping on some cartoons to entertain the kids. And whether you stick to Freeview or subscribe to a satellite or cable service, we all need one thing to watch telly legally – a TV Licence. The annual cost for a colour TV Licence is £147, which can put a dent in your finances. So you can imagine how pleased you’d be if the TV Licensing people got in touch with an email telling you you’ve overpaid by a substantial amount, and are entitled to a refund. It says you simply need to click on a link, and the money will be in your account within the next five days. But the email…

CRAFTY CODE CRACKER JK Rowling has revealed that she turned down the offer from which music star to make a musical version of the Harry Potter stories? To find out, solve the puzzle... 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 two-word prize answer. We’ve given you five letters to start you off. Puzzle 7 £ 500 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 60 for details and visit lifedeathprizes.com/win…

Where is the justice? LETTER of the week! After reading about the brutal attack on May by thug Raine (17 August), I am absolutely disgusted that he gets to walk around scotfree. People get severely punished for much lesser offences, so why in the world had Raine not been punished for physically harming another human being? Where is the justice? Irene Wheeldon, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire WE PAY CASH Daily gifts My lovely mum made this for me! A present to open every day of the month until I hit the 40! Certainly takes the sting out of losing my youth. Stephanie Cullum, Chatham Banana drama I asked one of the children in my class how to spell banana during an English lesson. She thought for a moment and said ‘Yes, but…

6 reasons to visit... 1 Hit the slopes The town is surrounded by ski areas, all accessible by bus or cable car. Patscherkofel is good for beginners, while experts head to Stubai Glacier. 2 Feel on top of the world Look out on to miles of stunning snow-covered mountains while enjoying a tipple at the sky-high Cloud 9 Iglu Bar. Visit on a Friday evening to party at one of their legendary club nights. 3 Get glittery Step inside your very own fairytale with a visit to Swarovski Crystal Worlds. Filled with beautiful sculptures, it’s a great place for adults and kids alike to explore. 4 Feel jumpy Towering above Innsbruck’s skyline is the Bergisel ski jump, which has seen two Winter Olympic Games. Head to the top for a…

I overheard one of the older boys telling a horror story Buckling my shiny, black school shoes, I shrugged my satchel over my shoulder. ‘See you later, Mum, I’m off to school!’ I chirped. At 11, I was a perfectly happy child. My parents had given me and my sister Sue, then 27, a wonderful upbringing. Even though tragedy had hit our family when I was little... My big sister Lynda had passed away when she was just 15, and I was only 2. I had a handful of memories of Lynda. Building sandcastles on the beach… Her holding my hand as I sat on Father Christmas’ lap for the very first time… I treasured them. ‘You were the apple of her eye,’ my mum Kathleen would say to me…

Funeral? But she was just minutes old. My heart shattered... Exhausted from labour, I lay back on the hospital bed. I was finally going to get my first cuddle with my new baby girl! It was August 2008 and my husband Ronaldo, now 39, and I were so excited to welcome our third child. At home, we had Eloisa, now 15, and Debora, now 19. A nurse lifted our darling daughter into my arms. Looking down at her, I longed to see her face. Rosebud lips, a cute button nose... But what I saw came as a total shock. I don’t understand, I thought. Am I seeing things? Our daughter's face was horrifically deformed. Like it hadn’t fully developed. A big opening on her cheek, her eyes too wide. Something…

I’d always considered women the superior gender When I was born, almost 100 years ago, the world was a very different place. Horses and carts instead of cars, not a shopping mall or supermarket in sight... And, back then, I was Robert. Growing up in Heeley, a suburb of Sheffield, I had wonderful parents and a brother, John. A normal childhood. Then, in September 1939, when I was just 20, World War II broke out. I was called up to the Army, serving in the 10th Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. One of my most vivid memories is the Battle of Dunkirk, a terrifying, dangerous time. I lost many friends. During the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940, I was one of the lucky ones who escaped, thanks to the…

She kicks her legs and shakes her arms when she sees me! My daughter Sally, 26, was all smiles. ‘This baby can’t come soon enough!’ she said happily. She and her boyfriend Ahmad, 38, were expecting their first child together. And I couldn’t wait to play the proud, doting nan! I went all Sally’s scans and the baby was doing well. Last March, little Lily-Mae arrived weighing 5lb 7oz. ‘She’s beautiful!’ I told Sally. Then, when she was 24 hours old, doctors noticed something wrong with Lily-Mae’s eyes. She had cataracts – but they didn’t know what caused them. They’re rare in newborns, so doctors were confused. Meanwhile, at 6 weeks old, Lily-Mae was sent to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. She had surgery on both eyes to remove cataracts. We…

