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This week marks 15 years since Lorraine Kelly’s eponymous ITV show first aired. And while it is now facing changes – being cut from an hour to just 30 minutes and only airing for 30 weeks from the new year – it’s undeniable what a success it is. A daytime TV veteran, Lorraine, 65, has brought smiles to our faces and brightened our mornings with her cheery disposition. Whether she’s delivering hard-hitting news, interviewing celebrity guests or campaigning for important causes, the star has become a staple of the daytime TV roster and cemented herself as a national treasure. Here, we look at why the show is a triumph and what the future holds for Lorraine. ‘It would be sensible to look for other opportunities’ Making a difference The show’s…

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Have you ever been unable to stop yourself from thinking about something? When no matter how hard you try, you just can’t shake it from your mind. It keeps you awake at night, and no amount of counting sheep will wipe it from your mind? For me, it was always the same thought – food! One evening in October 2020, it was a cake that was consuming me. I’d picked up a Victoria sponge in the corner shop earlier as a treat for me, my partner Mark, then 44, and sons Joe, 22, and Jack, 20. We’d each had a sliver after our dinner of shepherd’s pie, but then I’d gobbled down two great big slices, and that night, knowing there was still a bit left felt like torture. I…

Greek grain bowl This nourishing Mediterranean salad is packed with protein and fibre to keep you full for hours. SERVES 2 PREP 10 MINSCOOK 5 MINS ✱ 60g quinoa✱ 400g tin chickpeas, rinsed and drained✱ Juice ½ lemon✱ 1tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling✱ ¼ cucumber, chopped✱ 100g cherry tomatoes, quartered✱ Small bunch each dill and parsley, chopped✱ 100g black olives, chopped✱ 40g feta, crumbled✱ 4tbsp houmous✱ Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling 1 Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions, drain and toss through the chickpeas, lemon juice and olive oil, season and set aside. 2 Mix the cucumber, tomatoes and herbs together. Divide between 2 bowls along with the olives, feta, houmous and quinoa/chickpea mix. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Per serving: 487 cals, 29g fat, 5g…

CAT’S RING RIDDLE Cat Deeley’s left ring finger was noticeably bare when she was pictured following her split from husband Patrick Kielty after 13 years of marriage. In July, the presenter, 48, and Patrick announced the sad news in a joint statement, saying, ‘We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved.’ And it appears that the This Morning star is not dragging her feet when it comes to moving on, having removed her huge engagement ring and wedding band from her left ring finger. But Cat hasn’t ditched the rings completely – instead, she’s moved them to her right hand, said to be a symbol of ‘new beginnings’ and independence. The new pictures come after the mum of two…

It’s been over two years since Vanessa Feltz split from her ex-partner Ben Ofoedu, after rumours he had cheated on her. The former couple had been together for 16 years and Vanessa later referred to him as the One Hit Wonder in her autobiography. Since they parted ways, the Phats & Small singer, 53, has found love again, and in July he tied the knot with an aesthetics expert – 23 years his junior. Vanessa now presents her own self-titled talk show on Channel 5, which premiered in March this year, and she confessed on air how her painful break-up has left a lasting scar. Incredibly, the broadcaster has gone out almost every night since finding herself single, as she hates being home alone. Here, the mum of two opens…

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How to strengthen your core Hello, gang! Let’s start off by determining what exactly the core is. The core muscles aren’t just our abdominals, as many people think. In fact, the core includes all the back muscles, which surround and attach to the spine, the pelvic muscles, including the pelvic floor and hip flexors, and the deep abdominal muscles, as well as the more superficial ones (what we often call the six pack!). Strong core muscles improve our balance and hold us up all day. Therefore, the stronger they are, the less strain we’re likely to put on other joints and muscles. Essentially, it provides a stable base for the entire body in both everyday activities and also in athletic performance. I hope you haven’t drifted off, because I’m going…

Stop end-of-holiday blues Summer trips can be amazing, but they often come with extra emotional baggage when you get home. Holidays can be a time to relax, reconnect with loved ones and have some much-needed fun in the sun. But how often do we talk about the aftermath that so many of us may feel? If, like me, you’ve ever experienced feelings of sadness, fatigue, dread or even anxiety after a holiday, this may be the post-holiday blues. For some, they will be exacerbated by jet lag and a quick return to a mundane routine. PLAN AHEAD If possible, plan ‘adjustment time’ for when you return. I’m yet to find anything that exacerbates the holiday blues more than returning straight back to work and normality. If you can, prep your…

