Table of contents for 13-Aug-2020 in Chat

Carols from King’s traditionally opens with the first verse of Once in Royal David’s City, sung in what vocal register? The answer to each clue (apart from the first) begins with the last letter of the preceding answer. The shaded squares will spell out the prize puzzle answer. 1 Small breed of chicken (6) 2 Ska band (7) 3 Large prawns (6) 4 Not subject to death (8) 5 National _’s Vacation, film (7) 6 Storyteller (8) 7 Fair and sensible (10) 8 _ the Confessor, 11th-century king of England (6) 9 The _ and the Butterfly, 2008 film (6,4) 10 Friends’ Matt _ (7) 11 Fried squid (8) 12 John Lennon song (7) 13 Graceful and stylish (7) 14 Cooking measurement (10) 15 African river (4) 16 Give out…

STYLE TIP A cotton scarf can instantly transform your look – tie around your neck or on to a bag. STYLE TIP Swap denim for easy-breezy wideleg trousers. STYLE TIP A white blazer instantly smartens up any look and is a great summer classic. STYLE TIP Always balance an A-line top with fitted bottoms.…

WHAT’S THE VERDICT? On 4 November 2013, a jury found Eric Rivera, then 23, guilty of second-degree murder and armed burglary. He was sentenced to 57 and a half years in prison. In court, Rivera apologised to members of Sean Taylor’s family. ‘My words may not mean much. Over these past six years, I learned Mr Taylor was a good man and I’m not making excuses for my decisions or my actions,’ Rivera said. ‘But I just wanted to say that I live with it every day and I’m going to have to live with the consequences and I’m truly sorry for your loss,’ he added. However, Rivera was not alone in carrying out the fatal burglary… Jason Mitchell, described as the ‘mastermind’ of the crime, was found guilty of first-degree murder…

World health Struggled to sleep over recent months? You’re not alone. A study from King’s College London showed that a worrying 60% of Brits experienced worse sleep during lockdown, with 52% of women reporting more disturbed sleep than usual, compared to 46% of men. Swap and see Swap your normal yogurt for this Icelandic-style Skyr from Müller. Packed with 13g of protein, essential for muscle growth and repair after exercise, they make a great post-workout snack. Available in three flavours, including Banana & Almond and Raspberry & Hazelnut. (£1.40, Morrisons)…

Save my eyesight! Q I suddenly couldn’t see properly out of one eye. The hospital diagnosed a vein clot, now I’m terrified I’ll go blind. Marietta, Harpenden A Sounds like a retinal vein occlusion, where a clot blocks a vein in the light-sensitive retina at the back of your eye. A big clot can cause total blindness, but fortunately smaller clots, which only affect part of your eye, are more common. A doctor can usually make the diagnosis by looking into your eye to check for damage caused by blood and fluid leaking from the blocked vein. A small blockage should recover by itself and doesn’t usually need any treatment, though larger clots can leave permanent damage and might need laser therapy or injections into your eye. The clot could…

CURRY POISONER Lakhvir Singh, jealous that her ex-lover was about to marry, laced his curry with poison. Lakhvinder Cheema, 39, and his girlfriend Gurjeet Choongh, 21, both became violently ill on Valentine’s Day 2009. Lakhvinder died shortly afterwards and Gurjeet was left fighting for her life. Singh was found guilty of murdering Lakhvinder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Gurjeet. She was found not guilty of attempting to murder Gurjeet. Singh got life, with a minimum term of 23 years. 2009 YEAR IN CRIMES THE JIGSAW BUTCHER Jeffrey Howe’s dismembered limbs were found scattered across Hertfordshire and Leicestershire after he was murdered in March 2009. Stephen Marshall, who later became known as the ‘Jigsaw Man’ in the Press, was living with Jeffrey when he stabbed him to death.…

