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Closer|Issue 1116ROYAL INSIDER:'William willprotect Kate - fiercely!'' THERE’S NO WAY HE’S GOING TO SUBJECT HER TO INTRUSION THAT SHE CAN’T HANDLE 'It’s been over six months since Kate Middleton stepped back from the public eye to focus on her health after announcing her cancer diagnosis.While she delighted the nation when she made a brief return last month to attend Trooping the Colour with husband William by her side, the Princess of Wales admitted she’s “not out of the woods yet”.But speculation has mounted that she could soon make another welcome public appearance by returning to present the men’s trophy at the Wimbledon final in her role as Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club.And now, former royal butler Paul Burrell says it’s “highly likely” that Kate – who is a beloved fixture at the annual…5 min
Closer|Issue 1116DAVID'S FEARS OVER POSH'S RACY POSTSCelebrating 25 years of marriage last week, Victoria Beckham reminisced about a romantic trip the couple took to Portofino back in 1997 – which has left David blushing.Taking to Instagram, Victoria, 50, shared some sweet throwback snaps of their holiday to Italy, writing, “Portofino in 1997 was a very, very romantic trip. I remember how excited I was to be there with David for the first time. The intensity of the two of us being together that 48 hours really was amazing…”And while Posh is seemingly using their major milestone to keep the spark alive, David, 49, is reportedly worried that his wife’s revelations could hinder his relationship with the Royal Family, and therefore his chances of a knighthood.A source tells Closer, “David and Vic have had a lot of…2 min
Closer|Issue 1116THE RISE IN CHILD CARERS WHO ARE BEING FORGOTTENDawn Field will never regret taking in her grandson Layton when he was just three weeks old after his parents were unable to look after him. Now seven, she loves him like her own child – but the challenges for her family have been immense.Their finances have been so strained, they’ve ended up using food banks. Last Christmas they didn’t know how they’d be able to have a festive meal until a kind stranger stepped in and bought it for them. And during lockdown, they were so squeezed for space in their two-bedroom house, Dawn set up a tent in the garden that the family took turns sleeping in.Dawn, 46, who lives with her husband Gary, 47, a bus driver, and their four eldest children, aged between 22 and 11,…5 min
Closer|Issue 1116LAUREN: 'My bum's holding me back!'She’s been single for nearly two years since the toxic split from her ex and father of her daughter, Charles Drury. And now insiders say that Lauren Goodger – who has previously spoken out about her surgery regrets – feels her body insecurities are holding her back from dating again.UNCOMFORTABLE“Lauren had a procedure where her own body fat was pumped into her bottom to boost her curves. But it’s changed over time and she’s not happy with how it looks,” the source tells Closer. “The theory is that, as she loses weight, it’s supposed to break down naturally. But the issue is that she also had fillers that have mixed in with the fat, which created lumps.”The TOWIE star, 37, underwent a Brazilian butt lift in Turkey in 2017, which…4 min
Closer|Issue 1116LAURA'S NEW ROMANCETwo years on from her marriage split, A Place In The Sun presenter Laura Hamilton has a new man – but his estranged wife is said to be “upset” over their relationship.The 42-year-old TV star has been dating businessman and dad-of-two James Pettigrew, 44, since the beginning of the year.“Laura has been dating James since January and they spend all their time together,” a source says. “While Laura has been single since splitting from her ex-husband, James is still married and their relationship has caused his estranged wife, Jackie, a lot of hurt and upset. She was unaware of their romance in the early days and is now going through a painful divorce, with her priority being to protect her two daughters.”Despite this, the new couple are intent on making…1 min
