CloserIssue 1012的目錄

Closer’s psychological therapist, Emma Kenny, says, “Blended families are increasingly ‘normal’ today but they do come with added stresses and strains. If Stacey were to give glimpses into the hard parts, I’m sure that would help others. Research suggests that blended families are the most likely to break up, so it’s no surprise there’s some added pressure when it comes to these relationships. Family life in general is hard work and any extra layer is going to add to that. It’s absolutely vital that you keep the lines of communication open with your partner, and that you acknowledge any feelings that come up. There’s no shame in acknowledging that life as a blended family can be more difficult. There are different personalities, parents and emotional connections. A step-parent should not…

They controversially started a relationship in 2009, when he was just 18 and she was 42. But after tying the knot three years later, Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson have now celebrated their 10th anniversary by renewing their vows. Aaron, 32 - who met the director on the set of Nowhere Boy - wrote on Instagram, “A decade of marriage. It was a magical unforgettable day and the sun did not stop shining on us both... we are blessed beyond belief. Sammy you are my love, my life, my soulmate, my wife, my world!” Sam, 55, added, “10 glorious years. My incredible husband… Love conquers all.” They are parents to Wylda, 11 and Romy, 10. Sam is also mum to Angelica, 25, and Jessie, 15, from a previous relationship.…

She announced her pregnancy in April and Charlotte Crosby has now revealed she’s expecting a little girl with her boyfriend Jake Ankers. The couple - who went public with their romance in January but are thought to have been together for longer - after meeting through mutual friends - threw a rooftop party over the weekend where a skywriter drew the letter “g” using smoke from a plane, before pink confetti erupted above the partygoers. Alongside a photo with her businessman beau, the reality star, 32, wrote on Instagram, “You’re my safe place @jake_ankers and my biggest adventure all in one! And we are about to embark on our biggest yet this year with our daughter our new little best friend!” Charlotte has had a series of tumultuous relationships during…

Fans were left shocked last week after it was revealed soap star Jessie Wallace had been arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour and assaulting a police officer. The actress - best known for playing mouthy Kat Slater in EastEnders - was held by police after a late-night row outside a nightclub in Suffolk in which she reportedly kneed an officer in the groin before yelling expletives. Jessie, 50, was released without charge and accepted a conditional caution for the offence, which can carry a sentence of up to six months. It’s not the first time the star, who arrived on our screens in 2000, has raised eyebrows for her off-screen behaviour. She was found guilty of drink driving in 2003 when caught at the wheel one-and-a-half times over the limit.…

Robbie de Satos, director of communications and external affairs at Stonewall, says, “It’s really important we have older LGBTQ+ role models, and seeing more celebrities like Kelly Holmes come out in their later years is providing just that. “Coming out in your later years can be more complicated as partners, children, and co-workers are more likely to be involved. Despite that, although complex, I can’t think of anyone who regrets it. It’s liberating for people and frees them up to be themselves and share their lives with people they love. “The most important thing is to do it when you’re ready. Think about the person you want to tell first and who you think would best support you. Remember it’s your story and never feel the need to base it…

She was the ‘90s ‘It’ girl with a string of equally famous husbands to match. But now aged 54, Patsy Kensit has revealed that she regrets getting wed so many times. In an interview earlier this month, the Lethal Weapon II actress - who is mum to son James, 27, from her four-year marriage to Simple Minds star Jim Kerr in 1992, and Lennon, 21, from her three-year marriage to singer Liam Gallagher - revealed, “I married all my boyfriends, so that was something that I’ve learned I needn’t do.” But Patsy - who also walked down the aisle with musician Dan Donovan in 1988 before divorcing him three years later, and DJ Jeremy Healy in 2009 before splitting a year later - isn’t alone in her feelings. Rates of…

With five children including her much-wanted seven-month-old baby girl, you could forgive Danielle Lloyd for being exhausted. But as Closer catches up with her, she seems to be thriving. “Life is hectic, and the house is chaos, but I’ve never been happier, ” laughs Danielle, 38. “The boys absolutely adore Autumn; they help me to look after her and it makes me so proud.” The former glamour model has been open about her mental health in the past, having had therapy after suffering with postnatal depression and admitted she feared history could repeat itself. But Danielle – mum to Archie, 12, Harry, 11 and George, eight, from her previous marriage, plus Ronnie, four, and Autumn with husband Michael O’Neill – says she’s in a much better place. “I’ve had postnatal…

