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PAWS FOR APPLAUSE These grizzly bear babies look as if they couldn’t hurt a fly – cute enough to cuddle, in fact! (We don’t fancy being hugged by their mum or dad, though..!) •To see more photos and videos of cute – as well as some pretty fearsome – critters, go to lifedeathprizes.com and search ‘Animals’. CELEBRITY SPIN Do you know which celebrity we’ve put in a twist? Here’s a clue to help – this much-loved comedian and West End musical star has most recently graced our screens on Strictly Come Dancing… 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 60 for details or go to lifedeathprizes.com/win CASH for your story!…

I’m a survivor – and I’m determined to help catch him There was no choice but to start getting on with my life. So, at 17, I got a job in a factory cafe. But I still found it hard to socialise. I was just so nervous and jumpy. Then, in my 20s, I reconnected with an old childhood friend. ‘I was raped when I was 15,’ I confided in him. He was so supportive. I felt I could trust him. Aged 24, we tied the knot. And, in November 1992, we had our first daughter, shortly followed by a second girl in June 1994. But, as the girls grew up, my fear resurfaced. I insisted on driving them everywhere, was always checking up on them. They didn’t know about…

When they split, I was devastated, cried for days! As the band walked on stage, the screams of the crowd drowned out their opening notes. And mine were probably among the loudest! It was 1984 and I was obsessed with electronic band National Pastime. I loved everything about them. Their music, cool haircuts and stage presence. After seeing them support pop act Kajagoogoo in Newcastle, I knew they were going to be my next big crush. ‘Don’t you think Mark’s cute?’ Jill, my housemate Jill sighed. Mark Knott was the drummer, with trendy long hair, slicked back into a ponytail. ‘Nah,’ I said. Steve Broomhead, the band’s guitarist with dark bouffant hair, was much more my type. It was 1984, I was 20 and utterly obsessed. You could barely see…

His poor head was smothered in scars and stitches I noticed it as soon as I held my newborn in my arms. ‘His head looks… different,’ I frowned. It was October 2013 and Oliver had been born two weeks overdue. At 7lb 13oz, he was healthy. But there was something about his head that looked odd. His forehead was protruding. When my older son Justin, then 5, had been born, his head hadn’t looked like Oliver’s. ‘It’s nothing to worry about,’ doctors reassured me. Over the next few weeks, though, it just got worse. His forehead protruded so much, it seemed to develop a ridge and shadowed his eyes. I took Oliver back and forth to the GP, but was told each time that it was nothing to worry about.…

Jamie pressured me into taking a naked selfie Tapping away at my keyboard, I felt two hands start rubbing my shoulders from behind. I jumped and turned around to see Jamie Leitch – my colleague at the call centre. ‘What are you doing?’ I asked in surprise. ‘Please, have my number,’ he said, giving me a cheeky smile. I had to laugh. For weeks, our workmates had been trying to get us together but I hadn’t been interested. Tall with dark-blond hair and tattoos, Jamie had a reputation as a ladies man – whereas I was a hard-working single mum. I didn’t think we’d have much in common. But, now he’d actually asked me himself, I gave him the chance to have his say – and, behind the blokey exterior,…

CRAFTY CODE CRACKER What does US actress Elizabeth Olsen, star of the Avengers and Captain America films, say she really enjoys about the movie business? 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 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. Lifedeathprizes.com/win…

Nappy hat My 18-month-old son Amari thought he was so funny for wearing a nappy on his head. Luckily, it was a nice, clean one! Sian Walker, Halesowen Lego friend My daughter Nia, 4, found a friend at Legoland. I know that she really wanted to taken him home with her. Mari Drury, Ewloe Choc-tastic! My sons –Jack, 7 and Rhys, 5 – had some fun dressed as Willy Wonka with their golden tickets! Fiona Ferguson, Whitecraig…

