Bellaの 30 January 2024 の目次

this week in bella Thirty years after she first stepped foot in Walford, Patsy Palmer will be back on Albert Square as feisty Bianca Jackson. The actress is bringing back her legendary role on BBC soap EastEnders after more than four years away and has already started filming her scenes, which will air in the spring. “I'm so excited to be reprising the role of Bianca. EastEnders holds such a special place in my heart so it's always a pleasure to be back,” Patsy said. Last seen on the show in September 2019, Patsy's character Bianca will be reunited with her stepdaughter Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) – and drama is never far away for the pair. “I'm thrilled to welcome the fabulous Patsy back to the iconic role,” said the…

celeb news Four years after its purchase, Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan celebrated the completion of their “dream home” last August with a festivalstyle party, dubbed Marchella. The couple, who married in 2015, bought the Essex property in October 2019 for £1.3million before knocking down the existing house so they could transform it into the home they had always wanted. “What an epic day, one we will never forget,” Mark said. Inspired by a Georgian mansion, Mark and Michelle – who's tipped to be offered a multimillion-pound Netflix deal, following the success of the platform's murder mystery Fool Me Once, which she stars in – have spent the past three years building their five-bed house from scratch. They've shared their progress on Instagram, with former TOWIE star Mark, who turned…

Staring at the doctor's letter, I tried to hold it together. “We'll just try IVF,” I said, my voice shaking. “And there's always adoption,” my husband Oliver added. It was April 2005 and we'd just found out he was sub fertile. The chances of us conceiving were incredibly slim. A year earlier, Oliver had been diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer, which had spread to his stomach and lungs. He'd had one testicle removed and chemotherapy. Still, Oliver remained upbeat and, after three rounds of chemo, the cancer had gone and we tried to be positive for the future. Oliver and I had just tied the knot in Vegas and now, aged 26 and 27, we were determined to have a family. Our GP referred us for IVF using Oliver's…

escapes COST FROM £58 Cardiff, Wales Known for sport, culture and beautiful countryside, Cardiff is a great escape. Cardiff Castle is one of the top attractions in Wales, with over 2,000 years of history dating from Roman times. Head to Cardiff Bay, where you'll find the Millennium Centre. Explore the Norwegian Church Arts Centre and the Techniquest Science Discovery centre while The Dr Who Experience, an interactive tour that takes you into the world of The Doctor, is a must. If you love sports, Cardiff International White Water offers an Olympic raft and canoe course, and the surrounding landscape is ideal for hikers and cyclists. Stay at The Hilton Cardiff from £116 per room, per night including bed and breakfast, book online at Cardiff.hilton.com. COST FROM £ 260 Bern, Switzerland…

Issa Rae Adorned with crystal embellishment and feathers, the Barbie star's Pamella Roland get-up was a real showstopper Claire Danes The 44-year-old actress made her first red-carpet appearance since giving birth last year in a vintage Balmain frock Suki Waterhouse Showing off her baby bump, Suki looked ravishing in this Valentino dress, complete with pockets and finished with an oversized bow Elle Fanning Wearing a quirky, deconstructed dress by Alexander McQueen, Elle turned heads at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Hannah Waddingham Flying the British flag, the Ted Lasso actress looked every inch the Hollywood starlet in a sea of sequins and tulle, designed by Marchesa. Sarah Snook Picking up her award for best actress at the Emmys, the Succession leading lady dazzled in this Vivienne Westwood gown. Danielle Brown She…

As butler to Princess Diana for ten years, Paul Burrell shared a remarkably close bond with her. The former servant of the royal household, who's described himself as the late Princess of Wales’ “best friend” and “rock”, reveals that he feels like she is still with him, more than 26 years after her death. “I truly believe that when you've loved someone in life, you don't ever let go of them. And when they pass, because of the influence and the inspiration which they have given you, you have a strong tie and a strong bond to them, even after death,” he tells us. “I have felt close to the princess over the last 26 years because she often appears in my dreams and we relive encounters from the past.…

