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Soap actress Lisa Riley is best known for playing the role of Mandy Dingle in the long running ITV soap opera Emmerdale since 1995

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! hopeful Lisa Riley has been open about her impressive 12 stone weight loss and how she managed to achieve it. The actress has been honest over the years about how she was able to go from a size 28 to a size 12 in just 18 months.

She has explained in the past about the techniques she used to shed 12 stone which included cutting out snacking. The star traded her usual takeaways for regular gym workouts and healthier food options.

But now the star could be taking on quite a different diet as she is rumoured to be on the next series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Lisa could be swapping her usual meals for rice and beans when she enters the jungle.

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She may also try some other odd foods during the Bushtucker trials which are known for offering delicacies such as fish eyeballs and kangaroo testicles. Lisa has been candid about her previous weight loss journey and said it wasn’t without its difficult aspects as Lisa found herself dealing with painful folds of excess skin, weighing more than 1.5 stone in total.

Lisa previously appeared on This Morning in 2017 when she talked about the weight loss as well as her documentary Lisa Riley’s Baggy Body Club.

The actress spoke to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield about what she did to have a healthier lifestyle. Lisa said: “What happened was I decided to lose weight for me. Everything I had tried previously didn’t work.

“I did Slimming World all those sorts of things didn’t work for me and probably because I wasn’t being honest and dedicated to myself and then I kind of took myself out of the limelight and I was on holiday in Singapore and I put a picture on Twitter of me celebrating Chinese New Year.

“Next thing I was on the cover of every single magazine infiltrated about how have you done it and I just did it for me and I was patient and I had to realise all the mistakes I had made year after year.”

She was asked then what an “honesty diet” is as she explained that it is being “realistic” about what you are eating. Lisa said she would fill out a diary each night saying what foods she had eaten which meant she could visualise what she was consuming.

She said this helped as it made her realise that some days she was eating too much and not making the healthiest choices.

Lisa found that when she lost the weight, she was left with loose skin which she struggled with. She explained that there were times that she found the skin painful.

Lisa told her fans: “When I made the decision to lose weight, I never for one second imagined that I would end up looking like that.

“It never occurred to me that the loose skin would be so bad. I thought why on earth have I lost all this weight? I looked worse than I did when I was obese. And it was the pain as well. The skin was flapping about and dragging.”

Lisa is one of the celebrities to be rumoured to be starring in the 2025 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! ITV are yet to confirmed who will be heading into the jungle but Lisa could be one of them.

Speaking exclusively to the Mirror with Buzz Bingo, the Emmerdale icon has teased they could be onto something. She said: “I’d have a ball in the jungle. Just because I love people. I like to learn from people.

“I like to know why people are like they are. So, would I think about the trials? Probably not. I’d think about who am I going to be with, and can we have a really good time and have a really good laugh.”

Loose Women star Denise Welch has opened up about her past relationship, saying she was in an “abusive relationship” with her former partner, who was “very controlling”

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Denise Welch has opened up about a devastating confession regarding an “abusive relationship”. The Loose Women presenter revealed she was trapped in a “coercive” relationship “many, many years ago”.

The 67-year-old mum-of-two explained her former partner wasn’t physically violent but described them as “very manipulative”. She revealed her ex would “chip away” at her character through subtle remarks.

However, Denise acknowledged she was reluctant to reveal what was happening to her friends at the time, reports the Manchester Evening News. She explained she knew they would urge her to leave her partner, but felt she wasn’t “ready” to end the relationship.

Speaking on the Loose Women: Just Between Us podcast, Denise revealed: “I was in a coercively controlled relationship without physical violence, many, many, years ago. What they do is they’re very manipulative, they chip, chip away at your personality in very subtle ways.

“For example, say they’ve met you and when they’ve met you, you’re maybe out somewhere and you’ve got your make-up on and you’ve got whatever you normally wear, which is why they fancy you, why they approached you, which is your personality, but very slowly it’s, ‘You know, you don’t need to wear that make-up. You look much nicer without make-up.’

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“That’s because they don’t want other people to see what they saw. So you start doing everything you can to avoid the kick-off.”

When asked if she shared her struggles with her friends, Denise confessed: “I never used to tell them things because I was embarrassed. I was embarrassed because if I told them what was happening, they would of course say to me, ‘You’ve got to leave.’ But I wasn’t ready to, I kept thinking that I could change him.

“When we got to the point where I would break the relationship off, I got the flowers, I got the chocolates, I got the tears and the car.”