27 July 1968: it was a glorious, sunny day Watching couples twirl and jive, I brushed down my dress. It was May 1966, and I was ready for a night of dancing. My friends and I came down to the Burma Ballroom in Kirkcaldy every week. Then a hand was offered to me. Looking up, I saw a lad with sparkly, blue eyes. ‘Dance with me?’ he said to me. Gladly! His name was Colin Potter, he was 21 and training to be a mechanical fitter. ‘I want to be a teacher,’ I replied, as we danced in time. He could certainly move! At the end of the night, we arranged to meet again the next week. Though Colin lived 30 miles away, in Bo’ness, we courted for more than…

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THE BIGGIE Phwoar – it’s a whopper! Enjoy your puzzling What links US movie stars Natalie Portman and Tommy Lee Jones? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the three-word prize answer. ACROSS 1 River of ice (7) 5 Mexican hat (8) 9 Peace treaty (4) 13 Devoured (5) 14 Type of beer from a barrel (7) 15 Worn by a policeman or a schoolchild (7) 16 Walk with confidence (5) 17 Keep tally (5) 18 Living-in home help (2,4) 20 Cut short (5) 21 Floating bone in the leg (7) 23 Japanese wrestling (4) 26 Taverns (4) 27 Gadget for fastening papers together (7) 30 Sitcom starring Matt LeBlanc and Courteney Cox (7) 34 Military subdivision (7) 36 Wood…

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They're YOUR tips!! No more knots When travelling, threading your necklaces through straws stops them from getting tangled up. It saves hours of frustration! Gail Wright, Shireoaks Unique upcycle! An old Pringles’ tube makes a quirky vase, if you don’t have one – but it’ll only work for your dried flowers! Jennifer Shelden, Leicester Measuring mouthwash A medicine-measuring cup will save on your mouthwash. Use 10ml each time, and your bottle will last longer! Roy Plant, Daybrook Headboard buffer I was fed up with my headboard marking my wall, so I screwed some rubber doorstops onto it. Problem solved! Rosemary Janes, Monmouth Tub tip Cardboard boxes can get damp and make your washing powder clump. An old ice-cream tub is much better for keeping your powder dry, and is also…

A soft whimpering was coming from the wreckage To survive such a terrible ordeal is no mean feat The minute I saw little Phoenix arrive at the RSPCA centre where I work, I knew something terrible had happened. The tiny kitten couldn’t have been more than 6 weeks old, and weighed just 1lb 3oz. But it was her little face that broke my heart. Most of the fur had been completely singed off. She didn’t have any whiskers, and her eyelids were badly burnt. Her fragile body was in a dreadful state, too – the skin on her paws had been completely scorched off, along with much of her fur. ‘What’s happened to her?’ I asked, shocked at the sight of her. I was told her stray mother had settled…

Sweet treat Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Makes 10 140g plain flour 140g brown sugar 1tsp cinnamon powder Large pinch baking powder ½tsp vanilla 70g butter, softened 1 egg 200g granola, we used Lizi’s Treacle and Pecan 20g milk chocolate 20g raisins or other dried fruit 1 Preheat oven to 180C. In a large bowl mix all the ingredients together. You may need to use your hands to combine everything thoroughly. You’re looking for a slightly sticky dough. 2 Using your hands, roll the mixture into balls the size of walnuts, and drop on a baking sheet lined with baking paper, spacing them apart slightly. (They’ll spread a bit during baking.) Bake for 10 min or until golden. 3 Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool before…

They were born just six days after the abortion limit True fear hit me when, in January this year, I went into labour. Not fear about the pain of childbirth or my new life as a parent. I was terrified I’d never be a mummy at all. I’d had two heartbreaking miscarriages when I fell pregnant with twins in July last year. ‘What if I lose them, too?’ I’d cried to my then partner Jason, 29. But the pregnancy had gone to plan… Until, at just 24 weeks, I’d gone into labour. Rushed to Northampton General then Birmingham Women’s Hospital, I was given devastating news. ‘It’s very rare for twins to survive if they’re born this early,’ a doctor warned gently. When I was told to expect stillbirths, I felt…

THE BIG QUIZ Puzzle 11 £ 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 – U 1 Which Hollywood star, famed for a series of sphagetti Westerns, won his first Oscar in 1992, not for acting, but for directing the film Unforgiven? (5, 8) 2 Which US actor and dancer followed up his success in Saturday Night Fever and Grease with the romantic drama Urban Cowboy? (4, 8) 3 What completes the 1995 Oscar-winning movie title The Usual ..., which was advertised by the phrase Who is Keyser Söze?…

