Table of contents for Bella 22 August 2023 in Bella

Full of Pride Steps’ Claire Richards, 46, looked amazing as she closed this year’s Brighton Pride with bandmates Lee Latchford-Evans, 48, Lisa Scott-Lee, 47, Faye Tozer, 47, and Ian “H” Watkins, 47. The group dedicated one of their songs to the trans community. Child’s play Zara and Mike Tindall’s kids looked like they had a ball at the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park, as they supported their mum in the competition. Lena, five, and Lucas, two, tucked into ice creams while Mia, nine, played around. Water queen Is there anything Victoria Beckham can’t do? The fashion designer, 49, took on a sports challenge water-skiing on holiday in Muskoka, Canada, with husband David, 48, son Cruz, 18, and daughter Harper, 12. Girl power!…

Lisa Armstrong has been left devastated following her “out of the blue” split from boyfriend James Green. News of the shock break-up surfaced last week, with a source revealing that James had moved out of Lisa’s Chiswick home. “I don’t really know what has gone wrong. He was with her one day, and he just wasn’t with her the next day. There was no inkling that anything was wrong,” the source said. And now, after speculation that make-up artist Lisa had her sights set on becoming Mrs Green, an insider tells Bella that she is absolutely heartbroken that they have gone their separate ways. The source says, “Lisa is reeling from her split. She is trying to put a brave face on it all and move on as quickly as…

Sitting at my desk at work, I placed a hand on my tummy. I was 12 weeks pregnant and felt protective of the tiny life growing inside me. My husband Joe and I couldn’t wait to become parents. I’d always wanted to be a mum had been lucky enough to fall pregnant as soon as we’d started trying for a baby. But as my working day carried on, something didn’t feel right… I worked in a hospital, so during my lunch break I popped into a doctor’s office to get checked out. “I’m sure it’s nothing,” I said, as I climbed on to the examination table. The doctor ran a probe across my tummy. As the seconds passed, her face fell. “I’m so sorry,” she said, gently. “There’s no heartbeat.”…

Face mists A beauty bag must-have on hot, sticky days, they will instantly cool and refresh. Ensure your mist works harder by opting for a formula to suit your needs. Packed with soothing lavender and rose, Florence by Mills’ Zero Chill Face Mist, £6, is ideal for calming stressed, overheated skin. To lock in your make-up and keep skin hydrated, Ciate London’s Watermelon Burst Setting Spray, £26, gives double the benefits. For SPF protection, try Coola’s Classic Face Mist SPF50, £32. Not only does it protect against UVA and UVB rays but it’s also water resistant, making it ideal if you’re heading to the beach or pool. Cooling ingredients There are many ingredients we associate with summer, like refreshing aloe vera and hydrating watermelon. Not only do they smell great,…

ROOM WITH A VIEW: If you’re lacking decorative glass, apply a window film. Plain designs will keep out the nosey neighbours while patterned designs will add colour and interest. KEY PIECES: Invest in stylish storage that can be the focal point of your room. Dress with colourful accessories or a bright collection of books – a great stylist tip is to group the books into colours to create a gradient effect. INSTANT WALL DECORATION: A gallery of your favourite prints is a great way to add a personal touch to walls. Use command strips as they can be removed without leaving any marks when your rental is up. DON’T FORGET THE FLOORING: If you’re not happy with the carpets or flooring, invest in some giant rugs. These can be fitted…

How do we help our drug-addict daughter? Q My daughter is 29 and lives with me and my husband. She has had a drug problem for many years. She has stolen from us to feed her habit, doesn’t contribute in any way, will leave us to clear up after her, and is often vicious to us if she doesn’t get her own way. Like if we ask her about money that’s gone missing, she completely loses it and turns on us. My husband threw her out of the house a couple of weeks ago, but we felt so terrible that we let her come back. We have tried talking to her when she’s in a more rational state of mind, and asked what we can do to help, but she…

Things appear to have taken a surprising turn for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. As speculation of tension within their marriage ramp up further, it’s reported that they’re also considering spending more time in the UK to make peace with the royal family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex – who live in Montecito, California, with four-year-old son Archie and two-year-old daughter Lilibet – are apparently planning to “make amends” with Harry’s brother Prince William and the other royals by renting out a new home, this time at Kensington Palace, five months after they were evicted from their UK home, Frogmore Cottage. “He and Meghan are offering to rent an apartment at Kensington Palace and furnish it themselves,” a source told US magazine OK! “He hopes that will please William…