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She says her ex would promise to “change” so she would give him “more time”. She previously explained: “You are so desperate to change that person and they make you feel like you’re the centre of their life. It’s very easy to say ‘why don’t you leave’ but they are incredibly manipulative.”

She continued by saying that “for years” people believed abusive relationships had to be physical. She added: “The difference is you can’t see the bruises. There are bruises and the bruises can often last for longer.”

The TV star revealed she “often had a dysfunctional family” with her former partner, alleging he tried to gradually isolate her from her own relatives. As an example of his behaviour, she said he once made eye contact with a couple in a restaurant, which led him to flip a table in anger out of jealousy.

The ‘classy’ watch has been slashed by 73% at Debenhams saving you £560, with shoppers saying it ‘feels special’ when they wear it

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The Debenhams Epic Autumn Deals sale is currently underway, featuring a luxury timepiece amongst the reduced items that’s garnering excellent customer feedback. Previously priced at £765, the Emma Loves Diamonds Madison Womens Watches Swiss Quartz Watch Silver with a Silver Bracelet has been slashed to £203.16 with a 73% price reduction. Alternatively, you can purchase the watch directly from Emma Loves Diamonds for £235.

On Debenhams’ website, the timepiece is labelled ‘selling fast’, though numerous other watches are included in the promotion – which you can browse here. The Emma Loves Diamonds piece features an octagonal silver casing adorned with crystals surrounding the dial.

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The crown is set with a sapphire stone, whilst the face displays an embossed white finish. The crystal is treated with anti-reflective coating and offers scratch resistance.

The Emma Loves Diamonds Madison Watch provides water resistance up to 30 metres, and the brand describes it as ‘the ultimate accessory for expressing timeless sophistication’. Other options include the Swarovski Eternal Watch, retailing at £240. This design showcases two pavé lines on the bezel alongside asymmetric cutouts, incorporating 112 crystals.

For a more budget-friendly option, there’s the Mini Silver Pearl Link Belgravia 30 Watch available for £149 at Abbott Lyon. This piece comes in four distinct finishes and features cubic zirconia minute indicators.

The Debenhams Emma Loves Diamonds Madison Watch has received a five-star rating across four customer reviews. One shopper commented: “Beautiful watch. I really love the crystals on the bezel face. It’s definitely classy and I like that. I wanted something that I would feel special wearing and this is it.”

Another customer commented: “My Madison watch looks much better in real life. The pictures really don’t do it justice. It’s a very elegant watch and I have had loads of compliments.”

“I love my new Madison watch for all its elegant simplicity,” a third said. “It feels really nicely weighted, not too light and not too heavy. I like silver because it is subtle and understated but the little touches like the blue sapphire crown on the winder are stunning.”

A fourth review noted: “I got this Emma Loves Diamonds Madison Watch a month or so ago and I’m so pleased with it. The watch itself feels very luxury. When I took it to Timpson to resize the bracelet, the man there said it had a very high quality movement whatever that means. But apparently it’s a good thing. All I know is that the watch is stunning and just lovely to look at and wear.”

No critical reviews were found at the time of publication, with the timepiece also achieving a near-perfect rating at Emma Loves Diamonds. Nevertheless, Debenhams overall holds just 2.3 stars on Trustpilot, reports MyLondon.

One dissatisfied watch purchaser remarked: “Bought a watch for just under £60, originally £600. Obviously too good to be true, battery ran out after four days, opened it up to replace, very sketchy build quality. Don’t believe this is Debenhams, just some outfit that bought the Brand Name.”

ITV Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley’s daughter, Gabriella, was left ‘terrified’ after being locked on a train following a terrifying bomb scare in Stockport

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Tanya Bardsley’s daughter was left terrified after being trapped on a train during a bomb scare in Stockport. The Real Housewives of Cheshire star took to Instagram in a state of panic, revealing that her daughter and other passengers had been involved in a bomb scare.

The 44 year old mum pleaded for information, when she revealed that her daughter had been locked inside the train by police. Gabriella, Tanya’s daughter, found herself caught up in the travel chaos following a bomb scare on Tuesday night. A bomb squad was called to investigate a “suspicious” suitcase left on a footbridge near the railway station.

Emergency services set up a 200-metre cordon while they investigated the area. Stockport train station was evacuated and all incoming and outgoing trains were cancelled due to the scare.

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Tanya took to Instagram, posting: “Does anyone know what’s happening at Stockport train station? My daughter and all the passengers are locked on the train by police… I’m going out of my mind.”

