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Leeanne Manzi, 40, south London Clinking glasses, I beamed at my partner Dennis, 39, and our 19-year-old daughter Toni. ‘Thank you both!’ Toni said, delighted. ‘Our pleasure, love,’ I told her. It was February 2019, and we’d just bought our beloved girl a brand-new car. Any excuse for a family celebration, we headed to a restaurant for dinner. ‘At least I’m not your chauffeur any more!’ Dennis laughed. Devoted Dennis had been ‘Dad’s taxi service’ for years. But I reckoned that he’d miss ferrying around his diamond girl. We’d had Toni when we were just teenagers ourselves. Dennis doted on her from day one, hadn’t missed a second of her growing up. Parents’ evening, sports day… Every single dance show, he’d be there, cheering the loudest! Even now, they were…

WIN £1,001 Puzzle 5 What connects Billie Eilish and GeoffreyRush? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the prize answer. ACROSS 1 Clear and start again (5) 4 Without light (4) 6 __ Theron, actor (8) 13 John __, actor who voiced Sullivan in Monsters, Inc. (7) 14 Rodents with furry tails (7) 15 Obsolete, old-fashioned (5) 16 Called (4) 17 Film by James Cameron (6) 18 Autobiography (6) 20 Portent (4) 21 Starting point (5) 22 Continent (6) 25 Danger signal (3,5) 28 Scorched (6) 30 Not any person (2-3) 32 Death notice (8) 34 Fish hawk (6) 35 Jimmy __, comedian (4) 38 Dwellings (6) 39 Possessed (5) 40 Women (6) 43 Press clothes (4) 44 Put in order (4,2) 45 Brass…

Ann Duncan, 48, Glasgow Hearing the click-clack of heels in the hallway, I poked my head round the corner. Wearing sparkly dresses and my high heels, my 10-year-old twins Skye and Sara strutted their stuff. ‘We’re putting on a fashion show,’ Skye giggled. I should have guessed… Both my girls were obsessed with clothes. Even when Skye later started playing football, she still loved fashion. But in May 2018, she began complaining of a sore forearm. It seemed like nothing at first, then, after she fell off an inflatable banana boat on holiday two months later, the pain worsened. ‘Maybe it’s a fracture?’ I wondered to my husband Steven, then 49. But then doctors found a mass. ‘And it is cancerous,’ they explained after a biopsy. I started sobbing, Steven…

It smells down there! Q After sex, my penis smells bad for a day or two. Is that normal, and should I tell my girlfriend? Mat, west London A Sex can be a smelly business, with sweat, semen, vaginal fluid, urine and sometimes period blood combining to leave a lingering odour on your penis. Some men find that condoms also leave a smell, especially when they combine with semen, and a change of brand might help. A wash or shower after sex, pulling back your foreskin as you clean it, is usually the answer, though the smell might persist faintly for a day or two. A stronger or longer-lasting smell, or other symptoms such as redness, soreness or a discharge from your penis, might suggest a yeast infection such as thrush,…

NOTTING HILL RIOTS In late August 1958, as revellers packed up after the Notting Hill Carnival, racial tensions spiralled into chaos on London streets. White residents fought with West Indian locals, in the worst racial violence Britain had ever seen. Around 200 white youths, dubbed Teddy Boys, rampaged through the area, hurling racist abuse and attacking both people and property. This went on for three days and a total of 108 people were arrested. Luckily, despite various injuries, no one was killed. HIT-AND-RUN MYSTERY Farm labourer Ernest Whistlecraft, 59, was killed in a suspected hit-and-run on 16 August 1958, on his way home from the Cock Inn in Botesdale. Ernest was struck by a car, thrown 36ft across the road and suffered a fractured skull. His death was ruled as…

She’s being scammed Q My friend met her fiance online two years ago, but has never seen him! She’s on disability benefits and goes without because she sends him cash. He always finds an excuse not to video call. Her family and I tell her the bloke probably isn’t ‘real’, but she won’t listen. How can we make her see she’s being scammed? Dot, 45 A Many people reach out online to relieve loneliness, but it opens the door to scammers. This may be her only joy in life, so will be hard to accept. Instead of shaming her, tell her you’re worried, suggest she tells him she can’t send money any more and see how he reacts. Let’s see if he sticks around after the money’s gone. Living with a…