Keeping my eyes peeled for my cousin, I waved my arms in the air and cheered at the TV when I saw her. It was April 2018 and I was watching her run the London Marathon. Despite having completed long-distance races in the past myself, I’d never ticked off the London Marathon from my list. And, truth was, I was starting to realise I hadn’t done much at all with my life. For the past few months, I’d been pretty low. It was as if a light bulb had clicked on in my brain When it came to my social life, career, everything…I’d been feeling distracted. Every day, I felt as if I was just existing, not enjoying life. Feeling anxious most days, I hated any new situations which were…

3 ways to… get fit using free apps! Unless you happen to be a certified personal trainer, creating routines and tracking your progress is no easy feat. Luckily, with a little help from technology, you can train like a pro (minus the hefty price tag). 1fitnet With this app, there are more than 200 exercise videos, ranging from kettlebell classes to yoga, that you can follow. The workouts are divided into light, moderate and intense; plus, you can see the length of the class before you start – so if you’re short on time, you can pick a quick one! Available at the App Store; fit.net. 2 Couch to 5K Fancy taking up running, but don’t know where to start? Then check out the Couch to 5K running plan. The…

Murder at My Door with Kym Marsh CRIME+INVESTIGATION Former Corrie star Kym Marsh turns crime presenter in a new eight-part series. Set to air this autumn, the former singer will look at real-life tragic stories of innocent people killed in their own homes by someone they knew and trusted. Project Power NETFLIX Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx stars in this one-off sci-fi thriller. It tells the story of a young teenage dealer who helps a grieving father track down the men responsible for creating a new drug that gives people temporary superpowers, and for kidnapping his daughter. Foundation APPLE TV+ This sci-fi series based on the epic novels by Isaac Asimov stars Chernobyl and Mad Men actor Jared Harris. He plays a scientific leader, Hari Seldon, as a band of exiles…

Q Help! Shaving my legs seems to irritate my skin. Rose Pearson, 39 A Blunt blades are one of the biggest causes of nicks, cuts and bumps when shaving your legs, so invest in a good quality razor. Venus Extra Smooth Sensitive Razor with Skin Elixir, £10.99, is brilliant, delivering a silky smooth shave thanks to its glide-friendly moisture bars and snag-resistant, extra-thin blades. And don’t be tempted to substitute conditioner for shaving foam. Sunny The Shave Mousse, £3, Boots, is rich, creamy and so perfectly purse-friendly that there are no excuses for not using it. Finally, soothe and re-hydrate skin after shaving with a generous dollop of The Body Shop’s Cool Cucumber Body Yogurt, £ TRIED AND TESTED 3 OF THE BEST FOOT CREAMS TOP TIP Foundations with SPF…

With her sun-kissed skin that made her strawberry-blonde hair shine and her blue eyes sparkle, Ashlee Brown was your ‘typical Aussie girl’. She loved the beach, singing, dancing and, like most teenagers, couldn’t wait to spread her wings. By the time she was 18, she was taking regular trips to Melbourne. That’s where she met Mohamed Naddaf. And, soon, she brought him back to Victoria to meet her mother Siobhan. ‘This is Macca,’ she’d introduced her new man. Siobhan believed he was a nice, polite young man and could see her daughter was clearly happy. But, sadly, after the first meeting, Siobhan barely heard from Ashlee again. There was only one other phone call in 2011. Ashlee, then 20, was asking for her mother’s blessing. ‘Mum, I need your blessing…

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What is the most expensive item comedian Nish Kumar confesses to having bought? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the prize puzzle answer. ACROSS 11 Tense or anxious (2,4) 12 Circle of minced meat fried and served in a roll (9) 13 Frog-like creature (4) 14 Tank in which fish are kept (8) 15 Very deep gorge or chasm (5) 16 Lord Horatio _, British naval hero (6) 17 Baltic country, capital Tallinn (7) 18 Large important organisation (11) 20 Hold royal office (5) 22 Name unknown (9) 24 & 7 Down Retired tennis player married to Steffi Graf (5,6) 28 Specific task or duty (7) 29 Large destructive sea wave (7) 32 Small church (6) 34 Fixer of vehicles (8) 36…

