Table of contents for 17-Jun-2021 in Chat

It feels like normal life is really close now, doesn’t it? If you need inspiration to get out and embrace it, don’t miss dancer Dinkie (p19). She’s 100, still doing what she loves and looks flippin’ fab doing so. She’s certainly given me a kick up the bum. Elsewhere, we’ve got Elisane showing love comes in all shapes and sizes (p34) and Michelle’s happy ending after surviving tragedy (p10). As well as all our top prize puzzles, you’ll find bargains galore – lunch ideas for £1 (p40), hotel breaks under £100 (p50) and smart ways to slash your food bills (p39). Plus loads more! Stay safe and well.…

Dr Neill Hepburn, Medical Director at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, says, ‘Whilst we are unable to comment on individual cases, we can confirm in all cases of safeguarding of vulnerable patients… ULHT closely follow local interagency procedures and national policy. ‘As part of this process, professionals are required to identify and refer to the local authority where a patient’s presentation might indicate that safeguarding concerns exist. ‘The Trust appreciates these processes can cause short-term distress for families. Our involvement in safeguarding processes will never interfere with any urgent medical care.’…

On paper, it was a glamorous life. Caroline Byrne was a beautiful 24-year-old model and her boyfriend Gordon Wood, 33, worked as a chauffeur. They went to the gym together, seemed madly in love. Neighbours in their block of flats in Sydney, Australia, nicknamed them ‘Barbie and Ken’. But on the cold night of 7 June 1995, Caroline was nowhere to be found. Enlisting the help of her father Tony and brother Peter, Gordon searched the cliffs in Watsons Bay, where he’d found Caroline’s abandoned car. One of the cliffs, The Gap, was a notorious suicide spot, and together they desperately searched the area, with the help of a weak torch borrowed from a fisherman. Hours later, a police rescue squad arrived with high-powered torches and a helicopter. And, in…

Linda Barnard, 53, Bury-St-Edmunds Holding onto my throbbing head, I sighed heavily. ‘Still got that headache?’ my daughter Amber, then 16, asked. It was March 2019 and I’d had a continuous headache for two weeks. I’d blamed the stress of the refit of my bathroom. Only, then, I began getting numbness in my hands. Couldn’t even feel the temperature of the water as I ran my son, Freddy, then 9, a bath. The next day, it’d spread around my body. Got so bad, I collapsed. ‘I’m calling 111,’ Amber panicked. The operator thought that I was having a stroke, but we quickly ruled that out. At A&E, doctors put it down to stress or anxiety and I was sent home. But I got even worse. Back to the doctor’s the…

OVER TO YOU Can you set a puzzle in this format? Send it, with a photo of yourself, to the address on p3. There’s £20 for every one we use! This week’s puzzle was compiled by Janice Ellis, Newcastle upon Tyne ACROSS 1 Vermin 2 Pain 3 Type of fly 4 Repairs with a needle DOWN 1 Waste material 2 Skin condition 3 Melt 4 Collections of items WIN 5x £25 Puzzle 6 Your answer: HALF & HALF Kernmantle is a durable and flexible type of what material? Cross out a letter in each square to get a grid filled with words. The uncrossed-out letters in the shaded squares give the prize answer. WIN £100 Puzzle 7 Your answer: BRICK TRICK What name is given to the part of the bagpipes…

ARROW WORD What was the name of US President Gerald Ford’s golden retriever, given to him by photographer David Hume Kennerly? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the prize answer. WIN £1,000 Puzzle 10 Your answer: SUDOKU To solve the puzzle, each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Solve the puzzle and the numbers in the highlighted squares will give you the prize puzzle answer. WIN £60 Puzzle 11 Your answer: WORDSEARCH The Hindu god Krishna is often depicted playing the bansuri, an Indian variety of what instrument? The answer is the one missing from the grid. BANJO CELLO CLARINET DRUM FLUTE GUITAR…

Sierra Madre in California is home to what is thought to be the largest blossoming plant in the world, which covers around an acre. What type of plant is it? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the prize answer. FILL ME IN WIN £100 Puzzle 14 Your answer: CIRCLE TIME Korean gamjaongsimi, eastern European halusky and Norwegian komle are dishes based on what vegetable? Fit the words into the grid, then read down the letters in the shaded circles. 3 letters CAT EMU ERA JAR OAK OAT SEA SEE SET TEA 4 letters AFAR AURA DELI EPIC POOR ROTA WAND 5 letters BACON ELBOW SUSHI 6 letters BUCKET EMBOSS FIASCO JACKET PARIAH RETINA…

