Woman's Own

It’s Holly Willoughby’s 40th birthday on 10 February, and she’s sure to be spoiled by her co-host Phillip Schofield and all the crew in the This Morning studio, as well as her husband, Dan Baldwin, and children, Harry, 11, Belle, nine, and Chester, s

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex battle criticism a year after stepping down from royal duties, Lady Colin Campbell has insisted they would’ve had an easier life staying put. Speaking to Woman’s Own, the royal biographer has some strong words about

Filming would usually be well under way by now, but ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent has unfortunately been cancelled for the first time in 14 years, owing to lockdown restrictions. And one person who’s gutted that the show’s producers couldn’t make Simon

Amanda isn’t one to shy away from a show-stopping look and this mustard gown by French fashion designer Alexis Mabille is no exception. Wearing the sumptuous silky dress to the Britain’s Got Talent auditions, the design draws attention to her waist t

Sitting on the hospital bed, my bottom lip began to tremble as I watched the expression on the doctor’s face changing and he started to speak. ‘The foetus has stopped developing,’ he said softly. ‘I’m so sorry.’ I’d been 12 weeks gone when I turned u

Q A few years ago, I had some bleeding from the back passage, and my doctor referred me to the hospital for tests. They found some polyps in my bowel and said that I would need a colonoscopy every five years to check they hadn’t recurred. But we move

Standing in a red lacy bra and matching knickers, I posed with a whip in my hand. ‘That’s my girl,’ my mum Jessie-Jo, 53, said as I cracked the whip like a dominatrix, her face brimming with pride. Most daughters learn everything from their mothers:

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For many illnesses and health complaints, conventional medicine is the best cure. But sometimes, alternative, natural remedies could be the answer. Here are some of the best ways of dealing with minor ailments, without popping pills. A herb used for

Q My partner had a reputation all through our teens and 20s and he has slept with hundreds of women. It never bothered me until we moved back home a year ago. Now whenever we’re out and meet someone, I ask if he’s slept with them. This started as a j

We all know that diet can have a huge impact on our health, but did you know that the foods we choose can also affect our libido? And while there is no miracle ‘aphrodisiac snack’, if your sex drive has well and truly driven away, there are things yo

During the first five years of menopause, skin loses 30% of its collagen. Couple this with dwindling calcium and zinc levels, which keep our skin nice and springy, and you’ll notice an acceleration in wrinkling and sagging. Give collagen levels a hel

Serves 5 These colourful fruits are packed with vitamin C, fibre and minerals to help you to start the day right. ✽ 60g plain flour✽ 1tsp caster sugar✽ 1 egg✽ 150ml milk✽ Oil, for frying ✽ 250g mascarpone✽ Finely grated zest of 1 lime✽ 1-2tbsp i

Serves 4 ✽ 1 chilli, finely chopped✽ 2 garlic cloves, crushed✽ 400g plant-based mince✽ 500g jar tomato pasta sauce✽ 300ml vegetable stock✽ 400g can red kidney beans, drained✽ 150g pack tortilla chips✽ 50g grated Cheddar or vegan alternative✽ ½ bun

There have already been lots of heartbreaking moments in It’s A Sin and there are plenty more to come when the C4 drama concludes this week. At the heart of the final episode are Ritchie Tozer (Olly Alexander) and his parents – Valerie (Keeley Hawes)

Carey Mulligan is on searing form as the protagonist of this darkly twisty, queasily amusing, debate-stirring revenge thriller for the era of #MeToo by actress turned writer-director Emerald Fennell. Best known for playing the young Camilla Parker Bo

1. Your idea for a work party was vetoed. How do you react? A Never mind, it’ll still be fun! B Refuse to attend what has been chosen C Get embarrassed and wish you’d not said anything D Pretend that it never happened 2. A colleague got the pro

You’re telling me Mr Porsche has asked you out?’ Beth gaped at her sister, Laura. And Laura nodded. ‘Yep. He was leaving after a meeting and stopped by my reception desk. He said, “I don’t suppose you fancy dinner with me on Friday evening, do you?”

The EastEnders star says farewell to Albert Square after 15 years… Max Branning is off! What do you reckon you’ll miss most about him? It’s been life-changing. Amber was just a year old when I started and Buster wasn’t even born yet. It’s allowed

Debbie Apostolides, 54, is a teacher. She lives in Tooting, London, with her husband, Chris. They have three children, Zoe, 30, George, 27, and Michelle, 25. My youngest, Michelle, moved out just last year. We miss her, but it was the right time fo