Table of contents for Issue 1016 in Closer

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It was an emotional roller-coaster for Lauren Goodger last week as she faced the devastating task of planning her baby’s funeral while celebrating her eldest daughter Larose’s first birthday. Just two weeks ago, Lauren, 35, announced her heartbreaking news to fans on Instagram that her second daughter, Lorena, had passed away, sharing a picture of herself holding her baby’s tiny hand. She wrote, “Words can’t describe as a mother losing your baby that I carried for all these months perfectly and gave birth to for my angel to be taken from me. “I will never, ever get over this but I will learn how to live every day with Lorena in my heart. She will be with me always, and I will be with her again one day.” Now pals…

Having gone public with her new boyfriend Jimmy Barba last month, Denise Van Outen’s relationship seems to be going from strength-to-strength, with the couple returning from their first holiday together last week. Denise, 48, and Jimmy, 55, shared loved-up pics of each other away in Marbella, posing selfies by the pool, and showing off the cocktails and tapas they enjoyed together. And reports later claimed that Denise and Jimmy have even been discussing living together, with an insider saying, “They love spending as much time together as possible and the next natural step is moving in.” And a source tells Closer, “Denise has fallen hard and fast for Jimmy. He has come along at just the right moment and although it’s early days, Denise is so happy she doesn’t see…

They’ve been dating for one year this month and, having enjoyed a romantic holiday last week, things between Adele and boyfriend Rich Paul seem to be better than ever. The Easy On Me singer, 34, soaked up the sights of Sardinia with sports agent boyfriend Rich, 40, with the pair seen laughing and sipping wine while aboard a yacht. Fans have speculated whether Adelewho finalised her divorce from ex Simon Konecki last year, and shares son Angelo, nine, with himand Rich were engaged, after she wore a huge diamond ring to the BRIT Awards this year. And when quizzed over the rumours by pal Graham Norton, Adele coyly replied, “If I was, would I ever tell anyone if I was or wasn’t?” Now, after their sweet holiday pictures, fans again…

Anna, 40, says, “It breaks my heart to read Louise’s posts and I can really identify with feeling at rock bottom mentally. I’m not sure of the ins and outs of her experience but, like her, I had a brush with death. When I gave birth to Enzo, I had a long labour and haemorrhaged badly. I was unconscious for the birth and at times I thought he’d been switched and wasn’t mine. “The root cause of my PTSD and breakdown was the moment I genuinely thought I wasn’t going to make it. I remember in the blackness, hearing my baby crying and my first experience of motherhood was a very real feeling that I wasn’t going to ever see my baby and watch him grow up. It was an…

After swiping right for her Mr Right, Irie Ewers fell head over heels for Tom. Despite also being attracted to women, Irie got into a serious relationship with Tom in September 2015, and they enjoyed two years of love, lust, laughter and adventure together, before she felt she wanted to explore her sexuality. The couple started swinging after writing a contract which set out boundaries – but although they enjoyed a fling or two, they wanted something more permanent. And three proved not to be a crowd when they fell for a beautiful stranger named Alex who they invited into their relationship, and Irie now splits her time between them. She says, “Before I met Alex, I didn’t think it was possible to be in love with more than one…

Before Love Island, I’d trained in performing arts and was on the West End in Mamma Mia! and Dreamgirls. I was also in Beauty And The Beast, the film, back in 2017 – which not many people know. But really, I’ve always wanted to be a recording artist, and I’m so excited that I’ve just released my new single, I Love Your Smile – it’s so great to be doing something I absolutely love. It’s a really exciting time for me. I don’t see myself going back full-time to musical theatre because I love the creativity that comes with doing my own music. But if I did, I would love to be in Les Miserables or the first black Sophie in Mamma Mia! Samira’s single ‘I Love Your Smile’ with…

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DR CHRISTIAN GIVES HIS TAKE ON THE HOT HEALTH TOPICS OF THE WEEK There’s been a big increase in Covid cases, the virus hasn’t gone away – and it won’t. I suspect people are getting a bit lax with boosters because they’re bored of it. When 20 per cent of over-75 s haven’t gone for their spring boosters, we have to acknowledge that people are feeling tired of it, and work all the harder to persuade everyone to overcome that. UNDERSTAND THE NEW STRAINS A couple of sub-variants of the omicron variant – BA4 and BA5 – are pushing up hospitalisations, and we recently reached the grim milestone of 200,000 deaths. That’s because these strains are even more transmissible, and they can evade our immune systems better. That’s what viruses…

