Table of contents for 01-Apr-2021 in Chat

BLOUSES STYLE TIP Brighten up your jeans by tucking in a relaxed-fit top. Pretty petals are a timeless print that will always keep you on trend. MIDI-SKIRTS STYLE TIP Team patterned skirts with plain T-shirts to balance the busy print. Toughen up the look with chunky sandals or boots. BAGS STYLE TIP Give your outfit a blooming lovely finish with a floral bag. Perfect for adding colour to a fuss-free look. DRESSES STYLE TIP Add some flower power to your wardrobe and go for top-to-toe print with a flattering midi-dress. Keep accessories minimal.…

THE BIGGIE Q Who has US actor Noah Centineo said he dreams of co-starring with? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the two-word prize answer. Across 11 Animated film featuring the song Let It Go (6) 12 Popular Christmas film about a boy who battles burglars (4,5) 13 Harvest (4) 14 Ryan _, Deadpool actor (8) 15 Hawaiian greeting (5) 16 Capital of 3 down (6) 17 Total quiet (7) 18 Actor who played Gandalf (3,8) 20 Mamma Mia! actor, _ Streep (5) 22 Completely without money (9) 24 Move to music (5) 28 Place that loans out books (7) 29 Comedian, _ Howard (7) 32 Cream cake (6) 34 Long-distance car journey (4,4) 36 2008 film starring Kristen Stewart and Robert…

The verdicts dripped in over the course of a week, but Helen Golay, then 77, and Olga Rutterschmidt, 75, were both found guilty of the first-degree murders of Paul Vados and Kenneth McDavid, for financial gain. The women were also convicted of conspiring to commit the murders of the two men. The prosecution decided not to seek the death penalty, believing the pair’s advancing age meant they’d die behind bars before exhausting the lengthy appeals process. In July 2008, Superior Court Judge David Wesley sentenced both women to two consecutive life terms in prison each, without the possibility of parole. The judge condemned them both, saying Paul and Kenneth only needed food, water and shelter and believed the women were genuinely going to help. ‘Instead, these unfortunate men were sacrificed…

Attempting some online pain relief Q I hit my thumb and there’s a painful bruise under the nail. Should I make a hole with a heated paperclip, like I’ve seen on the internet?Leanna, Livingston A A bruise under a nail can be very painful, due to pressure. Most will get better on their own within a day or two, especially if the bruise covers less than a quarter of the nail, and although the nail’s likely to fall off after a few weeks, it will grow back. Treatment, if necessary, usually means relieving pressure under the nail by making a hole with a special drill, a straightened-out, red-hot paperclip, or even a laser, though with a large bruise a doctor might suggest removing the whole nail. I’d recommend getting to…

GARDEN GRAVE The skeletal remains of Karen Price, 15, were found by workmen, buried in a garden in Cardiff, in 1989. She’d vanished from a children’s home eight years earlier, in July 1981, and it was thought she’d run away. The police tracked down the basement flat’s previous occupants, Alan Charlton and Idris Ali, who they alleged were Karen’s pimps when she turned to prostitution. They were both convicted of murder and jailed. Ali’s conviction was later overturned, and he was released after admitting manslaughter. All Charlton’s appeals have been dismissed. DOUBLE KILLER Childhood trauma – seeing his brother killed by a train when playing on the railway line in Ely, Cardiff – allegedly sparked Malcolm Green’s blood lust. In 1971, he was jailed for 20 years for the drunken murder…

Q What was the name of England football legend Bobby Moore’s first wife, played by Michelle Keegan in a 2017 TV miniseries about the couple? Solve the crossword, then read down the shaded squares to spell out the prize answer. ACROSS 1 Casserole (4) 5 Restriction (5) 7 Star Wars actor, _ Hamill (4) DOWN 2 Diver, _ Daley (3) 3 Clever humour (3) 4 Soft purple fruit (4) 6 Liquid used in pens (3) WIN £50 Puzzle 13 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details or visit comps.lifedeathprizes.com/puzzles…

