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Just nine days after their wedding, Basil and his bride Ula received devastating news. He tells their heartbreaking story (p24). How did a takeaway kebab show Tessa that it was time to end her violent relationship for good? (p44). And after Kirsten’s

Me, my husband, Matt, and our two boys, Oliver, 5, and Lucas, 3 months, all had a great time when we went on a trip strawberry picking during lockdown. Kate Anderson, Dawlish Here’s a picture of my dog Saffron waiting for a copy of her favourite maga

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Vicky Bassett, 44 Arriving home from school, I headed upstairs to my room and curled up in bed with a Roald Dahl book. It was 1982 and I was just 6 years old. Nobody asked how my day was, what I wanted for tea. See, my family had never been close. No

What is the minor planet designation number for Pluto? Fit these numbers into the grid. One number doesn’t fit. This is the prize puzzle answer. 139 171 176 224 390 483 554 691 700 754 1374 1447 1592 2737 3687 4818 7409 7896 8958 9839 14427 24419 411

Steam made our bathroom cabinet hinges rusty. So we replaced them and sprayed them with a silicone coating – two years on, there’s still no rust! Julie Howard, High Heaton If your favourite T-shirt is looking a bit bobbly, just gently run a razor ove

Moby Gordon, 25 Handing a gift bag to my mother-in-law Christy, 45, I couldn’t wait for her reaction. ‘What’s this?’ she asked, looking bemused. Unwrapping the tiny onesie, she held it up. World’s greatest grandma. ‘We’re having a baby,’ my husband C

Belted styles can also be worn over midi dresses and skirts. Wide-leg styles help balance out hips – go on, give them a go! Denim skirts are as versatile as jeans, but always tuck tops in to highlight your waist. Avoid double blue denim and pair with

What is US actor and rapper Awkwafina’s go-to coffee order? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the prize answer. 11 Prefer (6) 12 Exactly the same (9) 13 Character from The Simpsons (4) 14 Place where the sick

When a power cut hit the sleepy village of Pavlovec in northeast Croatia, it led to a grisly discovery. It was February 2019, and neighbours were starting to notice a repulsive smell. Seemed it was coming from the home of a middle-aged woman, Smiljan

Leia Parker, 25, south London As the bright light beamed down on me, I felt myself come alive and I pouted into the camera. It was January 2014 and I was posing for a glamour shoot. I felt confident in my skimpy lingerie. My long blonde hair and natu

Laura McLean, 33, Glossop Gently shaking my husband Dale, 35, awake, I told him that I had to go to the hospital. ‘Is it time?’ he asked me excitedly. ‘No, it’s not the baby, it’s me,’ I sighed. It was July 2019 and I was 38 weeks pregnant. But ever

Q I’ve had three boys and I’m desperate for a girl! Is there a way to improve my chances that really works? Ann-Marie, Donegal A Modern medical techniques can almost guarantee a boy or girl by separating male and female sperm before inseminating you

Basil El-Titi, 40, London Surrounded by brochures, my fiancée Urszula was deep in thought. ‘These are nice!’ she said, showing me a photo of a bouquet of white roses. ‘Perfect!’ I agreed. It was early 2018 and me and Ula, then 38, were planning our w

Canadian author Margaret Atwood’s novels The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments are set in which fictional dystopian republic? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read down the letters in the shaded squares to f

1 If you only had one word to use to describe yourself, you would pick… A Confident B Shy C Funny D Motherly 2 Your friends have had a tiff in The Queen Vic, what do you do? A Tell them to get a grip and stop bickering B Excuse yourself to the toilet

Q My wife is wonderful but the love has gone. I was ready to leave, we discussed it – then came the blow that she had cancer. My leaving her has now been shelved. I’ll help and support her and our kids, but I don’t want to be with her any more. But h

Courtney Rogers, 36 It was in 2007 that my partner Chris, then 19, first came out with it. ‘We should have as many kids as my mum had!’ he joked. The eldest of six, I’d always thought I’d come from a big family, then I’d met Chris and discovered he w

What career would British comedian Sara Pascoe have chosen in another life? To find out, solve the puzzle… Fill in the grid. Each letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number from 1 to 26. When you’ve completed the grid, the shaded squares wi

After a month of wallowing in self-pity, I decided enough was enough. Thinking back to how much I’d loved exercising, I wondered if I could give it another go. So I tentatively booked myself a session with a personal trainer once a week. At first, ev

boost your credit If you’ve been rejected for credit or worry your credit rating will stop you getting a loan or credit card, don’t despair. Take these steps to improve it, says the Money Advice Service. It’s important that you register on the electo

These fishcakes are perfect as a starter, or serve with steamed veg for a quick main meal. SERVES 4 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOK TIME 10 MINS • 180g pack hot smoked salmon fillets, flaked• 400g ready-made mashed potato• 3 spring onions, chopped• 2tbsp chop

Follow the major players in the 70s American feminist movement through their attempts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and the unexpected backlash led by a staunchly conservative woman called Phyllis Schlafly, played by Cate Blanchett. Set during

Q My nails are brittle and dry and they break so easily. How can I make them stronger? Sam Landgrebe, 58, Cheshire A Brittle nails can be caused by dietary deficiencies so do check your vitamin intake. Products to invest in include a nail treatment l

1 London is practically exploding with things to do, so it can be difficult to pinpoint where you want to go. Seven Dials – the area that joins Soho and Covent Garden together – is made up of seven different streets that surround the famous Sundial P

Nikko Jenkins had finally got his life back on track. After 10 and a half years behind bars, in August 2013, he walked away a free man. Having been sentenced in 2003 for stealing two cars at gunpoint, and considering he’d been no angel while banged u

Dear Joshua, You were 2 when I first took you to the doctor. I was worried that you preferred playing on your own, avoiding other little ones. And you screamed blue murder if you weren’t by my side at all times. At night, I’d spend hours trying to so