Sandra Bullock was praised for her “amazing” care of her long-term partner Bryan Randall, who died earlier this month after a “cruel” secret three-year battle with motor neurone disease. The Hollywood actress, 59, had been looking after the model-turned-photographer, who she’s been in a relationship with since 2015, until his death on 5 August from ALS (Amyothropic Lateral Sclerosis), aged 57. Sandra’s sister Gesine said, “ALS is a cruel disease but there is some comfort in knowing he had the best of caretakers in my amazing sister and the band of nurses she assembled who helped her look after him in their home.” Bryan’s family said, “It is with great sadness that we share that on 5 August, Bryan Randall passed away peacefully after a threeyear battle with ALS. Bryan…

For as long as I can remember, I’d always struggled with my weight. As a child, while I was active and enjoyed dancing at school, I was a lot bigger than my friends. I developed earlier than my peers, with bigger hips and broader shoulders, I felt like I towered over them. Aged 14, I wore size 12 clothing. After leaving school when I was 16, I ate healthy meals and continued dancing, only, I didn’t lose any weight. Then in my second year of college, I learnt to drive, which meant I never walked anywhere. Two years later, in 2016, aged 20, I met my husband, Jack, now 29, and the following year, he moved in with me at my mum’s house. By this point, I weighed 12st. At…

Gin & tonic float Serves 1 Ready in 5 mins 50ml gin, such as Hernö Old Tom Gin 100ml tonic water 1 scoop of raspberry ripple ice cream 1 Add the gin and tonic to a large glass and stir to combine. 2 Top with a scoop of raspberry ripple ice cream. Mezcal soda float Serves 2 Ready in 5 mins 50ml Mezcal, such as Recuerdo 150ml orange soda, such as Fanta 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream 1 Add the mezcal and soda to a glass. Stir to combine. 2 Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and serve. Dark ‘N’ stormy float Serves 1 Ready in 5 mins 150ml ginger beer 50ml dark rum, such as Goslings Black Seal Rum 1 scoop of ginger ice cream Finely grated lime zest, to…

GET IN TOUCH Write: Have Your Say, Bella, The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 2PL. Email: bella.letters@bauermedia.co.uk facebook.com/bellamagazineUK twitter.com/bellamagazineUK instagram.com/bellamagazineUK Pain and love Lauren’s heartbreaking story in issue 31 had me reaching for the tissues. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain Lauren, who lost her husband but had his baby 18 months later, has been through. I’m just so glad she got to marry Chris before he passed away, and that she could have their child. Baby Sebastian is a miracle. I’m sure he’s got his own guardian angel watching over him in the shape of his dad. Justine Machin, Preston, Lancashire £50 Star letter TV Queen I’m loving the thought that presenter Holly Willoughby will return to This Morning and be the sole presenter (issue 31).…

VIRGO 24 August - 23 September You have a strong sense of self this week. Early on, you rejoice in expressing your individuality but by midweek you’re more concerned about fitting in with others. On the 21st you appreciate having some time alone without interference. Theme of the week: Self-mastery 0906 650 7235 LIBRA 24 September - 23 October Your hopes and dreams are highlighted right now, so start thinking about some of the things you’d like to materialise in your life at some point. You gain great comfort from a certain person’s presence and support on the 18th. Theme of the week: Friendships 0906 650 7236 SCORPIO 24 October - 22 November You’re entering a powerful phase where your ambitions are concerned. The coming fortnight is ideal for setting…

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GOSSIP Melinda Messenger is set to marry again. The former glamour model, 52, will wed survival expert Dr Raj Joshi in 2024 after he proposed in New Zealand. “We’ve got some very happy news to share. Raj and I got engaged in beautiful New Zealand at Matariki, the Maori New Year, and we are getting married next year!” she shared, adding that she has already started planning their big day. The couple are thought to have met while they trained to go on a 48-mile trek across Nepal to raise funds for a school for deaf children in April. Raj, 47, is an expedition leader and medic who has also travelled with David Beckham to the Amazon and Kilimanjaro with celebrities including Shirley Ballas and Dan Walker for Comic Relief.…

A blazer is a great way to keep warm but stylish at the same time A go-to pair of sandals are a must in every wardrobe Mix and match these separates to get more cost-per-wear Create a cohesive look with coordinating, coloured accessories Bring your beach attire into your everyday wardrobe to elevate the look…

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