Age is just a number. And so is your bra size. At least, according to Allegra Cole, a 50-year-old mum-of-five who first made headlines for her enormous, enhanced 34MM bust. But she is now proving they’re just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to her talents. She says, ‘More opportunities have been brought to me because of my boobs. But I’m more than just a sexual icon.’ The mum – who has two girls aged 21 and 5, and three boys aged 18, 12 and 9 – launched a crowdfunding service last year for women who were seeking breast augmentations. And she believes that her age only helps her become more successful. ‘I think every year that I get older – or chronologically older – I let go…

Putting Kimmy’s new diet into action, I began by weighing out everything, to the last gram. I started off giving her half a portion of dry food, half of raw meat. First, we tried rabbit from the butcher. Within two weeks, the difference was astounding. Kimmy’s coat was shinier, she had more energy, was already losing weight. Over the next few months, we introduced raw turkey, venison, beef and salmon into her diet. Our Kimmy was eating better than we were! We gradually reduced the amount of dry food, until we got rid of it completely. A raw diet meant no additives and nasties in her food, and easier for Kimmy to digest. But buying so much fresh meat from the supermarket was costing us a fortune. More than £200…

Birmingham postcode B5, covering Digbeth, Highgate and Lee Bank, has been named Britain’s top burglary claims hotspot by MoneySupermarket. The site analysed 3.1 million home insurance claims to identify areas with the highest and lowest claim rates. Check your postcode at moneysupermarket.com/home-insurance/burglary-hotspots Did you know? More than half of young adults, aged 18 to 34, have received financial help with buying a car, a survey by Bristol Street Motors found. Some 15% received contributions of £5,000. TOP TIP Think of your grocery shop as a utility bill. Cut costs by £5 a week, and that’s £260 a year.…

50 Years of the Mr Men C4 Matt Lucas charts the history of the Mr Men books, which began in 1971 when Roger Hargreaves first created Mr Tickle. The documentary will feature Roger’s son Adam, also an illustrator, as he creates five new characters to celebrate the milestone. The Trial of Louise Woodward ITV In 1997, 19-year-old British au pair Louise was accused of murdering nine-month-old Matthew Eappen by shaking, while working in the US. This documentary looks back at her high-profile court case and features new insights from key figures in the case. Our Family and Autism BBC1 Paddy McGuinness and his wife Christine will open up about life with their three children, who all have autism, in this one-off documentary. The moving film will also follow the couple…

The jury is still out on how much tools really do sculpt your facial muscles, but there’s no denying that they’re lovely and relaxing to use. Deputy Beauty Editor Jess Beech shares her top picks By Beauty Bay The Jade Gua Sha, £10, beautybay.com The heart shape of this gua sha helps you work deeper than a roller. Botanics Twin Facial Massager, £10, Boots Use with your facial oil or moisturiser to tease out tension after a long day. Brushworks HD Jade Roller, £9.99, allbeauty.com Jade is cool to the touch, but store this roller in the fridge for maximum benefits. The smaller end is perfect for soothing the delicate skin around your eyes.…

The high-school dance was supposed to be a night to dress up, catch up with friends after the summer holidays, mark the start of a new school year. And one teenager – a 16-year-old known only as Jane Doe – woke up particularly excited on 24 October 2009. A top student, she’d been waiting all summer for the school dance at Richmond High School, California. Jane pulled out her sparkly, lavender-coloured dress from the wardrobe. Her dad had bought it especially for the occasion. Said she was ‘so proud’ to wear it, along with her silver shoes. Arriving at school, Jane spotted her friends. ‘I’ll pick you up at 11,’ her dad told her, smiling as he watched her running through the school doors. ‘I can’t wait to get my…

Dear Mam and Dad, Every year, on 14 February, Grandma Lally and Grandad Robin took me to the toy shop. Let me pick out anything I wanted. An exciting treat for a little girl. Yet the annual tradition was tinged with sadness, because it was actually their way of cheering me up. Because, Mam and Dad, that day was the anniversary of your deaths. I was only 17-months old when I became an orphan, after you both died in the horrific fire at the Stardust nightclub in Dublin, in 1981. Grandad and Grandma took me in. I adored them, they took great care of me for you. In fact, it was Grandma’s doting, loving nature that made me want to become a mother myself. Especially after I Iost her, aged…