CODE CRACKER What is Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers’ favourite word? 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 one-word prize answer. We’ve given you five letters to start off. WIN £500 Puzzle 16 Your answer: WORD JUMBLE Academy Award-winning actor Octavia Spencer and founder of Wikipedia Jimmy Wales both graduated from which US university? Unscramble each group of letters to discover six shades of brown. Now fit them across the grid and you’ll spell out the answer to the question. 1 HOGMANAY 2 LAW TUN 3 BE RUM 4 SUREST 5 MARCELA 6 BONZER WIN £100 Puzzle 17 Your answer:…

3 ways to… cut food waste with apps You can reduce the amount of food that’s thrown away and save money as well 1 Too Good To Go Using this app, you can buy surplus food from restaurants, retailers, bakeries and cafes so it doesn’t go to waste. Just choose where you’d like to buy from – partners include Morrisons and Greggs – pay via the app, then collect your ‘magic bag’ at your set time. Most bags cost £3 to £5 and are worth £9 to £15 – the value will always be three times the amount paid. The app has already saved 3.5 million meals from going to waste in the UK. For more information, visit toogoodtogo.co.uk. Free to download on iOS and Android. 2 Olio The average…

Natalie Kemp, 38 With a smile, I dolloped spag bol into bowls. ‘This looks great,’ my boyfriend Martin grinned. We picked up our forks and started to eat. It was February 2015 and I’d known Martin Ellerker, then 33, for years. He had a reputation for being a bit lairy. Liked a drink, too. But having recently gone through a break-up, I’d been feeling low Martin was sympathetic, a shoulder to cry on. He wasn’t perfect, though. Far from it. One night, in March 2015, we were watching a film when the telly flicked off and the house went dark. Typical. ‘I’d better go and top up the electricity-meter card,’ I said, grabbing my bag. It was late and we’d both been drinking, so I called a taxi to take…

L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths More Than Shampoo, £6.99, Boots If shampooing leaves the ends of your hair feeling dry, try this. Almost like a 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, but instead of leaving hair feeling not quite clean/not quite conditioned, it’s left soft and hydrated. A must-have for long hair! Delilah Gel Line in Sable, £20, delilahcosmetics.com Black eyeliner can look too harsh on some people, so opt for a softer brown shade. This gel formula glides on lids so smoothly and makes defining your eyes an absolute breeze. Barry M Multitude Lip and Cheek Pen in Dare Me, £4.99, Superdrug This is a handbag essential and we love it! These four stackable cheek and lip colours are perfect for on-the-go make-up. Use your fingers to blend and get a wash of…

Dogs may be a man’s best friend in real life, but online, cats reign. YouTube videos starring felines have over 26 billion views. And even in the darkest, most disturbing corners of the web, there’s an unwritten rule. Don’t f**k with cats. That’s where this story begins. In 2010, Deanna Thompson, a Las Vegas casino data analyst stumbled across a video online. She initially thought it was another ‘cute cat’ clip. But, watching a hooded figure suffocate two kittens, she was distraught. And enraged. There was an explosion of online fury. But, with no information on where the video was taken, or who was responsible, Deanna felt powerless. So she joined a Facebook group dedicated to tracking down the monstrous kitty killer… The Netflix series Don’t F**k With Cats takes…

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When I found out I was pregnant in early February 2020, we were all so excited. Especially you, Lihanna-Marie, 4. You couldn’t wait to be a big sister. Me and your daddy Haydn, then 26, were nervous, though. During my first pregnancy, I’d suffered severe sickness, known as hyperemesis gravidarum. I’d needed IV drips to prevent dehydration, and while I’d managed, we worried it’d happen again. And, sure enough, at seven-weeks gone with you, Layla-Mya, the vomiting started. Even a sip of water had me running to the toilet. A hospital drip helped – but, back home, it didn’t last. And then, in March 2020, as my sickness became worse than ever, we went into lockdown. With pregnant women shielding, and hospitals reaching breaking point, I struggled to get help.…

STYLE TIP Add feminine flair to a shirt dress and look for comfortable, loose fits and ruffled details for a more relaxed feel. STYLE TIP Longer-length shorts are the perfect smart-casual option. This flattering pair cinch in the waist and are looser on the leg. STYLE TIP Give a pair of tapered suit trousers a casual spin and tuck in a fun slogan T-shirt. STYLE TIP A blazer will smarten up any outfit. Throw on over a floaty frock for a polished finish that pulls the whole look together.…

In February 2012, Gordon Wood was acquitted of Caroline Byrne’s murder. The panel of judges was not satisfied that suicide could be excluded as the cause of death. Judge Peter McClellan said, ‘Some of Mr Wood’s actions both before and after Ms Byrne died, raised suspicion. However, the law requires significantly more than suspicion before a person can be convicted of a crime.’ Gordon Wood was immediately released, after serving more than three years in prison. He later sued the state of New South Wales for millions of dollars in damages, claiming malicious prosecution and false imprisonment. He told the court that Caroline was the love of his life and he had been taking medication for depression since his murder conviction was overturned. His lawyers argued that the police case…

