Table of contents for Issue 1102 in Closer

Ten years on from their divorce, Kym Marsh and Jamie Lomas surprised fans last week when they were snapped together enjoying a meal for their daughter Polly’s 13th birthday. Enjoying the night out, Kym, 47, even shared a sweet snap of her blended family which included Jamie, 48, Ms fiancee Jess Bell, Kym’s mum Pauline and Kym’s two eldest children, David and Emilie Cunliffe, from her previous relationship with Dave Cunliffe. REGRETS According to sources, the dinner was all part of Kym’s plan to let go of any bad feeling over how things ended between her and Hollyoaks actor Jamie. Insiders tell Closer, “Kym has found it healing to build bridges again with Jamie. At one point she thought she and Jamie would never speak again. “Only Kym and Jamie…

Here, Dr Polly Taylor gives her advice on protecting your pet, as well as your pocket... • Locate a small vet practice where you’ll see the same one or two people. • If they’re proposing a lot of complex diagnostic investigations, ask what difference it will make for the treatment. • Ask questions about everything from exact pricing to what the outcomes might be. • Remember, you know your animal, if you think it’s time for euthanasia, then stand firm. • It’s usually kinder for the pet to be put down if treatment will only extend its life for a couple of months, and don’t forget treatment itself may cause huge stress and discomfort to your pet and to you as carer.…

When Jazmin Yahweh first met her husband 10 years ago, she already knew that he had another wife. But far from putting her off, she embraced the nonmonogamous lifestyle - and even introduced another woman into the relationship. FAMILY Over the next three years, two more women came to live with them. And far from their family being complete, they’re open to more wives joining, though they don’t want another man. Jazmin, 33, who has five children, two from a previous relationship, explains, “I’ve never been into conventional relationships and had flirted with polyamory before, so this suits me perfectly. It works on every level. We are all in love with each other, all the wives have sexual relationships and friendships as well as our relationships with our husband. Our…

Luren Goodger proved she’s still got it as she posed on the carpet last week at the glitzy Inspiration Awards for Women. The TOWIE star has just returned to our screens in the reality show, nine years after she originally quit. And already fans are loving it! In the first episode Lauren, 37, was quick to impart words of wisdom to 29-year-old Junaid about his recent fall-out with Harry Derbridge. Lauren - who is mum to two-year-old Larose - also thanked Junaid for helping her come back into the spotlight, telling him, “Honestly, I was just in this mum bubble. And I feel I’m not just a mum - I’m still Lauren.’ Enjoying some child-free fun, Lauren showed up to the event in glitzy gold trousers and a white top,…

And in a bid to look more natural, Shaughna had her lip fillers dissolved two years ago. “I’m all for people making themselves feel better, but when I see how big my lips were, I looked like an absolute plonker,” she laughs. “It is absolutely an addiction. I thought having your lips done would solve everything. I had them dissolved two years ago because they’d become misshapen and I wanted a clean slate. Since then, I’ve had 1ml put in for volume, but I don’t have plans for more.” The star was recently thrust back into the limelight after her name was mentioned on Love Island: All Stars, referencing the time she was coupled up with Callum Jones before he dumped her and moved on with Molly Smith. Despite her…

“This joyful springtime tart is at its best when 3 it’s not been out of the oven too long. Serve with new potatoes and perhaps a bowl of dressed leaves.” ANGELA CLUTTON'S ASPARAGUS, HOT SMOKED TROUT & PEA SHOOT TART STEP 1 For the pastry case: Put the flour into a bowl. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until it feels like breadcrumbs. Add the egg, salt and orange zest. Bring together into a smooth dough (you might need to add a little cold water to help it come together, but add as little as you can get away with). Shape into a disc, wrap and chill for 30 mins. STEP 2 Preheat the oven to 170°C fan/gas mark 5 with a large baking sheet inside.…

Fertility - and infertility - is so often spoken about as though it’s a “female issue”, which isn’t the case. You could be forgiven for thinking only women’s fertility declines with age, but despite the likes of Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood having fathered children aged 73 and 68 respectively, male sexual function also declines with age. We see a dramatic increase in erectile dysfunction after 40, drops in sperm production, and men have less chance of achieving pregnancy with their partner within one cycle - so we need to discuss fertility more honestly. PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK KNOW THE FACTS Male infertility accounts for roughly half of all conception struggles, yet it’s women who are exposed to endless articles about their declining fertility, are targeted on social media by companies promising…

What is it about those extra few, ahem, inches? I’m talking about height, of course - when it comes to dating, it’s kind of a big deal. So much so, most apps now have the option for people to share their height on their profiles. Some apps even allow you to add a filter so that you will never see a profile of anyone under 6ft. It’s not just a thing for tall girls; as a relatively shortish woman at 5ft 3, I also have a fascination with matches who are at least 5ft 10. But what must I be missing by being so, well, heightest? One of the most famous height-gap relationship - I can’t believe I’ve even written that - is currently Zendaya and Tom Holland. She is…

