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WHY CHERYL’S FEELING CONFIDENT ABOUT MR RIGHT & BABY NO.2 • As 2021 comes to a close, Cheryl is ready to treat the New Year as a fresh start
JORDAN’S NIGHTMARE: ‘Pete & Kieran are worried – they’ll keep a close eye on her’ • After Jordan narrowly avoided jail following her drink-drive car smash, pals say a furious public backlash and being under constant scrutiny from her exes will prove tough for her
IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE A FRIENDLY DIVORCE • Legal firms see a huge rise in people seeking a divorce during January. But a break-up doesn’t have to be bitter. Here, we speak to two women who reveal how they kept theirs amicable, and a divorce coach reveals her tips for splitting kindly...
EXPERT ADVICE FOR A HAPPY SPLIT • DIVORCE COACH SARA DAVISON SAYS:
HOW JEN & COURTENEY STAY FRIENDS WITH THEIR EXES • Insiders reveal how the Friends stars and BFFs have remained so close to their former flames – and what sparked their mission to keep their estranged partners such a big part of their lives
BINKY: ‘I’ve always wanted three kids… and a big house with chickens!’ • Former Made in Chelsea star Binky Felstead tells Closer about her future plans and why she’s never felt happier
WHAT’S BEHIND THE BOOM IN WOMEN FREEZING THEIR EGGS?
Amy: ‘I’m so glad I had a fertility MOT – knowledge is power’
‘IT DOESN’T ALWAYS RESULT IN A BABY’
JESSIE: ‘Harry Potter changed my life – but my kids are embarrassed I kissed Ron!’ • As the stars of the Harry Potter movies reunite to mark two decades since The Philosopher’s Stone thrilled fans, actress Jessie Cave looks back on her wizarding days and recalls awkward moments with Daniel Radcliffe and smooches with Rupert Grint
WHAT THE WIZARDS DID NEXT!
‘Life’s finally started at 40 after I lost over half my body weight’ • After a lifetime of struggles with her weight, Angharad Binns was determined for a fresh start on her milestone birthday
‘It’s a lifelong commitment’
‘We’re so proud of our inspirational little girls’ • Each year, around 750 babies in the UK are born with Down’s syndrome. Closer speaks to four mothers whose daughters feature on a calendar which aims to raise awareness of the condition
LUISA: ‘2021 has been difficult, but there have been moments to make us smile’ • Outspoken former CBB star Luisa Zissman shares her views on the highs, lows, heroes and villains of 2021. She says, “It’s been a really difficult year in some ways, but there have been many moments to make us smile too. Here’s my take on the biggest showbiz stories of 2021…”
FAYE WINTER • THE 2021 LOVE ISLANDER, 26, SHARES HER OPINIONS AND HER LIFE
‘This time of year can be tough for love’
IF I RULED THE WORLD...
‘My rescue pup inspired me to save disabled dogs’ • After saving a stray puppy from Borneo, Victoria Bryceson wanted to help other pooches find happiness too
Love Scopes 2022 • WHAT DOES NEXT YEAR HAVE IN STORE FOR YOUR ROMANTIC LIFE? OUR RESIDENT ASTROLO GER YASMIN BOLAND REVEALS ALL
LATEYSHA: ‘I’m pregnant again, but I won’t be rushing for surgery this time’ • Reality star Lateysha Grace exclusively reveals to Closer that she is expecting her second baby and discusses her regrets over going under the knife
‘MY SIX-YEAR-OLD WANTS TO BE A YOUTUBER’
6 TRICKS TO MAKE A GOAL THAT STICKS • Make your New Year’s resolution one that genuinely...