Closer|Issue 1116‘My rescue pup saved my life’When Beth Foster first saw threemonth-old Frankie’s dark eyes and soft fur, it was love at first sight. Frankie, a Border Terrier Papillon Kokoni cross, was a rescue from Romania, where she’d spent her short life being abused.Beth was determined to give the pup a forever home with her in Sheffield, but little did she know that the pooch would also end up rescuing her.For when Beth almost experienced a heart attack six months after taking in Frankie, it was her four-legged friend that alerted her something was wrong. Without Frankie’s concern, she might not have made it to hospital in time.Beth, 28, says, “It was meant to be that Frankie came into my life. She’s always been special, but I never could have imagined how much so. Frankie’s loving…5 min
Closer|Issue 1116EAT TO EASE YOUR SYMPTOMS…DON'T SKIP CARBSEating erratically or skipping meals means blood sugar levels plummet, adding to menopausal symptoms such as tiredness, irritability, poor concentration and low mood. The solution: eat regularly. Don’t be tempted to cut out carbs, either – just choose wisely. Sugary, refined carbs like chocolate and biscuits cause a sharp rise in blood sugar, leading to a quick energy burst followed by a rapid drop in blood sugar, leaving us wanting another fatigue-fighting fix. For more sustainable energy, serve meals with higher-fibre carbs such as wholemeal bread, whole grain cereals, porridge, brown rice, wholewheat pasta, potatoes with their skins, and pulses. These break down more slowly, helping to even out blood sugar levels, keeping us fuller for longer. Plus, the fibre they contain can help ease constipation – another…3 min
Closer|Issue 1116Fridge raiderINSIDE KIRSTY'S FRIDGE● Eggs ● Edamame beans ● Tahini ● Avocado ● Salmon fillets ● Red pepper ● Ginger shots ● Kombucha ● Butternut squash ● Parnsips ● Swede ● Lettuce ● Orange peppers ● Almond milk ● Carrots ● Sweet potatoes ● Watercress ● Kale ● Onions ● Apple cider vinegar ● Sparkling waterVERDICTCLOSER NUTRITIONIST JULIETTE KELLOW SAYS:“Many people find a keto diet too restrictive, but Kirsty has found a way to make it work for her. She’s still enjoying some veg and doesn’t seem to have excessive amounts of saturated fat (the type linked to poorer heart health), although her typical fibre intake may not meet the recommended 30g a day. For most people, a less severe carb restriction will usually provide a more nutritionally balanced and varied…2 min
Closer|Issue 1116Life balanceALL ABOUT YOU!MIX UP 'SELF CARE' FOR TRUE WELLBEINGWhile taking time out to do things for yourself is critical, acts of kindness and being sociable are important tooMe-time is important, but so too is looking outwards. Often I suggest volunteer work to clients who are suffering with depression or a lack of purpose. It’s proven to give a boost to our wellbeing and health, it creates longevity, fosters life satisfaction and reduces stress.It’s about asking ourselves what we need in order to fill our cup. Sometimes that’s “me-time” – I need to book in what I call a “day of no obligation”, where I can just be me without anyone placing any demands on me but, sometimes, the right thing is to look outwards. My parents have been having a…4 min
Closer|Issue 1116SAVE ON CAMPING ANDFESTIVALSFamily camping holidays and festivals can be riddled with surprising costs, so we spoke to Nick Drewe, discount expert at Wethrift, and Tom Church, cofounder of LatestDeals.co.uk, to find out how to get the most bang for our buck when sleeping under canvas!TAKE YOUR OWN GRUB“Festival and campsite food can be notoriously expensive, so pack your own meals and snacks,” says Tom. “Take a portable gas stove – you can find affordable ones at Argos – and cook simple meals like pasta or a stir-fry. Don’t forget your reusable water bottles; many campsites have refill stations to keep you hydrated for free.” Think about what you take, “Pack foods that will keep well in a tent, regardless of the weather, such as dry items like cereal bars, crisps and bread,”…4 min
Closer|Issue 1116what to watchDANNY DYER:'We put the work in to play the spoons'Ex-EastEnder Danny Dyer’s comedy debut lands – where he plays a prescription drug-addicted alpha male who ruins his brother’s life…H ow would you sum up the show?It’s about different kinds of masculinity – two brothers who love each other but don’t quite know how to express it. They’re trying to make their way in the world, struggling with their flaws and insecurities. If you put them together, they could be the perfect man.Was this a nice change after EastEnders?I think, as an actor, you just want to be working and you feel grateful that you get a job. I was blessed with a great character [in Mick Carter] and it did open my audience up to – dare I say –…10 min
