Indholdsfortegnelse for 21-Apr-2025 i Woman

RUTH LANGSFORD We’d love to spend the bank holiday weekend at former This Morning presenter Ruth’s house. The star, 65, goes all out with decorations, transforming her dining room table for a festive feast. And speaking of feasts, how delicious does her homemade meringue dessert look? ROCHELLE HUMES Presenter Rochelle, 36, shared this adorable snap of her husband Marvin, 40, with their daughters Alaia-Mai, now 11, and Valentina, eight, from a few Easters ago. We hope their egg hunt was successful! CAROL VORDERMAN Leather trousers and bunny ears – leave it to Carol, 64, to bring a bit of sexy to the celebration! THE BECKHAMS For just one day a year, singer turned fashion designer Victoria, who turns 51 this week, will forgo fashion in favour of fluffy bunny ears.…

Snacks without the guilt Hello team! Snacking. Hmmm… what does that word say to you? To me, it smacks of mindless munching. Eating for the sake of it, or out of boredom. Obviously, there are times when we’re caught out with a gnawing hunger and only a Twix bar to look at, but let’s cut to the chase. Our general goal is to be as healthy as we can so that we’re able to live a long and fulfilled life. Am I right? Alongside that, we want to be happy with our bodies, not only in their strength and ability to perform everyday tasks and to power through your spinning, Bodypump, step or Pilates classes, but also to feel happy in our skin and be content with how we look…

Strange taste in your mouth? A metallic, sour or smelly sensation could be revealing a secret health condition… There’s plenty going on in the world right now that may leave a bad taste in your mouth, but – for some – it’s not just an expression of disdain, it’s an actual physical problem. Often, patients will describe an unwanted taste as metallic, and I’ve heard many liken it to prolonged sucking on the back of a spoon or a rusty nail. Of course, I wouldn’t recommend either! On the hunt for a cause? Firstly, get your oral hygiene in check. Regular brushing, flossing and dental checkups are necessary to keep gum disease, bad smells and tastes away. Subtle signs that something may be a miss dentally include bad breath, bleeding…

Eat out, spend less! The average household spends roughly £174 a month on dining out*. But factor in the Easter holiday fun and you may find yourself spending that in a week. ‘With a garlic bread starter here, an ice cream to finish there, the cost can quickly add up,’ says Abigail Yearley, director at TopCashback. But we have plenty of brilliant tips to help you stick to your budget: WATCH WHERE YOU’RE LOOKING ‘Most of us assume that, like a book, we read a menu from left to right,’ says Kara Gammell, author of The Bargain Hunter: Easy Hacks and Tips to Save Money Every Day. ‘But some studies show that our eyes gravitate towards the upper right-hand corner first, and this is often where the “anchor” – or…

TESCO Try on-trend scallops, bold florals and rattan materials to give your bedroom a spring refresh. SAINSBURY’S Combine classic floral patterned pieces with faux flower arrangements for easy maintenance. ASDA Give your bathroom a Scandinavian feel with these cool green and cream accessories in simple botanical prints. MORRISONS Embrace a countryside scheme with pretty florals in soft pinks and garden bird motifs.…

IF YOU LOVE TO WIN PRIZES THEN VISIT comps.womanmagazine.co.uk Gardener and TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh says that making what has been his most ‘pinch yourself’ moment? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the five-word answer. ACROSS 11 Drawing tool (6)12 San _, US city (9)13 Monster (4)14 Persuade (8)15 Large Greek island (5)16 Italian city (6)17 Underground prison (7)18 Self-sufficient (11)20 Zombie film, _ of the Dead (5)22 Bewilderment (9)24 Started (5)28 Entirely (7)29 Stretchy (7)32 Grab, seize (6)34 Fragrant (8)36 Most fortunate (8)37 Chore or task (6)39 Nickname for the police (3,4)40 Sound of a sneeze (7)45 Amusing (5)47 Previous day (9)48 Corroded (5)51 Actor who starred in Con Air (7,4)53 Cooks an egg in hot water (7)55 Person who gives…

Jimmy Doherty and Shivi Ramoutar return with a new series of their weekend show Jimmy and Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast. Here, they reveal what’s in store… You’re back for a second series! What can we expect this time around? Shivi: I am thrilled to be back with double the episodes this time! It’s so exciting. Expect more wholesome, family-friendly, outdoorsy TV, focused on great food, drink and company. Jimmy, the show is filmed at your farm and wildlife park in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. What’s it like to have your home turned into a TV studio for the second summer in a row? Jimmy: It’s a dream come true! I think filming the series on a working farm and wildlife park really added a new dynamic last year and it’s something…

SWIMMERS FACE A ‘VOYEUR’S PARADISE’ Female swimmers are facing unprecedented violations by voyeurs secretly filming them as they undress in changing rooms at competitions up and down the country. Shockingly, Swim England were made aware of 48 incidents in the last year – that is almost one a week! How many more victims never realised they were being recorded or were too humiliated to speak up? The scandal only made waves after leaked documents from an ‘extraordinary safeguarding meeting’ revealed harrowing anonymous impact statements. ‘I’m really scared,’ one swimmer understandably admitted. ‘What if there are naked pictures of me now on the internet for everyone to see.’ Another confessed, ‘I feel like leaving swimming altogether now. I can’t believe someone has done this to me.’ Who can blame them? This…