Immunity boost According to relationships expert Alix Fox, a recent test showed those who regularly had sex once or twice a week had higher levels of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that is critical for maintaining a healthy immune system. Catch your ZZZs Alix explains that, when you orgasm, a chemical called oxytocin is released, which promotes peaceful sleep – as can turning off your phone (the blue light emitted can impede your ability to drop off). ‘A 2016 survey* discovered that 57% of lovers would be more turned on if they knew their partner had turned off their phone to focus on an evening with them,’ reveals Alix. Mind protection Evidence also suggests that older people who have regular sex are less likely to develop dementia. ‘MRI scans have shown…

By what misnomer is the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain in London better known? Solve the crossword, then read down the yellow squares. The yellow shaded squares will spell out the competition answer. ACROSS 1 _ Affleck, actor (3) 3 Curved shape (3) 5 Mobile phone program (3) 6 Burst (3) 7 Shy and modest (3) DOWN 1 Raymond _, TV chef (5) 2 Baby’s diaper (5) 4 Puts a limit on (4) WIN £50 Puzzle 13 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details or visit comps.lifedeathprizes.com/puzzles…

Why doesn’t he want it? Q I’ve been married for 29 years and love my husband, but we aren’t close any more. We don’t cuddle or make love, and haven’t for over 15 years. He doesn’t shower or look after himself. If I try to get close to him, he pushes me away. He says he has no interest in sex. I used to blame myself and feel unattractive. I’ve tried to talk to him so many times. All he says is he has no sexual feelings. Any advice (other than getting myself a toy!)? Sharon, 50 A The problem here, love, is you’re sounding selfish. All you’ve talked about is your needs and wants. Think about him – he’s lost all sexual desire and isn’t looking after himself. What’s…

Charmaine Brooks, 38, Southampton Giggling, I watched as Darren, then 26, stumbled to the sitting-room floor on one knee. Looking down at him from the sofa, I couldn’t stop laughing as he asked me to marry him. ‘Of course I will,’ I grinned, pulling him up for a snog. It wasn’t the most romantic proposal, but it was still a moment I would never forget. Even after a tipple of wine! It was June 2002, and we were proud new parents to 6-week-old Nathan. Darren and I had been together since I was 17, were still madly in love. Only, there was no way I’d walk down the aisle yet. ‘Not until I’ve lost this baby weight,’ I told Darren, making our way to bed. I’d always been a comfort…

Q When it comes t o saving up for anything, I find it very hard to stay motivated. Do you have any tips? Paula Phelps, London A Whatever you’re saving for, you may find that keeping your goal at the front of your mind helps – so keep visual reminders where you can see them. For example, if you’re saving up for a house deposit, this could mean keeping a picture of your dream home on your fridge and phone screen saver. And make a chart to keep track of your progress where you’ll see it too. By focusing on the big picture and your progress, you may find it easier to stay on track.…

BareMinerals Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick in Grace, £20, bareminerals.co.uk A perfect shade of rosy pink, this creamy, hydrating lipstick feels like you’re wearing lip balm and leaves lips super soft. It’s great for day or night so keep it in your handbag for touch-ups. Sleek Makeup Say It Loud Satin Lipstick in Hot In Here, £5.99, lookfantastic.com Go big and bold with a bright red lip. It’s easy glamour that looks fantastic on every skin tone and this one feels comfortable all day. The moisturising satin formula is very long-lasting too! PS… Cosmic Connection Moon Dreamer Power Charged Satin Lipstick, £2, Primark Affordable and super chic, this lipstick is a lovely everyday shade of soft coral. It keeps lips hydrated with a touch of colour. TOP TIP Apply body moisturiser before…

● The limited series was criticised for sidelining Jun Lin in favour of Magnotta and the kittens. But, while Jun’s family didn’t appear on film, in a court victimimpact statement, they described Jun as smart, committed to his studies and said he hoped to start a business. ‘I will never see his smiling face on video chat or hear about his new accomplishments or hear his laugh,’ his father said. ● Many in China believed the crime was racially motivated, as it was the second killing of a Chinese student. In April 2011, York University student Liu Qian was killed in Toronto. ● Little mention was given of Magnotta’s mental state. Yet he only pleaded not guilty by reason of mental illness, a defence rejected by the jury. ● His…