• TV chef Jamie says, “Packed with veg and super flexible, so home cooks can use what they already have in the fridge.” SIMPLE SUPPER COD TACOS SERVES 4 • 800g cod fillet, cubed • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • Juice ½ lime • 8 wraps • Handful shredded lettuce • 1 avocado, cut into chunks • 2 tomatoes, chopped • ½ red onion, sliced • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced • 8 tbsp chilli mayonnaise (optional) • Bunch fresh coriander, chopped FOR THE SALSA: • 1 mango, peeled, stone removed and diced • 2 pineapple slices, diced • Juice 1 lime • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional) STEP 1 Mix the salsa ingredients together and set aside. STEP 2 Fry the cod in a…

I fear I’ve bored everyone, including myself, with repeated complaints about how difficult it is to meet people in the real world. I don’t enjoy being reliant on apps to form emotional intimacy or, in fact, any kind of connection, but I can’t see an alternative despite my best efforts… Last weekend, a girl friend and I were having a catch up at mine over wine while swiping through apps, asking each other’s opinions on our matches. It was at this point that we saw how ridiculous the scenario was – two ladies, on a Saturday night, wanting to meet people, but from the comfort of my sofa. So with that, we got glammed up and headed to a bar. It was a lovely evening, where we carried on chatting…

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Korea is renowned for being ahead of the curve with beauty trends – a whole host of skincare essentials started there, including sheet masks and BB creams. The latest must-have export from the K-beauty world that has been all over social media is “slugging”. The term comes from the technique, as it involves slathering your face with product before bed – which leaves you very shiny and slug like! It promises to calm and nourish parched cheeks, but does it really work? WHAT IS SLUGGING? Claire explains, “Slugging is the process of applying an occlusive product, typically overnight, to your skin. Occlusives are oils and waxes that form a physical layer on your skin to help protect it and aid in healing. When you apply a thick layer of an…

They flew over to celebrate the Queen’s jubilee earlier this month, but after a frosty reception, which saw them booed by some members of the public, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left early – retreating back to their Californian haven. And in the weeks that have followed, it’s become clear that US-born Meghan, 40, and Harry, 37, are starting to put down roots in LA, where the couple and their children – Archie, three, and one- year-old Lilibet – reside in an £11 million mansion in the exclusive neighbourhood of Montecito. Last week, Meghan was photographed supporting Harry during a polo match at their local club in Santa Barbara. The couple have also developed a close network of friends, including neighbours Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey and Orlando Bloom. Harry’s teammate,…

They shared a roller-coaster nine-year romance before their toxic split in 2020. Since then, the lives of Gemma Collins and James “Arg” Argent have gone in totally different directions. Gemma, 41, has rekindled her romance with businessman Rami Hawash, 48, and spoken of her desire to start a family. Meanwhile, Arg, 34, has shed more than 14st following a gastric band op, and the “happy and healthy” star is once again working as a wedding singer and performer. But now the former TOWIE lovers are back in touch, leaving their friends concerned that it could all end in tears. HISTORY A source says, “Arg and Gemma went quite a long time without speaking, not least because their lives were going in different directions. But over the past few weeks they’ve…

When Linda Hutton watches her dog Misty playing in her garden, it’s hard to believe how far she’s come. Just last summer, two-year-old Misty was discovered emaciated in an abandoned house without food or water. Sadly, the other dog she was found with had already died. Shockingly, the RSPCA receives two calls an hour over the summer about poor treatment of animals, including beatings, burnings, poisonings, mutilations and killings. DIFFICULTIES The charity believe this may be down to more people being out and so seeing abuse to report, people drinking more alcohol, which can exacerbate violence, and long summer holidays causing difficulties at home. And this year, with the cost of living crisis, and the boom in pet ownership during the pandemic, they are concerned that the situation could reach…

❛THE CONSTANT TRIALS AND COURT DATES HAVE TAKEN A TOLL ON HER FAMILY❜ She stood smiling alongside her two daughters Princess and Bunny, dressed to the nines, for her sister Sophie’s wedding last week. Just two days later, Katie Price was sat stony-faced in court as she narrowly escaped jail. Instead, she was slapped with a 170-hour community service order for breaching a restraining order against ex-husband Kieran Hayler’s fiancée, Michelle Penticost, earlier this year. The five-year court order was put in place after she hurled abuse at Michelle and another woman in a school playground, but Katie admitted she’d flouted it after referring to Michelle as a “gutters**g” in an abusive text to Kieran, with whom she shares her youngest children Jett, eight and Bunny, seven. Her 18-month community…