Closing my eyes, I listened to the sound of the plane engine growling. Slowly, we started to lift off the ground. ‘You OK back there?’ my dad David, then 50, called out, as he steered the plane up into the clouds. ‘All good,’ my mum Tara, then 50, and my brother Ryan, then 18, chorused. It was July 2019 and ever since I could remember, my dad had owned a light plane. I always loved trips in Dad’s cosy six-seater plane for holidays or weekends away to visit family. This time, we were on our way to pick up my sister Julia, then 17, from a summer camp. As we glided through the clouds, I relaxed in my seat. Today, I was flying high for more reasons than one. I’d…

Crunchy tuna salad The summer classic gets a Mexican makeover with the addition of salty jalapeños, but still only comes in at around 100 calories per portion! SERVES 1 PREP TIME 10 MINS PLUS CHILLING COOK TIME 0 MINS • 1 little gem lettuce •1 stick celery, chopped •3 cherry tomatoes, halved •¼ cucumber, chopped •1tsp sliced jalapeño chillies •75g tuna in water, drained •A few sprigs of parsley •2 lemon wedges 1 Separate the leaves of the lettuce, then combine with celery, tomatoes, cucumber and jalapeños in a bowl. 2 Top with the tuna and parsley. Season and squeeze over 1 wedge of lemon. Serve with the additional lemon wedge. Aubergine parmigiana salad High in fibre, aubergines are also full of energy-giving B vitamins to help power up your day. Mozzarella adds indulgence, but still keeps…

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Finally reaching the top step, I paused to catch my breath. ‘You OK?’ a colleague asked. ‘I’m fine, but I guess pregnancy and climbing three flights of stairs don’t mix,’ I joked. It was September 2017 and I was eight months pregnant. I thought that explained the breathlessness. It didn’t worry me. Camilla arrived by Caesarean in October and weighed a healthy 7lb 11oz. My husband Piers, then 31, and I were besotted with her. And Harriet, 2, was thrilled to be a big sister at last. I cycled the race from the comfort of my kitchen! But, while things seemed perfect, I’d developed a nasty cough. Doctors prescribed me antibiotics, reasoned I had a chest infection. Only then, I started coughing up pink phlegm. When I saw my GP…

Find yourself sitting down to eat after 8pm? According to new research**, you could be seriously hindering your weight-loss goals, with findings showing that eating late at night can put you at an increased risk of being overweight, as your body is less able to process nutrients and glucose. As a result, we burn 10% less fat overnight if we eat at 10pm, compared to having an evening meal at 6pm. The study observed 10 healthy men and women and found that blood sugar was higher and the amount of fat burned was lower, if a person ate dinner one hour before bed. Try to get into a routine of eating earlier in the evening, or prepare meals ahead for the week, to avoid late meals. surprising STAT 42% According…

Hearing my mobile ringing, I reluctantly rolled over in bed. ‘Hi, it’s Mum, I didn’t wake you, did I?’ came my mum’s voice. ‘No, course not,’ I fibbed, while stifling a yawn. It was a Sunday, February 2018, and I’d been hoping for a lazy morning in bed. Fat chance of that now. As Mum and I spoke about our plans for the day, my husband Oliver, then 37, began to stir. And soon enough, he was wide awake. Seemingly adamant to get my attention, he kept poking at my breasts. ‘Get off, you!’ I mouthed, playfully pushing him away. But his hands kept wandering back. ‘What’s that?’ Oliver asked me, suddenly serious. Looking down to where he was pointing, I gave him a confused look. ‘That lump, what is…

Embarrassed by my girlfriend Q I’m seeing someone who’s kind, funny, clever and generous. We have great chemistry and I feel this could go somewhere. Thing is, she’s not that attractive. I’m nothing special myself, but worry my family and friends will judge her looks, rather than personality. To make things worse, she laughs loudly and snorts, and people stare. I know my mum will say I can do better, but I really like her. I’m dreading introducing her to people. Jamie, 37 A What ever happened to beauty being in the eye of the beholder? This lady sounds like a catch and makes you happy. Are the women in your family all supermodels?! You love her, she’s special – introduce her proudly. If you can’t, then you don’t deserve…