Closer|Issue 1116Your stars WITH YASMIN BOLAND9-15 JULYLEO23 JUL – 22 AUGEverything you’ve ever wanted comes in proportion to how much you chase it. Nothing ever comes handed on a silver platter. If it does, it doesn’t last. This week, light the proverbial match at work. Take a risk, make a move. Boldy go in the direction that you need to, professionally. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscopeVIRGO23 AUG – 22 SEPIf you’ve been guilty of playing it safe, then this week offers an exciting opportunity. To bust out of a comfort zone, you have to imagine the impossible. Unrealistic? Perhaps. Impractical? Yes! Strike while the iron is hot if something exciting comes your way. Nothing changes unless you do, so start changing! Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscopeLIBRA23 SEP – 22 OCTOverall, you’re in a…3 min
Closer|Issue 1116DEFIANT HOLLY: 'I won't live in fear'Her world was torn apart last year when Holly Willoughby learnt of a terrifying and sad*stic plot to torture and kill her. But justice was served last week, after the man behind the gruesome plan, security guard Gavin Plumb, was found guilty of soliciting murder, encouraging or assisting the commission of kidnap, and encouraging or assisting the commission of rape.EMOTIONALFollowing the guilty verdict, Holly fought back as she released an emotional statement in which she thanked authorities, the Crown Prosecution Service, lawyers and jury members involved in the case, as well as Plumb’s previous victims who had come forward. “As women, we should not be made to feel unsafe going about our daily lives and in our own homes,” she insisted.“I will forever be grateful to the undercover police officer…4 min
Closer|Issue 1116ALISON VOWS: 'I won't let anyone put me off my man!'' SHE WOULD JUST LIKE THE KEY PEOPLE IN THEIR LIVES TO BE HAPPY FOR THEM 'Alison Hammond beamed from ear-to-ear as she made her red carpet debut with toyboy boyfriend David Putman at a showbiz bash in London last week.The TV star, 49, who was also joined by her 19-year-old son Aidan, has been dating the Russian model and masseur, 26, since the end of last year. And pals tell Closer that despite facing backlash over their 23-year age gap – including from David’s mum – their relationship is going from strength-to-strength.RESISTANCE“Alison is not going to be put off her new man by anyone, including friends and especially his mother,” our source says. “Alison argues that David is 26 going on 45 – he’s not a teenager, he’s actually…3 min
Closer|Issue 1116BRAVE KATE: 'I'm very much into celebratinglife now'After feeling “numb” following the loss of her husband, Derek Draper, last January, Kate Garraway tells Closer that she’s still taking one step at a time. Her emotional journey caring for Derek – who she was married to for 19 years and has two children with, Darcey, 17, and William, 14 – during his long battle with Covid, was covered in an award-winning documentary series.HOLDING IT TOGETHERSpeaking at the ASA Foundation’s ball, Kate says, “I’m just at that early stage at the moment of coming out of grief. I’m just barely holding it together. I haven’t actually been out that much so it’s nice to come out tonight, although it is a school night. I’m on telly tomorrow – so I won’t be able to stay out late!”And the star…3 min
Closer|Issue 1116'I had an epic party to celebrate my divorce!'As Natasha Gershfield sipped on co*cktails and danced the night away with a group of her closest girl friends, she felt excited to embark on a brand-new chapter of her life. And Natasha’s sexy outfit and perfectly-planned decorations were all black to celebrate the end of her marriage.Natasha, 35, from Hertfordshire, says, “A party felt like the best way to close that chapter of my life, and I loved that it was the total opposite of an all-white hen do. Divorce can be sad, but I wanted to end it on a high.”DIFFICULTNatasha and her ex-husband James got together when they were 16, tied the knot nine years later, and went on to become proud parents to three children – twins Blake and Ivy, now six, and son Rome, three.…5 min