They’ve been together for nine years, and now Mollie King and her fiancé Stuart Broad have revealed they are expecting their first child. The former Saturdays singer, 35, announced their news on Instagram, saying, “Stuart and I are so so happy to share that we’re expecting a baby later this year! We’re absolutely over the moon.” “Exciting times ahead,” the cricketer, 35, added. The couple first started dating in 2012, but split after six years. After rekindling their romance in 2019, Stuart popped the question two years later, although they are yet to set a date. “It’s certainly at the forefront of our minds and it will happen at the beginning of next year,” Stuart said earlier this month.…

When Kaitlin Palmieri heard about the unexpected and sudden death of singer Tom Mann’s wife-to-be Danielle Hampson it brought back painful memories for her. As well as tragically losing her boyfriend on her 30th birthday, years later her fiancé also died shortly before they were set to marry. In a heartbreaking Instagram post, Tom Mann, who found fame in X Factor group Stereo Kicks, revealed his fiancée, had shockingly passed away the morning of their wedding. No information about her cause of death has been disclosed but the 34 year old was not known to suffer from any health conditions. Tom and Danielle, a dancer and PR executive, who had worked with artists, such as Harry Styles, welcomed their first child, Bowie, just eight months ago, with Tom stating in…

EVERY WEEK WE BRING YOU A BRILLIANT FORMER ISLANDER I’m loving this series of Love Island - some runs are slow to get going, but this one has been so dramatic week after week. I think that’s partly due to the amount of bombshells that keep rolling in - just last week we had Danica, Antigoni and Charlie. And I think Ekin-Su has been great for the series - she has to be my favourite bombshell that’s come into the villa, as she knows how to bring the drama. The producers did a great job putting her in when they did because she’s really spiced things up - which is exactly what viewers want. I’m rooting for Andrew and Tasha - I think they’ve been consistently the strongest couple in…

As Pride month continues, Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes recently came out as gay, at the age of 52. Revealing how she has hidden her true sexuality for the past 34 years, Kelly said, “I can honestly say I don’t feel I have ever been happy… There have been lots of dark times where I wished I could scream that I am gay – but I couldn’t. In 2020 I had a really bad breakdown. I knew if I couldn’t release it, then I didn’t know what I was going to do, so I had to do it.” Kelly also appeared on This Morning, where she spoke about her experience with host Phillip Schofield, who publicly came out at the age of 57. Her announcement came just weeks after…

She was crowned Love Island winner in 2017, alongside then-boyfriend Kem Cetinay. However, Amber Davies’ time on the show was anything but smooth as she found herself embroiled in dramatic fights and recoupling showdowns - least not when Georgia Harrison swooped in and tried to steal her man. The Welsh star, 25, even had sex on screen with Kem, 26, just five days after they got together. But looking back, she insists she has no regrets. SUCCESSFUL “I love seeing little clips of that series, because I was so young and naïve, but I wouldn’t change of any of it for the world, ” says Amber. “I look back and I can’t believe how far I’ve come since then. Love Island really kickstarted everything. I wish I could tell my…

Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz, 60 – who divorced the father of her two children in 2000 – has been in a relationship with Ben Ofoedu, 49, for 16 years. She says, “I do agree with what Patsy is saying, but I also don’t think it’s her fault. I think it’s kind of a relic of an outdated attitude to marriage and love and life, which is there’s a constant dream of the happy ever after – the walk down the aisle, the white dress, the cake, the piece of paper with your name on it saying that you’re married. It’s something that is very hard to fall out of love with. My husband left me in 1999, and the divorce that I never wanted came through in 2000. If you’d told…

FINDING MY SOULMATE “Michael and I are best friends and that’s why our relationship works. We’re together all day every day and he raises my first three sons as if they were his own, doing the school-run and taking them to football. On Father’s Day, they wrote him a card which said, ‘Happy Father’s Day Dad’ – it meant so much.” KEEPING IN SHAPE “Working out can be difficult with a newborn but I make sure I eat well. I do a lot of intermittent fasting. I try to fast for 16 hours and have an eight-hour window of eating. I eat high-protein and high-fats, I’m a cheese monster!” TURNING 40 “My big birthday is still two years off, but I’m already planning to celebrate it in Vegas!”…