Save money on medication From paracetamol and indigestion tablets, it’s easy to spend a fortune keeping ourselves healthy. Research shows 92% of us take over-the-counter medicines to treat minor ailments in the UK**. So, it makes sense to find ways you can trim the costs. But never be tempted to buy prescribed medicines online. 1 SWAP TO OWN BRANDS Own-branded products often cost a fraction of the price of branded ones. For instance, Boots own-brand pack of 16 x 500mg paracetamol tablets costs 49p, while 16 x 500mg Panadol Advance will set you back £1.90. Tests carried out by BBC Trust Me I’m a Doctor showed there’s no real benefit to paying more money for a branded product, as the generics are legally required to be just as good. 2…

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I Fought the Law is set to be one of the most talked-about dramas on TV this autumn. It’s based on the story of Ann Ming, a mum who fought to get the 800-year-old double jeopardy law overturned (which had prevented a person from being tried twice for the same crime) following the murder of her daughter, Julie Hogg. It’s hard-hitting, moving and unmissable. We sat down with actor Sheridan Smith, 44, to talk to her about taking on the most challenging role of her career so far, as she stepped into Ann’s shoes to tell her story. You’ve admitted that playing Ann was the most difficult role you’ve ever had. We can imagine it was very traumatic. When I got the script, I didn’t know Ann’s story, so I…

King Charles is facing a showdown with his second son, as sources reveal Prince Harry is planning a return to the UK in late September. It is thought that if the two of them do find the time to meet face to face, it could mark a turning point in what has been a five-year impasse that neither party really wants. Courtiers refused to elaborate on what ‘possible talks’ may look like, but I understand that the news has been welcomed by His Majesty, who has harboured a private desire to bring the long-running saga to an end. The monarch, who will turn 77 in November, is said to be in no mood for the bad blood between his two sons and their wives to continue, though of course he…

‘WILLIAM’S CHOICE IS MODEST’ As one of the wealthiest landowners in the UK, Prince William could be forgiven for choosing to live with his family in an eye-wateringly spectacular home. A choice of palaces and official residences are all open to the future king. Why? Well, when the late Queen died, the Prince of Wales automatically took over the Duchy of Cornwall – with a land and property portfolio estimated to be worth upwards of £2 billion. Both Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace were available should William have decided he wanted to go all out and live in the lap of luxury. But rather than searching for a home fit – literally – for a king, he decided to move into the relatively modest Adelaide Cottage, which sits in the…

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I’m horrified by her obvious fling Q For the past two years, my colleague has been having an affair and I’m getting more and more uncomfortable about it. She and her husband aren’t happy, but I don’t think her playing away is going to help, especially as she’s clearly only having a fling! Now she’s talking about leaving her marriage and I don’t know how to stop her making this huge mistake. SUSAN SAYS A I understand you’re worried about your colleague, but you can’t ‘stop’ her from doing what she wants. Plus, you shouldn’t be making judgements about what’s happening. Because what would be a big mistake for you may be absolutely right for her – and her life choices are her responsibility, not yours. By all means tell…

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Davina McCall is host of new dating show Stranded on Honeymoon Island. The 12-parter sees 12 unlucky-in-love singletons being paired up, married and stranded on a tropical island for their honeymoon. Forced to fend for themselves with no access to technology and no contact with the outside world, will the experience lead to true love or utter loathing? Here, Davina reveals more… What can you tell us about the show? The singletons arrive on Honeymoon Island with no idea who they are going to marry. They start with a speed-dating session and they pick their favourites, but they don’t know who our relationship experts have chosen for them. So, it’s the surprise of turning up to the wedding not knowing who you’re going to marry. Then they go to their…

HAPPY CAMPERS Camping. I do understand the attraction. It’s stripped back, simplicity. Out in nature. There’s something romantic about it, I’ll admit. Plus, let’s face it, it’s cheap as chips. But shower blocks and campers ‘wild weeing’ don’t exactly scream holiday to me. So, with kids back to school this week I find myself breathing a deep sigh of relief. Yes, our manic mornings are back and my voice will soon be hoarse from screaming at them to hurry up, but at least I dodged a proper camping trip! You see, I got perilously close. An innocent jaunt to Decathlon for swimming goggles somehow resulted in my husband returning with a two-bedroom tent. Two. Bedrooms. Fit for a prince! Naturally, I agreed to trial it… in the back garden. My…