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Chat|28 April 2022Chat to us!Our sons Bobby, 4, and Joe, 6, got straight to work helping their nan and grandad learn their lines for their drama group. Nicola Rolfe, east London We pay £25 for any photos that we use on Chat To Us! As soon as I sit down I know my two Shih Tzu dogs, 9-year-old Lolly and 6-year-old Dolly, will be demanding cuddles! Gerald Sweeney, Cranham Guess who! Our puppy Max loves to play with our daughter Poppy, 10 – especially hide-and-seek! Rebecca Westall, Norwich How cute is this adorable sloth I was lucky enough to meet at a sanctuary? Hang in there, fella! Alison Tucker, Edenbridge My sweet pup Maisie was thoroughly spoilt when we celebrated her 1st birthday with a doggie-safe cake! Kathy Toure, Basingstoke Get in touch! EMAIL…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Local HEROSAIHAN ISLAM, 18, EAST LONDON I’m nominating my volunteer buddy, Maria, 26, as my hero. Maria was paired with me by disability charity Sense through its buddying scheme. The scheme matches volunteers with people with disabilities, who are more likely to experience feelings of loneliness. As someone with autism, this scheme has been a lifeline. We used to meet up weekly in person, but through the COVID-19 lockdowns, we chatted over the phone and did activities together online. We have a lot in common like history and politics, and enjoy films and visiting online museums. Having a volunteer buddy is important to me. Maria is someone that I can talk to outside of my family, which is really nice if I’m feeling anxious. She’s always so kind _ and helpful,…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £500 cash!NUMBER JIG What do you get if you multiply the year in which Edward VIII abdicated the British throne by his age at the time? Fit these numbers into the grid. One number doesn’t fit. This is the prize answer. 3 digits 115 171 318 562 579 588 707 869 900 943 4 digits 1157 2921 4249 4409 4720 6811 6990 7153 8037 8154 8842 8956 9401 5 digits 11458 13459 14852 15218 23148 41924 42188 53887 64022 81312 83444 90070 6 digits 244573 551233 618898 7 digits 3408770 7540896 9242376 8 digits 23111145 44524519 52882454 63282391 WIN £250 Puzzle 1 Your answer: SPIRAL XWORD Nitzhonot and suomisaundi are subgenres of what broad style of music? The answer to each clue (apart from the first) begins with the last letter…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022A real horror movieSitting in the cinema one afternoon in January 2014, Chad Oulson, 43, and his wife Nicole snuggled up together with their popcorn.They were both looking forward to seeing the newly released action movie Lone. Survivor.With the trailers rolling, Chad pulled his phone out to check his messages.Their daughter was in day care, he was checking if they’d been in contact.Only, as the opening credits of the film began, another cinemagoer became agitated at Chad for using his phone.Ex-police officer Curtis Reeves, then 71.He ordered Chad to put his phone away.‘What’s your problem? The movie hasn’t even started yet, ’ Chad replied.After exchanging more sharp words, Reeves left the screening room to inform a cinema employee.Returning, irritated, Reeves and Chad continued to bicker.‘I was just texting my f**cking daughter, ’ Chad…4 min
Chat|28 April 2022A real horror movieSitting in the cinema one afternoon in January 2014, Chad Oulson, 43, and his wife Nicole snuggled up together with their popcorn. They were both looking forward to seeing the newly released action movie Lone. Survivor. With the trailers rolling, Chad pulled his phone out to check his messages. Their daughter was in day care, he was checking if they’d been in contact. Only, as the opening credits of the film began, another cinemagoer became agitated at Chad for using his phone. Ex-police officer Curtis Reeves, then 71. He ordered Chad to put his phone away. ‘What’s your problem? The movie hasn’t even started yet, ’ Chad replied. After exchanging more sharp words, Reeves left the screening room to inform a cinema employee. Returning, irritated, Reeves and Chad continued to…4 min
Chat|28 April 2022ASK Dr MartinMy toes are wonkyQ The little toe on my left foot has turned in and bends over the next toe. It hurts. What can I do?Anna-Marie, MashamA lt’s called an overriding, or overlapping, toe.Usually it affects your little toe on one or both feet, which twists inwards and sits over your fourth toe. Your toes become squashed and your little toe rubs against your shoes, making walking painful.Often an overlapping toe is something you’re born with or appears soon after birth and is inherited from a parent, although sometimes it appears in adult life due to injury, flat feet, nerve damage or overpronation, where you tend to walk on the outside of your feet.In babies, simply taping the toe into position often does the trick, but as an adult, treatment…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022ASK Dr MartinMy toes are wonky Q The little toe on my left foot has turned in and bends over the next toe. It hurts. What can I do? Anna-Marie, Masham A lt’s called an overriding, or overlapping, toe. Usually it affects your little toe on one or both feet, which twists inwards and sits over your fourth toe. Your toes become squashed and your little toe rubs against your shoes, making walking painful. Often an overlapping toe is something you’re born with or appears soon after birth and is inherited from a parent, although sometimes it appears in adult life due to injury, flat feet, nerve damage or overpronation, where you tend to walk on the outside of your feet. In babies, simply taping the toe into position often does the…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022Meet the Moons!Hayley Garbutt, 54, Scarborough Wiping a table at work, I felt a tap on the back. ‘Blimey, has anyone ever told you, you look just like Kat Slater from EastEnders?’ a man gawped. Trying not to roll my eyes, I pushed my dyed black hair behind my ear. ‘You’re not the first, ’ I winked. It was June 2021, and aged 53, I was working as a waitress in Scarborough. Worlds away from Albert Square, but being a Kat lookalike was fast becoming my surprising claim to fame. With my jet-black hair, leopard-print wardrobe and feisty personality, I couldn’t deny the similarities. I’d been getting stopped by strangers comparing me to the soap character for years. Some customers found the likeness so uncanny they’d ask for photos and autographs, sure…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022Had I hurt my baby?Zoe Picknett, 25, Redcar, North YorkshireGently placing my newborn baby girl, Teddy, into my mum’s arms, I supported her head as I passed her over.‘Careful!’ I said.‘Don’t fret so much, ’ Mum replied, smiling.Like most first-time mums, I was a bundle of worry.Luckily my Mum, Maureen, then 60, was a dab hand, after having six kids of her own.‘Isn’t she beautiful?’ Mum cooed, peering into the furry pink blanket as Teddy slept soundly.It was October 2019, and I loved having a big family around me.There was always someone to watch Teddy while I nipped to the loo or made a cuppa.Me and Teddy’s dad, Ryan, then 24, had been childhood sweethearts.And she was already the apple of his eye.But I was my mum’s full-time carer, so me and Ryan didn’t…5 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £1,110 cash!ARROW WORDThe House of Glucksburg is the current ruling house of which kingdom?