Nearby homes were also evacuated. Explosive Ordnance Disposal units rushed to the scene on Greek Street.

One witness described the situation as “chaos”, with people running around in fear. He told Manchester Evening News: “I was told I had to evacuate Stockport bus interchange and it was chaos with people running. I was told had to leave immediately. There was approximately 50 of us running out of the interchange, followed by the police.

“Lots of panic and hurry,” was the scene as bystanders sought refuge in a nearby pub and army barracks. Several others were left stranded on trains as the station ground to a halt. One witness reported their train being halted near Cheadle due to a “suspicious item” near Stockport.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service stated: “Just before 6pm this evening (November 4) firefighters were called to reports of a suspicious item on Greek Street in Stockport. “Two fire engines from Stockport and Whitehill fire stations, as well as the technical rescue unit from Ashton fire station, are currently at the scene where a suitcase has been left on the footbridge by Stockport railway station. “.

An Avanti West Coast spokesperson confirmed that Stockport Station had been evacuated and advised customers not to travel to the station.

This incident follows just months after Tanya Bardsley’s £2 million home was targeted by masked men while her family slept in May this year. Video footage posted on Instagram shows Tanya’s football manager husband Phil liaising with police who were alerted by the couple’s security system.

Taking to Instagram, Tanya shared a video showing a police car parked outside the gates of her home as the police spoke on their radios.

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“Two masked men in Wilmslow lock your doors put your cameras on and call police if you see them,” she said. Tanya added: “Thank God for @tarussecuritygroup.” Now, a source has claimed that while the family were at home, they were fortunate enough that the break-in failed and nobody was injured.

“The family was home at the time, but luckily nobody was harmed,” a source told The Sun. The source went on to add: “Security and police turned up as fast they could, but the two masked men got away.”

The Mirror has approached Tanya and Cheshire Police for comment. Tanya and Phil are not the only stars of the Real Housewives franchise to be targeted by brazen thieves. Her former co-star, Nicole Sealey, was left shaken in 2022 when armed robbers gained access to her Cheshire home with crowbars.

It’s believed that the armed thieves who entered Nicole’s home, which she shares with her husband, former footballer Joe, went straight for their valuables, which included Nicole’s engagement and wedding rings as well as several Rolex watches. The scary incident comes after Tanya and Phil opened up to the Mirror about their decision to open their doors for the cameras once again, but on their own reality show.

Previously, former Manchester United FC legend Phil had ruled out appearing on their own programme but reluctantly gave in to pressures from his family. “We had to wear him down,” said Tanya when asked on how she persuaded Phil to take part.

She went on to add: “Complete peer pressure from the whole family but we got there.” Although both have had glittering careers, Tanya admits that having their own show was “a lot harder” than shows, including Housewives.

Tanya is a stalwart of The Real Housewives of Cheshire, having starred in the hit show since its launch in 2015. She first found fame as a WAG before being selected to star on the ITV2 reality show.

This Coronation Street star has been dating financial advisor Martin for a few months, and a source has said the couple are ‘thriving’

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Coronation Street’s Lisa George, who portrayed Beth Tinker on the popular ITV soap for 13 years from 2011 to 2024, has found love with a wealthy financial advisor following her body transformation and surgery.

The 52 year old actress chose to have invasive Blepharoplasty surgery earlier this year after years of feeling unhappy about her appearance. The star has found joy with her financial advisor boyfriend, Martin.

Lisa is said to be “thriving” with her new partner. They shared: “Lisa has never looked or felt better – and her love life is thriving. She’s having a great time with Martin. It’s still early days but he’s started attending events with her.”

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“It’s the first time in ages she’s been happy to have someone by her side. Everyone is delighted for them.”

The loved-up pair made their public debut at a recent event in Manchester. They graced the Manchester Awards held at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, where Lisa dazzled in a glittery gold dress.

At the start of last year, she scheduled a consultation with a top facial surgeon in Manchester, just as she was preparing to bid farewell to the cobbles. Around that time, the star confessed that she would only use specific makeup on screen to conceal her eye lids.

Grimsby-born Lisa has also undergone a major health transformation over the last year, with the help of a surgical tweak, and is finally loving who she sees in the mirror. As well as getting stuck into two history diplomas, Lisa – who competed on Dancing On Ice in 2020 – has also been managing a medical condition which has left her partially blind in one eye and without peripheral vision in her other.