Refreshing idea Place a couple of dry sponges in the vegetable drawer of your fridge to absorb moisture, allowing the perishable contents to stay fresher for longer. Anna Hammett, Neston Eggs-ellent We only have a small oven in our flat and no hob, but I found the perfect way to do a fried egg breakfast roll for my partner. Simply spray oil into a Yorkshire pudding tin, put your egg in and bake. They’re the perfect shape for the bread roll. Katinka Slingsby, Cwmbran Easter’s coming! It’s time to repurpose your winter twig tree into a pretty Easter tree ‘eggstravaganza’, by decorating with lights, egg ornaments and felt creatures. My grandchildren always love it! Sue Angus, Wolverhampton Icy does it If you don’t have an ice cube container, a clean,…

For Kenneth McDavid, Los Angeles truly was the city of angels. Kenneth, 51, was a homeless schizophrenic with no-one to turn to, until he met Helen Golay, then 72, and Olga Rutterschmidt, 70, at the Hollywood Presbyterian Church’s homeless program, in 2003. There, lifelong pals Helen and Olga gave him hot meals. And when they learnt Kenneth was estranged from his family, they vowed to help. They became his guardian angels. Put him up in a flat Helen owned, for free, covered his bills, bought him food, even helped him get a job in telesales. Over two years, Kenneth’s life got back on track. But then, on 21 June 2005, tragedy struck. Kenneth’s body was found in an alleyway, the victim of a suspected hit-and-run. Helen identified his body, and…

OVER TO YOU Can you set a puzzle in this format? Send it, with a photo of yourself, to the address on p3. There’s £20 for every one we use! This week’s puzzle was compiled by AnnJohnson,Runcorn,Cheshire ACROSS 1 Look intently2 Comply3 Asterisk4 Healthy DOWN 1 Exclamation2 Travel association3 Enthusiasm4 Jane _, Victorian novel WIN 5x£25 Puzzle 6 Your answer: CHAIN WORDS The economic principle that greater efficiency is achieved by stricter division of labour by skill level is named for which pioneering scientist? Get from Start to Finish, making words by joining two boxes together as you go, eg: ST + ALL, ALL +… you decide! When you reach Finish, two unused boxes join together to give you the prize answer. WIN £100 Puzzle 7 Your answer: IN THE…

ARROW WORD For Kim Jong-Il’s birthday in 1988, a horticulturalist created the ‘Kimjongilia’, a variety of which plant? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the prize answer. WIN £1,000 Puzzle 10 Your answer: SUDOKU To solve the puzzle, each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Solve the puzzle and the numbers in the highlighted squares will give you the prize puzzle answer. WIN £60 Puzzle 11 Your answer: WORDSEARCH Which of these rooms is also the name of a 1960s film made by Andy Warhol? The prize answer is the one missing from the grid. ATTICBATHROOMBEDROOMCELLARDENGARAGEGYMHALLKITCHENLIBRARYLOBBYLOUNGEOFFICESTUDIOSTUDY WIN £50 Puzzle 12 Your answer: TO…

FILL ME IN The last Muslim state to exist in western Europe was the emirate of which city, which fell to invaders in 1491? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the prize answer. WIN £100 Puzzle 14 Your answer: CIRCLE TIME The law firm of Wolfram & Hart plays a major role in which fantasy TV series? Fit the words into the grid, then read down the letters in the shaded circles. 3 letters GASIREIVYOATOFFPEAPENPEWVET 4 letters ARTYCOMBECHOHOOFMINTTACO 5 letters BERRYSHRUBTABLEYEAST 6 letters CRISPYWALNUTWAVINGWEALTH 7 letters FIRSTLYVERDICT WIN £100 Puzzle 15 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details or visit comps.lifedeathprizes.com/puzzles…

3 ways to... boost your mood for free If you’re one of the many who could benefit from a pick-me-up right now, don’t worry, it doesn’t have to cost you… 1 Get some exercise Research shows physical activity can boost self-esteem, mood and energy – so what are you waiting for? Using an app might help you keep motivated, like the Couch to 5K running plan (free on iOS and Android). If you prefer to exercise indoors, there are workout channels on YouTube, such as The Body Coach TV from Joe Wicks. 2 Set targets Spending time on a hobby can give you a real boost, but to take it one step further, try setting yourself goals. So if you love reading, make a list of, say, 10 books you…