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 10Your answer:SUDOKUTo solve the puzzle, each 3 × 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 11Your answer:WORDSEARCHWhat is the name of Nottingham Trent University’s Institute of Creative Technologies?The answer is the one missing from the grid.BRIDECAKECEREMONYCONFETTIDRESSFLOWERSFOODGROOMGUESTRECEPTIONRINGSPEECHUSHERVEILVOWSWIN £50 puzzle 12Your answer:TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details or visit comps.lifedeathprizes.com/puzzles…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Talking poo!Emma Barber, 30, WorcesterFinishing dinner, I rubbed my tummy and groaned.‘I need the loo again, ’ I told my fiance Dean, then 30.‘You’re going after every meal, ’ he frowned.He was right, and it’d been happening for weeks.It was September 2020 and we were away in Woolacombe with our 1-year-old son, Oscar.But two months earlier, I’d spotted blood in my poo.Maybe I needed to eat more fruit and veg, or had popped a vessel down below, I’d thought.But now, on holiday, as I got into bed, I cried out, struck with the most horrific pain. It felt like I was being stabbed in my bum.At home, the GP prescribed cream for piles.But two weeks later, no change.Perhaps I had food allergies, I wondered.So I cut out dairy, kept a food…5 min
Chat|28 April 2022ASK Aunty NellyShe’s like my shadowQ I started dating my boyfriend four months ago and I’ve been helping to look after his young daughter while he’s working.The problem is, she follows me everywhere, even when I get dressed or go to the loo. I’m worried it’s not appropriate and don’t know what to do.Vanda, 36A It’s fab that the little one likes you so much. Most letters I get are about the opposite problem. But I understand your concern about boundaries.This sounds like a job for your fella. He’s her dad, after all. He needs to have a chat with his daughter about privacy, and if the mum’s in the picture, make sure she’s involved too. Kids do best when everyone’s on the same page.I’m feeling so lonelyQ I’m a single mum…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £600 cash!CODE CRACKERWho was Canadian author and activist Naomi Klein’s childhood hero? To find out, solve the puzzle...Fill in the grid. Each letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number from been replaced by a number from 1 to 26. When you’ve completed the grid, the shaded squares will spell out the one-word prize answer. We’ve given you five letters to start off.WIN £500 puzzle 16Your answer:WORD JUMBLEWhat word has traditionally been applied to a failed coup in the French town of Amboise in 1560, a riot in the Polish town of Torun in 1724, and a mutiny in the Spanish town of Aranjuez in 1808?Unscramble each group of letters to discover six riotous words. Now fit them across the grid and you’ll spell out the answer to the…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Too big for my bootsCharmaine Kinnear, 40, Romford, EssexAs the music vibrated through the bar, I moved my body to the beat. ‘Having a good time?’ my best friend Patrice, then 38, asked.I smiled and nodded.Working as a tutor in health and social care and as an emergency ambulance practitioner was exhausting and hard work.And a night out with a friend was my perfect way to relax.It was June 2019, and we were dancing away when I spotted a good-looking man across the other side of the bar.He was tall with thick, dark brown hair and sparkling blue eyes – I held my breath as he started weaving his way through the crowds towards me.‘You’ve got such a pretty face,’ he said smoothly.I grinned with delight, and was just about to thank him for…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022Too big for my bootsCharmaine Kinnear, 40, Romford, Essex As the music vibrated through the bar, I moved my body to the beat. ‘Having a good time?’ my best friend Patrice, then 38, asked. I smiled and nodded. Working as a tutor in health and social care and as an emergency ambulance practitioner was exhausting and hard work. And a night out with a friend was my perfect way to relax. It was June 2019, and we were dancing away when I spotted a good-looking man across the other side of the bar. He was tall with thick, dark brown hair and sparkling blue eyes – I held my breath as he started weaving his way through the crowds towards me. ‘You’ve got such a pretty face,’ he said smoothly. I grinned with delight,…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022CASHSMART3 ways to... get savvy on insurance scams Recent research by general insurer LV= has revealed that 91% of adults in the UK don’t know what so-called ‘ghost broking’ is – so we’re giving you the lowdown. 1 Be wary of cheap premiums Ghost brokers are fraudsters who usually pose as online insurance brokers and sell fake car insurance policies. They’ll typically try to lure in victims by claiming to offer car insurance with cheap premiums. However, if you buy a policy from them you won’t have valid insurance cover, which is a legal requirement. The consequences of driving without valid insurance can include: your car being seized by the police, being fined and needing to pay for any damage caused while driving without insurance. 2 Always check credentials Ghost…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Lusciously lightPina Colada panna cottaBring a little tropical sunshine to the table with this cocktail-flavoured pudSERVES 4PREP TIME 20 MINS PLUS CHILLINGCOOK TIME 5 MINS• 3 gelatine leaves, soaked in cold water to soften• 200g coconut yogurt (such as CoYo)• 1tbsp coconut rum (such as Malibu)• 1 mango• 4 thin wedges of pineapple, skin left on• 1tbsp toasted coconut1 Squeeze the softened gelatine sheets in your hand to remove any excess liquid. Add the gelatine to 100ml boiling water from the kettle and stir to dissolve.2 In a bowl, mix together the yogurt and rum. Slowly pour in the gelatine and hot water mixture, stirring continuously. Divide the mixture between four individual moulds or ramekin dishes. Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours until set.3 Peel the mango, discarding…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022No escapeLuke Hart, 32, Ashford, SurreyRunning around our farm, playing with my younger brother Ryan, then 9, and my sister Charlotte, 3, life seemed idyllic.We lived off the land – Dad reared animals and Mum Claire, then 33, grew vegetables for us to eat.Only, a year later, in September 2001, after I got a place at grammar school, we moved so I could enrol.Suddenly, life changed.Mum worked part-time in a supermarket, Dad flitted around different jobs, eventually working for a local builder part-time.Money was tight and Dad’s controlling nature became more obvious.‘Turn that light out!’ he’d boom whenever one of us dared flick a switch.While Mum was always patient and sweet, Dad was paranoid, prone to outbursts.He would even burst into the bathroom to make sure we weren’t conspiring against him.He…5 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £500 cash!THE BIG QUIZThe answers to all but one of these quiz questions can be found hidden in this wordsearch grid, reading forwards, backwards, up, down or diagonally. To help you, we’ll tell you that the answers are in alphabetical order in each section. However, one answer can’t be found in the grid. This is your prize answer.THE SILVER SCREEN – WILSON1 In which 2001 survival film does Tom Hanks create a companion called Wilson out of a volleyball? (4,4)2 Who played Pippi, the estranged wife of the title character in the 2017 comedy drama Wilson, and palaeontologist Ellie Sattler in Jurassic Park? (5,4)3 Ruth Wilson starred with Domhnall Gleeson in the 2018 gothic drama film The Little _? (8)WHERE IN THE WORLD? CHURCHILL4 Between 1929 and 1965 Winston Churchill was…2 min
