Indholdsfortegnelse for 30-Jun-2025 i Woman

It’s been a remarkable five years for Fern Britton. Since her 20-year marriage to TV chef Phil Vickery ended in 2020, the beloved TV presenter turned author has relocated to Cornwall, is busier than ever and undergone a health and body transformation, losing a reported 5st. While life is good for the former This Morning star, Fern admits she can get lonely sometimes, although is in no rush to find a new partner. ‘I’m not looking for love,’ she says. ‘I’m still a bit too wary of losing my liberty. There’s nobody to run something past but, on the other hand, I think back to running things past people and it never really worked out, so why don’t I just make my own decision? Then I’m the only person who…

Gone are the days when women had strict rules to follow when it came to fashion and getting older. Nowadays we celebrate being able to wear what we want, when we want. But is there a line we shouldn’t cross when it comes to flashing the flesh? Just recently, Jennifer Lopez, 55, faced scrutiny for daring to bare too much in a very revealing bodysuit on stage. While some applauded her confidence, critics thought it was too risqué for a woman of her age. And earlier this month Elizabeth Hurley posed completely naked to celebrate her 60th birthday with some fans calling for her to ‘act her age’ and ‘just be classy’. So in today’s world of female empowerment, is older women flaunting their flesh a step too far and…

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Why protein will keep you fuller for longer Is it even worth flagging protein when it comes to fat loss? In order to best answer that, let’s look at why our bodies need it. When we eat protein, it breaks down into amino acids – these help us to build and repair bones, muscles, hormones as well as enzymes, so they are vital. In terms of fat loss, protein takes us a long time to digest and to break down, so it can make us feel fuller for much longer. It has also been linked to the increased release of ghrelin, the hormone that tells us to stop eating. If you were to join a good fat-loss regime, you would be undertaking a programme of strength training. This builds muscle,…

Will your insurance pay out? It’s the very definition of frustration: you fork out on insurance premiums every month only to find that when something goes wrong, your claim is rejected. According to the Financial Conduct Authority, nearly one in four home insurance claims are declined*, and Aviva research says that 63% of us have done something that could accidentally invalidate our home insurance cover. ‘Some people are unwittingly putting their homes, belongings, and finances at risk, through common actions as well as misconceptions about what their cover provides,’ says Hannah Davidson, senior underwriter at Aviva. TO HELP BOOST YOUR CHANCES OF SUCCESS IF YOU DO NEED TO CLAIM, HERE’S WHAT TO AVOID: ✱ Not telling insurers about renovations: Always flag building work, such as extensions, loft conversions, or new…

Creamy tomato gnocchi Replacing some of the gnocchi with butter beans adds fibre and protein, while keeping the calories low. SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINSCOOK 15 MINS ✱ 3tbsp olive oil✱ 77g pack chopped smoked pancetta✱ 400g fresh gnocchi✱ 300g mixed baby tomatoes✱ 1 sprig rosemary✱ 3 garlic cloves, crushed✱ 400g tin butter beans in water (don’t drain)✱ Small pinch chilli flakes✱ Small bunch basil, leaves picked✱ 2-3tbsp mascarpone✱ Grated Parmesan, to serve 1 Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan, add the pancetta and cook over medium heat for 5 mins until crisp and golden. Transfer to a plate, leaving the oil behind. 2 Add the gnocchi to the pan and cook for 2-3 mins until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside with the…

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As Glastonbury kicks off on Friday 27 June, Zoe Ball is among the team of presenters who will be broadcasting from the festival on various BBC platforms. She will be joined by the likes of Jo Whiley and Dermot O’Leary to bring us coverage of sets by artists including Alanis Morissette, The 1975 and Sir Rod Stewart, who is expected to appear despite his recent illness. Here, Zoe reveals more… What is it like to be part of the BBC presenting team for Glastonbury? For me, Glastonbury is like Christmas. It’s just one of the best weekends of the year and being able to play a part in spreading the Glastonbury magic to people at home is just the best job in the world. There are such talented and hardworking…

She’s been a regular face on Countdown for almost two decades, proving that she has brains and beauty in abundance. Yet behind the camera, Rachel Riley is a busy mum to her two daughters Maven, five, and Noa, three, who she shares with dance-pro husband Pasha Kovalev, 45. Like many celeb love stories, the couple’s romance began on Strictly Come Dancing, when in 2013 Oxford graduate Rachel was paired with the Latin and ballroom dancer, and sparks flew. They later tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas in 2019. Here the maths expert fills us in on whether she’ll have any more children, meeting the King, and how she feels about turning 40 next year. How’s it going on Countdown? It’s great. We will be doing some…

