Issue 21: This week in New Idea

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STEVE PEACOCKE’S SHOCK NEWS

In just two years Steve Peacocke has gone from unloading trucks by day and doing student theatre at night, to becoming a double-Logie winning TV superstar on Home and Away. And by his side all the way has been his beloved girlfriend, Bridgette Sneddon. She’s been his rock through the lean times and career highs – but now the couple’s world has been dramatically turned on its head by a shock phone call that threatens to change their lives forever. This week, we reveal how the Home and Away star is facing his biggest personal challenge yet.

ANGE’S BRAVE DECISION: I DID THIS FOR MY CHILDREN

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are putting their long-delayed wedding plans into overdrive in a celebration of life following the shock of her harrowing double mastectomy. After years of ‘living under the shadow of cancer’, Ange’s brave decision to endure three months of preventive surgical procedures has strengthened her bond with Brad and made them more determined than ever to wed. ‘I do not feel any less of a woman – I feel empowered that I made a strong choice,’ says the 37- year-old.

BEAUTIFUL PICS: KATE POPS OUT – WITH JUST SEVEN WEEKS TO GO!

With the royal couple getting closer and closer to their due date, New Idea this week publishes glorious exclusive photos of the radiant royal. As she and Prince William attended the wedding of close friends, the mum-to-be looked beautiful in a $58 Topshop dress, which she teamed with a Ralph Lauren blazer – the same outfit she wore to visit the Harry Potter set last month. The blossoming beauty has just seven weeks to keep juggling maternity outfits, with her inner circle recently revealing her due date. All the happy photos in this week’s issue.

THE VOICE: SEAL’S HEARTBREAK – HEIDI’S BABY BOMBSHELL!

There are more rough times ahead for The Voice star Seal, with his ex Heidi Klum last week appearing to send him a very clear message about how happy she is since their split. Tweeting that it was her ‘best Mother’s Day ever’, it seems she has every reason to be over the moon. The 39-year-old German supermodel has been telling pals how besotted she is with her new man Martin Kirsten – and now insiders say the couple want to seal their love with a baby. The news will come as a total shock to Seal, who still carries a flame for his former love.

NEW IDEA FOOD: CURRY HEAVEN!

This week, New Idea urges you to spice up your life this winter with a delicious collection of mouth-watering curries. From cauliflower, chickpea and coconut curry to Kashmiri lamb curry with eggplant there is something for every taste. Why not treat yourself with New Idea’s Masterclass for savarin or lemon chiffon pie and classic shortbread biscuits perfect for when friends call around.