I grew up in an era where children ate what they were given. Mealtimes were decided by Mum and if I didn’t like it, too bad. Now, kids are given priority in the vast majority of households, and while I applaud this, it hasn’t come without problems. Research suggests that we are forgetting that we set the rules and boundaries our kids need for a healthy and happy childhood. GIVE THREE CHOICES Studies show that families who sit down to a family meal more than three times a week are closer, and less conflictual, so meals really matter. If you have a fussy eater who refuses to eat what you have cooked, try the three choices strategy. Offer them an option of three different meals to select from. Don’t offer…

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FINAL 1 LOVE ISLAND: THE LIVE FINAL TIME TO CROWN THIS YEAR’S WINNER! MON 1 AUG, 9PM, ITV Mark the calendar, cancel all plans! Like all good things, Love Island must come to an end – and the big finale is here… As always, the action kicks off on ITV2 at 9pm and the episode sees the four remaining couples in the villa undergo one last public vote from viewers at home (but not before they meet each other’s parents and take part in a Prom-style recoupling ceremony – complete with suits, ballgowns and handwritten love notes, too cute!). Then (drum roll please…), host Laura Whitmore will reveal who has won the most votes and been crowned this year’s winners! A £50,000 prize awaits them – which they have to…

MUST READ Square One (Nell Frizzell) By 30, Hanna expected to have it all – or at least some of it anyway. But no, she’s single again and back home living with her dad. Of course, everyone’s lives move at a different pace, but Hanna feels like hers is running in reverse… So, will she be able to finally figure out what she really wants? Witty and heartwarming, we couldn’t put this book down. BEST DAY OUT Cirque Du Soleil Corteo UK Tour Back again are those super-talented bendy folks from Cirque Du Soleil, and this time it’s the turn of the story of Corteo. This clever production tells the tale of clown Mauro’s passing, but instead of mourning, this beautiful production celebrates life. With eye-watering acrobatic stunts, laugh-out-loud sketches,…

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have dropped a series of sensational bombshells over the past few years through their shocking interviews, podcast conversations and an “unauthorised” biography they were later discovered to have contributed to. But while the vitriolic attack they’ve launched on the royals shows no sign of ending as fans await Harry’s much-anticipated new memoir – due for release this Autumn – a new book by former BBC journalist and Sunday Times best-selling author, Tom Bower, has threatened to jeopardise their status as California’s new golden couple. The author of Revenge: Meghan, Harry And The War Between The Windsors details several stories of betrayal, manipulation and heartbreak, through interviews with the couple’s friends, family members and former colleagues – some of whom claim to have been “used” and…

Following weeks of speculation, last week it was announced that Christine and Paddy McGuinness’ 11-year marriage had come to an end, amid rumours of cheating. Taking to Instagram, the couple – who are parents to twins Penelope and Leo, nine, and daughter Felicity, six – wrote, “A while ago we took the difficult decision to separate but our main focus as always is to continue loving and supporting our children. This was not an easy decision to make but we’re moving forward as the best parents we can be for our three beautiful children. We’ll always be a loving family, we still have a great relationship and still live happily in our family home together.” UNFAITHFUL The news came just days after a source revealed last week how Take Me…

Josie has had a roller-coaster weight-loss journey over the years, fluctuating between a size 8 and a size 20. But she’s found a happy medium as a size 12-14. And she now shares her tips for feeling good in your skin. Know you deserve it: “No matter what you look like or whatever your size, you can always be body confident. I’m a curvier girl, but I can still dress up. I always feel hotter curvier!” Remember your figure is amazing: “I absolutely love my body and everything it does for me. Yes, I’d like to make some improvements – but I think of it like decorating a house you love.” Dress well: “When you know you’re dressed well, you feel that you’re rockin’, don’t you? Treat yourself to some…

Jenny Ward, CEO of The Lullaby Trust (lullabytrust.org) which raises awareness of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), says, “Ideally, babies sleep in a Moses basket or a cot – with no bumpers or pillows. “But for lots of reasons – cultural, breastfeeding or it’s the easiest way to get sleep – many parents co-sleep. There are circumstances where it is high risk – such as if the parent is a smoker or has had alcohol, drugs or medicine that makes them drowsy. You also should avoid it if your baby was born prematurely or at a low birth weight. “Always place your baby on their back, and away from pillows and duvets. Make sure your baby can’t get wedged between the bed and a radiator or wall. “Lastly, falling asleep…

