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IF you are a cruise fan, you’ll know the impact that a two-week sailing can have on your waistline.

After all, you would have to have the willpower of an Olympic athlete to resist the steaming hot buffets, top-end grills and sticky dessert parlours on board.

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Cruise lines have expanded their wellness offerings in recent years, adding state-of-the-art gyms and healthier dining options[/caption]

Luckily, cruise lines have worked hard to expand their wellness offerings in recent years, with state-of-the-art gyms and less-indulgent dining options for the health-conscious traveller.

Sophie Swietochowski shares her pick of top wellness cruises for 2025.

CELEBRITY CRUISES: AQUACLASS CABINS

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Celebrity Cruises’ AquaClass cabins help travellers keep on top of both diet and fitness while sailing[/caption]

WITH access to healthier and more sustainable options in the Blu restaurant, plus free fitness classes and in-room yoga mats, Celebrity Cruises’ AquaClass cabins help travellers keep on top of both diet and fitness while sailing.

GO: A six-night Puerto Plata, Labadee & Perfect Day cruise on board Celebrity Beyond is from £1,092pp in an AquaClass room, departing Fort Lauderdale on April 28, 2025. Flights extra. See celebritycruises.com.

PRINCESS CRUISES: ALCOHOL-FREE DRINKS

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Go alcohol-free on the Sky Princess with Princess Cruises[/caption]

SAIL with Princess Cruises from the end of March onwards and you will be able to swap your boozy beverages for healthier non-alcoholic alternatives on certain voyages, thanks to the new Amore Princess Zero Alcohol Collection.

It includes a selection of premium brands such as Kylie Minogue’s non-alcoholic sparkling rose and 24K margarita cocktails.

GO: A five-night Hamburg Getaway on board Sky Princess costs from £460pp in an inside cabin departing Southampton on October 14. See iglucruise.com.

P&O CRUISES: JOGGING TRACKS

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P&O Cruises can even offer running tracks on its Arvia and Iona vessels[/caption]

IF you get your fitness kicks from running, you won’t be restricted to a machine on P&O Cruises’ Arvia and Iona which both have running tracks with sea views. But if you are more of a gym goer, Ventura has one of the best gyms at sea on Deck 16.

GO: A 14-night Caribbean Transatlantic cruise on board P&O Cruises’ Arvia is from £999pp, based on two sharing an inside cabin and departing Southampton on October 24.

Includes return flight to Manchester. See pocruises.com.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN: JUST TAKE THE STAIRS

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The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, stretches 1,198ft, so ditching the lift and using its 18 guest decks will keep you in ship-shape[/caption]

THE world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, stretches 1,198ft (that is longer than the Eiffel Tower tipped on its side), so ditching the lift and stepping between its 18 guest decks will keep you in ship-shape.

GO: A seven-night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day cruise on board Icon Of The Seas is from £1,268pp, based on two people sharing an inside cabin and departing Miami on February 28. For more info see royalcaribbean.com.

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TEMPLEGATE takes on Tuesday’s action hungry for winners.

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ANNO POWER (2.55 Taunton, nap)

This six-year-old first caught the eye when winning a decent Ascot bumper this time last year on her second run for Harry Fry. She then scored on the level at Cheltenham before returning from seven months off to score on hurdles debut at Sandown in November. That was a good effort given how novicey she was over her jumps. She should improve a bundle for that experience and progress way past this standard of opposition.

MORANDI SECOND (2.40 Market Rasen, nb)

He finished off the Flat season with an easy Catterick win and returned to hurdles with a close-up third at Sedgefield. But for hitting the final flight he would have won. This drop back in distance looks a wise move and he is more than capable of winning.

COURT CIAN (3.10 Market Rasen, treble)

Has won two of his past three and looks set to strike again. He had no fewer than 16 lengths in hand when scooting in at Fakenham on New Year’s Day and even a 10lb rise in the weights won’t put the brakes on.

TIME PATROL (5.00 Newcastle, Lucky 15)

He has forged a fantastic partnership with Molly Gunn who can claim her 7lb today. She has been on board for wins here and at Lingfield and can steer him home again in this winnable contest.

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MICHELLE Keegan has revealed her blooming baby bump for the first time in a glamorous new photo shoot.

The mum-to-be, 37, has shown off her growing tummy in a long, sleeveless knitted dress while enjoying a hot drink in the kitchen.

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Michelle Keegan has shown off her big baby bump for the first time[/caption]

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The mum-to-be is pictured in a stunning new photo shoot[/caption]

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Michelle has spoken to Grazia about her maternity leave plans[/caption]

Michelle’s hair has been pinned up loosely for the stunning black and white photo and she has shunned shoes for bare feet.

The picture is part of a new photo shoot for Grazia magazine – and it the first official shoot Michelle has done since announcing her pregnancy.

