Western Mail

Stuart & Me

When Lisa Rogers started dating Stuart Cable he was married and the much-loved drummer of The Stereophonics. Within months he was separated, sacked and seething at the media frenzy that followed them everywhere. Here, for the first time, Lisa talks candidly to WM's Kate Delamere about life, love, the 'Phonics and her Welsh freckles . . . LISA ROGERS may have presented Top Of The Pops and may readily call herself a 'rock chick', but when wild-haired Stuart Cable, then the drummer in Welsh band...

Bling Bling Ring-Licious

You want to get ahead, get a ring. And not just any old ring: a celeb-style, ker-bling beauty, big and bad enough to knock 'em dead... JADE Jagger designs them for posh jewellers Garrard, Posh has Becks spend a cool half mill a pop on them, Liz Hurley phones up Versace to put in a bulk order... bling bling rings are de rigeur in the world of the A-list.

Style

WE are well into the New Year and I promise I shall not ask how you and your resolutions are doing! Why? Because usually at this stage, I am probably right in thinking: it's bad news!!

Are You Feeling Pale and Uninteresting?

ISN'T January a rough time for beauty? You're pale, drawn and no doubt not exactly looking your best. Well, if two weeks on a beach in Antigua is not a viable option, how about indulging in a spot of fake tanning instead?

Chemical Free Beauty

She may have just turned 30, but Kate Moss keeps the wrinkles at bay by using 100% organic skincare products, and now so can you, says Shereen Low Increasing numbers of people are turning to organic food in a quest to look after their bodies, but fewer people treat their skin in the same way.

Dear Karra

Q: I often go out straight after work. How can I freshen up my make-up without starting over? A: You want your make-up to look fresh and fab, not tired and cakey, so follow these tips to get glam quick.

Sugar and Spice Up Your Love Life

As the excitement of Christmas fades, young lovers' thoughts turn to Valentine's Day. But if you're a little lacking in the bedroom, maybe you should be looking in the kitchen. The Western Mail's Health Editor MADELEINE BRINDLEY has been rummaging in the cupboards... HAVE you ever wondered why a honeymoon is called a honeymoon?

Party On, Ladies

DIE-HARD party fans and ex-clubbers with long memories will be glad to know the legendary Time Flies night is back... One of the biggest club weekends ever will take place in Cardiff on January 30-31 when the Time Flies clubnight (which dominated Cardiff's social life in the 1990s) celebrates its 10th birthday.

Eating Healthily Needn't Be Boring ...

SAM CHURCH, the Food Standards Agency's nutrition expert and a registered public health nutritionist, talks us through the basics of changing to a healthy diet... 'If you'd really like to eat more healthily, but are put off because there seems to be so much to think about, take heart.

It's a Real Bum Deal for Sportswomen

FIFA President Sepp Blatter was criticised after saying women footballers should sex up the sport by wearing tighter, shorter shorts - just like volleyball players. He said it was the only way to secure the future of women's football. Outrageous or could he be right? Here footie fan Helen Ward and footie player Karen Jones argue the toss CARDIFF City Fan Helen Ward knows that most feminists won't agree with her when she gives Blatter's comments the vote of confidence.

Ask the Shopping Doctor

Q: I'm bored with all my handbags and can't seem to find anything that excites me in the high street shops. Can you suggest another bag shop? A: Rest assured this situation is about to change. We've just heard that House of Fraser, those blessed souls, have signed up a whole host of new handbag brands for this spring/summer.

The Hex Factor

Have you had as much trouble with an ex as daft boy Steven Johnson is giving Charlotte Church? We asked other Welsh celebs about their ex files... n The Western Mail's columnist Lowri Turner had an embarrassing encounter with one ex out shopping. She explained, 'I can remember meeting an ex and his wife in the book department of a department store. It was one of those times when I rushed out of the house and hadn't put any make-up on. I remember thinking, 'God, I look really, really bad', and...

Do Soulmates Really Exist?

Amanda Holden's joined the long list of celebs who claim to have met their soulmate (at least for a week or two anyway). But, asks Catherine Jones, is there such a thing or is it just wishful thinking? ACTRESS Amanda Holden reckons she has found her 'soul mate' in new love Chris Hughes, a music industry executive with whom she hopes to remain for life.

Men's Stuff

The world is, indeed, a scary and largely strange place, but at least, as we all spin inexorably to our (eventual) certain deaths, we can take not insignificant pleasure in a few gadget-shaped baubles, writes David Williamson... 1Clinton Presidential Center CookbookSlightly beyond a place called parody is the United States of America.

He's Not My Type

A controversial new book claims there are 27 types of men from LibMan to Neanderthal. So, is categorising blokes the secret for men and women to understand each other asks Lia Hervey? IT is the age old question - why are there so many differences between men and women?

'Someone Must Say Sorry' for Schoolbus Death

CAMPAIGNERS demanded that 'someone must say sorry' after a verdict of accidental death was returned in the inquest into 12- year-old Stuart Cunningham-Jones's death yesterday. Stuart died on December 3, 2002, when the bus taking him home from Cowbridge Comprehensive School crashed into a tree.

Schoolgirl, 12, Runs Off with Welshman Twice Her Age

A FATHER last night issued a desperate plea for the return of his 12-year-old daughter believed to have run away with a Welshman nearly twice her age. Schoolgirl Alexandra Howe - known as Alex - sparked a nationwide police hunt when she disappeared from her Manchester home on Friday.

Assembly Being Put On Track for More Devolved Public Transport Powers

THE Government signalled devolution of Welsh rail powers when it announced a review of the rail industry yesterday. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling told MPs the review would focus on three areas: structural changes to improve rail performance for customers; controlling costs; and regulation of safety.

Rail Services Hit the Buffers

The Government yesterday ordered a major review of the structure of the railways to prevent 'further suffering' to passengers. What hopes do people in Wales have for this review of the structure of Britain's beleaguered rail industry? Rhodri Clark canvassed opinions David Watts of Milford Haven

Brothers Deny Masterminding Smuggling Ring

A WELSHMAN and his brother are accused of master-minding a pounds 61m drugs smuggling ring. Ian Thornhill, formerly of Mawdlam, Bridgend, and Stuart Thornhill, of Newbury, Berkshire, appeared in court yesterday.