As Seema Misra started watching TV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, she did so through tears and had to ask her husband, Davinder, 52, to pause the show. For Seema, it was bringing back terrible memories of when she herself was falsely accused of stealing by her employer, the Post Office. Seema says, “As we watched the docudrama about the scandal, which saw over 700 postmasters prosecuted for fraud, theft and false accounting – all due to IT errors in the accounting software, Horizon – I asked Davinder to press pause. I was a sobbing mess because I'd lived through it and was falsely accused of stealing money from my post office branch – I was then sentenced to 15 months in prison, when I was eight weeks…

BUYING… Purveyors of dairy-free coconut-based products The Coconut Colab has launched a game-changing, barista style M!lk that looks, tastes and behaves like dairy milk! It froths perfectly and tastes exactly the same in your cup of tea as traditional milk. You can also use it in other hot drinks, smoothies, or on cereal. You really have to taste it. RRP £2.35/1Ltr from coconutco.co.uk/products/m-lk. DRINKING… Virtue is the UK's first natural, zero sugar and zero calorie energy drink. Each drink contains 8mg of organic caffeine (similar to a cup of coffee), powered by yerba mate, which is naturally high in caffeine and made from the dried leaves of the South American holly tree! It also provides more antioxidants than green tea, as well as 24 vitamins and minerals! Phew! RRP £1.25/250ml…

TV WEEK Johnny Vegas is back and wants to relaunch his Field of Dreams glamping site following the success of his previous venture. He is dreaming of a bigger and better campsite, full of his unique saved and upcycled vehicles, as well as some new additions. Finding the land is just the first of many hurdles, and despite celebrity endorsements from the likes of Sir David Jason and Big Zuu, Johnny and his assistant Bev Dixon still need to drive sales, so they decide to organise a very unique wedding… We found out all about the adventure with Johnny, 53. Was it hard to find the perfect location? The first time around it was exciting and new, but this time it was disheartening. This series does feel more grown-up –…

Having lost her beloved husband earlier this month, there could be more anguish ahead for Kate Garraway, with reports that she could be forced to sell the family home, while pals have reportedly made a rota to spend time with the grieving star. Friends said that the Good Morning Britain host, 56, is “facing up to the fact” that she might have to put their London house on the market after being “wiped out financially” by long COVID victim Derek's treatment. Kate's finances have taken a hit because she spent thousands of pounds a week on carers to nurse Derek over the past nearly four years. He had needed 24/7 medical attention before he lost his battle on 3 January, at the age of 56, after complications arising from a…

With a stream of relationship, health and financial worries in our lives, it's no surprise that one in four Brits felt overwhelmed and unable to cope last year. But it's not just our own problems that are making our heads spin. If you've ever spent the day with a stressed loved one or colleague and come away feeling just as tense yourself, it's likely you have experienced second-hand-stress – something that experts reveal is as contagious as the common cold. ‘Stress is as contagious as the common cold’ Also known as “emotional contagion”, this neurological phenomenon refers to the way emotions spread as a result of observing or empathising with someone else's stress. In other words, it's entirely possible to “catch” stress from someone, even if you are not directly…

What is Over 50 Life Insurance for? Do I need it? If you're in mid to later life, now is the ideal time to ensure your loved ones have some financial support when you're no longer around. A policy like Over 50 Life Insurance from Co-op is a great way to do this. It involves paying a fixed monthly premium, so that when you pass away, your loved ones will benefit from some money. This could help them in a number of ways, from settling your unpaid bills to covering some of your funeral costs, or simply be left as a gift. Ultimately, it helps give those closest to you peace of mind and financial reassurance during a difficult and stressful time. Can anyone take out Over 50 Life Insurance?…

FILM All Of Us Strangers One night, lonely screenwriter Adam has a chance encounter with his mysterious neighbour, Harry. As a relationship develops between them, Adam finds himself drawn back to his childhood home, where his parents appear to be living just as they were on the day they died 30 years ago. This romancefantasy has already received critical acclaim for its portrayal of grief and love. EVENT Magical Mischief at WB Studio Tour Celebrating filmmaking trickery, Magical Mischief returns to the Warner Bros Studio Tour, London, to reveal how the magical pranks were brought to life in the Harry Potter series. Book now until 16 April at wbstudiotour.co.uk The House On Rye Lane by Susan Allott (Harper Collins) BOOK The house Maxine and Seb have just bought was a bargain – a…