• FURNITURE AT IKEA Ikea has launched a “buyback” scheme where you can trade in old Ikea furniture for a gift card of up to 50 per cent of its original value - and if you’re an Ikea Family member, you’ll get an extra 25 per cent on top of that until 30 April. Even “well used” items will earn you 30 per cent of the original price. • BOOKS AT WHSMITH With BookCycle you can exchange any unwanted or secondhand books and get an eGift voucher to spend in-store or online. To get an idea of what your books are worth, go to whsmith.co.uk/whsbookcycle and enter the ISBN13 barcode on the book. • CLOTHES AT GEORGE Pack up any unwanted clothes or textiles from any shop, find a drop-off…

FLORAL FRAGRANCE Enjoy elegant rose notes reimagined in a refreshing and contemporary way. SOOTHING BOTANICS Calm your complexion and minimise redness with rose, elderflower and chamomile. REJUVENATING ROSE Give skin an instant pick-me-up with a hydrating and glow-boosting face mist. CHAMOMILE CREAM Nourish dry skin with a blend of botanical extracts which work to restore radiance. FRESHLY SCENTED This luxe-feeling cream will leave hands ultra-soft and smelling divine. PETAL POUT Sunflower and camellia oils deliver a hit of hydration for smoother and plumper lips.…

S tand out moments from this series? They’re all very special. You’ll have to watch and see what’s in store - but this series is really, really good. The show goes from strength to strength, and I think that’s simply because we’re working together as a team and achieving a common goal for someone. We share the love, and it’s such a nice feeling. You’re welcoming some new faces to the barn... We’ve got Rebecca - a textiles expert who is new this series. She just came in and fitted like a glove. There’s also Pierro (Pozella), who joined us last year. He’s a young guy but he’s been fixing cameras for years - he doesn’t look old enough for the amount of experience he has! How did it feel to…

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GRUMPY GRAM Yeh, she might be Queen with a host of palaces and staff at her beck and call, but when the local bakers runs out of pink iced buns, HRH Camilla feels just as p***ed off as the rest of us...…

DAVE CUNLIFFE Builder Dave and Kym were together for five years, getting engaged and welcoming two children together David, 28, and Emilie, 26. In May 2019, Kym became a grandmother when Emilie gave birth to a son, Teddy. Since then, David has welcomed a son, Clayton. JACK RYDER Kym and actor Jack, 42, tied the knot in 2002 after meeting in the BBC studios when she was starring on Top Of The Pops and he was playing Jamie Mitchell in EastEnders. The pair split in March 2008 after Kym admitted to cheating during their relationship. DAN HOOPER Following his split from Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring, body builder Dan, 41, began a whirlwind romance with Kym, with the couple even getting engaged. But after just seven months they split in May…

After finishing Love Island: All Stars in third place in February, things are going from strength to strength for Sophie Piper and Josh Ritchie. Unlike most of the other contestants, Sophie and Josh had never met before they re-entered the famous villa, but they had an instant connection. Back home, which is London for Sophie, 25, and Manchester for Josh, 29, the couple are still going strong. BOYS’ CHAT Since getting back to the UK, Sophie and Josh tell us they’ve been soaking up their success, enjoying spending time together and getting to know each other’s friends and families. For Josh, that meant meeting Sophie’s half-sister, TV presenter and former The Saturdays star Rochelle Humes, 35, and her husband, JLS singer and DJ Marvin Humes, 35. “It was nice,” Sophie…

When Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox revealed in 2022 that they’d celebrated their engagement by drinking each other’s blood, the world went “WTF!” But in a new podcast interview, Transformers star Megan confirmed reports that she’d called off her engagement to the rapper, while remaining coy about the current status of their relationship. She said, “What I’ve learned from being in this relationship is that it’s not for public consumption.” She still referred to MGK as her “twin soul”, adding that “there will always be a tether to him no matter what”.…

Posing for our exclusive photo shoot, Amy Hart looks every inch the doting mum as she scoops up her one-year-old son, Stanley, and squeezes him for a cuddle. The star, who found fame in Love Island in 2019, admits her life has changed since becoming a mum, and in recent months so has her attitude towards her body. “Having Stanley has just made me want to enjoy life even more,” Amy, 31, tells Closer. “But it’s also made me think differently about how I look. I think less about looking good ‘aesthetically’, now it’s more about how I feel on the inside. “My body has changed so much, I’ve gained weight everywhere, even on my face. I’m bigger than I used to be, but I love the curves I have!…

