Innehållsförteckning för 12 March 2024 från Bella

Singer-songwriter Gary Barlow is adding another string to his bow as he presents his own travel show. The Take That star, 53, will front the five-episode series, which airs in the autumn, as he discovers South Africa and its culinary and wine delights. “I'm absolutely delighted to be exploring my passion for food, wine and travel in this new series for ITV,” Gary said. “I've always loved South Africa and I can't wait to see all it has to offer: the people, the places, its amazing history… and a glass or two of its incredible wine! I can't wait to get going.” The married dad-ofthree starts shooting the programme this month, exploring the Western Cape and its famous vineyards before taking a road trip to Johannesburg and the northern part…

bella debate No Alex Meyer, 32, writer ‘I'd never want my child to think I'd wanted someone else' In most circumstances, welcoming a baby into the world is one of the most joyous experiences it is possible to have. What I can't imagine is being disappointed by the baby's gender. Surely the sheer joy of having a healthy baby should far outweigh any preference you had as a parent for one gender or the other? Throughout my pregnancies I was asked if I'd “prefer” a boy or a girl. I could imagine a little girl, my mini-me, but equally I could see in my mind's eye a tiny boy, and either picture filled me with happiness. I turned to the parenting cliché “I don't mind as long as they're healthy”,…

escapes Why go? If, like us, you crave a holiday that will leave you feeling refreshed and rebooted, then we wholeheartedly recommend escaping to LAAX in Switzerland. With its epic mountain range, beautiful aquamarine waters, and unbelievably fresh air – plus a blink-and-you'll-miss-it 1hr 45-minute flight – a long weekend there has the restorative effects of a week-long break. We're already dreaming of going back. While winter sports are a huge attraction, summer in LAAX still has much to offer in terms of activities like paddleboarding, hiking and mountain biking. Whatever your fitness levels, there's lots to do and explore. What to do We went on two hikes, the first was the relatively easy 13km “Trutg dil Flem” trail, a brilliant showcase for the stunning Swiss scenery. If you're looking…

Sally Lindsay talks holiday romance, menopause and falling for Cyprus Sally Lindsay plays divorcee Emma in new series Love Rat, telling the tale of a woman looking for a fresh start following her recent split. It seems to arrive in the form of Niko (Alexis Georgoulis), the handsome owner of the hotel she is staying at on her first solo holiday. Not long after enjoying carefree days together he asks her to move into the villa he is buying and she decides to stay in Cyprus and leave her UK life – and ex-husband Pete (Neil Morrissey) – behind. When Niko asks her to lend him several hundred thousand Euros for a “couple of days” as his bank has failed to come through for his house purchase, Emma offers to…

Fern Britton is ready to spill the beans on her feud with Phillip Schofield in the Celebrity Big Brother house, according to insiders. The 66-year-old star – who is amongst the star-studded line-up for the new series, which launched Monday – is reportedly planning to lift the lid on her rift with her former This Morning co-presenter. “She wants to show the public a different side to her – unscripted and unapologetic,” the insider said. “She has a lot of stories to tell and she won't hold back when it comes to her relationships with people like Phil. They don't speak any more so there are no bridges to burn as far as she is concerned.” Fern and Phil, 61, hosted This Morning together from 2002 until 2009. They were…

Friendships sometimes blossom in the most unlikely places as Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page found out. Having only met on Loose Women last November, the two actresses got on immediately and now they are hosting their own podcast, Off The Telly. No wonder, as they have a lot in common, with both being devoted mums and partners. Natalie, 40, is best known for playing Sonia Fowler in EastEnders. Off-screen, she's mum to daughters Eliza, 13, and Joanie, seven, and fiancée to cameraman Marc Humphreys, while Gavin & Stacey star Joanna, 46, has Eva, nine, Kit, seven, Noah, six, and Boe, two, with actor husband James Thornton. We catch up with the pair to find out more… You're the dream partnership! How long have you been friends? Joanna: We only recently…

At the age of 43, I started to feel low and I had no idea why. I've always been bubbly and outgoing, but now I felt sad and anxious all the time. Gradually, I realised that I was perimenopausal and, while I didn't suffer with too many physical symptoms of shifting hormones, my emotions were all over the place. ‘I'd often hide away' As I felt too young to start HRT, I just struggled on and began comfort eating as a coping mechanism. I'd convince myself that I was eating healthily because I'd cook a meal from scratch, but my portion-sizes were huge and I'd binge on packets of crisps, cheese and chocolate between meals. Over the next six years, I went from a size 10 to a size 18-20…