STRICTLY’S NEW STARS! We’ve still got three months until Strictly returns to our screens, but the rumour mill is already rife with which stars are set to grace the ballroom. And names that are high on the producers’ list even include royalty, with Queen Camilla’s son Tom Parker Bowles tipped to be in this year’s line-up. Other famous faces being considered include former I’m a Celeb… winner Georgia Toffolo, Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts, podcaster Dani Dyer, Helen Flanagan, as well as Stacey Solomon and This Morning’s gadget expert Craig Rowe. SHARON ‘I’ve gone too far’ Sharon Osbourne looked frailer than ever in new pictures of her out in Los Angeles. The images come after the star, 72, revealed she was struggling to put on weight after using weight-loss jabs…

Whether you’re sipping sangria in the Mediterranean or your back garden, this zesty set is guaranteed to bring a slice of sunshine to your wardrobe. A fresh alternative to florals and stripes, make a statement in head-to-toe print or swap for a block colour basic – a yellow tee or green wide-leg trousers will do just the trick. Unique and versatile, it’s giving us all the Dolce & Gabbana vibes, minus the hefty price tag. Shirt, £16, sizes 6-22, shorts, £14, sizes 6-22, both F&F at Tesco…

Bare arms Prep for T-shirt weather using Prai Ageless Upper Arm Creme, £25, praibeauty.co.uk. It won’t magically erase your wattle, but it can certainly improve your tone and texture when it’s used religiously. A good scrub will remove rough, bumpy skin – a common complaint on the upper arms. Q+A AHA Exfoliator Body Scrub, £7, Sainsbury’s, combines both physical and chemical exfoliators, which can make a big difference in a flash. Create contrast Tantouring – ie, contouring with tan – can cheat the appearance of slimmer, more defined limbs. Just as a sweep of bronzer can mimic a sculpted jawline, a clever application of tan will do the same for your body. Use an instant formula like Bare By Vogue Couture Body Cover, £20, Boots, and apply with a brush…

It’s that time of year again. After months of indulgence, you’re ready to embrace some serious weight-loss goals to look and feel your best when you’re on vacation. And why not? But don’t worry if previous attempts have failed or you don’t know where to start, these bite-sized tips and tricks are so easy to take on board, you won’t even realise you’re doing them… 1 Eat with the lights on Dim lighting is said to lower your inhibitions and lead to overeating. 2 Downsize your tableware Smaller plates are a great way to trick the brain into thinking you’ve eaten enough. 3 Watch your servings Been eating the same size and types of meals for 20 years? ‘Think about portion sizes,’ says nutritionist Rob Hobson. Just remember to fill…

How to travel with your pets More and more owners are taking their dogs with them on holiday, whether that is in the UK or further afield. Bringing your pet along can certainly add to the fun for you and them – but it does require some extra planning to make sure they are safe and happy. Check that your accommodation allows pets and is suitable, and think about how you will keep your dog cool in the heat. This might be a good time to get their coat trimmed nice and short, and thinned out too if needed. Perhaps you could pack a small plug-in fan for the room where the dog will be sleeping, or a pop-up paddling pool – fun for kids as well as your pooch!…

Tropical jellies Like a passion fruit martini in dessert form, these low-fat puddings are fruity and delicious. SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS, PLUS SETTING ✱ 3 leaves gelatine✱ 500ml tropical juice✱ Zest and juice 1 lime✱ 100g 5%-fat Greek yogurt✱ 1tbsp dark muscovado sugar✱ ½tsp vanilla extract✱ 1 mango, stoned and sliced✱ 2 passion fruits, cut in half You will need: 4 x 175-200ml serving glasses 1 Soak the gelatine in cold water for 5 mins. Gently heat 125ml of the tropical juice in a medium saucepan until it’s just about steaming. Squeeze the water from the gelatine, then take the pan off the heat and stir in the gelatine until it’s well dissolved. Add in the remaining tropical juice and the lime juice. Divide between 4 serving glasses and…

TV legend Vanessa Feltz’s world was rocked when her 16-year romance with fiancé Ben Ofoedu came to a dramatic halt after she discovered that he had cheated on her. Opening up about her heartbreak, Vanessa, 63, admitted at the time, ‘I will cuddle my grandbabies, hit the town with my incredible girlfriends and I will, I fear, go on to make many more mistakes.’ Fast forward two years and the veteran presenter is thriving – she’s back on the dating scene and has a new 5 daytime show, Vanessa, to boot. And after rubbing shoulders with countless A-listers – including interviewing world-famous pop star Madonna about her lead role in the film Evita on a segment for The Big Breakfast back in the 90s – Vanessa reveals she’s got her…