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Chat|28 April 20226 of the best Spring GardensMonteviot, BerwickshireSet in the Scottish Borders, Monteviot has the River Teviot as its backdrop. Pass through a magical tunnel of yellow flowers down to the banks flecked with blue Siberian irises. Afterwards, stroll through the water gardens where wooden bridges connect miniature islands, and golden lillies and Himalayan poppies bloom. Then visit the arboretum, home to towering trees and, in spring, a carpet of daffodils and bluebells. Entry £6; monteviot.com.Rosemoor, DevonThe gardens of Rosemoor are at their finest in early summer when riotous colours brighten the parkland. Deep in the Torrington Valley, it’s a varied terrain, with meadows, woodland gardens and orchards, as well as a shaded lake and gully with delicate water irises. Entry £12.95; rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor.Bodnant, ConwySoak up the views of the Snowdonia National Park as you explore these…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022A killer in the familyWhen Christina McCartney headed home from work on 1 May 2017, life was normal.She was engaged to Stephen Ritz, and a mum to three kids.They all lived happily in Osgood, Indiana.There was more than a decade between her eldest, Nickalas, then 13, and her two younger children – Desiree, 23 months, and Nathaniel, 9 months.So Christina always had a helping hand from her teenage son.He’d sing to the little ones, and read them stories. He adored being a big brother.But as she turned the key in the door that day, everything changed.Nickalas came out of the bathroom, holding tiny Desiree in his arms, a towel wrapped around her torso.‘Mum, something’s wrong. She’s not breathing right, ’ Nickalas said.Christina knelt down and tried to rouse her daughter, but the little girl…4 min
Chat|28 April 20226 of the best Spring GardensMonteviot, Berwickshire Set in the Scottish Borders, Monteviot has the River Teviot as its backdrop. Pass through a magical tunnel of yellow flowers down to the banks flecked with blue Siberian irises. Afterwards, stroll through the water gardens where wooden bridges connect miniature islands, and golden lillies and Himalayan poppies bloom. Then visit the arboretum, home to towering trees and, in spring, a carpet of daffodils and bluebells. Entry £6; monteviot.com. Rosemoor, Devon The gardens of Rosemoor are at their finest in early summer when riotous colours brighten the parkland. Deep in the Torrington Valley, it’s a varied terrain, with meadows, woodland gardens and orchards, as well as a shaded lake and gully with delicate water irises. Entry £12.95; rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor. Bodnant, Conwy Soak up the views of the Snowdonia National…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022A letter to… My four-legged friendDear Casper,When you joined our family in March 2011, I soon realised you were the perfect fit.My beautiful German shepherd-husky cross, you’d been left to die in a shed by breeders.Heartless.You and your sister were the only survivors.And when we saw your photo on the RSPCA website, the deal was sealed.‘We have to have him, ’ I told my hubby Gwyn, then 39.A lovely companion for us and our kids Scott, then 7, and Brooke, 3.You were a wilful pup, but you became calmer with training, well-behaved and gentle.Playfully running around with our guinea pigs.My gentle giant.As you grew, you looked more and more like a wolf.People didn’t know what a softie you were, crossed the road in fear.In June 2020, I became poorly with headaches, dizziness and vomiting.I was…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022Chat to us!Our sons Bobby, 4, and Joe, 6, got straight to work helping their nan and grandad learn their lines for their drama group.Nicola Rolfe, east LondonWe pay £25 for any photos that we use on Chat To Us!As soon as I sit down I know my two Shih Tzu dogs, 9-year-old Lolly and 6-year-old Dolly, will be demanding cuddles!Gerald Sweeney, CranhamGuess who! Our puppy Max loves to play with our daughter Poppy, 10 – especially hide-and-seek!Rebecca Westall, NorwichHow cute is this adorable sloth I was lucky enough to meet at a sanctuary? Hang in there, fella!Alison Tucker, EdenbridgeMy sweet pup Maisie was thoroughly spoilt when we celebrated her 1st birthday with a doggie-safe cake!Kathy Toure, BasingstokeGet in touch!EMAIL chat_magazine@futurenet.comPOST Chat, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London, W2 6JRFind us online at facebook.com/ChatMagazineLOCAL…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Dirty HarryIkeyra Kay, 23, PerthKnocking at the door, I listened for footsteps but nobody came.My friend wasn’t home from school yet, I supposed.So I walked back down the path and to the pavement.Coming out of the garden next door at the same time was a white-haired man with a lovely black Labrador.I bent to pet the dog.‘Her name’s Kira, ’ the man said.‘My name’s Ikeyra, ’ I laughed. ‘Almost the same.’He laughed too.I looked more closely at the man and suddenly became transfixed.He was lighting a Chinese lantern.As he released it into the sky, I stared, fascinated, as it bobbed up and away.It was September 2009, and I was 10.Weeks earlier I’d moved to our new home in Leven, Fife, with my mum Brenda, then 45, and my sister Indianna, 13.The…6 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £500 cash!NUMBER JIGWhat do you get if you multiply the year in which Edward VIII abdicated the British throne by his age at the time?Fit these numbers into the grid. One number doesn’t fit. This is the prize answer.3 digits1151713185625795887078699009434 digits11572921424944094720681169907153803781548842895694015 digits1145813459148521521823148419244218853887640228131283444900706 digits2445735512336188987 digits3408770754089692423768 digits23111145445245195288245463282391WIN £250 Puzzle 1Your answer:SPIRAL XWORDNitzhonot and suomisaundi are subgenres of what broad style of music? The answer to each clue (apart from the first) begins with the last letter of the preceding answer. The shaded squares will spell out the one-word prize answer.WIN £150 Puzzle 21 Fight with lances (5)2 Bouncy gym equipment item (10)3 African country whose capital is Addis Ababa (8)4 Pyromaniac (8)5 Medium for which then T of BAFTA stands (10)6 Male relative (6)7 A Fish Called _, 1988 film (5)8 Lineage (8)9…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Happier days aheadBlake Walsh, 33 Hearing my phone ring, I saw it was my old friend Kevin. It was June 2007, and aged 18, I was on a class trip to Mexico. ‘What’s up?’ Kevin said, sounding startled when I answered. We hadn’t spoken in months, so it was good to hear from him. Our friendship had blossomed at summer camp when we were both 13. When I first spotted him at the archery range, I made a joke about his bold, patterned shirt. After that, we spent the whole holiday making each other laugh. We’d kept in touch, even though we lived many miles apart. Now, as we chatted away, I saw my teacher was glaring at me. ‘I’m not supposed to be on my phone, can I call tomorrow?’ I…5 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £ 1,001 cash!THE BIGGIE WIN £1,001 Puzzle 18 British comedian Bill Bailey’s earliest memory is visiting which seaside resort? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the three-word prize answer. ACROSS 11 US island state (6) 12 One-storey buildings (9) 13 Duty list (4) 14 Spring flower (8) 15 Clear liquid (5) 16 Be present (6) 17 Accumulate (7) 18 Goes through, feels (11) 20 Delicious (5) 22 Study of the world (9) 24 A cricket tournament (5) 28 Dried grapes (7) 29 Louder (7) 32 Fires a gun (6) 34 Particular (8) 36 Law-breaker (8) 37 Run a business (6) 39 Give permission (7) 40 Blue cheese (7) 45 Edition (5) 47 Postal locations (9) 48 An apology (5) 51 Upkeep (11) 53 Stylish…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022NOT GUILTYAfter nine days of testimony and nearly nine hours of closing arguments, Curtis Reeves, 79, was cleared of second-degree murder and aggravated battery charges. It had been eight years since the fatal incident in the cinema. But the jury took just three hours to come to their decision. Shocked faces filled the courtroom and Chad’s family were left stunned as the verdict was heard. There was a loud gasp and Chad’s widow Nicole was visibly shaking. However, Reeves did not react, and seemed calm. ‘I don’t understand. I don’t understand, ’ Chad’s family repeated, as they wept and hugged each other in the car park outside the court. But Reeves was free to celebrate the end of his ordeal. ‘It was trying, not just for me, but for my family.…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Avoiding frictionVie Portland, 51, Eastleigh, Hampshire True-life PATIENT CASEBOOK Slipping off my shoes and socks, I winced at the blisters on my heels and toes. Ever since I could remember, blisters had formed over my body. Even in my mouth and throat. The slightest friction between my skin and clothes and they’d appear on my feet, arms, hands. Especially in the warmer months between April and October. ‘It’s probably eczema, ’ one doctor told my parents. ‘Thin skin, ’ said another. ‘Her skin is too thick, ’ one contradicted. But no creams helped. The kids at school picked on me, made fun of how I walked. Hobbling, trying not to create friction. For years I lived with just not knowing why my skin blistered so easily. Wore vests under my bra,…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022FOCUS ON… Natural hay fever cures1 Keep calm Relaxation can reduce symptoms, while stress can make them much worse, according to a study by Ohio State University. The stress hormone cortisol affects the immune system so that it’s less able to cope with allergens such as pollen. Anything that helps you relax – dancing, singing, meditation or yoga – can reduce the effect of cortisol and strengthen your body’s response to allergens. 2 Hit the pool Here’s another reason to get moving – research carried out at Worcester University found that hay fever sufferers who exercise regularly had mild symptoms. And taking a dip helps you escape the high pollen count outdoors. 3 Watch your diet A void alcohol (particularly red wine), pickled or canned foods, smelly cheeses, smoked meats (salami, ham, sausages) and chocolate,…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £375 cash!OVER TO YOUCan 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 Ian Jones, GatesheadACROSS1 Give up2 Top cards3 A trick that deludes4 Cavity, CraterDOWN1 Ready money2 Reverberate3 Dish out cards4 --Young, Great British Sewing Bee judgeWIN 5 × £25 puzzle 6Your answer:CHAIN WORDSWhat term is used in medicine to describe a phenomenon where seizures become increasingly severe the more they are experienced? Get from Start to Finish, making words by joining boxes as you go, eg: RU + SE, SE +… you decide! When you reach Finish, two unused boxes join together to give you the prize answer.WIN £100 puzzle 7Your answerIN THE GRIDWhich actor holds both…1 min
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Netflix gift card - ИспанскийChat|28 April 2022Chat up or bog off?With the number of online searches for ‘best chat-up lines’ increasing by 250% this year alone, we’ve put together a list of the best – or should that be cheesiest?!I think you’re suffering from a lack of vitamin me.Feel my shirt. Know what it’s made of? Boyfriend material.Are you a parking ticket? Because you have fine written all over you!Are you an onion? ’Cos I want to remove your layers…It’s a good thing I have my library card, because I am totally checking you out.Are you my appendix? I don’t know what you do but I feel like I should take you out.Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk by again?If I told you that youhad a great body, would you hold it against me?Is…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Chat up or bog off?With the number of online searches for ‘best chat-up lines’ increasing by 250% this year alone, we’ve put together a list of the best – or should that be cheesiest?! I think you’re suffering from a lack of vitamin me. Feel my shirt. Know what it’s made of? Boyfriend material. Are you a parking ticket? Because you have fine written all over you! Are you an onion? ’Cos I want to remove your layers… It’s a good thing I have my library card, because I am totally checking you out. Are you my appendix? I don’t know what you do but I feel like I should take you out. Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk by again? If I told you that youhad a…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £200 cash!FILL ME INThe Renaixenca is the name given to the 19th-century flourishing of literature written in what language? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read the letters in the shaded squares to find the prize answer.WIN £100 Puzzle 14Your answer:CIRCLE TIMEWhich town had its town hall burnt down in riots on a bank holiday held to celebrate the end of the First World War? Fit the words into the grid, then read the letters in the shaded circles.3 lettersEATENDERAEYELADRANRATROCTAT4 lettersLEEKLEFTLIARLILTLILYLULL5 lettersCOBRAKNOWSTRAINYEARN6 lettersDEADENFACTORFULFILIDEALS7 lettersECONOMYEMBARGOWIN £100 Puzzle 15Your answer:TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details or visit comps.lifedeathprizes.com/puzzles…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022ASK Aunty NellyShe’s like my shadow Q I started dating my boyfriend four months ago and I’ve been helping to look after his young daughter while he’s working. The problem is, she follows me everywhere, even when I get dressed or go to the loo. I’m worried it’s not appropriate and don’t know what to do. Vanda, 36 A It’s fab that the little one likes you so much. Most letters I get are about the opposite problem. But I understand your concern about boundaries. This sounds like a job for your fella. He’s her dad, after all. He needs to have a chat with his daughter about privacy, and if the mum’s in the picture, make sure she’s involved too. Kids do best when everyone’s on the same page. I’m feeling…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £600 cash!CODE CRACKER Who was Canadian author