TV WEEK Following a night of wild swimming, Samantha Bond's Marlow Murder Club character Judith Potts turns into a sleuth after hearing the sound of a gunshot. But when the local police are reluctant to get involved, she forms an unexpected friendship with local dog-walker Suzie (Jo Martin) and vicar's wife Becks (Cara Horgan) to look into it. After the trio uncover a vital piece of evidence, they're made civilian advisors to assist the official police investigation, and it soon becomes clear they need to stop this killer before the body count gets any higher. From the team behind Death in Paradise, this triple murder case had Samantha, 62, hooked from the get go. What did you love about Judith Potts? Everything. This glorious, eccentric, thoughtful woman who is devising…

This is 60! Loose Women Ruth Langsford, Denise Welch, Linda Robson and Kaye Adams celebrated being in their sizzling 60s. The group sat down to discuss “the good, the bad and the ugly” of life in their seventh decade. Poor VB! Victoria Beckham had to use crutches at Paris Fashion Week after injuring her foot at the gym. The 49-year-old designer suffered a stress fracture in the same place in 2018. Pink lady Amanda Holden showed off her gorgeous figure as she donned a hot-pink minidress while on holiday in Dubai. The 53 year old escaped gloomy London for some winter sun, just as it was revealed she has been signed up as a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race UK. She suits it!…

Getting what you need nutritionally is not rocket science. In fact, it's quite simple when you know how,” says food and health expert Sam Rice. In her new book Supercharge Your Diet, she reveals easy-to-understand ways to help you achieve nutritional targets. If most of your food meets your needs this can help you stay in shape and look and feel amazing. Here's the lowdown… Switch to complex carbs “Switching to more complex carbs and minimising simple carbs is one of the best things we can do nutritionally” says Sam. Carbs come as simple, like white bread, fizzy drinks, and foods with added sugar; or complex, such as wholegrains, vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, peas, beans, lentils and potatoes. Complex carbs keep us fuller for longer and are fibre packed, great…

Childhood trauma is an epidemic. The UK Trauma Council say that one in three children and young people are exposed to at least one potentially traumatic event by the time they are 18. “In the simplest terms, trauma is an injury that doesn't heal,” says therapist Alex Howard, author of It's Not Your Fault: Why Childhood Trauma Shapes You and How to Break Free. “The problem is that we normalise our experiences, even people that have gone through significant trauma, such as losing a parent or witnessing violence. This shapes how we respond to life's blows as an adult.” It doesn't have to be this way. Here is Alex's guide to breaking free. What counts as trauma? US researchers coined the term Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). They said adversities experienced…

NEW FLIGHT ROUTES TO PORTO Due to increased demand, the launch date of Jet2 flights from Manchester to Porto has been brought forward from 2025 to Summer this year, with two weekly services set to operate on Thursdays and Sundays. Boasting exceptional beauty and nestled amongst the iconic Douro river, Porto is bursting with culture, packed full of places to eat, drink and sightsee. During your visit, make sure to indulge in the delicious signature dessert wine, Port, at one of the many historical cellars dotted around the city. Book flights at Jet2.com. THAT'S SO FETCH! In 2024, twenty years after the iconic comedy film first aired, Tina Fey's musical adaptation of her smash Mean Girls is set to make its London premiere in the West End. Performance dates are…

FILM Copa 71 In August 1971, the international football teams gathered in Mexico City for a monumental tournament with extensive TV coverage and over 100,000 roaring fans. But it's likely you've never heard of it. As the players were all women, this unofficial World Cup was dismissed by worldwide football associations and sidelined in history – until now. PODCAST The Cost Of Loving With Anna Williamson The Celebs Go Dating star's new podcast highlights the impact toxic social media trends have on young daters – including financially – providing guidance and encouraging healthy conversations about relationships and finance, no matter your age. BOOK A Stranger in the Family by Jane Casey (Harper Collins) Nine-year-old Rosalie's disappearance tore her family apart. Now, 16 years later, her mother Helena and her husband…