INSIDE ROSIE’S FRIDGE • Eggs • Peri Peri sauce • Tabasco sauce • Spring onions • Mayonnaise • Dairy Milk chocolate buttons • Gu puddings • Raspberries • Blueberries • Mature Cheddar • Noodles • Spinach • Tomatoes • Salmon fillets • Cucumber • Chicken breasts • Beef mince • Peppers • Mushrooms • Semi-skimmed milk • Tropical juice • Rosé wine ROSIE How much do you spend each week? Around £30-£40. I’ve never done an online shop before as I like to pick out my own things and have variety. Describe your daily diet… I’m not really a breakfast person but I’ll make a smoothie with fruit, yoghurt, spinach and tropical juice. Then I go to the gym and, afterwards, I make a protein milkshake with vanilla protein powder…

YOUR GUIDE TO EMOTIONAL ISSUES AND FAMILY LIFE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIST EMMA KENNY If, like me, you have experienced tragedies, or found yourself feeling badly affected by the Covid chaos, you may have noticed that you seem to be ageing faster than before. Tough times take their toll, and you may notice that you look wearier and older than a year ago. This realisation can be upsetting, because it sparks a worry that you are going to spend the rest of your life feeling unhappy about your looks. It doesn’t have to be this way. Acknowledge that times have been difficult, because selfcompassion is essential when trying to create a more positive mindset. Set yourself some positive goals, like trying face yoga to strengthen the muscles of the face, or…

COMEDIAN JENNY ÉCLAIR, 62, ON HOW SHE LOOKS AFTER HER BODY AND MIND I KEEP VARIOUS SUPPLEMENTS BY THE BED… I have high blood pressure so I have to take tablets for that plus, I take HRT which is a tablet and a gel. I’VE DONE A LOT OF YOGA IN THE PAST… it’s great for keeping in shape and staying flexible. However, I’ve had an injury in the last six months and I’ve been instructed not to do any yoga. Instead, I go walking and occasionally swimming. I’M VERY GOOD AT AFTERNOON NAPS… I’ve trained myself over the years with all the touring I do, so I take a pillow in the car – when I’m not driving, obviously. I really do like my sleep and I’m very good…

GET HER LOOK ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO Model Alessandra nailed daytime chic in this beige tailored waistcoat and white loose-fit trousers. Pairing the look with cream sliders and a colour-pop bag, her off-duty ensemble looked relaxed yet razor sharp. IN THE NEWS… NOBODY’S CHILD X FEARNE COTTON Fearne has always had a style of her own, so her debut clothing range – full of floaty frocks and bold jumpsuits – with eco-conscious brand Nobody’s Child is sure to be a hit. With sizes ranging from 6-18 and prices starting at £35, it’s just one click away from being yours. There’s print aplenty! FASHION WORTH TALKING ABOUT!: BLACK AND WHITE Take style cues from the celebs in black and white tonal outfits Dakota Johnson, 32 Teaming a cardigan and crop top with slouchy…

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28 JUNE – 4 JULY IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK The main risk this year is that you could go too far, push your luck a bit too much, or just go over the top on an all too regular basis. It can be a great and effortless year for you – but remember; it’s effortless, not effort-none! THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN CANCER 21 JUN – 22 JUL The New Moon this week is in your sign, which is awesome, supported by a link between Venus and Jupiter, the love and abundance planets. However there is also a clash happening. If you’re working on being less over-reactive, WORK HARDER! Visit www.yasmindboland.com for your daily horoscopes LEO 23 JUL – 22 AUG As much as you might be wishing…

❛SHE LOVES HER BLENDED FAMILY BUT FINDS IT HARD AT TIMES❜ The countdown to her wedding has officially started as Stacey Solomon prepares to tie the knot with fiancé Joe Swash next month. Along with excitedly sharing the details - which include a strapless lace gown, jars filled with white candles and a barnstyle reception at their home, Pickle Cottage - on Instagram, insiders say Stacey, 32, and Joe, 40, are most looking forward to sharing the special day with their loved ones. Their sons – Harry, 15, Zachary, 14, Leighton, 10, and three-year-old Rex - will walk Stacey down the aisle with her dad, and their eight-month-old daughter, Rose, will help scatter flower petals hand-picked from their garden. But while Stacey can’t wait for their intimate ceremony, the wedding…