The video she released to mark daughter Lilibet’s fourth birthday sparked a wave of outrageous rumours on social media, even though friends of the duchess have said they are false, and branded them ‘sickening and cruel’. Meghan can be seen showing off her moves while dancing to Starrkeisha’s The Baby Momma Dance! – a song that became viral on TikTok at the time of Princess Lilibet’s birth in 2021. The duchess was in a black dress and barefoot, while foetal monitors could be seen under her outfit. ‘Why would she have gone to such lengths?’ But what should have been a bit of fun resulted in a huge backlash – with some viewers even ridiculously claiming Meghan’s bump wasn’t real. Online chatrooms went into overdrive as people discussed the extreme…

‘HARRY AND MEGHAN SHOULD STOP USING ROYAL TITLES’ Cast your mind back to the Sandringham Summit. It was January 2020, and Harry and Meghan had shocked all the royals by saying they wanted to leave and earn their own money. The late Queen was quite clear that they couldn’t be ‘half in, half out’, as the Sussexes wanted. She knew that ‘royal’ means ‘working royal’ – working for the good of others and the country, rather than yourself. So when the Sussexes walked away, they agreed not to use their His/Her Royal Highness titles as, in effect, they were no longer royal. But it turns out that Meghan is still using hers privately. She sent a gift basket to her friend Jamie Kern Lima with a card saying, ‘With the…

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Could you have ADHD without knowing? A new interest in this condition means that women are finally getting the help they need… Even five years ago, it would never have crossed my mind as a GP, but recently it’s become clearer that many women have spent years living with undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), potentially leading to burnout and mental health crisis. Work is under way to dispel the myth that ADHD presents solely as a hyperactive, disruptive boy tearing up the classroom. The original diagnostic criteria fixated on male symptoms but, because we now recognise differences in how women present, diagnoses are on the rise, particularly in older women. I’ve met several such women, and they’ve all got one thing in common – they’re exhausted. LEARNING TO HIDE…

Walking down the aisle, I felt like a princess. With my dad on my arm and my wedding dress floating around me, I’d never been happier. Then, I saw my future wife waiting for me and my smile grew even bigger. Erika, 36, may have been my second engagement in six months, but there was no doubt in my mind she was my forever love. Growing up in Houston, Texas, I was bullied at school about my appearance and my quiet, quirky personality. ‘Within months, we were best friends’ I never felt like I fitted in. While I dated boys, and even kissed a few girls to try to get attention from boys, none of it was serious. My self-esteem was so low, I didn’t think I was good enough…

10 WAYS TO STYLE YOUR SPACE 1 UPCYCLE WITH PAINT You don’t need to replace your kitchen units for a brand new look. Two coats of hard-wearing paint in a fresh shade of green will reboot your space. 2 STAY TIDY Jars and tubs can be used to store snacks and hide any clutter to keep your countertops clear. 3 RETHINK GADGETS Electricals don’t need to be boring! Look for toasters and kettles in colours that match your decor. 4 STASH YOUR SPOONS Keep your utensils organised and easy to grab while cooking by storing them in a ceramic pot. 5 TAKE A SEAT Placing bar stools next to an island or at the end of a kitchen counter will create a comfortable and social space. 6 INTRODUCE NATURAL MATERIALS…

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JAY-Z vs NOEL GALLAGHER Noel criticised festival organisers when Jay-Z was announced as headliner back in 2008. The Oasis legend declared hip-hop ‘wrong’ for Glastonbury and suggested the US star could be the reason tickets that year didn’t sell quickly. While Glastonbury bosses defended their decision, a defiant Jay-Z hit back and walked out onto the Pyramid stage to Oasis’ hit Wonderwall before shouting, ‘For those that didn’t get the memo, my name is Jay-Z and I’m pretty f*****g awesome.’ SOUND ISSUES Fans were left fuming last year when the festival’s coverage on the BBC was plagued by sound issues that saw the likes of Shania Twain and Cyndi Lauper’s iconic vocals seeming distorted or drowned out. Several artists were seen struggling with their earpieces and having trouble with their…

CRITICS CAN’T STAND THE TRUTH Why is Greta Thunberg so hated? Not because she is wrong, I think, but because she is right. Her uncomfortable truth-telling is a lightning rod for criticism. At 22, she has become the global voice of conscience, calling out injustice with courage. For that she’s been mocked, vilified and smeared by the very people who ought to be listening. Men decades older than her – President Trump, Nigel Farage, Andrew Tate – routinely belittle her. Entire media platforms make viral content sneering at her activism. Her recent participation in a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza, intercepted by Israeli forces, reignited the fury. Thunberg claimed she was ‘kidnapped’ in international waters. Israel said her vessel intended to breach its naval blockade. But her claim that civilians are…