ZOOMED IN! Puzzle 13 £100 We’ve got up close and personal with this holiday souvenir. If you can make out what it is, that’s your prize answer. Your answer: WHAT'S ON TELLY? Puzzle 14 4X £30 As you can see, our TV’s gone on the blink and we can’t make out which programme’s being screened… If the show looks familiar to you, that’s your prize answer! Your answer: WHAT'S WRONG? Christian Bale plays Michael Burry in The Big Short. But something about this still from the film isn’t as it should be. If you know which item doesn’t belong, that’s your prize answer. Puzzle 15 £100 Your answer: HOW MANY? Puzzle 16 £100 Can you tell how many bread rolls are in the jar? If so, that’s your prize answer. Your answer: TO ENTER…

6 reasons to visit... 1 Get a bite-size history lesson Head to Marienplatz, the vibrant main square, to take in one of the city’s unique sights, the Glokenspiel. Built on the side of the New Town Hall – dating from around 1903 – this quirky mechanical clock acts out stories from Munich’s history in a 15-minute show. 2 Get the best view For a bird’s-eye view of the city, make time to climb the 299 steps to the top of St Peter’s Church tower. It’s hard on the legs, but well worth it for the panoramic views. 3 Footie fan? Home to the mighty Bayern Munich team, the Allianz Arena is a mustsee. Join a group tour for a behindthe- scenes look. 4 Pause to remember… Just a short bus…

Shocked, I just stared into space, unable to take it in I wasn’t far into my second pregnancy when I noticed it, last October. A lump in my left breast, about the size of pea. ‘It’s probably just a milk duct,’ I assumed, mindful your boobs change when pregnant. Only the lump didn’t go away. I mentioned it to my partner, Perry, 32. But working parttime for an investment firm, looking after my daughter, Macie, 1, and getting ready to move house, I had other things on my mind. Then, the following January, I was made redundant. Two weeks later, Perry caught sight of me getting dressed one morning. ‘I can see that lump from here,’ he said. ‘You should go and see the GP.’ So I made an appointment…

GIVE IT ARREST! Women in Florida considered breaking the law after a selfie of their state’s cops went viral. Three Gainesville Police officers raked in compliments after posting the snap on Facebook. They’ve also confirmed that there’ll be a fundraising calendar… HACKED TO PEACES School principal Sister Margaret Ann was nun the wiser when photos of her went viral… Holding a chainsaw! Sister Margaret broke the habit of hiring a gardener when she went to work on trees that had fallen down in her school ground. Should’ve used nun-chucks! RAMPANT RABBIT Don’t carrot all for basketball? Well, this fluffy fella loves it. Californian bunny Bini is a Guinness World Record Holder for the most consecutive slam-dunks by a rabbit in one minute – which is a grand total of seven!…

10 SHOCK FACTOR As my best pal Debbie and I made our way back to the stables, I couldn’t stop giggling. ‘You definitely fancy him,’ I teased her, chatting about a boy at school. It was a sunny evening in May 1982. Both aged 15, Debbie and I were horse lovers, even had our own. Most nights after school, we’d trot around the local fields – Debbie on her horse and me on mine, Beauty. I loved it – and all of our silly schoolgirl chats! After our ride, Debbie and I walked to a footpath, then we parted ways. The path was right near a main road and lots of kids used it on their way home from school. ‘See you at school tomorrow,’ Debbie said, waving as she…

Peering in the mirror, I prodded a spongy lump that had recently appeared on the side of my nose. It didn’t hurt and wasn’t red, so I was certain it was nothing to worry about. It was July 1998, I was 26, had just married the perfect bloke and was pursuing my dream career as a saxophonist – plus, I was healthy and happy. The lump just kept growing day by day. Then went hard But the lump on my nose was growing day by day then, almost overnight, it went hard. So I went to the doctor, who said it was probably just a sinus inflammation, and I was prescribed antibiotics. I prayed the swelling would shrink, instead it grew and ached. One day, I filled my car with…