CHILL OUT Brothers has launched four new cider flavours, ready for the warmer months all with up to 70% less sugar than the leading fruit-flavoured cider. £1.75/ 500ml at Tesco, Morrisons and Asda. INSTA-WORTHY TREAT Kripsy Kreme has teamed up with PrettyLittle Thing to create three new doughnuts featuring PLT’s signature unicorn. Available until 19 May, from £3.99. MEMORY LANE Gü Desserts has launched a new range of nostalgic-tasting cheesecakes, including Banoffee and Black Forest flavours. £3.75/2 × 100g from Asda, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose.…

SPORTS PRESENTER EMMA JONES, 34, ON HOW SHE LOOKS AFTER HER BODY AND MIND TALKING IS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH...I’ve spoken to a therapist for many years, which I’ve found to be beneficial for keeping my wellbeing in check. The problem always seems smaller once you’ve said it out loud. WEAVE BITE-SIZED CHUNKS OF EXERCISE INTO YOUR DAY... Instead of trying to go overboard with my exercise routine, I try to move my body little and often. It’s far more sustainable and I’m more likelyto enjoy it ratherthan it feeling like a punishment. SLEEP HYGIENE IS CRUCIAL FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S REST... Recently I’ve been trying really hard to turn off my phone and read for half an hour before bed instead of scrolling. It distracts my mind…

AFFORDABLE TREATS! GET HER LOOK SIENNA MILLER Follow Sienna’s style rules for transitional dressing by sporting an oversize faux leather jacket with a delicate lace-trim slip skirt that will keep you looking both comfortable and on trend. Finish the look with summerinspired chunky clogs and a coordinating bag. IN THE NEWS... AMANDA'S HOLIDAY INSPO Our calendars are starting to get full for the new season, which means outfit planning will be on the cards. Thankfully, fashion icon Amanda Holden is back with a brilliant new collection with Lipsy to provide the perfect inspiration. Built with essentials in mind, from figure-flattering dresses and a pinstripe short suit to effortless outfit elevators, you can easily mix and match these separates for a cleverly curated wardrobe for the warmer months and beyond. FASHION…

Colin Salmon, 62, plays George Knight... It’s almost a year since the Knights descended... It’s been brilliant. We shoot the equivalent of a movie a week, it’s an impressive place to work. George has had a whirlwind few weeks. George doesn’t look for drama, but it’s found him on this occasion. The thought of being without Gloria is so sad. She is his mum, no matter what. And George and Cindy? The spark never goes. How has it been working on this storyline? It’s been a great honour to lead it, and as an actor I just feel it is some of my best work. Bold and brave - that’s public service broadcasting to me.…

2-8 APRIL THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN ARIES 21 MAR - 19 APR There are many exciting opportunities heading your way. Don’t be fooled, though, if they come dressed up as hard work. Take it easy this week and contemplate what’s worth working towards. Let your instincts guide you forward, not shiny things. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope TAURUS 20 APR - 20 MAY The month holds the potential to catapult you toward new opportunities. As you’re not particularly spontaneous, careful consideration is required. Venus, your patron planet, dips into your most Private Zone this week. Tap into your intuition. Rest, reflection and meditation are what you need now. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope GEMINI 21 MAY - 20 JUN Circling back over issues regarding Friends or Community…

She was inundated with compliments from fans along with husband Joe Swash - when she showed off her latest In The Style collection, featuring swimwear, dresses and chic coords last week. And insiders say that after proudly flaunting her toned figure on social media, Stacey Solomon is feeling more body positive than ever - and it’s not only benefiting her, but her marriage to former EastEnders actor Joe too. A source says, “Stacey feels amazing, sexy and more confident than ever in her own skin. She has confided that her newfound self-assurance turns Joe on, and he can’t keep his hands off her.” The insider adds, “Stacey confessed she would never have had the balls to do a swimwear shoot 10 years ago, especially so soon after having a baby.…

Her gothic winter wedding on Selling Sunset had everyone in awe, but sadly Christine Quinn’s happily ever after was shattered earlier this month when her husband, Christian Richard, was arrested for alleged domestic violence. On 19 March, Christian, 44, was taken into custody and charged with assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly throwing a bag with glass in it at Christine, 35. The bag is said to have missed the reality TV realtor and struck their son Christian, two - who the pair welcomed in May 2021 - causing injury. As a result of the situation, Christine has reportedly filed a restraining order against her husband of over four years, which was allegedly violated just days later, resulting in a second arrest for Christian. Despite neither party publicly commenting…