and activist Naomi Klein’s childhood hero? To find out, solve the puzzle...Fill in the grid. Each letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number from been replaced by a number from 1 to 26. When you’ve completed the grid, the shaded squares will spell out the one-word prize answer. We’ve given you five letters to start off. WIN £500 puzzle 16 Your answer: WORD JUMBLE What word has traditionally been applied to a failed coup in the French town of Amboise in 1560, a riot in the Polish town of Torun in 1724, and a mutiny in the Spanish town of Aranjuez in 1808? Unscramble each group of letters to discover six riotous words. Now fit them across the grid and you’ll…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022CASHSMART3 ways to... get savvy on insurance scamsRecent research by general insurer LV= has revealed that 91% of adults in the UK don’t know what so-called ‘ghost broking’ is – so we’re giving you the lowdown.1 Be wary of cheap premiumsGhost brokers are fraudsters who usually pose as online insurance brokers and sell fake car insurance policies. They’ll typically try to lure in victims by claiming to offer car insurance with cheap premiums. However, if you buy a policy from them you won’t have valid insurance cover, which is a legal requirement. The consequences of driving without valid insurance can include: your car being seized by the police, being fined and needing to pay for any damage caused while driving without insurance.2 Always check credentialsGhost brokers are exploiting victims’ lack…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Your questions answeredQ What’s a smart plug and how does it work?E Darley, RichmondA ‘Smart plugs are simple to use: insert the smart plug into a plug socket, then plug the device you want to use, such as a lamp, into the smart plug,’ explains Matt Manning, from Currys plc. ‘You’ll need the smart plug to be connected to your Wi-Fi, then you’ll be able to turn it on or off via an app on your smartphone or smart home device, such as an Amazon Echo. Depending on the smart plug, you may be able to monitor your energy usage via the app as well.’WORDS: REBECCA GAMBLE. PHOTOS: ALAMY, GETTY…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Your questions answeredQ What’s a smart plug and how does it work? E Darley, Richmond A ‘Smart plugs are simple to use: insert the smart plug into a plug socket, then plug the device you want to use, such as a lamp, into the smart plug,’ explains Matt Manning, from Currys plc. ‘You’ll need the smart plug to be connected to your Wi-Fi, then you’ll be able to turn it on or off via an app on your smartphone or smart home device, such as an Amazon Echo. Depending on the smart plug, you may be able to monitor your energy usage via the app as well.’…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Your STARSAries21 March-20 AprilYou will need to put on your negotiating hat when work piles up. Speaking to the boss will identify problem areas and a decision to ease the burden will benefit you.• Call 0905 817 0690* for moreTaurus21 April-21 MayOnce you have a new idea, you are unstoppable. Someone in a position of power is expectantly eyeing your every move, as they have bigger plans for you.• Call 0905 817 0691* for moreGemini22 May-21 JuneMercury, your planetary ruler, is currently in your sign and your mind is working overtime. If you’d like some new furniture, shop carefully and you’ll find a bargain.• Call 0905 817 0692* for moreCancer22 June-23 JulyTake pleasure in things you find relaxing, have fun with family, listen and share your feelings with the people you…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022This week’s TVTen Percent PRIME VIDEO • Maggie Steed (EastEnders) and Jack Davenport (Pirates of the Caribbean), are among the starry cast of this English-language remake of the French Netflix series Call My Agent! Here, the comedy is set in London, and, like the original, it follows a bunch of talent agents as they struggle to please their demanding celebrity clientele while trying to keep the business afloat after the sudden death of the agency’s founder. Look out for guest turns from Helena Bonham Carter, Dominic West, and Kelly Macdonald (among others), playing fictionalised versions of themselves, while Jim Broadbent also appears. DON’T MISS DON’T MISS Grace ITV • John Simm returns as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace alongside Richie Campbell as Detective Sergeant Glenn Branson in the second series of ITV…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022YOU LITTLE BeautyQ I have age spots on the back of my hands. How can I get rid of them or make them less obvious?Liz, 68, West BromwichA Age spots are caused by overactive pigment cells and the skin’s natural reaction to UV light. They’re really common, especially if you’ve had a lot of sun exposure over the years and haven’t applied a daily SPF. Age spots crop up on hands more frequently as hand-washing takes off any sun protection you may have used.Professional in-clinic lasers are the best treatment plan, but the costs can quickly mount up. Fortunately, you can reduce the look of age spots at home. Try Nivea Luminous 630 Anti Dark-Spot Hand Cream, £6.99, Boots. It works to lighten dark patches and combat uneven skin tone, plus has…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022TRIED AND TESTEDThe Ordinary Squalane Cleanser, £5.50, BootsRid your skin of impurities and remove any trace of make-up with this hydrating, skin-friendly cleanser. Blended with moisturising squalane, it dissolves grime without leaving your face feeling stripped and tight.Catrice 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Hydro Depuffing Eye Serum, £4.49, justmylook.comPuffy eyes from burning the candle at both ends? Restore them with this cooling roll-on eye serum. Infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid, it revitalises tired eyesand makes you feel instantly awake.Lacura Foot Scrub, £4.99, AldiThis exfoliating foot scrub gets rid of all the dry skin that’s built up overwinter leaving your feet softer, smoother and prepped for a moisturising foot cream.17. Colour Glow Cream Blush in Lemonade, £4, BootsFor an instant pick-me-up when you’re feeling frazzled, nothing beats a dot of rosy-pink blush on the apples…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022YOU LITTLE BeautyQ I have age spots on the back of my hands. How can I get rid of them or make them less obvious? Liz, 68, West Bromwich A Age spots are caused by overactive pigment cells and the skin’s natural reaction to UV light. They’re really common, especially if you’ve had a lot of sun exposure over the years and haven’t applied a daily SPF. Age spots crop up on hands more frequently as hand-washing takes off any sun protection you may have used. Professional in-clinic lasers are the best treatment plan, but the costs can quickly mount up. Fortunately, you can reduce the look of age spots at home. Try Nivea Luminous 630 Anti Dark-Spot Hand Cream, £6.99, Boots. It works to lighten dark patches and combat uneven skin…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022TRIED AND TESTEDThe Ordinary Squalane Cleanser, £5.50, Boots Rid your skin of impurities and remove any trace of make-up with this hydrating, skin-friendly cleanser. Blended with moisturising squalane, it dissolves grime without leaving your face feeling stripped and tight. Catrice 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Hydro Depuffing Eye Serum, £4.49, justmylook.com Puffy eyes from burning the candle at both ends? Restore them with this cooling roll-on eye serum. Infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid, it revitalises tired eyesand makes you feel instantly awake. Lacura Foot Scrub, £4.99, Aldi This exfoliating foot scrub gets rid of all the dry skin that’s built up overwinter leaving your feet softer, smoother and prepped for a moisturising foot cream. 