Maltesers Bunny ice-cream cake It looks amazing, but this showstopper is really easy to make! SERVES: 16 PREP: 30 MINS, PLUS CHILLING AND FREEZING • 2 x 328g bags Cadbury Mini Eggs • 2 x 500ml tubs Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream • 500ml tub Ben & Jerry’s Cookie Dough ice cream • Approx 16 Maltesers Mini Bunnies, chilled • 4tbsp Lotus Biscoff smooth biscuit spread 1 Line a 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin with two layers of cling film. Bash 1 bag of the Mini Eggs with a rolling pin to crush. Spoon 1 tub of the brownie ice cream into the tin and press down to form an even layer. Scatter half the crushed eggs on top. 2 Spoon the cookie dough ice cream on top. Scatter…

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Melissa Howarth, 36, Manchester Sitting on my mate’s sofa with Michael Batty, then 33, butterflies began to flutter. ‘It’s so good to see you again,’ I beamed. It was October 2017, and we’d first met two years earlier, at a party just like this evening’s. We’d picked up where we’d left off, our conversation flowing easily. Michael, then 34, seemed kind, was clever, too – with qualifications in accounting. So, when he asked me out, I happily accepted. Chatting over dinner a few days later, I loved being in Michael’s company. But a dark cloud seemed to hang over his shoulders. There was a deep sadness in his eyes, too, and I remembered it being there when we’d first met. As if he had a troubled soul. So I dug…

Wendy Kane, 51, supported her son’s decision to donate his organs... ‘Jack died in a very tragic accident five days before his 22nd birthday. I knew he’d wanted to donate his organs because of a conversation we’d had two years earlier. He’d registered to be an organ donor and I remember him saying, “Everyone needs to sign up, you don’t need them when you’re gone, give someone else life!” Even though Jack sadly couldn’t be saved, he got to save four people and improve the lives of more by donating his organs and tissues. When I was in shock and grieving I didn’t have to make this choice for him because he’d been so sure. In my moment of deepest sorrow, I got huge comfort and hope from his selfless…

J.Lo and James Bond Jennifer Lopez claimed the top spot on FHM magazine’s 100 Sexiest Women list for the second year running. She also scored her first UK number one with Love Don’t Cost a Thing. Meanwhile, People magazine dubbed Pierce Brosnan – the then-007 – the sexiest man alive. Princess of pop Back in 2001, when you heard the name Kylie, there was no mistaking it meant Ms Minogue. Kylie Jenner was barely out of nappies, while our Kylie bagged the third biggest song of the year with Can’t Get You Out Of My Head. Number one was Atomic Kitten’s Whole Again, followed by Shaggy’s It Wasn’t Me. All songs still on our playlist, if we’re honest. Meanwhile Britney Spears, then 19, was strutting on stage with a giant…

Madeleine Janes, 22, Rugby Waking up bleary eyed on the sofa, I saw my mum Jane, then 49, looking at me in concern. ‘Did you spend the night downstairs again?’ she said. ‘Yes,’ I groaned, rubbing my stomach. It was still pink where I’d had a hot-water bottle pressed against it for hours. It was late July 2015, and for the last week I’d spent the night on the couch with crippling stomach pains. It’d come on suddenly a few days earlier – like period pain, only a thousand times worse. At 16, I should’ve been out with my mates, enjoying the summer holidays. But I could barely stand. Over-the-counter painkillers didn’t make a dent and the doctors had no answers. ‘It looks like constipation,’ one GP said, but medication…

I want him out! Q My mum’s boyfriend moved in six months ago. I was happy she met someone, but I wasn’t expecting him to move in. We argue a lot over him trying to act like my dad. I ignore him most of the time, which Mum says upsets him, and a couple of times I’ve shouted at him. I know Mum feels caught in the middle, and he’s not a horrible person, but I think her loyalty should be to me. I need him to move out, so it’s just Mum and me again. How can I make this happen? Susie, 25 A This has ‘spoilt little girl’ all over it! You’re a 25-year-old woman, but you sound like a grizzling 5-year-old. You say you’re finding this hard…