Another close-up shot shows her gazing at the camera, while Michelle features on the magazine’s cover in an oversized jumper and baggy trousers.

Michelle, who found fame in Coronation Street, has told the publication her plans for work once the baby arrives.

The actress, who is currently filming the final series of Brassic, said: “I’m going to take a good chunk of time off to enjoy being a mum.

“I’m never normally at home in the summer, I’ve always been away working, so I can’t wait.”

Michelle told Grazia she will take the entire year off, but will then return to work for a “big new job”.

The star, who is married to former Towie star Mark Wright, is keeping tight-lipped about what her new gig is, though.

Michelle, who spent five months working in Australia last year for the upcoming new series of the BBC’s Ten Pound Poms, is feeling relaxed about taking a big break in her career.

“I used to panic if I had a long gap in-between jobs, thinking I’ll never work again,” she said.

“But I’m getting better at trusting the process, trusting my instincts and saying no to what’s not right for me.”

Michelle added: “It’s taken years and it’s still hard. I’ve always been such a people pleaser.

“But now I’m learning to be unapologetically me.”

BABY PREP

Michelle and Mark, 38, announced their happy baby news in December with a stunning photoshoot in Mallorca.

In a snap showing off her little baby bump for the very first time, the actress bared her tummy in an all-white outfit.

Posing on a beach, Michelle carefully placed her hand on the bump as she gazed lovingly at her husband.

Last week, as January drew to a close, the star gave fans glimpse of her baby prep in a series of photos.

Among her pictures was a shot of her mum-to-be beauty products, including a ‘bump mask’, and one of a therapist’s table ahead of a pregnancy massage.

The Fool Me Once star finished her Instagram haul with a shot of the sunrise coming up over hers and Mark’s £3.5million Essex mansion, along with a video of herself walking alongside her hubby.

The final shot simply said: “This will be a good year.”

MICHELLE Keegan has revealed the pregnancy cravings she has been experiencing while carrying her first child.

The stunning mum-to-be, 37, has spoken out in a new interview, opening up on secrets of her marriage to Mark Wright and revealing what her first pregnancy has been like so far.

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Michelle Keegan has posed in new snaps for Grazia, complete with a new interview[/caption]

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The stunning former Coronation Street star has revealed what she’s been craving while pregnant[/caption]

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The stunning actress is the new Grazia cover star[/caption]

At the end of December 2024, Michelle and Mark – who have been married for nine years – announced that they were is expecting their first child together.

Speaking to Grazia in a new interview, Michelle revealed what she’s been craving food-wise since getting pregnant.

According to the magazine, the actress’ team requested “a few different flavours of crisps” – but Michelle had other ideas.

“I’m usually a savoury girl, but now I’m craving sugary stuff,” she told the magazine while reaching for a chocolate-filled pastry.

“I’ll eat a chocolate bar while walking around the supermarket and just give them the wrapper at the checkout,” she went on to reveal.

Michelle then lifted the lid on her marriage to former The Only Way is Essex star Mark.

“Mark and I feel lucky to work in this industry, but it doesn’t dominate our lives,” she revealed to the magazine.

She explained how they like to dip their toes in briefly before stepping back into their normal lives.

‘A COMPLETE MESS’

“It’s very boring and probably quite basic, but that’s how I like it,” she added, before saying how it “probably doesn’t look like that”.

“In the press, at awards or on Instagram, it might look polished from the outside,” Michelle dished.

She then revealed how her home life is far from polished, with the couple’s Essex mansion “a complete mess” on the day that she was interviewed.

“When I get home, if Mark hasn’t cleaned it, I’ll probably have a go at him and then do it myself,” she added.

BABY JOY

Michelle and Mark announced the happy news of their pregnancy on Instagram at the end of last year.

They couple shared a snap of the former Coronation Street star cradling her growing baby bump on the beach.

Wearing a chic white outfit with an off-the-shoulder jumper and matching skirt, Mark could be seen walking towards his beaming wife.

They captioned the post: “2025 is going to be a special one for us…”

Shortly after the news of the couple’s baby joy, a source told us that the pair were being targeted for a fly-on-the-wall documentary series.

NEW SERIES?

A source said: “Michelle and Mark are such a TV power couple, and becoming parents is huge for them.

“A couple of production companies are writing up propositions to see if they’d let in cameras to follow them becoming parents.

“These fly-on-the-wall shows are huge on ITV, as well as streamers like Prime, and there is a huge audience that would love an insight into Michelle and Mark’s world.

“It’s all just in the planning stages and no formal approaches have been made but the offers are close to being finalised.”

They added: “Michelle is pedal to the metal on Brassic at the moment. She is finishing up her scenes before she goes off for a break.

“Her co-stars will stay working until about May but Michelle is having to get finished in about three weeks.”