Closer|Issue 1116EXCLUSIVE! JANEY: ‘Menopause knocked me, but Roger makesme feel good!’She turned heads when she first hit our screens on last year’s smash-hit summer dating show, My Mum, Your Dad, while also catching the eye of silver fox Roger Hawes, with her infectious personality and long, blonde locks.And as Janey Smith strikes a pose on our exclusive photo shoot, she’s refreshingly honest about her figure. “I feel good about myself – I mean, I’ve got a wobbly tummy and a few lumps here and there, but it doesn’t bother me because I love my food and a glass of wine,” the 48-year-old tells Closer.FEELING SEXY“I don’t tie myself up in knots about how much I weigh,” says Janey, who is mum to son Will, 20. “When I watched the show back, I thought, ‘Bloomin’ heck, that telly has put 7lbs…5 min
Closer|Issue 1116Good taste“With minimal hands-on time, this dish makes an ideal midweek meal that’s full of flavour and texture, and the Portobello mushrooms add a meaty richness.”DOMINIQUE WOOLF'S PORTOBELLO NOODLE TRAYBAKESTEP 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Combine the ingredients for the sauce, reserving 2 tbsp for the final dish.STEP 2 Place the noodles in a large oven tray and add the red pepper. Drizzle over the sesame oil and sauce and combine well. Spread out into a thin layer and place in the oven for 5 mins.STEP 3 Remove the noodles from the oven and toss through the mangetout and cashews. Place the mushrooms on top. Drizzle chilli oil over each one and add a small pinch of salt. Place in the oven for 15 mins, or until the…1 min
Closer|Issue 1116'WHY YOU SHOULD CHECK FOR TALC IN YOUR MAKE-UP'I’ve been aware of the link between contaminated talc and cancer for 15 years or more, as have many experts. The most disgraceful thing is that so little has been done.THE LINK TO CANCERYou’ll find talcum powder in everything from bronzer, blusher and eye shadow to foundation, mascara and lipstick, because it absorbs moisture. Talc contaminated with asbestos has been linked to mesothelioma – an incurable cancer of the lining of the lung, heart or stomach. Let’s be really clear: talc is not asbestos, so if something really is 100 per cent pure talc, that’s safe, but natural talc is sometimes naturally contaminated with particles of asbestos, which is also naturally occurring in the ground. That’s the problem, but there’s an alternative: corn starch, which lots of make-up brands –…4 min
Closer|Issue 1116WOULD LIKE TO MEET…It looks as if live events are here to stay and, with it, the chance to meet people in real life. After the pandemic robbed us of the opportunity to congregate in large, open spaces, it did feel at times that we may never again be in a field with a warm drink, dancing to live music. Thank goodness that nightmare is over. I’ve not been to a club or festival since the pandemic – and I used to be a party girl. That was until last week. While I wasn’t lucky or rich enough to make it to Glasto, I did get tickets to a local gig on the beach that was more geared towards the 30/40/50s market than 20-somethings. Not that I have an issue partying with “the…2 min
Closer|Issue 11163 COST-CUTTING HOLIDAY TRICKS!● CHECK WHAT YOU BOOKED Sorted your hotel or car hire ages ago? Check if it’s got cheaper, and if it has and you have free cancellation, rebook then cancel the original booking. Even if you get charged for cancellations, it may be cheaper to do that and book at the new price – so run the numbers!● IGNORE INSURANCE PRESSURE Hiring a car? It will usually include basic insurance, but when you go to pick up your wheels, they tend to try to encourage you to get “excess cover insurance”. It’s far cheaper to get standalone car hire excess cover insurance instead, ahead of your trip. Use comparison sites for the best deals, check for discount codes or, if you can, book via a cashback site. They may still…1 min