Ask our Doc Don’t be shy – Chat’s Dr Martin Edwards is a family GP who’s seen it all before… Spotty hands Q I hate the age spots on my hands, and I’m worried they might turn cancerous... Lydia, 57 A These pale-brown spots are usually the result of sun exposure in your youth. The risk of cancerous change is very small, but do tell your doctor if you notice anything different. Private treatment using skin-lightening cream, lasers or freezing is available. Cold myth Q My mum says I should breathe in through my nose and out through my mouth to prevent colds! Does it work? Nina, 37 A Afraid not! Victorian doctors reasoned that, since your nostrils are lined with little hairs to trap impurities, breathing in through your…

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As I strolled through the shopping centre, I linked arms with my eldest daughter Fiona, then 12. We were shopping for clothes – something I loved doing with all my four daughters. It was just a normal evening in 2011 as we swung our bags and chatted away. ‘Excuse me,’ I heard someone call out. She introduced herself as Alison, and we were surprised to find out this stranger was a scout for top Scottish modelling agency Colours. ‘Has your daughter ever thought about modelling?’ she asked me. We got chatting and she gave me her business card. It’s true Fiona was beautiful. Tall with long, red hair flowing down her back and elfin features. But she’d never thought about modelling. She’d chucked on any old thing for our shopping…

LETTER of the week! More donors needed… James Beeching who has cystic fibrosis (My reasons for living, 28 Sept issue) is waiting for a lung transplant to save his life. James has recorded fun and educational issues in the event he’s no longer there to share milestones with his family. Hopefully, his inspirational story and family photos will encourage more people to sign up to be organ donors. Jill Cohen, Moortown WE PAY CASH That’s so much! Having passed my driving test, I’m shocked by the cost of insurance for 18-yearolds. Insurance is a lot more if you’ve no experience, but you can’t get experience unless you’re driving. So us young drivers have no choice. Shelley Clarkson, Ormesby Marriage mix-up… When my young nephew heard me say I was getting…

£1 Meal Deal 1Heat 1tbsp cooking oil in a large lidded pan. Add 8 sausages and 2 finely sliced red onions, and cook over a medium heat for 10 min until both are starting to brown. Then add 2 seeded, sliced red peppers and cook for another 5 min. 2Stir 300ml hot beef stock into the pan and reduce the heat. Cover and let the casserole simmer gently for 20 min until the sausages are fully cooked through and the pepper and onions soft. 3In a small bowl, mix together 1tbsp cornflour with 2tbsp water. Add this mixture to the still-simmering pan and stir well until the sauce has thickened. Serve the sausage casserole with a helping of mashed potato and peas or steamed cabbage. Serves 4 Cost per serving 62p…

OFF THE TELLY! Flicking through photos, I scrunched up my face. ‘You look lovely in this one,’ my mum Sally smiled. ‘I do not!’ I groaned. We were looking at pictures of my auntie Lauren’s wedding, where I’d been a bridesmaid. All I could see was my flesh spilling out of my tight, purple, strapless dress. I’d known I was overweight. It’d started when I went on the Pill aged 16. Then, in 2013, after weight gain and stomach cramps, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries. ‘It can make it hard to lose weight,’ the doctor warned. ‘But losing weight would help your symptoms.’ Not exactly win-win then! A large size-16, weighing in at 12st 4lb, I thought of those wedding pics. It was time to do something before things…

These killers thought that they could get away with murder by pretending to be devastated. Bodylanguage expert Cliff Lansley once trained staff at the US Department of Homeland Security. Now CEO of the Emotional Intelligence Academy, Cliff can see through a criminal’s lies from even the tiniest gesture… Overcome – with no emotion In January 1997, Miles Evans appeared at a Press conference with his distraught wife Paula. His stepdaughter Zoe, 9, was missing, and Evans pleaded for information. But, unknown to viewers, he’d suffocated Zoe and dumped her body in woodland. Evans was jailed for life for Zoe’s murder. CLIFF SAYS: ‘Evans is looking down, but that doesn’t convince us of sadness – his brows are flat. With Zoe’s mother, we saw brows raised in the centre, a genuine…

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