Sophie Bole, 25, Castle Donington Hearing my husband Dave’s motorbike roar as he left for work, I sprung out of bed. I woke our kids Bailey then 10 months, and Holly 4, for breakfast. ‘Just the three of us today,’ I chatted, stirring porridge. It was February 2020, and I relished everyday mum stuff. It was a blessing, after the rough time I’d had growing up. In 2011, aged 15, I’d been attacked by a gang of bullies as I’d walked home from school. I’d suffered a broken nose, shattered face. They were cautioned for common assault, but I’d needed 10 months off school. I’d suffered from PTSD and panic attacks. Then, aged 19, I was diagnosed with endometriosis, warned I might struggle to conceive. So meeting Dave, and then…

What connects TV presenters Bear Grylls and Gail Porter? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the six-word prize answer. ACROSS 1 Children’s game, _ or Dare? (5) 4 Pellets of frozen rain (4) 6 Asks to marry (8) 13 Long-running radio soap, The _ (7) 14 Country, capital Copenhagen (7) 15 Lubricated (5) 16 Rescue (4) 17 Person lacking courage (6) 18 Light wind (6) 20 Rowing blades (4) 21 Cooked bread (5) 22 Live in (6) 25 Twelve hours after noon (8) 28 Frightens, startles (6) 30 Shade of green (5) 32 Bring to an end (8) 34 Confidential (6) 35 Former US president, _ Clinton (4) 38 Night-time visions (6) 39 1979 horror film starring Sigourney Weaver (5) 40 Having more to…

Can a jab help me shed the pounds? Q I’ve seen online ads for a weight-loss injection pen. Does it work? Michelle, east London A Sounds like liraglutide, a drug originally developed to treat diabetes. Combined with diet and exercise, it can also help weight loss, by mimicking the effect of a hormone, GLP-1, which triggers your body to release insulin and slows the rate at which your stomach empties so you feel fuller for longer. Treatment means injecting yourself every day and mild side-effects such as stomach upsets, headaches and nausea are quite common. Serious side-effects are rare, but can include damage to your kidneys or pancreas. Because of this, you’ll need a prescription, either on the NHS – provided you meet certain criteria and it’s prescribed by a…

HAIR KILLER Heather Barnett’s children were 11 and 14 when, in 2002, they found their mum’s body on the bathroom floor of their Bournemouth home. They were comforted by neighbour Danilo Restivo. Heather had a clump of another woman’s hair in her hand. Had been beaten with a hammer, her throat cut. Police were suspicious of Restivo. But it took eight years – and the discovery of the body of Elisa Claps, 16, in Potenza, Italy – to have enough evidence. Elisa had met Restivo the day she vanished, had cut hair in her hands. Restivo was convicted of both murders, jailed for life. SLAIN EXEC Executive Guy Hedger (inset) was shot dead at his luxury home in Ashley, Dorset, during a burglary. More than £120,000 of jewellery and watches…

When Elisane walked into Francinaldo’s workplace, he was smitten instantly. And, although the striking Brazilian beauty towered over him, he quickly fell in love. ‘And so did she,’ he grins, besotted. But something about the couple attracted stares wherever they went. At a lofty 6ft 9in, Elisane is over 1ft 5in taller than her compact beau, who stands at 5ft 4in. Yet within two years, they were married. They’ve now been happily wed for six years and together for eight. Three years ago, their first son Angelo was born, and they were over the moon to have started a family. But it hadn’t been an easy journey, as Elisane had sadly lost her first pregnancy. It was particularly difficult when they were told they had been expecting twins. Elisane says…

Continued from previous page As soon as we got home, I started the 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan. Knowing how many times I’d tried dieting and failed, it wasn’t easy. Rather than eat the meal-replacement shakes, I’d sometimes sneak in a cheeky takeaway. Still, by May 2015, I’d lost 3st. Then I saw a challenge on Facebook where you had to stick to the plan for 50 days. It’s only a small chunk of time, I thought. I’ll go for it. Counting down the days, I managed to just have my three replacement shakes. Drinking lots of black coffee and water in between. At first, my tummy ached with hunger. I shot daggers at Darren when he sat down for a meal with the kids at night. But, it’s…

Top tip Add any seasoning that you like to the potatoes and chicken mixture – try lemon zest 98p per person Chicken, roast new potato and hazelnut salad Treat yourself to a healthier roast chicken dish – perfectly fresh for summer weather SERVES 4 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOK TIME 30 MINS • 600g new potatoes, halved • 2tbsp olive oil • 2 chicken breast fillets • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 250g frozen peas • 80g bag of pea shoots • Handful flat-leaf parsley • 30g chopped toasted hazelnuts • 5tbsp French dressing • 2tsp Dijon mustard 1 Heat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Put the potatoes in a roasting tin with the olive oil, chicken and garlic. Next, season generously and roast for 25 mins, until the chicken…

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