• BBQ expert Genevieve says, “Mushrooms grill well and are the perfect texture to complement Tenderstem broccoli.” SIMPLE SUPPER PIRI PIRI PORK BURGERS SERVES 4 • 500g pork mince • ½ red onion, finely chopped • 2 tbsp piri piri sauce • 4 burger buns, halved • Salad leaves • Sliced tomatoes FOR THE SALSA: • 200g can pineapple, drained and finely chopped • ½ tsp chilli flakes • ½ red onion, finely chopped • Juice 1 lime • Large handful fresh coriander leaves, chopped FOR THE MAYO: • 4 tsp piri piri sauce • 150g reduced-fat mayonnaise STEP 1 Put the pork, red onion and piri piri sauce in a bowl, season and mix. Using slightly damp hands, shape into 4 burgers. Cover and chill for 20 mins. STEP…

If you haven’t heard of the Feeld app then I can guarantee that your single friends have. It markets itself as a dating app for the open-minded but really it facilitates casual sets-ups and matches people based on their sexual fetishes. I’ve always praised people going on specific apps to fulfill specific needs, ie if you are just looking for sex then you go on hook-up apps, and if you want a relationship you head to dating apps. But now it seems that the lines between the two are getting even more blurred. I’m witnessing a new trend that sees single women in their thirties and forties who are worn out from dating going nowhere and who want a relationship (sound, familiar?) signing up to Feeld. They feel it’s a…

With weeks of school holidays stretching ahead, lots of high street eateries have stepped up to provide affordable meals for families. ASDA CAFÉ Kids can eat for £1 every day from 25 July to 4 September! BEEFEATER & BREWERS FAYRE Take your kids for brekkie and two can eat for free, as long as there’s a paying adult. BELLA ITALIA Monday to Thursday, between 4pm and 6pm, kids eat for £1 with each adult meal. CAFÉ ROUGE Kids’ meals are £1 every day, except Saturday, with an adult meal. DOBBIES Kids eat free with an adult meal. DUNELM For every £4 spent in the in-store café you get a free mini main, two snacks and a drink for the children. HUNGRY HORSE Daily 9am-12pm, kids get breakfast free with a…

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IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You still have work-hard planet Saturn bothering you but go with that energy. This week, draw up a list of what you want to achieve in the next 12 months and set about ticking off everything on your list, slowly but surely. At work, expect changes. THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN LEO 23 JUL – 22 AUG The New Moon is in your sign, which is positive. However, Saturn, the planet of hard luck and dreariness, is also being activated in your chart. Expect to have serious dealings but, at the same time, know that you’re moving into a new cycle. Visit yasminboland.com for your daily horoscopes VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP If you started 2022 aiming to be happier and more at…

She’s been getting wedding-ready for two yearsand as Closer went to press, Stacey Solomon was finally due to marry her long-term partner Joe Swash in a ceremony held at the couple’s home, lovingly dubbed “Pickle Cottage”. Initially set for 2021, their big day was postponed after Stacey discovered she was pregnant with daughter Rose. The pair later undertook some “crazy rearranging” to change their wedding location to their gardenwhich they decked out with stunning flower arrangements and “Mr and Mrs” decor, as well as a makeshift wedding aisle. STRUGGLE And while Stacey and Joe were in harmony on plans for the ceremony, insiders say they were facing drama as they struggled to finalise their honeymoon. A source says, “Stacey has been in a real dilemma about her honeymoon and what…

When Sarah* watches her four children playing, she spots the similarities between them. They share the same noses and facial expressions, and the three eldest could be mistaken for triplets. But while her four children are biological siblings, she and her husband Hugh* aren’t related to any of them. Sarah, now 46, from Yorkshire, decided to adopt in September 2010 after struggling to conceive. She says, “Adoption felt like a natural optionI didn’t need to be biologically connected to my children to love them.” Now a new campaign called “A Life Less Ordinary”, by adoption group You Can Adopt, hopes to highlight to potential adopters that those children who may be considered “harder to place” are certainly not harder to love. A child comes into the care of local authorities…

After four years of marriage, model and actress Emily Ratajkowski and husband Sebastian Bear-McClard have reportedly split amid cheating allegations. While neither have publicly confirmed or denied the split or the allegations, sources claimed that Emily had ended the relationship after discovering Sebastian had been unfaithful, and that the couple were in the process of selling their £3million home. Emilywho rose to fame in the music video for hit song Blurred Lines and later starred in Gone Girlmarried long-term friend Seb less than a month after they began dating in an intimate ceremony in a New York courthouse. They welcomed son Sylvester in March 2021.…