‘We always talk about surrogacy’ He was in the eye of the storm as the drama unfolded in Bali, and now TOWIE OG Harry Derbidge admits that, after landing back on UK soil, his feud with Ella Rae Wise is still rumbling on. After betraying Ella’s confidence and letting it slip to Dan Edgar’s ex, Amber Turner, that Ella and Dan had been snogging their way through the whole trip, Harry tells Closer that he’s now receiving the silent treatment. AWKWARD He says, “Ella has got the hump... we’re not talking. The situation with Dan and Ella put me in a tricky situation. No matter what had been said, I was going to look sly if I didn’t tell Amber. Ella knows me well enough to know I haven’t done…

She confirmed her romance with pop legend Lionel Richie’s son, Miles, last week after she was spotted packing-on the PDA with her new toyboy on a night out in LA. And pals say Chloe Sims who quit the UK last year - is now gearing up to meet her new beau’s superstar dad. “Chloe’s smitten with Miles. It’s early days but they’ve known each other for a long time - the relationship flourished from a friendship,” a source tells Closer. They initially met through Chloe’s BFF, Vas J Morgan, who’s been friends with the entire Richie family for years and is particularly close with Lionel’s daughter, Sofia. ‘SHE’S OBVIOUSLY NERVOUS AND EXCITED AT THE SAME TIME’ Chloe and Miles had always been very flirty, but it wasn’t until around a…

We may associate dehydration with running marathons or staying out in the sun for too long, but being mildly dehydrated is far more common than you might think and could be at the root of many health complaints. Our body is made up of about 60 per cent water, so it’s unsurprising that when levels drop, there can be far-reaching consequences, including cracked lips, dry eyes, bad breath, dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches and tiredness. In one survey, GPs believed dehydration was responsible for more than one in 10 consultations for fatigue. Being dehydrated can also cause constipation and make us prone to kidney stones and urinary infections. But it’s not just our physical health that suffers. Water makes up almost three-quarters of our brain, so being even mildly dehydrated can…

INSIDE POPPY'S FRIDGE . Eggs . Lemons . Mayonnaise . chilli jam . pickled onions . seaweed crisps . Garlic . Milk chocolate . cherries . onions .Tomato purée . Tomatoes . Cheddar . Bacon . potatoes . Lettuce . Mushrooms . Alpro soya milk . Alpro coconut milk . Salad POPPY How much do you spend? About £70 per shop. I’m not a regular shopper, I shop when I need to. It’s a very disorganised way but that’s just how I do it. My nearest shops are Co-op or Asda. Describe your daily diet... A good breakfast helps me start my day well. I’ve really got into savoury crepes. My favourite filling is mushroom and garlic, and I use Alpro soya drink in the batter to make a sauce.…

RELATIONSHIPS DEAL WITH MISMATCHED EXPECTATIONS Not everybody dreams of marriage and having kids - so here’s what to do if you and your partner disagree about the future... strong opinions typically come from witnessing role models; if we come from a family of loving, long marriages, we may aspire to have the same, but a lot of people who have seen a difficult marriage, or lived through their parents’ messy divorce, can be put off. Be completely honest with your partner as early as possible. Let them know your goals and aspirations, if you want to get married, to have children, to live abroad. Let them know that, in an ideal world, this is what you’d like your future to look like, and where there could be compromises. Listen and…

RED ALERT 1 LADY IN RED Not ready to shed your winter coat just yet? Brighten things up by trading in classic black for a stylish scarlet version like Vogue’s. 2 KNITTED OUT Add a splash of sunshine to your shopping list with this supermarket steal ideal for wearing with your favourite jeans for the school run. 3 TRUE BLUE A simple smock dress will become your go-to for spring. Throw it on with trainers for a day in the park. 4 DESIGNER DOUBLE Grab yourself some new arm candy while saving hundreds thanks to this bold blue bag. The woven detail looks just as luxurious as a highend favourite. 5 TANGERINE DREAM Scared of wearing head-to-toe colour? Try dipping your toe into the trend by pairing vibrant orange heels with a pair of…

Closer TV TV WEEK: 6-12 APRIL 1 DRAMA QUEENS SOAP STAR REALITY FIX WED 10 APR, 9PM, ITVBE A behind-the-scenes look at some of the cast of Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks- giving viewers a “glimpse of the real-life drama that goes on when the cameras stop rolling”. Amy Walsh, Laura Norton and Roxy Shahidi (aka Tracy, Kerry and Leyla in Emmerdale), Brooke Vincent, Ellie Leach and Lucy Fallon (Weatherfield’s Sophie, Faye and Bethany - though two out of three are no longer in the show) plus ’Oaks stars Jamelia and Jorgie Porter let us into red-carpet events, awards bashes, last-minute line learning, photo shoots and precious family moments. It promises a “genuine and raw portrayal of what it’s really like to be a soap star”, over eight episodes. 2 BETTANY HUGHES'…