17. Colour Glow Cream Blush in Lemonade, £4, Boots For an instant pick-me-up when you’re feeling frazzled, nothing beats a…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022WE WON!Chat winners issue 4 (27 January 2022)£1,001 CASHP Hickling, Ilkeston£1,000 CASHJ MacGillivray, Clackmannanshire£500 CASHP Clarke, Newton Aycliffe; C Tibbitts, Brierley Hill£250 CASHD Hough, Ventnor£150 CASHL Bolton, Plymouth£100 CASHT Williams, Tredegar; G Cousins, Mablethorpe; P Ratcliff, Ely; J Twentyman, Manchester; S Sutherland, Stromness£60 CASHT Moch, Bradford£50 CASHS Carpenter, Southampton; J Brown, Durham; D Taylor, Birmingham£30 CASHRL Mallin, Wolverhampton; F Hale, Liverpool; S Le-Breton, Bradford; S Bull, Bedford; P Bolt, Ashton-under-Lyne£25 CASHL Sugden, Bishop Auckland; K MacKenzie, Dingwall; K Donovan, Kidderminster; A Baker, Andover; J Hunter, Southport; R Edwards, Uckfield; K Roberts, Wrexham; J Raine, South Shields; M Wisener, BallymenaAnyone from your town in the list this week..?chat PUZZLE 1 99456chat PUZZLE 2 BARNchat PUZZLE 11 9 5 3PHOTOS: GETTY, HOTSPOT MEDIA, SHUTTERSTOCK…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Enter our comps herechat PUZZLES 17 CLOSING DATE FOR ALL ENTRIES IS 10 MAY 2022 (Three days later for postal entries) PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS THROUGHOUT HOW TO ENTER TEXT Simply text CHATBfollowed by a space and your answer/s (spaces between answers please) full name, door number and postcode to 63333 Texts cost 50p plus standard network charge (maximum 160 characters per text). When you enter by text, you may in future get SMS marketing messages from Future plc and Chat. If you want to receive these, please end your text with OPTIN. Texting tips • Don’t put any spaces in an answer that has several words: eg: CHATISTHEBEST not CHAT IS THE BEST. • If the answer is a name, you need only give the surname: eg: CLOONEY not GEORGE CLOONEY. •…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022A letter to… My four-legged friendDear Casper, When you joined our family in March 2011, I soon realised you were the perfect fit. My beautiful German shepherd-husky cross, you’d been left to die in a shed by breeders. Heartless. You and your sister were the only survivors. And when we saw your photo on the RSPCA website, the deal was sealed. ‘We have to have him, ’ I told my hubby Gwyn, then 39. A lovely companion for us and our kids Scott, then 7, and Brooke, 3. You were a wilful pup, but you became calmer with training, well-behaved and gentle. Playfully running around with our guinea pigs. My gentle giant. As you grew, you looked more and more like a wolf. People didn’t know what a softie you were, crossed the road in…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022Local HEROSAIHAN ISLAM, 18, EAST LONDONI’m nominating my volunteer buddy, Maria, 26, as my hero.Maria was paired with me by disability charity Sense through its buddying scheme.The scheme matches volunteers with people with disabilities, who are more likely to experience feelings of loneliness.As someone with autism, this scheme has been a lifeline.We used to meet up weekly in person, but through the COVID-19 lockdowns, we chatted over the phone and did activities together online.We have a lot in common like history and politics, and enjoy films and visiting online museums.Having a volunteer buddy is important to me.Maria is someone that I can talk to outside of my family, which is really nice if I’m feeling anxious.She’s always so kind _ and helpful, and I learn a lot with her, especially about…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Dirty HarryIkeyra Kay, 23, Perth Knocking at the door, I listened for footsteps but nobody came. My friend wasn’t home from school yet, I supposed. So I walked back down the path and to the pavement. Coming out of the garden next door at the same time was a white-haired man with a lovely black Labrador. I bent to pet the dog. ‘Her name’s Kira, ’ the man said. ‘My name’s Ikeyra, ’ I laughed. ‘Almost the same.’ He laughed too. I looked more closely at the man and suddenly became transfixed. He was lighting a Chinese lantern. As he released it into the sky, I stared, fascinated, as it bobbed up and away. It was September 2009, and I was 10. Weeks earlier I’d moved to our new home in…6 min
Chat|28 April 2022Happier days aheadBlake Walsh, 33Hearing my phone ring, I saw it was my old friend Kevin. It was June 2007, and aged 18, I was on a class trip to Mexico.‘What’s up?’ Kevin said, sounding startled when I answered.We hadn’t spoken in months, so it was good to hear from him.Our friendship had blossomed at summer camp when we were both 13.When I first spotted him at the archery range, I made a joke about his bold, patterned shirt.After that, we spent the whole holiday making each other laugh.We’d kept in touch, even though we lived many miles apart.Now, as we chatted away, I saw my teacher was glaring at me.‘I’m not supposed to be on my phone, can I call tomorrow?’ I whispered.‘I’m not really planning on being here tomorrow, ’…5 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £ 1,001 cash!THE BIGGIEWIN £1,001 Puzzle 18British comedian Bill Bailey’s earliest memory is visiting which seaside resort? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the three-word prize answer.ACROSS11 US island state (6)12 One-storey buildings (9)13 Duty list (4)14 Spring flower (8)15 Clear liquid (5)16 Be present (6)17 Accumulate (7)18 Goes through, feels (11)20 Delicious (5)22 Study of the world (9)24 A cricket tournament (5)28 Dried grapes (7)29 Louder (7)32 Fires a gun (6)34 Particular (8)36 Law-breaker (8)37 Run a business (6)39 Give permission (7)40 Blue cheese (7)45 Edition (5)47 Postal locations (9)48 An apology (5)51 Upkeep (11)53 Stylish and graceful (7)55 Actor and model, _ Shields (6)56 Digit on one’s hand (5)58 Casino game (8)59 Verse (4)60 Important or noticeable (9)61 Seaman (6)DOWN1 Vampire deterrant?…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022NOT GUILTYAfter nine days of testimony and nearly nine hours of closing arguments, Curtis Reeves, 79, was cleared of second-degree murder and aggravated battery charges.It had been eight years since the fatal incident in the cinema.But the jury took just three hours to come to their decision.Shocked faces filled the courtroom and Chad’s family were left stunned as the verdict was heard.There was a loud gasp and Chad’s widow Nicole was visibly shaking. However, Reeves did not react, and seemed calm.‘I don’t understand.I don’t understand, ’ Chad’s family repeated, as they wept and hugged each other in the car park outside the court.But Reeves was free to celebrate the end of his ordeal.