Innehållsförteckning för 26-May-2025 från Woman

Lorraine Kelly’s recent absence from her much-loved morning TV show had fans worried. The presenter revealed she had undergone a major operation to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes. Sharing a typically positive video from her hospital bed, she said, ‘I’ve not been feeling all that well for a little while, so I had some scans and tests, and I have to have my ovaries and my tubes taken out. It’s purely preventative. It’s going to be with keyhole surgery, which is incredible. I’m being very well looked after and I’ll obviously see you really soon.’ After her announcement, Lorraine’s celeb pals came out in force to support her. Former This Morning star Holly Willoughby wrote on Instagram, ‘Sending you lots of love and get well soon,’ while the likes…

We’ve probably all done it – followed a trend at some point in our lives, whether that be flares from the 70s, sporting a perm and blue mascara in the 80s, or buying anything Spice Girls-related in the 90s. But what happens when a trend becomes a full-blown craze? When something becomes so popular that everyone seems to have it, so, of course, you just have to have it too. Over the decades we’ve lived through Beanie Babies, Pokémon cards, troll dolls, the Rubik’s cube and Jellycat plushies to name just a few. More recently the Stanley cup was the must-have drinking bottle to be seen with, but now, a new craze has swept the nation. Enter the Labubu – a keyring, gremlin-like doll that, thanks to Copenhagen Fashion Week…

How to get your motivation back There will always be times in our weekly routine when our commitment to healthy eating and exercise goes a little awry. That is perfectly acceptable. Life is for living, for embracing spontaneous plans, for brandishing a devil-may-care attitude now and then, but – here it comes – letting those things slip for too long only makes the climb back into the healthy saddle that bit harder. We need to respect our bodies and fuelling them with good food and movement is our insurance policy against premature death and disease. Sorry about the harsh words, but we owe it to ourselves and our happiness, never mind our families, to have a glowing old age within our sights. And if the prospect of that glow isn’t…

When to worry about a migraine These headaches can be painful and scary, so it’s no wonder they can make us panic... As someone who has suffered from regular migraines from a young age, I can testify that they are not just a ‘bad headache’. They can be debilitating and feel extremely worrying, so it can be hard to know when you should seek medical attention. BUILD-UP In around one third of people, a migraine will start with a warning episode (known as an aura) that lasts up to an hour. This can include visual disturbances, numbness, tingling, dizziness and even difficulty word-finding. In the hours or days running up to a migraine you may experience a prodrome phase, where you may feel more emotional, have difficulty concentrating, crave certain…

Best banking apps to boost your money More of us are using apps designed to help with budgeting, expense tracking, and financial goal setting. And with good reason. UK consumers who use digital financial management tools are an average £37.08 better off per month compared to those not using one, according to research by Tink (an open-banking platform). Half of consumers surveyed would like their banking app to help them track spending on regular payments and subscriptions, and 37% would like their bank to give them better visibility over their finances. So, if you’re looking for easy ways to save and help your money grow, start by checking if your bank’s own app is offering exactly what you need. DOES YOUR BANKING APP HAVE THESE FEATURES? Savings pots Like a…

Joyful brights Cheerful pops of colour can add a playful spin to your home and work particularly well against fresh white walls. The key to keeping this trend looking chic rather than OTT is to stick to just a handful of bold tones and add a couple of patterned pieces for interest. Garden charm Bring a touch of the great outdoors inside with fresh green fabrics, natural textures and botanical prints. Countryside-inspired accessories are timeless and can add a rustic and cosy vibe to your decor. Modern pastels Powdery soft shades of pink and yellow will have a contemporary feel when matched with crisp grey or beige furniture. The combination of barely-there tones makes even the smallest of spaces appear light and airy.…

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There’s a fresh batch of pastry chefs hoping to wow with their patisserie skills as Bake Off: The Professionals returns for a 10th series. Casting their eyes over the sweet treats and delicious desserts produced by the 12 teams of two are Benoit Blin and his fellow judge Cherish Finden, who reveals more here… How does it feel to be back for a 10th series? It’s exciting! Every series brings fresh talent, new surprises and breathtaking creations. I’m honoured to still be part of this journey and to continue to inspire the best pastry chefs in the industry. How do you think the show has changed in that time? The standard has skyrocketed over the years. Every season, the chefs get more daring with their designs and flavour combinations. Chefs…

HOW CAN WE KEEP WATCHING GAZA STARVE? The tragedy in Gaza is deepening. And that is hard to fathom. How can the world continue to watch as Gaza starves to death? Israel’s three-month aid blockade has sparked catastrophic warnings from the United Nations of imminent famine. It’s an unrelenting nightmare: where civilians burned by bombs cannot even be doused in water because it has run out. Where babies die from dehydration, food has vanished, hospitals are broken and disease is spreading fast through tents and rubble. The International Court of Justice has begun hearings from approximately 40 countries on what Israel must do to provide humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza – but the wheels of justice turn slowly. ‘I worry that five, 10, 20 years from now, we will…

WHY BROOKLYN BECKHAM IS DOING A ‘HARRY’! We know David Beckham loves the royals, from hosting Harper’s sixth birthday party at Buckingham Palace (thanks to Prince Andrew!) to his seeming desperation for a knighthood, Becks’ love for all things royal knows no bounds. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, earlier this year, he reflected on the many similarities between him and King Charles III. The fact they both have posh wives; their, at times, awkward run-ins with the press (don’t mention Becks and Rebecca Loos) and their love for the beautiful game (little known fact: the King supports Burnley). But as Beckham explained after being named an ambassador for the King’s Foundation, the connections in fact go far deeper. ‘Our King is an incredible man, he has not…