Closer|Issue 1116BILLIE'S STYLE RULES1 BODY-BOOSTING BUYSTriangle-shaped cups are great as they are moulded to fit your bust – they’re so flattering and they give you a bit of a lift as well.BIKINI TOP, £26; BIKINI BOTTOMS, £26, BOTH VICTORIA’S SECRET PINK AT NEXTEXACT MATCH2 MOOD-LIFTING LENSESMy ultimate fashion mood-booster is a great pair of sunglasses. They can really make an outfit!SUNGLASSES, PRETTY LITTLE THING, £63 TOP TRENDCrochet is one of my favourite summer trends this year – you can dress it up or down, which makes it perfect for trips away and back at home.TOP, £24; SHORTS, £22, BOTH GEORGE AT ASDA4 SUN SHIELDERI’ve used Shade All-Natural Sunscreen since Margot was a newborn. Babies have really sensitive skin, and this SPF doesn’t have any toxins in it and is a really pure, organic…2 min
Closer|Issue 1116DIVE INTO THE SEASPEND OR SAVEMAKE YOUR HOME A HAVENTurn everyday chores into something more joyful with Lab Co’s three new products -fabric room spray, all-purpose cleaner and washing-up liquid. Free from harsh chemicals and made with eco-friendly formulations, they’re also infused with five signature scents including lavender, jasmine, rose and more! Prices from £4. Visit thelabco.com.…1 min
Closer|Issue 1116SOAP Spotlight!EASTENDERSTHE SHOWDOWNCheating Cindy gets a taste of her own medicine when she finds out Ian has been lying to her. Although he insists he’s not having an affair, she’s unconvinced and persuades George to drive her to a mystery destination. But when Peter and Bobby arrive too, all hell breaks loose… While their parents are otherwise engaged, the Knight sisters head off on an evening out with Freddie and Felix, but Gina panics when Anna goes missing. Finally locating her sibling, she realises to her horror that she’s been spiked. And back on the Square, Lauren crosses swords with Junior.CORONATION STREETSHE'S ALIVE!When Roy’s nurse confirms that he really was visited by a young blonde girl, the residents are stunned to realise Lauren is alive! Dee-Dee and Bethany join forces to…2 min
Closer|Issue 1116THIS WEEK'S CELEB STAR SIGNIF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEKBold moves or taking a risk may be what it takes for you to get what it is you need. Whatever that need is, it’s unlikely to happen unless you do something a little out of character. Fortune favours the brave! So, do something brave and see what happens!CANCER21 JUN – 22 JULYou can be reduced to being meek and mild, but when you put your mind to something, you cling on until you get what you want. This week, you have the right stars to push for something you really want. Put everything you have behind your desires. Visit Yasminboland.com for your daily horoscope…1 min
Closer|Issue 1116STACEY TELLS JOE: 'I want the spark back!'She candidly confessed last week that she and husband Joe Swash are sleeping in separate beds – just two years after tying the knot.Discussing how having three kids in just four years – Rex, five, Rose, two, and Belle, 16 months – has affected their intimacy, Stacey Solomon, 34, quipped to her husband, “We used to sleep in a bed together, do you remember that?”FIZZLE OUTThe conversation – during their appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox – was sparked after watching a couple share a kiss in Channel 4 series The Nevermets. Joe, 42, said to his wife, “We used to have pillow talk, didn’t we?” To which she laughed and replied, “It’s what happens, innit babe?”And insiders say that while the mum-of-five – who also has sons Zachary, 16, and Leighton,…3 min
Closer|Issue 1116COULD YOU BE SUFFERING FROM AN AUTOIMMUNE CONDITION?“Recent studies on mass population have shown that 1 in 10 people in the UK has an autoimmune condition. These stats are only of those already diagnosed, and many go undiagnosed for years. The misdiagnosis and late diagnosis of these conditions, which are on the rise yearly by 10 per cent, is one reason the NHS hospital system is being crippled. They are triggered by factors such as viruses (Covid and others), genetics, stress, allergies and intolerances, physical/mental trauma and environmental factors such as chemicals.“Autoimmune Support and Awareness Foundation aims to create awareness leading to faster diagnosis and fewer incidents of long-term physical and mental damage to the sufferers. These conditions as a group are bigger killers than cancer yearly in the UK. Cancer is also often associated with a…1 min
