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Do you believe in ghosts? I always answer that question by saying I’d have to see one to believe, but I must admit that when I read a story like Shirley’s (p54), a shiver does go down my spine! June’s story is much cheerier (p24). She loves her hubby Alan so much she’s married him four times! And Debbie has a chilling warning about a man who seemed charming but was anything but… (p44). There’s loads more gripping true life, cracking crimes, prize puzzles, bargain fashion and some tasty-looking inspo for your tea tonight! Stay safe and well this week. Subscribe from just £10.99* Subscribe online at magazinesdirect.com/26BW or call 0330 333 1113 and quote code 26BW** *Payable every three months by UK Direct Debit. Offer closes on 31 October…

TOPS STYLE TIP Pastel tones are the ideal shade for showing off that summer tan. Team with white denim for a crisp, fresh look. SHORTS STYLE TIP Look for high waist styles and city shorts that fall to just above the knee for extra coverage and comfort. DRESSES STYLE TIP Bag a throw-it-on dress in light shades and add metallic accessories to let your outfit shine. SHOES STYLE TIP Step into a pair of pastel sandals to give your outfit a pop of colour. Ideal for garden parties.…

Edward Gallagher was found not guilty of first-degree murder of the teen and attempted murder of the girl and elderly man. Gallagher and his family rejoiced at the news. His wife said they were ‘finally vindicated’ after being ‘terrorised’ by the government that her husband had fought for. She described him as a righteous and noble individual. Gallagher was, however, convicted of posing with the boy’s corpse. As a result, his rank and pay were reduced. He was also sentenced to four months confinement, but as he’d already spent several months in military jail awaiting trial, he’d not spend more time behind bars. Sean Gallagher slammed the Seals he said had fabricated the case against his brother. ‘He pushed them,’ Sean said. ‘And they broke.’ After the verdict, President Trump…

Oats There’s more to that morning bowl of porridge than you think. ‘The fibre in oats aids regular bowel movements,’ says nutritionist Cassandra Burns. There are tons of tempting toppings to enjoy. Try flaxseed and berry porridge for a healthy and tasty start to the day. Turmeric The bright yellow spice is rich in curcumin, useful for reducing inflammation in the gut. ‘Turmeric also helps with fat digestion, along with supporting the liver,’ says Cassandra. Add it to roasted veggies, rice or even eggs for a hit of colour and flavour. Be warned – it’s a devil when it gets onto your clothes, though! Almonds Those who eat a handful of almonds a day tend to lose more weight than those who don’t. ‘The high protein and healthy fat content…

Should I write to friend in jail? Q I was sickened when my friend of 20 years was jailed for child abuse. Online paedophile hunters caught him. We were part of a large group of mates, but since his monstrous crime came to light, contact between us all has stopped. It’s as if no one knows what to say. He didn’t answer the Facebook message I sent him either. I feel at a loss – and, to be honest, I really miss him. Should I walk away or try writing to him again? Barry, 42 A Wow, what do you do when you discover that your friend is a paedophile? You may feel that it hasn’t changed your relationship but, as much as it hurts to hear, he’s not a…

Kasey Watson, 23, from Selkirk My boyfriend Jack Hay, then 20, had gone as white as a sheet. ‘What did you say?’ he asked. ‘I’m pregnant,’ I repeated. It was January 2018, and his eyes were like saucers as he took in the news. After all, we’d only been together a few months. My heart thumped as I waited for his reaction. ‘Wow, that’s amazing!’ he said eventually, hugging me. I was so relieved. Over the next few months, we found a flat together. And as my belly grew, I felt like this baby was meant to be. At our 20-week scan, we found out we were having a girl, and decorated the spare room grey and pink. Stocked it with nappies and sleepsuits. When I finally went into labour…

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US actor Reese Witherspoon has said that which book had the biggest impact on her life? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the four-word prize answer. ACROSS 11 Portion of food (6) 12 Dusk (9) 13 Quarry, victim (4) 14 Mexican hat (8) 15 Royal, majestic (5) 16 Cautioned (6) 17 Army member (7) 18 Hard physical labour (5,6) 20 Brief film appearance (5) 22 Satisfactory to everyone (9) 24 Not expensive (5) 28 Small medicinal tablet (7) 29 Short hairstyle (4,3) 32 Small restaurant (6) 34 Close shave (4,4) 36 Medical institution (8) 37 Amble (6) 39 US city (7) 40 Ceremonial staff (7) 45 Divine messenger (5) 47 Violent and fierce (9) 48 QI host, _ Toksvig (5) 51 2016…