Back home, I focused on recovery, attended rehab sessions in hospital. While I felt sorry for myself, my heart went out to Damien. By now, I’d found out he’d suffered 95% burns. And, over time, I’d learned exactly what’d happened that night. As the fire died down, Damien had grabbed a petrol container. Unwitting to the danger, he thought he could bring the fire back to life. Dousing the flames, he spilled it on himself, splashing the fuel on me, too. The blaze had erupted. And we know what happened next… Suffering flashbacks and nightmares, I slept in Mum’s bed. In February 2015, I logged on to Twitter. RIP Damien, someone had written. My head spun. A friend called. ‘It’s true about Damien,’ she said. ‘What?’ I gasped. Breaking down…

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John’s elderly mum needed help and he thought he’d found the perfect person to give it. But he had no idea who he’d really invited into her home (p48). Maddy’s heart-warming letter to her parents goes to show just how important it is to believe in your kids (p62). And a year after her wedding, Gemma didn’t recognise herself. She shares how so much changed, so fast (p38). We’ve got tasty recipes to liven up the humble spud (p44) and fab bedding for an easy room update (p33). Plus all the features and puzzles you love! Stay safe and well this week. During this worrying time, we wish all of our readers good health. We hope Chat offers some welcome distraction. If you’re staying in and don’t want to miss…

YOUÕRE THE JUDGE! Stunning, sexy and feisty, Christina Carlin-Craft, 36, worked as a model, appearing in magazines like Vanity Fair and Maxim. The brunette with a part-German and part-Russian background was once the Playboy Cyber Girl of the Week. She was snapped at glam events in New York, cuddled up to other beautiful models, all wearing designer clothes and flaunting their tanned and toned bodies. It wasn’t just Christina’s career that was blooming. She’d recently got engaged to her boyfriend of 14 years, Alexander Ciccotelli, and they’d moved into a beautiful beach home. He’d also bought her an apartment in Pennsylvania. Only, her life was far from drama-free. Although described by those closest to her as family-orientated, loving and kind, Christina also had a temper. In 2016, she had a drunken…

Ellie Dixon, 26, Darlaston Standing under our handmade sign at Land’s End in August 2018, I was beaming. Soon to become five! it read. Me and my partner Nick, then 34, were telling loved ones we were expecting. We already had two boys – Alfie, 6, and Archie, 1. Nick was convinced this time we’d have a girl. And, at our 20-week scan… ‘It’s a girl!’ said thesonographer. But her smile faded. ‘I just need to get someone,’ she said. Another scan revealed abnormalities with our baby’s heart. True-life PATIENT CASEBOOK Weeks later, a specialist at Birmingham Women’s Hospital told us our girl had tetralogy of Fallot – a combination of four congenital heart abnormalities. The doctor explained she’d need several operations on her heart to repair the problems in the…

According to the Bookof Jubilees, which biblical figure was the husband of Azura? Solve the crossword, then read down the yellow squares. These will spell out the prize answer. ACROSS 1 __ Aloud, band whose hits includeThe Promise (5) 4 Encountered (3) 6 Defrost (4) 7 Novel, fresh (3) DOWN 1 __ Gerwig, director of Little Women (5) 2 Ancient Italian (5) 3 Took a chair (3) 5 Female sheep (3) WIN £50 Puzzle 13 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 60 for details or visit comps.lifedeath prizes.com…

Hways to…Avoid scams New figures show an alarming rise in the number of drivers being targeted by fraudsters. Here’s what to watch out for… 1 The ‘tax refund’ DVLA has warned drivers to beware of text messages claiming you’re owed a vehicle tax refund and urging you to click on a link. If you get one, delete it immediately because it’s a con. DVLA chief information security officer David Pope explains, ‘All our tax refunds are generated automatically after a motorist has told us they have sold, scrapped or transferred their vehicle to someone else. We don’t ask anyone to get in touch with us to claim their refund.’ 2 Dodgy services Other scams the DVLA has highlighted include fraudsters offering services that simply don’t exist, for example some scammers are…