She received a diagnosis of NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy) after years of searching for answers since first experiencing sight loss in 2016, with a recurrence in 2022.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror last month, she said: “I feel like my eyes have stabilised at the moment. I can see distances absolutely fine, but I can’t see writing. All writing and numbers are really blurred, so I need glasses for reading, and for driving I have varifocals, so I can see the SatNav.”

“I don’t like doing night driving because I have blind spots, but I think that’s also an age thing! If we were filming Corrie scenes on the pavement in the dark, I’d ask to be on the inside of the pavement because I couldn’t see the edge of the kerb.”

Deciding it was time to address her issue, Lisa took a year to muster up the courage to book an £8,000 operation due to the potential risks, including possible blindness. She also disclosed that she had been diagnosed with a rare genetic eye condition known as NAION – non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, which causes sudden vision loss due to insufficient blood flow and oxygen to the optic nerve.

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She had already experienced several incidents resulting in peripheral vision in one eye after permanent vision loss in the other. She said: “To be honest, I don’t mention it that often. When I was on Coronation Street, the only reason many people knew was because my script was in font size 16 so they could probably see it from the other side of the set!”

“I’m classed as “visually impaired” now on my Spotlight CV, and that did make me wonder if people maybe wouldn’t want to cast me. But there is better access now for people with all sorts of disabilities so I don’t let it worry me.”

“At one point, I had to walk off stage, and there was smoke everywhere as part of the show, so I couldn’t see where I was going but two dancers led me off. It was a small thing but it made it possible. They were brilliant, so supportive.”

Lulu Guinness has just launched a new handbag that comes in the perfect ‘stunning winter colour’ and we know how to save £64 on it with clever money saving hack

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Glamorous brand Lulu Guinness has unveiled a new handbag on its website that’s already disappearing from the virtual shelves. Renowned for its famous sell-out tote bag which you can snap up on the website for £30 here, Lulu Guinness has just dropped a new bag and we’re completely smitten with it.

The brand new Garnet Red Leather Cara Clutch Bag typically retails at £195, but presently customers can secure 25% off the bag with the exclusive code AW25. That brings the price down to £146.25, but we’ve discovered a method to slash an additional £15 off that cost.

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New TopCashback members and all Lulu Guinness customers can obtain the bag for £178.38 before using the 25% off discount code – when you also use the 25% discount code the cost will be reduced to £130.05. For current TopCashback members and all Lulu Guinness customers, you can purchase the bag for £193.38 with your £15 cashback.

With the additional Lulu Guinness discount applied, the cost would be a more affordable £145.03. This means customers can grab the £195 bag for £130.03, saving you a massive £64.97. The bag has been branded a ‘hot product’ on the Lulu Guinness website and it’s simple to understand why thanks to its stunning wintry burgundy shade.

On the Lulu Guinness website, the complete product description states: “Cara, is our minimalist Burgundy Garnet Red leather Baguette shoulder bag that transforms into a chic clutch. As ever, it’s all in the detailing with removeable knotted shoulder strap, exterior slip pocket for your phone with padded lip stitch detailing and solid gold lip plaque.”

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The brand has posted the bag to its Instagram page and customers have been absolutely adoring it. One customer commented: “Love the colour/style.”

A second customer remarked: “This is my go-to evening bag!” It may appear complex, but to secure the bag for £130.05, all you need to do is register via this exclusive link to receive your £15 cashback.

In the Lulu Guinness reviews for the bag, one customer said: “Simply stunning. The Nightshade colour is absolutely beautiful – a deep cool toned purple – the gold lips accent is lovely. The bag is bigger than I thought and it really wears well on my shoulder and I have more than enough space for anything I need to carry with me! Love it.”

A second review read: “Beautiful colour handbag , so pleased with my purchase. The quality is great and the fact you can remove the handle to create a clutch bag is a bonus. Purchased in the sale so a great bargain.”

A third fan said: “Love my bag, Lulu bags are of a good quality and delivery service excellent would recommend Lulu goods to family and friends.”

Nevertheless, one customer did mention that the bag was ‘too small’ so it may be better suited to special occasions. Measurements for the bag include: 37.00cm (H) x 57.00cm (W) x 16.00cm (D). You can buy the bag using the Lulu Guinness code for just £146.25 here, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Alternatively, you can pick up a similar style at Charles & Keith, with the Cesia Metallic Accent Shoulder Bag priced at just £79, making it an affordable option. You could also head to Guess, where the Lola Shoulder Bag is £375, with both bags coming in a similar deep burgundy shade that’s perfect for winter.

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• Sign up as a new member at TopCashback for free via this link.
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