‘It was trying, not just for me, but for my family. It was a tough time for all of…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Avoiding frictionVie Portland, 51, Eastleigh, HampshireTrue-life PATIENT CASEBOOKSlipping off my shoes and socks, I winced at the blisters on my heels and toes.Ever since I could remember, blisters had formed over my body.Even in my mouth and throat.The slightest friction between my skin and clothes and they’d appear on my feet, arms, hands.Especially in the warmer months between April and October.‘It’s probably eczema, ’ one doctor told my parents.‘Thin skin, ’ said another. ‘Her skin is too thick, ’ one contradicted.But no creams helped.The kids at school picked on me, made fun of how I walked.Hobbling, trying not to create friction.For years I lived with just not knowing why my skin blistered so easily.Wore vests under my bra, to reduce chafing.Only wore wide boots in the winter and light, airy canvas…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022FOCUS ON… Natural hay fever cures1 Keep calmRelaxation can reduce symptoms, while stress can make them much worse, according to a study by Ohio State University.The stress hormone cortisol affects the immune system so that it’s less able to cope with allergens such as pollen.Anything that helps you relax – dancing, singing, meditation or yoga – can reduce the effect of cortisol and strengthen your body’s response to allergens.2 Hit the poolHere’s another reason to get moving – research carried out at Worcester University found that hay fever sufferers who exercise regularly had mild symptoms. And taking a dip helps you escape the high pollen count outdoors.3 Watch your dietA void alcohol (particularly red wine), pickled or canned foods, smelly cheeses, smoked meats (salami, ham, sausages) and chocolate, all of which have high levels of…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022Meet the Moons!Hayley Garbutt, 54, ScarboroughWiping a table at work, I felt a tap on the back.‘Blimey, has anyone ever told you, you look just like Kat Slater from EastEnders?’ a man gawped.Trying not to roll my eyes, I pushed my dyed black hair behind my ear.‘You’re not the first, ’ I winked.It was June 2021, and aged 53, I was working as a waitress in Scarborough.Worlds away from Albert Square, but being a Kat lookalike was fast becoming my surprising claim to fame.With my jet-black hair, leopard-print wardrobe and feisty personality, I couldn’t deny the similarities.I’d been getting stopped by strangers comparing me to the soap character for years.Some customers found the likeness so uncanny they’d ask for photos and autographs, sure I was the real deal.Colleagues found it funny, nicknaming…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £375 cash!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 byIan Jones, Gateshead ACROSS 1 Give up 2 Top cards 3 A trick that deludes 4 Cavity, Crater DOWN 1 Ready money 2 Reverberate 3 Dish out cards 4 --Young, Great British Sewing Bee judge WIN 5 × £25 puzzle 6 Your answer: CHAIN WORDS What term is used in medicine to describe a phenomenon where seizures become increasingly severe the more they are experienced? Get from Start to Finish, making words by joining boxes as you go, eg: RU + SE, SE +… you decide! When you reach Finish, two unused boxes join together…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Had I hurt my baby?Zoe Picknett, 25, Redcar, North Yorkshire Gently placing my newborn baby girl, Teddy, into my mum’s arms, I supported her head as I passed her over. ‘Careful!’ I said. ‘Don’t fret so much, ’ Mum replied, smiling. Like most first-time mums, I was a bundle of worry. Luckily my Mum, Maureen, then 60, was a dab hand, after having six kids of her own. ‘Isn’t she beautiful?’ Mum cooed, peering into the furry pink blanket as Teddy slept soundly. It was October 2019, and I loved having a big family around me. There was always someone to watch Teddy while I nipped to the loo or made a cuppa. Me and Teddy’s dad, Ryan, then 24, had been childhood sweethearts. And she was already the apple of his eye. But…5 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £1,110 cash!ARROW WORD The House of Glucksburg is the current ruling house of which kingdom? 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 × 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 What is the name of Nottingham Trent University’s Institute of Creative Technologies? The answer is the one missing from the grid. BRIDE CAKE CEREMONY CONFETTI DRESS FLOWERS FOOD GROOM GUEST RECEPTION RING SPEECH USHER VEIL VOWS WIN £50…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Talking poo!Emma Barber, 30, Worcester Finishing dinner, I rubbed my tummy and groaned. ‘I need the loo again, ’ I told my fiance Dean, then 30. ‘You’re going after every meal, ’ he frowned. He was right, and it’d been happening for weeks. It was September 2020 and we were away in Woolacombe with our 1-year-old son, Oscar. But two months earlier, I’d spotted blood in my poo. Maybe I needed to eat more fruit and veg, or had popped a vessel down below, I’d thought. But now, on holiday, as I got into bed, I cried out, struck with the most horrific pain. It felt like I was being stabbed in my bum. At home, the GP prescribed cream for piles. But two weeks later, no change. Perhaps I had…5 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £200 cash!FILL ME IN The Renaixenca is the name given to the 19th-century flourishing of literature written in what language? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read the letters in the shaded squares to find the prize answer. WIN £100 Puzzle 14 Your answer: CIRCLE TIME Which town had its town hall burnt down in riots on a bank holiday held to celebrate the end of the First World War? Fit the words into the grid, then read the letters in the shaded circles. 3 letters EATENDERAEYELADRANRATROCTAT 4 letters LEEKLEFTLIARLILTLILYLULL 5 letters COBRA KNOWSTRAINYEARN 6 letters DEADENFACTORFULFILIDEALS 7 letters ECONOMYEMBARGO WIN £100 Puzzle 15 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details or visit comps.lifedeathprizes.com/puzzles…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Less is moreMy mind was made up when, soon afterwards, a colleague took a group photo of our team.I took up half the shot!So it was time for some drastic action.I remembered how my friend’s daughter had successfully lost weight after a gastric bypass at Weight Loss Riga (weightlossriga.co.uk), a clinic in Latvia.So, I arranged a free telephone consultation.Their patient coordinator explained I would need to lose weight myself first to make sure my liver was healthy before the keyhole surgery.After years of trying and failing diets, I was convinced it was the best decision for me.So, that same week, I paid £5,300, including flights, transfers and hotel, booking my surgery for January 2020.I suppose some people might have thought it was a little hasty, but I wanted a fresh start.And as…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022Less is moreMy mind was made up when, soon afterwards, a colleague took a group photo of our team. I took up half the shot! So it was time for some drastic action. I remembered how my friend’s daughter had successfully lost weight after a gastric bypass at Weight Loss Riga (weightlossriga.co.uk), a clinic in Latvia. So, I arranged a free telephone consultation. Their patient coordinator explained I would need to lose weight myself first to make sure my liver was healthy before the keyhole