Since giving birth to her son, Leo-Hunter, with fiancé Ryan Libbey in November, Louise Thompson has bravely shared her struggle with PTSD, anxiety and depression – revealing she’d twice almost died during childbirth. Announcing Leo’s birth five weeks after his arrival, Louise said both she and her son had spent time in intensive care, with Louise hospitalised for over a month. She has shared heartbreaking posts to social media of her journey through her recovery, detailing the shocking struggles she faces each day. In an Instagram Live last week, the former Made In Chelsea star admitted she had “cried hysterically” six times while trying to make the seven-minute video. In other dark moments, she’s revealed how she’d suffered suicidal thoughts and revealed her fears that she had brain damage and…

Last week, actress Alicia Silverstone revealed that she “still sleeps” with her 11-year-old son, Bear. The 45-year-old Clueless star states she “follows nature” parenting her only son, who she shares with her ex-husband Christopher Jarecki, saying, “If you were in any kind of wild setting where there are animals... If you put your baby over there, your baby is going to get eaten.” Her comments received a backlash online, but she’s far from alone when it comes to parents sharing a bed with their children. A survey by the Lullaby Trust has shown that, out of 8,500 parents, 76 per cent admitted to co-sleeping. But experts warn long-term co-sleeping can have an impact on a couple’s relationship and here, mum-of-three Aimee Bradley admits it can push it to the brink...…

SAMIRA MIGHTY THE LOVE ISLAND 2018 STAR, 26, SHARES HER OPINIONS AND HER LIFE... ‘I can relate to Danica’s heartache – but she’ll find her man on the outside’ I’ve been obsessed with this series of Love Island and I’ll be gutted when it ends. While they’ve all been on journeys, there are some strong couples this year. I’m so invested in Davide and Ekin-Su, I think they’re great together. They’re a good example of how you can have things happen, but if you’re honest and let things go, it can work. You can’t hold grudges forever! I’ve also been loving Adam Collard! He’s my friend, as he was on my series of the show. He’s a really nice person and he seems really sweet with Paige. I do wonder if…

INSIDE MAUREEN’S FRIDGE • Eggs • Laughing Cow cheese triangles • Ketchup • Low-fat mayonnaise • Skinny Whip chocolate bars • Salad • Plum tomatoes • Prawns • Smoked salmon • Bacon • Steak • Mince • Spaghetti • Carrots • Skimmed milk • Prosecco • Pineapple & coconut juice • Diet Coke • Strawberries MAUREEN How much do you spend per week? Probably about £100. I’ve been staying with my sister Anne and I’ve also been out on tour. So Anne will do a big supermarket shop and get me what I need, then I’ll reimburse her. Describe your daily diet... I could eat a full English even at 5am! I’ll often have wholemeal toast with scrambled egg, bacon and roasted tomatoes. I tend to have one main meal…

YOUR GUIDE TO EMOTIONAL ISSUES AND FAMILY LIFE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIST EMMA KENNY I had a best friend, Pam, from the age of seven until she died five years ago. I had children, she didn’t, I worked for myself all over the world, she had a stable career from the age of 22. We had different lives, but sustained a deep connection. One reason was our flexibility – there was an understanding that we would always be there for each other come what may but, when we were busy, we would allow each other the necessary space. It’s easy to take it personally when a close friend always seems too busy to hang out. You may imagine that you have offended them, or they have grown tired of you and…

LOVE ISLAND STAR AMBER GILL, 24, ON HOW SHE LOOKS AFTER HER BODY AND MIND READING BOOKS IS AN ESCAPE... I try to read every day. It’s a form of mindfulness because it takes you somewhere else. We consume so much online by quickly scrolling, but sitting down with a book forces you to slow down. PROTECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH... I have a therapist and I love our sessions. Therapy is so usefulI don’t think I’d stop having it. Exercise boosts endorphins and gives me mental clarity. I don’t have a routine, just a mixture of weights, swimming and cardio. I TRY NOT TO COMPARE MYSELF TO OTHERS... Your body is so much more than being in a bikini, it helps you survive every day yet we’re so critical of…

GET HER LOOK POPPY DELEVINGNE, 36 Proving once again that she’s a fashion force to be reckoned with, model Poppy wowed us with the perfect off-duty outfit. Her lemon double-breasted suit by Ralph Lauren, paired with a tan bag and nude heels, looked effortlessly glamorous. Recreate her look for less with these high street buys... EVERYBODY’S WEARING… CHECKS We’re going seriously square-eyed at the sight of so many summer checks. From Selena Gomez’s monochrome co-ord to Gemma Chan’s bright green checkerboard dress, take cues from the stars on how to wear the season’s biggest trend with our high-street favourites – from just £12! STYLE CRUSH: KRIS JENNER Head of the Kardashian clan, Kris, 66, has been spotted in some seriously dramatic looks. Here are some of our favourites... In a…

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