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Mark and Michelle announced they were expecting their first child together at the end of 2024[/caption]

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The stunning couple have been married since 2015, with them due to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this coming May[/caption]

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column is being kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.

Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. 

ARIES

March 21 to April 20

Big day for Aries as Venus pampers your sign for the next few weeks, and god­father Jupiter spins direct in your communication chart.

So all those love words you have been storing up can be shared, in spectacular ways.

Your inner voice is so positive again and you are ready to believe in yourself and your future.

 TAURUS

April 21 to May 21

A personal moon softens tough words and mindsets, and instead of black and white you see situations in shades of grey.

This brings solutions nearer as you see positives instead of frustrating neg­atives.

Your love approach is dreamier and this could be the time to look again at a “D” crush you usually dismiss.

Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

GEMINI

May 22 to June 21

As Venus takes a new chart position, you could reach out towards an interesting community, and find out more.

That sense of seeking more in life can lead you to a role that pays little in cash terms but reaps great emotional rewards.

So explore this fully.

Jupiter fires up Gemini luck, via personal numbers.

Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

CANCER

June 22 to July 22

Confusion can clear over whether to keep secrets or share them, as Jupiter takes a positive path again.

You see that sharing your deepest doubts and delights can end a time of love uncertainty.

Single? Venus gives new confidence to go for passion gold, whatever anyone else says.

Luck adds up to 24.

Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

LEO

July 23 to August 23

Any situation or group you have felt on the outside of lately can open up now to let you in.

But you are right to ask yourself if this is still what you want.

Your chart is so positive with new opportunities which deserve your full focus.

Love lessons from a few years ago serve you well now, helping you make a smart choice.

Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

VIRGO

August 24 to September 22

Venus lights up love trans­formation and you see that partners, including you, have been changing.

This can strengthen a bond when you both decide to celebrate it rather than resist it.

Single? Someone who loves to mix and match fashion can catch your eye.

Friends surprise by forming a knowledge team.

Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

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Friends surprise by forming a knowledge team[/caption]

LIBRA

September 23 to October 23

With the natural generosity of Jupiter in your adventure zone, so many stages of a goal can be skipped, as you see your skills clearly and build on them smartly.

So a journey you assumed over can re-start, with a shining new destination.

Love-wise, Venus supports commitment, in any way you choose to seek it.

Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

SCORPIO

October 24 to November 22

Maybe a personal development plan has been stalled for a while, but it get moving again now, thanks to Jupiter.

Work with what you have learned, but stay true to your ultimate goal, especially in health terms.

The moon’s intuition helps you see who might be struggling, at home and work, and offer the right support.

Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

A period of pure romance begins, and a lightness of heart in your passion self is so appealing to partners old and new.

Talks linked to the future, and a family size or shape, can come round again, but with a different outcome.

Finding time each day, even a few minutes, for a creative activity you love is a personal boost.

Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

CAPRICORN

December 22 to January 20

You might not see yourself as a leader but your chart in general, and Jupiter in particular, thinks differently.

You have the right style, and when you share it with others the response is encouraging.

That foundation of trust you need in love terms is firming up again – but ensure it is based on facts, not fiction.

Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

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Lovers connect when eyes lock, perhaps in a mirror[/caption]

AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 18

Guessing games, in love and life, are not good for you.

If there is something you need to know, Venus’s new position helps you ask for it up front – and to work well with the answer.

Your creative sector re-opens and that role with a high creative element nears.

Lovers connect when eyes lock, perhaps in a mirror.

Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

PISCES

February 19 to March 20

Loyalty to others matters so much to you – but staying true to yourself is equally vital.

If you sense conflict here, you can work through this and come out smiling, but act soon.

Choices about where or how to live are Jupiter-guided, so happiness now is more centred on people than places.

Get all the latest Pisces horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

BRITISH forces body armour does not stop bullets, tests have found.

Defence chiefs ordered a major recall after scans revealed cracks in bullet proof plates.

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British forces body armour does not stop bullets, tests have found[/caption]

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Plans to replace the plates, in use since the 1980s, had been delayed[/caption]

Troops will face mortal danger as top brass scramble to find replacements..

The flaws were discovered in ceramic plates known as enhanced combat body armour.

The Army, Navy and RAF have at least 120,000 sets.

Armed Forces minister John Healey says in a letter to chiefs: “I will not accept a make do and mend approach to the safety or operational capability of our people.

“I know you will not either.”

Plans to replace the plates, in use since the 1980s, had been delayed. Labour blames Tory cuts.

Some can switch to Osprey and Virtus kit but Marine Commandos and sailors at sea are banned from using those as the extra weight might drown them.

Every plate is being tested for flaws. So far’ one in 10 has failed.

The MoD said: “As a precaution, its use has been suspended in all but unavoidable circumstances.”

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Every protective plate is being tested for flaws – so far one in 10 has failed[/caption]

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