SUE: ‘IT WAS EMOTIONAL’ Coronation Street ’s Sue Cleaver has opened up about her ‘emotional’ final day of filming ahead of her departure from the soap after 25 years. ‘Friday was my final day on the cobbles, and it was so surreal,’ she shared. ‘That was it; that was a wrap and that was me saying bye to everybody. It was so emotional. It was really emotional.’ Revealing how she marked the final day of filming, the Loose Women panellist added, ‘I had a lovely time as Antony Cotton arranged a lovely dinner out… He’d arranged a private dinner and there was 12 of us and we had a really lovely time.’ Late last year Sue revealed she was leaving Coronation Street, saying at the time, ‘The door is still…

‘KATE DOESN’T EXPLAIN AND SHE DOESN’T COMPLAIN’ I It’s been just over a year since the Princess of Wales told the world she had cancer. To say it’s been a journey for Kate is putting it mildly. I’ve spoken to those close to her – all of whom are in awe at her strength and resilience – and two things have become clear. The first is that she has taken her time to return to work and royal duties. The second is that she doesn’t take one minute for granted. Her priorities have always been her health and her family. After the crazy conspiracy theories and awful gossip that swept the internet last year before her announcement, she’s been keen to control her own narrative and has given personal updates…

STATEMENT SLEEVE DRESSES From a puff to a balloon, say it with your sleeves. Helping balance proportions by adding volume to your top half, they’re a stylish choice for pear-shaped figures. Look for belted designs for waist definition. TAILORED WAISTCOATS This clothing item is having a moment, and looks great on its own or layered over a simple tee. A v-neckline will flatter bigger busts, while smaller shapes can pull off a high neck. Keep it soft in pastel shades, and offset the fitted shape with a loose-fitting trouser. STRIPED TROUSERS These chic styles are serious leg lengtheners. The striped print makes them a forever classic, and helps to elongate too. Tuck in your top to show off your waist and keep the rest of the outfit smart to avoid…

Soft shades Powdery pink and blue tones are a match made in interiors heaven that will sit particularly well against shiny white bathtubs and tiles. Break up the sugary shades with rattan touches and patterned accessories for a modern feel. Moody tropics Deep shades of navy and green will add a luxurious vibe to your space. You can stop them looking too dark by adding in splashes of orange and yellow, and some boldly patterned textiles. Fresh mint Pale green tones will instantly make your room feel bright and calm, and make a chic backdrop for most other colours and metallic finishing touches. Continue the airy vibe by hanging large mirrors on the wall to reflect light and create the illusion of more space.…

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Called ‘Forget-me-not’ in the language of Lesotho, the charity Sentebale was Harry’s baby. Aged just 12 when his mother died, he vowed he’d continue her life-saving work with people with AIDS/HIV in the tiny African nation. So to see Prince Harry, who was Sentebale’s patron and co-founder, stand accused of ‘harassment and bullying at scale’, racism, sexism and called the ‘number one risk’ to the charity is beyond extraordinary. Last month he, and a number of trustees, stood down after a bitter boardroom showdown with Sentebale’s chair. Harry was said to be ‘devastated’ after walking away from the charity, but Sentebale’s chair Dr Sophie Chandauka branded him ‘toxic’ after she claimed sponsors apparently deserted the charity due to him trashing the Royal Family. Whistleblower Asked by Sky News’ Sir Trevor…

Sarah’s colour-boosting buys Having dyed-blonde hair, I use products that help keep my colour vibrant in between salon visits. I use an array of brightening formulas and bond-building products, which keep my strands strong after being weakened by bleach. Sarah Cooper-White, Group Beauty Director Rhiannon’s curly hair heroes I have frizz-prone curly hair, so I need defining, hydrating buys that bring the spring back to my curls. Rich masks and styling creams boost moisture, while gels provide definition and hold. I wash my hair weekly, so the results need to be lasting. Rhiannon Derbyshire, Senior Beauty Editor Stephanie’s anti-frizz formulas After years of heat styling and dyeing, my tresses have become slightly unruly. Because of this, I always incorporate smoothing buys into my routine to help keep my hair under…

Why me and not you?’ my twin sister, Amanda, asked me. It was a mild, sunny day in April 2022 and we were at my mum’s house, a place we often gather as a family. Two weeks previously, I’d been told that I did not have the rare, mostly genetic disease known as CADASIL (Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy), and I had finally built up the courage to give my sister this news. Mum’s had felt like a safe place to process something so life-altering – but my sister’s reaction was heart-wrenching and I had no answer to her question. Survivor’s guilt has lingered ever since, especially as her condition continues to worsen. Amanda’s symptoms started with migraines. They had been an issue for years –…

Roasted salmon with salsa verde Served with a zingy sauce, this lighter roast comes together in less than an hour. SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINSCOOK 35-40 MINS ✱ 1tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling✱ 500g baby new potatoes, larger ones halved✱ 130g pitted black olives✱ 200g asparagus, trimmed and halved✱ 1 lemon, sliced✱ 500g fillet salmon✱ 1tsp chilli flakes For the salsa verde: 2 garlic cloves 2tsp capers, drained and rinsed 2tbsp each chopped parsley and mint leaves 100ml olive oil 1½tbsp red wine vinegar 2 anchovies in oil, drained Watercress or other salad leaves, to serve 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan. Brush a large, shallow baking tray with oil, add the potatoes, season and roast for 10 mins. 2 Whizz the salsa verde ingredients in a…