I’m proud of how I look, love to stand out from the crowd Lying face down, I listened to the buzz of the needle. More than five agonising hours later, it was nearly complete. ‘Do you want to see?’ tattooist Phil Kyle asked. ‘Yes, I can’t wait!’ I said. Looking behind me into the mirror, I saw an awesome tiger’s face staring back at me – from my own bum! It was pretty magnificent, well worth all the pain. But my tiger tat wasn’t the first one I’d had done... It was more like my 30th! I got my first one when I was just 13. I snuck out to a shop and had a tiny rose inked onto my left hip. I loved it, and got more as an…

Sweet treat Serves: 8 Prep: 20 min Cook time: 35 min Cost per serving: 48p 1Put 150g chopped dates in a bowl to soak with 250ml brewed coffee for 30 min. 2Preheat an oven to 180°C, Gas 4. 3 Cream 50g butter with 75g dark brown sugar, 75g Clarks date syrup and 2 beaten eggs until thick and creamy. Add the coffee and dates. 4 In a separate bowl, sift in 175g flour, 1tsp bicarbonate of soda, 1tsp baking powder, 1tsp ground cinnamon and ½tsp ground ginger, and stir in the zest of 1 orange. 5Whisk in the wet ingredients, a bit at a time. Pour the mixture into a lined medium-size springform cake tin and bake for 30-35 min. 6 For the glaze, melt 100g butter in a pan, add…

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THE BIG QUIZ Puzzle 15 £ 500 The answers to all these general knowledge questions – except one – are in the grid in various directions. To be this week’s Chat Big Quiz champion, work out which answer is missing. This is your prize answer. Answers are in alphabetical order in each section. THE SILVER SCREEN – ONE, TWO, THREE 1 Which Hollywood star played RP McMurphy in the multi-Oscar winning 1975 movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest? (4, 9) 2 Which British actor played Bacon in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels before starring in The Transporter and Crank movies? (5, 7) 3 Which US actor played TV private eye Thomas Magnum and starred in the film comedy Three Man and a Baby with Ted Danson and Steve Guttenberg?…

It felt like my lungs were ripping apart Arriving home, I ushered my kids in through the front door. It was July this year, and nine weeks earlier I’d given birth to Jaymie-Leigh. My eldest two – Corey, 15, and Evie, 9 – were off from school for the summer. We’d been shopping and had tea out, too, to save me cooking, as it was my carer Kerry’s day off. See, when I was 21, I was diagnosed with a muscle-wasting condition called Charcot-Marie- Tooth disease. It caused trouble breathing, spine curvature and brittle bones. It meant I had leg braces and crutches to get around. Kerry was a star, taking on the cooking and cleaning and helping me with Jaymie-Leigh. But when she wasn’t around, the kids were angels.…

ZOOMED IN! Puzzle 20 £100 We’ve got up close and personal with a colourful musical instrument. 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 You may remember Steve Coogan starring on TV as the hapless radio DJ Alan Partridge. But something about this still from the comedy 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 many mint humbugs are in the glass? If so, that’s your prize…

I’d been in a coma for so long, I’d lost all muscle movement I’d been in a coma for so long, I’d lost all muscle movement The tickle in my throat started in February this year. But, a mum-of-two, I was so busy running around after Thea, 5, and Flynn, 2, working in the pub run by my husband Marc, 34, and visiting my brother in hospital, that I didn’t think too much of it. But my cough quickly got worse, so I saw my GP. ‘It sounds like a cold, and maybe a bit of a chest infection,’ the doctor said one Friday later that month. I’ll be fine, then, I assumed. At home, I tried to carry on as normal but, by the Sunday, I was feeling much…

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9-15 November 2017 Aries 21 March – 20 April What you’re trying to do is near impossible, will take longer than you think, cost more than you can afford and may not even be successful! So why are you doing it? Let it go totally or leave it until you’re less busy. • Call 0905 817 0690* for more Taurus 21 April – 21 May A big opportunity comes your way, but it’s not your thing, so you’re going to say no. Hang on, though – this is big and it might be a one-off. Think where it could take you in years, not weeks. And say yes! • Call 0905 817 0691* for more Gemini 22 May – 21 June Two strokes of luck make you feel you’re on…