Caitlin Brink, 27 At the animal shelter, I peered into the dog pens. Then I heard my husband Ronnie, then 22, pipe up. ‘I want this one,’ he said. Turning, I saw Ronnie had stopped at the first dog he’d seen – a podgy beagle. ‘Her name’s Kimmy,’ a staff member said, lifting her out of the pen. ‘Hello, there,’ I smiled, petting her head. In true beagle style Kimmy ignored us, sniffing around. It didn’t stop Ronnie falling in love, though. I could see why. Kimmy, then 8, was a lot larger than the average beagle – tubby but adorable. It was May 2013, and she’d been found four months earlier, eating rubbish behind a supermarket. I’d grown up with dogs, loved them, but typical bloke Ronnie rarely showed…

If you struggle to save, why not try the 1% challenge? Work out 1% of your monthly income and set up a standing order to transfer the sum into a savings account each payday. As you get into the habit, you can increase the amount. Or try the very simple 1p saving challenge. Starting with just 1p, you put aside a little bit more money each day, increasing 1p at a time. If you’ve stuck to the challenge through the whole year, this will leave you with £667.95.…

The Syndicate BBC1 Kay Mellor’s drama about lottery syndicates returns for a fourth series and this time, it’s the staff at a kennel business who discover they have had a win. Neil Morrissey stars as newsagent Frank, who checks the ticket and delivers the good news. But as the drama flits between Yorkshire and Monaco, all is not as it seems. The cast also includes Gaynor Faye, Kym Marsh, Mark Benton and Joe Sugg. Keeping Faith BBC1 Eve Myles returns as Faith Howells in the third and final series of the Welsh drama. As she deals with her divorce from Evan (Bradley Freegard) and the battle for custody of their kids, the lawyer takes on an emotional legal medical case involving a seriously ill little boy. Meanwhile, she’s knocked for…

Alison Cope, 46, Birmingham Walking through our front door, a delicious sugary smell wafted towards me. ‘What you up to?’ I called to my son Josh, then 18, as he clattered around in the kitchen. ‘Ta-da!’ he announced, emerging with an iced sponge cake with my name scrawled across the top. ‘Happy birthday, Mum,’ he grinned, putting the cake on the table and wrapping me in a hug. ‘Josh!’ I beamed, blowing out the candles. It was just the two of us, since his sister Sherelle, then 23, had left home. Josh had always been a thoughtful lad. And a real handful at times, too. ‘Not again!’ I’d cry whenever his teacher called to say he’d had another playground scrap. ‘Sorry, Mum,’ he’d frown. For years, he’d struggled making friends.…

E.l.f. Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser, £6, elfcosmetics.com Wash away the grime of the day with the help of this nourishing cleanser. The gel-based formula will leave your skin feeling fresh, not tight. The Body Shop Lemon Purifying Hair & Body Wash, £12 If anything can persuade you out of bed with a spring in your step, it’s this zingy citrus head-to-toe wash. Barry M Fresh Face Foundation, £7.99, Superdrug With an inclusive range of 20 shades, skincare-worthy ingredients including aronia berry and vitamin C, and a dewy finish, this lightweight foundation is a real box-ticker. Maui Moisture Hair Care Nourish & Moisture + Coconut Milk Detangling Cream, £9.99, Boots Reduce post-shower breakage by working this nourishing cream through your hair before you even think about picking up a brush.…

Chat winners issue 53 31 December 2020 £1,001 CASH Y Kemp, Newport £1,000 CASH A Heath, Peeblesshire £500 CASH S Marshall, Portland; R Clifford, Malton £250 CASH C Marshall, Saxmundham £150 CASH V Derbyshire, Preston, £100 CASH J Ellis, Ossett; L Webster, Leyland; L Wheatstone, B Hicks, Tenby; L Smith, Cove £60 CASH E Parry, Worcester £50 CASH S William, Grimsby; S Nicholls, Wolverhampton; A Bristol, Scunthorpe £30 CASH D Willis, Clacton-on-Sea; P Chilcott, Taunton; S Evans, Anfield; J Street, Worthing; A Brown, Bournemouth £25 CASH P Jones, Walton-on-Thames; N Underwood, Walsall; J Langford, Bilston; S Szuman, Birmingham; S Dargue, Cumbria; C Neal, Inverness; S Cairns, Birmingham; D Twamley, Birmingham; G Foster, Stapleford Anyone from your town in the list this week..? Chat PUZZLE 2 71740 Chat PUZZLE 3 OXBOW…