Closer|Issue 1116'I went under the knife four times in one day forthe perfect body!'With her cinched waist and trim figure, Brittany Barkway sometimes struggles to believe that the dream body she sees in the mirror is her own. For earlier this year, after the birth of her first child, Brittany’s confidence was at an all-time low.Brittany wasn’t happy with how she looked, she so took matters into her own hands and booked a tummy tuck, breast lift with implants, fullbody liposuction and a Brazilian butt lift to regain her prepregnancy figure.DREAM COME TRUEEager to undergo her extreme mummy makeover as soon as possible, Brittany travelled 9,000 miles to Turkey – and had all four surgeries in one day.Brittany, 26, says, “After the birth of my daughter, I felt lost. I hated my body and didn’t feel like myself any more. Surgery was the…5 min
Closer|Issue 1116ANNIE'S WAG SUPPORT AMID KYLE DRAMAIt’s been a tough time for Annie Kilner after her footballer husband, Kyle Walker, admitted to fathering a second child with Lauryn Goodman earlier this year.And the drama has only continued to ramp up in recent weeks, with Annie, 32, and Lauryn, 33, almost facing an awkward run-in as they both showed up in Germany to support Kyle, 34, at the Euros.But insiders say England WAGs are backing Annie all the way. Megan Pickford, wife of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, was said to have been “appalled” by Lauryn’s attendance, while Anouska Santos, girlfriend of Luke Shaw, and Tolami Benson, girlfriend of Bukayo Saka, are also thought to be supporting Annie.“They’ve all known Annie for a long time and will stick by her. They have her back,” a source says. Annie, who…2 min
Closer|Issue 1116LOUISE: 'We nearly broke up - but I'll marry Ryan next year'For Louise Thompson, giving birth to her son Leo should have been one of the best days of her life. But instead Louise’s childbirth experience led to haemorrhages, the removal of her colon, the fitting of a stoma bag and a series of health conditions including PTSD.Two and a half years later and now a number one Sunday Times best-selling author with her book Lucky, which details the health struggles – both physical and mental – that she has been dealing with, Louise, 34, exclusively tells Closer that she finally feels like she’s experiencing the start of a new chapter in her life.BREAKING POINTShe reveals, “It’s been a really, really hard couple of years. So to get to a place where the book is finally out feels like I can…5 min
Closer|Issue 1116HERE COME THE BRIDESMAIDS!Lady Gaga for best friend Sarah TannoLady Gaga’s recent stint as bridesmaid for her sister wasn’t her first. She looked pretty in pink as she took on bridesmaid duties for her best friend and makeup artist Sarah Tanno in 2019. The singer, 38, wore a pink satin gown with matching hair as she posed for photos on the beach. “Two of my best friends just got married. Time to party!” she wrote. Ahead of the wedding, Sarah shared a snap of her bridal party on Instagram with the caption, “What a perfect rehearsal dinner under the stars with all my besties. My bridal party!”Rachel Bilson for friend Gelareh KhaliounThe OC actress Rachel Bilson wore a gorgeous blush-pink gown as she acted as bridesmaid for her friend Gelareh Khalioun in 2017.…3 min
Closer|Issue 1116HOW TO THRIVE IN MENOPAUSE!She’s the PT who urged the nation to get moving during lockdown, providing daily virtual workouts from her home and racking up thousands of views in the process. Since then, Lavina Mehta MBE has turned her attention to the menopause, campaigning hard to make sure the subject is on the political agenda, and encouraging women to boost their activity. Now the 46-year-old mum of three, who has been endorsed by celebs including Lisa Snowdon, has poured all her expertise into her first book. Lavina says, “Menopause is not about becoming old, frail and tired, but about feeling stronger, happier and more able to face the challenges of midlife”. Here, she reveals her tips…● The Feel Good Fix by Lavina Mehta is out now (Penguin Life, £16.99).MENOPAUSE SPECIAL!TACKLE MENO-RAGEHormonal changes open…4 min
Closer|Issue 1116WALK IT OFF!Got a niggly back? It’s time to get walking, because new research has found that adults with a history of low back pain went nearly twice as long without that pain coming back, if they walked regularly. Researchers followed 701 adults, and those who were encouraged to walk over six months were less likely to get back pain that stopped them from being able to be active, and enjoyed a longer average period before the pain returned – almost twice as long. They think it’s because walking strengthens spinal structures and muscles, helps you to relax and destress and it releases “feelgood” endorphins. Not only that, it’s good for your heart, bones, weight and mental health. In the research, walking improved people's quality of life, reduced their need to seek…1 min