It’s been a difficult few months filled with courtroom drama, but Coleen Rooney let off some steam and relaxed while on holiday in Ibiza last week. Joined by former Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick and his wife Lisa, and Macclesfield defender Alex Bruce and his wife Lucy – Coleen, 36, and her football star husband Wayne, 36, looked more loved-up than ever. All smiles on a yacht in The White Isle, Coleen looked stunning in a pink gown as she leaned into her husband of 14 years. UNITED FRONT At her recent trial – where she faced a multimillion-pound libel battle brought by fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy after accusing her Instagram account of leaking stories to the tabloids in what was infamously dubbed the “WAGatha Christie” case – she…

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They got engaged in February 2020 just before the pandemic rocked the world, and on Saturday, Sam Fox finally tied the knot with her partner of six years Linda Olsen in a lavish Essex ceremony. The former glamour model and pop singer, 56, and her Norwegian wife said “I do” at King’s Oak Hotel in Epping Forest, with ’80s Eurovision duo Bobbysocks - Hanne Krogh and Elisabeth Andreassen - and Katrina Leskanich of Katrina and the Waves providing the evening entertainment. Stunning in a gorgeous strapless dress, the singer arrived at the venue in a white Bentley and Sam’s bride, who looked equally as breathtaking in a traditional lace gown, walked down the aisle alongside her sons Adam and Noah. The weekend nuptials came after Linda romantically popped the question…

After more than five years together, Perrie Edwards is engaged to footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after he cemented their love with a sunset proposal last weekend. The Little Mix singer, 28, shared the happy news with her delighted 15.3 million Instagram followers, writing, “Last night the love of my life got down on one knee and I said… YES!” A string of beach snaps captured the moment the Liverpool midfielder, 28, popped the question and fans and celebrity friends of the couple rushed to offer their congratulations. The couple - who started dating in November 2016 - are parents to nine-month-old Axel, and pop star Perrie paid tribute to her husband-to-be in another sweet post over the weekend, sharing, “Happy first Father’s Day to the best Dadda Axel could ever wish…

Meeting in 1971 when he was signed to her dad’s record label - and still married to his first wife Thelma Riley - Ozzy Osbourne, now 73, was fired from Black Sabbath eight years later and turned to Sharon, 69, to manage his career. The couple married in Hawaii in 1982, and later welcomed children Aimee, 38, Kelly, 37, and Jack, 36. The family then went on to star on their hit reality TV series, The Osbournes, for three years from 2002, with viewers hooked on the wild antics in their household. The pair have battled ups and downs, including Sharon’s fight with colon cancer in 2002, and Ozzy’s almost fatal quad-biking accident in 2003, which left him with a fractured collarbone, eight fractured ribs and a broken neck vertebra.…

Last week, a few Islanders accused Ekin-Su of “being an actress”. I guess it would be very easy to go on Love Island and do that, and of course many people go on the show to find fame or as a business move. For me, I was totally looking for love and thankfully I found it. I’ve been with my girlfriend Molly [Smith] for two and a half years now. We live together and have done since we left the villa in 2020, as we went almost straight into lockdown. I moved in with her and her family for six months and, since then, we’ve barely spent more than a few days apart. We have two dogs called Winnie and Nellie, and we’d love kids in the future. So for…

Toni Puhle, 47, a psychic living in Draperstown, Northern Ireland, says, “Seeing celebrities like Kelly Holmes coming out is such a positive step forward for the LGBTQ+ community. It shows we’re living in an age where people feel they can come out when they’re ready to. It’s never too late to stand up and be proud of who you are. “When I met my now partner, Jane, 43, on Facebook in 2020, I was in an unhappy marriage with a man and felt so low. We’d been married for 15 years, but all my life, something hadn’t felt right. “When I was a child, I’d find myself attracted to women on TV, but my friends gushed about their latest boy crushes. I never explored that part of myself, instead I…

‘IT’S WAY COOLER TO BE UNIQUE’ Growing up in Minnesota with parents Cynthia Palmer and Michael Horowitz, Winona previously revealed how they’d always been like her “best friends”. “We didn’t have a lot of money,” she recalled. “But the love compensation was amazing. There’s that saying, ‘You find your family, ’ but I would have chosen them even if they weren’t my parents.” And Winona believes her supportive upbringing made her more resilient. “I was in the middle of auditioning... when the casting director said, ‘Listen, kid. You should not be an actress. You’re not pretty enough. You should go back to wherever you came from and you should go to school. You don’t have it.’ I was around 15 or 16. But it’s funny - and this is a…