surgery. After years of trying and failing diets, I was convinced it was the best decision for me. So, that same week, I paid £5,300, including flights, transfers and hotel, booking my surgery for January 2020. I suppose some people might have thought it was a little…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022This week’s TVTen PercentPRIME VIDEO • Maggie Steed (EastEnders) and Jack Davenport (Pirates of the Caribbean), are among the starry cast of this English-language remake of the French Netflix series Call My Agent! Here, the comedy is set in London, and, like the original, it follows a bunch of talent agents as they struggle to please their demanding celebrity clientele while trying to keep the business afloat after the sudden death of the agency’s founder. Look out for guest turns from Helena Bonham Carter, Dominic West, and Kelly Macdonald (among others), playing fictionalised versions of themselves, while Jim Broadbent also appears.DON’T MISSDON’T MISSGraceITV • John Simm returns as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace alongside Richie Campbell as Detective Sergeant Glenn Branson in the second series of ITV crime drama. The four-parter opens…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022Lusciously lightPina Colada panna cotta Bring a little tropical sunshine to the table with this cocktail-flavoured pud SERVES 4 PREP TIME 20 MINS PLUS CHILLING COOK TIME 5 MINS • 3 gelatine leaves, soaked in cold water to soften • 200g coconut yogurt (such as CoYo) • 1tbsp coconut rum (such as Malibu) • 1 mango • 4 thin wedges of pineapple, skin left on • 1tbsp toasted coconut 1 Squeeze the softened gelatine sheets in your hand to remove any excess liquid. Add the gelatine to 100ml boiling water from the kettle and stir to dissolve. 2 In a bowl, mix together the yogurt and rum. Slowly pour in the gelatine and hot water mixture, stirring continuously. Divide the mixture between four individual moulds or ramekin dishes. Chill in the…3 min
Chat|28 April 2022Your STARSAries 21 March-20 April You will need to put on your negotiating hat when work piles up. Speaking to the boss will identify problem areas and a decision to ease the burden will benefit you. • Call 0905 817 0690* for more Taurus 21 April-21 May Once you have a new idea, you are unstoppable. Someone in a position of power is expectantly eyeing your every move, as they have bigger plans for you. • Call 0905 817 0691* for more Gemini 22 May-21 June Mercury, your planetary ruler, is currently in your sign and your mind is working overtime. If you’d like some new furniture, shop carefully and you’ll find a bargain. • Call 0905 817 0692* for more Cancer 22 June-23 July Take pleasure in things you find…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022No escapeLuke Hart, 32, Ashford, Surrey Running around our farm, playing with my younger brother Ryan, then 9, and my sister Charlotte, 3, life seemed idyllic. We lived off the land – Dad reared animals and Mum Claire, then 33, grew vegetables for us to eat. Only, a year later, in September 2001, after I got a place at grammar school, we moved so I could enrol. Suddenly, life changed. Mum worked part-time in a supermarket, Dad flitted around different jobs, eventually working for a local builder part-time. Money was tight and Dad’s controlling nature became more obvious. ‘Turn that light out!’ he’d boom whenever one of us dared flick a switch. While Mum was always patient and sweet, Dad was paranoid, prone to outbursts. He would even burst into the…5 min
Chat|28 April 2022Win! £500 cash!THE BIG QUIZ The answers to all but one of these quiz questions can be found hidden in this wordsearch grid, reading forwards, backwards, up, down or diagonally. To help you, we’ll tell you that the answers are in alphabetical order in each section. However, one answer can’t be found in the grid. This is your prize answer. THE SILVER SCREEN – WILSON 1 In which 2001 survival film does Tom Hanks create a companion called Wilson out of a volleyball? (4,4) 2 Who played Pippi, the estranged wife of the title character in the 2017 comedy drama Wilson, and palaeontologist Ellie Sattler in Jurassic Park? (5,4) 3 Ruth Wilson starred with Domhnall Gleeson in the 2018 gothic drama film The Little _? (8) WHERE IN THE WORLD? CHURCHILL 4…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022BARGAIN BUYSPS… Pro Lipstick in Taupe, £3.50, Primark The creamy, hydrating texture of this pigmented lipstick is enough to fool anyone into thinking this is a high-end product. In a beautiful pink-nude shade, it’s the perfect addition to every make-up bag. Collection Elevate-a-Lash Lift Mascara, £4.99, Superdrug Its hourglass-shaped bristle brush means this mascara grabs onto every hair, giving an instantly lifted look to short, straight lashes. The formula itself contains tiny, volumising fibres and creates huge, fanned-out lashes.…1 min
Chat|28 April 2022Enter our comps herechat PUZZLES 17CLOSING DATE FOR ALL ENTRIES IS 10 MAY 2022 (Three days later for postal entries)PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS THROUGHOUTHOW TO ENTERTEXTSimply text CHATB followed by a space and your answer/s (spaces between answers please) full name, door number and postcode to63333Texts cost 50p plus standard network charge (maximum 160 characters per text). When you enter by text, you may in future get SMS marketing messages from Future plc and Chat. If you want to receive these, please end your text with OPTIN.Texting tips• Don’t put any spaces in an answer that has several words: eg: CHATISTHEBEST not CHAT IS THE BEST.• If the answer is a name, you need only give the surname: eg: CLOONEY not GEORGE CLOONEY.• You can use capitals or small letters, but don’t use…2 min
Chat|28 April 2022A killer in the familyWhen Christina McCartney headed home from work on 1 May 2017, life was normal. She was engaged to Stephen Ritz, and a mum to three kids. They all lived happily in Osgood, Indiana. There was more than a decade between her eldest, Nickalas, then 13, and her two younger children – Desiree, 23 months, and Nathaniel, 9 months. So Christina always had a helping hand from her teenage son. He’d sing to the little ones, and read them stories. He adored being a big brother. But as she turned the key in the door that day, everything changed. Nickalas came out of the bathroom, holding tiny Desiree in his arms, a towel wrapped around her torso. ‘Mum, something’s wrong. She’s not breathing right, ’ Nickalas said. Christina knelt down and…4 min
Chat|28 April 2022WE WON!Chat winners issue 4 (27 January 2022) £1,001 CASH P Hickling, Ilkeston £1,000 CASH J MacGillivray, Clackmannanshire £500 CASH P Clarke,Newton Aycliffe; C Tibbitts, Brierley Hill £250 CASH D Hough, Ventnor £150 CASH L Bolton, Plymouth £100 CASH T Williams, Tredegar; G Cousins, Mablethorpe; P Ratcliff, Ely; J Twentyman, Manchester; S Sutherland, Stromness £60 CASH T Moch, Bradford £50 CASH S Carpenter, Southampton; J Brown, Durham; D Taylor, Birmingham £30 CASH RL Mallin, Wolverhampton; F Hale, Liverpool; S Le-Breton, Bradford; S Bull, Bedford; P Bolt, Ashton-under-Lyne £25 CASH L Sugden, Bishop Auckland; K MacKenzie, Dingwall; K Donovan, Kidderminster; A Baker, Andover; J Hunter, Southport; R Edwards, Uckfield; K Roberts, Wrexham; J Raine, South Shields; M Wisener, Ballymena Anyone from your town in the list this week..? chat PUZZLE 1 99456…1 min