My sprain is a pain Q I sprained an ankle two weeks ago and it’s still painful. Am I doing something wrong? Jean, Falkirk A Probably all you’re doing wrong is not showing enough patience, as full recovery can easily take six weeks! Most sprains happen after you’ve twisted your foot inwards, which stretches the ligaments on the outer side of your ankle. The ligaments are partially torn and, besides being painful, might become swollen and a little bruised. A lot of bruising, or an ankle that feels floppy, could mean the ligament’s completely torn and might need a plaster cast. Otherwise treatment at first means applying ice, resting with your foot up, painkillers, then gentle exercises as soon as pain allows. A bandage can reduce pain and swelling for the…

Q How do you keep the spark alive? A I always tell younger relatives and friends to choose someone who makes them laugh. Alan has always been a funny guy, and he still makes me laugh every day. I may have heard his jokes before, but it’s the way he tells them! We also had our own hobbies when we were younger. Alan played football, and I played netball with a team of mums. That independent relaxation time has been important. Q Do you ever have a blow-up row? A Alan and I are so compatible, we rarely argue. But if I ever do get cross with him, taking some quiet time or doing some energetic housework helps me over minor irritations – like when he’d leave his muddy football…

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Q My make-up slides off before I’ve even got to work. How can I get it to stay put in the heat? Lauren Wilyman, 52, Stamford A As temperatures rise, don’t put up with oily T-zones and smudged mascara. A few clever swaps will stop a make-up meltdown. Contrary to popular belief, moisturiser helps your make-up look fresh all day. If your skin is dry, use moisturiser, SPF, then apply make-up in light layers. If it’s oily, use an oil-free SPF as your moisturiser. A primer is an essential item and gives your foundation something to grip on to. Try Lottie London Illuminating Primer, £8.95, lottie. london. If you can’t give up your foundation, go for a lighter option like NYX Professional Bare With Me Luminous Tinted Skin Serum, £13, Boots…

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Shannon Beattie, 24, Perth Music pulsed as I scanned the party for familiar faces. ‘Hi, can I get you a drink?’ asked a voice behind me. It was a guy with blue twinkly eyes, a cheeky grin. ‘Wine, please,’ I smiled. As he handed me a glass, he winked. ‘I’m Robbie,’ he said. ‘I know,’ I replied. Robbie Smullen had a reputation as a local bad boy. I knew he’d been in trouble with the law before. But now, as Robbie chatted to me, he made me feel like the only girl in the world. I was 19 and Robbie, then 18, was a charmer, topping up my drink, joking. When we kissed later, I was thrilled. Next day, he invited me swimming at our local leisure centre. Within days,…

Joey James, 22, North Weald, Essex Grabbing my pink My Little Pony pyjamas, I tiptoed to the bathroom, turned on the shower and threw them under the water. I giggled as I hauled the soggy PJs back out onto the floor. ‘Muuum!’ I shouted. ‘My pyjamas are wet.’ There’s no way she’ll make me wear these to bed now. Disgusting girly things! My dad Malcolm, then 33, and my brother Phil, then 6, always wore the same PJs. Grey top and checked tartan bottoms. And I wanted to be just like them. ‘Not again, Courteney!’ my mum Nicky, then 30, sighed. ‘Can I wear some of Phil’s?’ I asked. ‘OK,’ Mum said, ruffling my long hair. I was always sabotaging Mum’s attempts to put me in girls’ clothes, even licking…

Edward Gallagher was a handsome guy with dreamy blue eyes, a sleek side parting and a warm smile. He drove a convertible white Mustang and had a wife, Andrea. Muscley but not a big bloke, there’s no doubt his parents Melissa and Joe adored him, as did his wife. They must’ve been so proud. Edward was a Navy Seal – part of the US Navy’s special operations force – and was nominated for a Silver Star, one of the military’s top honours. Indeed he’d been described by a platoon commander as a ‘deckplate leader’, meaning he was outstanding at his job. That was probably not surprising, because Edward had grown up in a military family. As a child, he’d gone to a Catholic high school and his parents raised him…