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Want to slim for summer, but lack the time or inclination to start a dramatic diet? The good news is you don’t have to – even little tweaks to your daily eating habits can have impressive results. ‘First, you need to fill your cupboards with nourishing food to help ensure you can make healthy choices easily,’ says nutritionist Jenna Hope*. Then, try these easy tricks to feel lighter, leaner and more confident – fast. Pack in the protein Finding it difficult to stop snacking? Try to have a portion of protein with breakfast, lunch and dinner. ‘Whether that’s lean meat, fish, eggs, tofu, beans or pulses, it helps keep you feeling full, making you less likely to reach for unhealthier foods between meals,’ says Jenna. Healthy hydration Ditch sugary pop…

Parenting teenagers isn’t easy – the moods, the attitude, the antisocial behaviour. When they finally do skulk out of their bedrooms, you may wave them off without a second thought, but do you really know what they’re up to when you’re not around? Let’s face it, we’ve all been their age, doing things we wouldn’t want our parents to find out about. But recently there seems to have been a rise in violent crimes involving youngsters. Just last month, two teenagers were convicted of attacking and killing Bhim Kohli, 80, in Leicestershire, when they were 12 and 14. Authorities have predicted a ‘tidal wave in youth crime’, with research finding that children who are persistently absent from school are three times more likely to commit an offence than pupils fully…

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CATHERINE TYLDESLEY In 2011, the actor took on the role of Eva Price in Coronation Street – and stayed until 2018, when Eva went to live in France, following the death of Aidan Connor with whom she had a turbulent relationship. Now, after seven years, Catherine, 41, is said to be stepping back into Eva’s high heels. A TV insider revealed, ‘When [Catherine] was approached with the idea for Eva’s return, it was too good an opportunity to pass up.’ They continued, ‘She’ll start filming again in summer and be back on screen for autumn,’ adding, ‘She’s so excited and can’t wait to get back on the cobbles, it’s definitely not going to be a storyline to miss.’ LETITIA DEAN After making a name for herself on Grange Hill and…

With the security court case over – which, as I revealed in Woman, was the reason the King was not speaking to his second son – there was some prospect that fragile family relations could be healed. With the Duke of Sussex suing the King’s government, and in the King’s courts, about the removal of his taxpayer-funded security, there was no way Charles could safely (either constitutionally or from a personal perspective) talk to his son. After all, it’s not as if Harry hadn’t spilt family secrets everywhere from Oprah to Netflix to his tell-all autobiography Spare. But what Harry did after the Court of Appeal rejected his case felt like the final torpedo in his well-used arsenal. Arguably the final betrayal. Speaking to the BBC in a Californian hotel,…

The heart-throb first shot to fame in the 90s after releasing hit songs such as Mysterious Girl. These days, he’s still good-looking, but Peter Andre is now a devoted dad of five, welcoming his youngest daughter Arabella last April – all while juggling a busy work schedule that sees him act, sing and present. Here Pete, 52, talks to Woman about dad life, a new film and new music. Hi Pete, how are you doing at the moment? I’m very busy, which is amazing. It’s still really mad at home with five kids, ranging in age from 19 to one, but it’s wonderful. I’m just about to go to Australia for the world premiere of my new film and I also get to see Mum and Dad [who live there],…

JENNIFER HUDSON Create contours 1 If you have a deeper skin tone like Jennifer, you can use bronzer to boost glow and radiance, or to contour and define your face shape. 2 Start by creating a flattering canvas with L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion in Deep Glow, £11.99, Boots, which delivers an immediately luminous glow. 3 Contour by applying Rimmel Radiance Shimmer Bronzer Brick, £7.99, Superdrug, to cheeks, temples, bridge of nose and along the jawline to sculpt and create definition. 4 Bring all the bronze shades together with Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Sultry Eyeshadow Palette, £29, Sephora, which has gorgeous golden tones to play around with. NICOLE KIDMAN Faux your glow 1 Because she’s naturally yet beautifully pale, Nicole Kidman relies on a few bronzing products to look radiant for…

Our GP gave his colleagues a brain-teaser the other day, and none of them could figure out the answer. A couple have a son and daughter born within four months of one another, with both children fully genetically related to both parents. How on earth did that happen? The short answer is that my wife Kate gave birth to a beautiful baby last July, and a heroic surrogate named Ava delivered our other darling bub a short while later. Back in March 2022, we were blessed with our second child, an exquisite baby girl we named Zola. When Zola was born via emergency caesarean, her health quickly deteriorated – and just five hours after she’d arrived in this world, she was gone, her tiny body overwhelmed by a bacterial infection.…

Everything bagel board Make your own bagels, or serve this classic combo with shop-bought ones instead. SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINSCOOK 25 MINS ✱ 350g plain flour✱ 2tsp baking powder✱ 340g natural yogurt✱ 1 medium egg, beaten✱ 2-3tbsp everything bagel seasoning, (or a mix of sesame seeds, dukkah, garlic granules, onion seeds, oregano)✱ 75g butter, softened✱ 8 medium eggs✱ 300g cherry tomatoes on the vine✱ 1 garlic clove, sliced✱ 3 tbsp olive oil✱ Handful basil, torn✱ 200g streaky bacon✱ 2tsp maple syrup 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan. Mix the flour and baking powder in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Mix in the yogurt to make a shaggy dough, then knead briefly until smooth. 2 Divide into 6 and roll each piece into a ball. Make a…