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Q My skin is pale and lacking in colour – how can I make it look fresher without ending up with dolly cheeks? Sharon Sweeney, 56 A Resist the temptation to get heavy-handed with your bronzer and blush – the best way to perk up complexion is with skincare. Using a grainy scrub a couple of times a week will reward you with brighter-looking skin, but anything too scratchy will leave skin sore. The Inkey List PHA Toner, £9.99, cultbeauty. co.uk is a great alternative. Swipe it on like a toner after cleansing to gently buff away dead skin cells. If you still want to use make-up to add a glow, choose creamy formulas that you can easily apply with your fingers for a natural finish. Collection You Do You Cheek…

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Jaime Ciero launched legal action over similarities between his song Volar and a song from which film? The number next to the clue tells you which line the answer’s in. We’ve put a section in to start! There may be two across answers in one line. Down words fill themselves in. The shaded squares spell out the prize answer. 1 Lift 3 Atmosphere, sky • Notions 5 Light fog • _ the Woods, 2014 musical film 7 Fruit • Married woman’s title 9 Precious stones WIN £150 Puzzle 2 Your answer:…

GUILTY It took the jury almost six hours to reach the verdict that Jonathan Harris, 31, was guilty of first-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison, with the judge adding an extra 22 to 45 years of consecutive time to Harris’ sentence for kidnapping, possession of an instrument of crime and strangulation. ‘You killed a kind, loving, generous, amazing person who is sorely missed by everyone every day,’ Christina’s heartbroken fiancé Alex told Harris in court. ‘You murdered a 115lb, defenceless female. You destroyed the lives of so many people and inflicted needless pain on our family and your family, and for what?’ he added. Assistant District Attorney Brianna Ringwood said she was pleased with the jury’s decision. ‘Ms Kraft was a vulnerable person, and this defendant took advantage…

A recent study shows that drinking hot chocolate could help over-60s stay active, as cocoa boosts blood circulation in the legs.* Those who drank hot chocolate three times a day for six months were able to walk significantly further in a walking test at the end of the study, whilst those who drank a placebo powder suffered a decline in their distance. Researchers suggest this is down to the compound, epicatechin, also found in dark chocolate, which may improve blood flow to our calves. To test it out for yourself, go for unsweetened hot chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 15g, such as Hershey’s 100% Cacao powder (£9.99, amazon.co.uk). Appy & healthy Simplyhealth (£10/month subscription, IOS and Android) allows users to book video appointments with a GP via…

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Delaney Rose McLachlan, 21 As I watched the flames flicker, I listened to the chatter and laughter around me. It was November 2014 and me and my pals were at a friend’s parents’ house. Gathered around a bonfire, we were enjoying a few drinks. My friend Damien, 17, was the centre of attention, cracking jokes. Around 10.30pm, I pulled out my phone to message my mum Dana, 52. Turning my back to the bonfire, I started to type… Getting some food before heading home. Love you. As I swivelled back round, I was blinded by a bright light. My ears rang with a loud, piercing sound. Heat was rising on my face, in my throat. I panicked. When my vision returned, I saw flames licking my legs. I was on…

Corned beef hash SERVES 4 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOK TIME 20 MINS ● 600g potatoes, peeled and diced● 2tbsp sunflower oil● 1 large onion, finely sliced● 1 x 340g tin corned beef, chopped● 4 medium eggs● 2 large handfuls watercress● Chilli mayo, to serve 1 Put the diced potato in a pan of boiling water. Bring back to the boil, cook until just tender and drain. 2Heat 1tbsp oil in a pan and cook the onion for 5 mins until golden, then remove to a plate. Next, fry the potatoes in the remaining oil for 8 mins or until browned. 3Add the onion back to the frying pan with the corned beef, mix and cook for another 4-5 mins. 4Meanwhile, break the eggs into a pan of simmering water…

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