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 Patrick Gorman, Yate, Bristol ACROSS 1 Fondness 2 — the Terrible 3 Garden fair 4 Long ago, formerly DOWN 1 Existence 2 Finished 3 Tanks, tubs 4 Network WIN 5× £25 Puzzle 6 Your answer: CHAIN WORDS What floral symbol appears on the badge of Greek football team Panathinaikos? Get from Start to Finish, making words by joining two boxes together as you go, eg: BED + DING, DING +… you decide! When you reach Finish, two unused boxes join together to give you the prize answer. WIN £100 Puzzle 7 Your answer: IN THE…

STUFFED IN A SUITCASE Paul Grabham met his wife-to-be Kirsty in a brothel in 2007, then quickly married and moved into a Swansea flat. But, after a nightclub row in March 2009, Kirsty, 23, vanished. Paul, then 26, claimed he’d stormed home, and was drunk and asleep when his wife got back. However, when detectives found Kirsty’s blood on his clothes, Grabham was arrested. He’d battered and strangled Kirsty, tried to cut her in half, then stuffed her body in a suitcase and thrown it from his car. Grabham was convicted of murder and given life, to serve at least 19 years. SEX-SHOP KILLING On 14 June 1985, Sandra Phillips, 38, was found in a pool of blood at Private Shop, a sex shop in Dillwyn Street, Swansea, where she…

FILL ME IN The flag of Barbados consists of vertical bands of blue, yellow then blue, with what depicted on the yellow band? 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 £100 Puzzle 14 Your answer: CIRCLE TIME Q The verjaket, used at the end of sentences in Armenian, looks like which English punctuation mark? Fit the words into the grid, then read down the letters in the shaded circles. 3 letters ACTDOTDYEHASJAWKEYLIELOOLOT 4 letters AQUACITYIDEANOSYTHISTILT 5 letters APPLEDRONETIGERWORST 6 letters QUICHESNEEZETICKEDTYCOON 7 letters EXPOSEDJUGGLES WIN £100 Puzzle 15 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details or visit comps.lifedeathprizes.com/puzzles…

CODE CRACKER WIN £500 Puzzle 16 What is US actor and Wmusician Awkwafina’s favourite ice cream flavour? 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. Your answer: WORD JUMBLE Victorio’s War and Geronimo’s War are names traditionally given to conflicts between the United States and which Native American people? Unscramble each group of letters to discover six potato varieties. Now fit them across the grid and you’ll spell out the answer to the question. 1 ABLE ARM 2 IMP REPAIRS 3 VIVID AL 4 MUD CATCHER 5 RYE HAIRS 6…

3 ways to... spend less on food Slash what it costs to feed you and your family with these handy tips 1 Get organised Always write a meal plan for the week and remember to check what food you already have at home to build meals around. See what supermarket coupons are available, too – look online on sites like moneysavingexpert.com. Then write a shopping list and stick to it. Not only will you have everything you’ll need for the week, but it means you won’t buy any food that ends up being thrown in the bin. 2 Keeping the costs down Eating cheaply doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste. You’ll find loads of delicious budget-friendly recipes online, such as at cookingonabootstrap.com and realfood.tesco.com/budget-meals.html. And if you avoid cooking…

The Body Shop Cool Daisy Shower Gel, £5, thebodyshop.co.uk Public service announcement: this is a special edition, so if you like a pretty floral scent and refreshing texture, then stock up. It leaves skin feeling cool, fresh and smelling great. Burt’s Bees Advanced Relief Cooling Eucalyptus Lip Balm, £4.99, Boots Made with beeswax, jojoba oil and turmeric, it conditions and softens sore, scaly lips. The eucalyptus version is lovely in the heat. Slather it on every couple of hours. Nivea Q10 Power 60+ Firming And Extra Nourishing Body Lotion, £9.99, Boots Skin lost its spring? Slather your body in this youth-boosting moisturiser every day and you’ll notice more supple skin in 10 days. With Nivea’s signature coenzyme Q10, it revs up your skin cells to restore the firmness. Tesco Soleil…

Dear Jen, Meeting you in March 2020, I knew I’d found a friend for life. We were at a retreat in Bristol, for women like us. We were both 34, married, with a boy and a girl. I was a nurse, you a teacher. We had the same outlook, the same sense of humour. And the same incurable breast cancer… As we got chatting, we shared our stories. I told you how, in May 2011, I’d discovered dimpling under my left breast, aged 26. The diagnosis was a shock. Starting chemotherapy, then radiotherapy, I put my Nursing degree on hold. But after a tough year, I was in remission, qualifying in July 2013. Thinking my battle was behind me, I married Mat, then 34, and we had Dylan in August…