Closer|Issue 1116CELEB PICK-ME-UPAPPRENTICE STAR SAM SAADET, 33, ON HOW SHE LOOKS AFTER HER BODY AND MIND…I WORKOUT IN MY PYJAMAS… I try to keep my workouts simple. I always need to have a weekly workout plan. I like to have Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays as my workout days, and I just do them from home on my own app for about 20 minutes.IRON VITAMINS KEEP MY ENERGY UP… I take an iron supplement regularly. It helps keep my energy levels up at all times. If I don’t take it, I have less energy. I take a general multivitamin too.CRYOTHERAPY IS GREAT FOR MY BODY… It’s the most insane thing because you’re in your underwear with only gloves and socks on in minus degrees. At first, it’s a real shock to the system…1 min
Closer|Issue 1116PAW-FECT TRAVEL ACCESSORIESBEST FOR LARGE DOGSFluff Dog Car SeatThis dog car seat features a fluffy cotton filling and stain-resistant cover to provide extra comfort for your pet. It can be easily placed in the car back seat or boot and there are also handy storage pockets for keeping treats and litter bags. The built-in safety D-ring buckle allows you to attach your dog’s collar, and the strap fastens the bed to your car seat. Even on bumpy country roads, the seat was secure and stayed in place, providing a supportive and safe mode of travel for your dog.● julibees.comBEST FOR SMALL DOGSBunty Travel Dog Bed Pet BasketThe grey material of this bed blended in with our tester’s car seats and it’s also good at disguising marks and stains. It’s easy to set…3 min
Closer|Issue 1116THE ULTIMATE EDIT: ESPADRILLESDESIGNER DOUBLEGet a high-end look without a major price tag thanks to River Island’s pink and black offering. RIVER ISLAND, £30GOLD RUSHPop this shimmering, metallic style on with jeans and a tee for a chic-yet-comfy school-run look. OASIS, £35SUPERMARKET STARPick up these oh-so-classy flats during your weekly shop – they’ll work with almost any summer outfit. TU AT SAINSBURY’S, £16WILD THINGSYou can literally dip your toe into this season’s animal print trend thanks to Freemans’ bargain style. FREEMANS, £15CHARITABLE BUYGive to charity while you shop as a percentage of every pair sold is donated to fund mental health resources. TOMS, £60PRETTY IN PINKAdd a splash of colour to your wardrobe with this fuchsia find. They’re perfect with summer dresses. CREW CLOTHING, £59WOVEN WONDERWant to give any outfit an instant refresh?…1 min
Closer|Issue 1116PuzzlesCODE CRACKEvery number in the grid stands for a different letter. We’ve given you the word ASK to get you started. Fill in all the 1s, 2s and 3s and you’ll be able to start guessing other letters. All 26 letters of the alphabet appear at least once. Cross off the ones you’ve used on the list below.KEEP TRACK OF YOUR LETTERS HERE:GUESS THE FILM STILLNAME THE STARSWith the help of our clues, rearrange the letters in the words below to make a celeb’s name1 Famous Australian actress whose career began on TV soap Neighbours.GABBIER MOTOR2 American actor and rapper who rose to fame in action film Bad Boys.WHILST MILTHE BIG CROSSWORDACROSS1 Small concert piano ➍➎ 7 Primary colour ➌ 8 Radiated, gave off ➐ 9 Brazilian dance ➎ 12…2 min
Closer|Issue 1116Out this week!FILM NIGHTTHE BEST CINEMA RELEASESFly Me To The MoonIN CINEMAS FROM 11 JULYThe 1960s space race wasn’t as slick as history may have let us believe. But would the US government really fake a moon landing? This cheeky flick plays on the premise that NASA almost faked it to make it, calling in a marketing whizz (the ever sultry Scarlett Johansson) to ensure the struggling launch director (Channing Tatum, no less) got the job done – or at least made the world think he did. While the film takes more than a few liberties with the truth, it’s no doubt worth it for the comedy value.Despicable Me 4IN CINEMAS FROM 12 JULYSupervillain turned crime-fighting dad Gru is back with his gaggle of bananaloving, dungaree-clad minions – this time with a…2 min