Model and businesswoman Caprice Bourret, 50, married her husband and father of her two children, Ty Comfort, in 2019 after an eight-year relationship. She says, “I always played that independent woman card and was very staunch about it, saying, ‘I don’t need a piece of paper to validate my relationship’. But when I got married, it was the best thing for me. I waited and I didn’t compromise, and I met the man of my dreams. It did make a difference to be married – it does make a difference to say, ‘This is my husband’. I love just the sound of saying those words, and I’m so proud of it. Maybe it’s psychological, and I never thought I’d be saying this because I was so against it as a…

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DR CHRISTIAN GIVES HIS TAKE ON THE HOT HEALTH TOPICS OF THE WEEK Justin Bieber recently revealed he has Ramsey Hunt syndrome, a complication people can get after contracting the virus shingles. It is quite unusual in young, healthy people, but not impossible – I have seen it in younger patients, perhaps because they are more stressed. SPOT IT Ramsey Hunt syndrome affects a specific facial nerve and the ear. It’s quite easy to diagnose because it’s very obvious; you usually start with a tingly, odd feeling in the affected area of the face, followed by a blistering rash breaking out around your ear, which can be quite painful and uncomfortable – it’s made up of little fluid-filled blisters, which then scab over. Then you’re unable to move that part…

I’m so glad that when my boys were small I was blissfully unaware of “mumfluencers”. I couldn’t imagine anything worse than watching a pristine mum living the “perfect” family life. Nor would I have found any comfort in content that depicted the opposite; mums documenting exhaustion, frustrations and fallouts while looking as if they are about to have a breakdown. These extremes make parenting seem like a doddle, or a disaster, and neither are truly representative of the actual experience. DON’T FALL FOR IT If you have a young family, a new baby or are dealing with tricky teens, understandably you want to relate to parents in similar positions, but social media doesn’t offer relatable role models and, rather than bringing you comfort, they can make you feel like a…

NEW SERIES 1 OLIVIA ATTWOOD: GETTING FILTHY RICH THE WORLD OF ‘SELLING SEX’ TUE 5 JULY, 10PM, ITV2 Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood fronts this absorbing new four-part series, delving into the world of “selling sexual content online”. Women from comfortable, respectable homes have discovered that seemingly easy cash can be made – without the need for physical contact – simply, by connecting with men on social media, who pay to exchange messages, look at “sexy images”, and watch clips. “I’m absolutely fascinated to discover what it’s like for those involved and to get inside this world to reveal all, ” says Olivia, who’ll be meeting OnlyFans creators, self-employed porn stars, Cam Girls (webcam models), and ‘Sugar Babies’, who can make thousands every month from their loyal subscribers... 2 WHO…

MUST READ Sun Damage (SABINE DURRANT) Nine guests arrive at a remote villa in the south of France. They know each other well. Or at least they think they do. Under the relentless heat of the sun, loyalties will be tested to their limits, shocking secrets will be revealed, and tensions will be pushed to the point of no return. Who will come out unscathed? This gripping story makes for essential holiday reading material. BEST DAY OUT Up at The O2 The iconic London venue marks its 10th birthday this year, and to celebrate why not take a walk on the wild side and climb the world famous roof of The O2 ? You’ll be harnessed up on the guided tour to reach the 365m summit and enjoy unforgettable panoramic…

She’s one of Hollywood’s most successful stars, so we can forgive Mamma Mia!’s Amanda for feeling, er, a bit cocky… Kate’s extremely fussy about her textiles. She only ever sleeps in Egyptian cotton sheets. And her skirt is made of Dot Cotton. Georgia, you’ve obviously never seen us in the 6am Ryanair queue with dribble in our hair and bits of egg roll squashed into our leggings. What with that, Who Do You Think You Are? and Long Lost Family, we’re going through about 20 boxes of tissues a week, Grimmy. It’s a sobfest! Nicole soaks up “healing” mud on her hols. Enjoy the stress relief while you can – because, trust us, those stains are NEVER coming out of your designer bikini! Megan hates the smell of those taxi…