Woman's Weekly

Winter Light is a sparkling free, open-air exhibition at the Southbank Centre. Lightworks designed by world-renowned artists illuminate iconic buildings and trees along the River Thames. They include David Ogle’s neon light installation (pictured), c

If you’ve stored tender herbaceous perennials, such as gladioli, dahlias, begonias and cannas, check that they’re dry and well-ventilated, and not turned rotten. Be sure to regularly deadhead winter pansies. By removing any faded or diseased flowers

I’ve got wardrobes of clothes. They’re all vintage but I got them from new! My alpaca jacket is ancient. I’ve teamed it with leggings, which I’m wearing with a black chunky jumper with leather detail from Italy. My boots are Kickers and my bag is Mul

Barbara Stokes (second from left) circa 1950, sent in by daughter Tanya Stokes. I love this photo of my mum with her twin sisters Maureen (left) and Doreen( far right) with their mum, Elizabeth Myers. They all look so smart! The shot was taken by my

With a career spanning over two decades, it’s safe to say that Ruth Langsford is a veteran when it comes to the TV world – and it’s something that still thrills her today. ‘You’re very lucky if you can go to work and look forward to it. And I do. In

No Burns Night festivity is complete without haggis, tatties, whisky… and tartan. Whether celebrating at an organised supper or staying home on 25 January, what better way to give a nod to Robert Burns and Scotland’s heritage than to incorporate some

A adding more spice to your meals will give your wellbeing a boost, whether you ‘slam it to the left‘ or ‘shake it to the right’. Because whichever way you choose to turn up the flavour in your meals, the Spice Girls were onto something when they urg

Spices, such as turmeric, ginger and even black pepper, are increasingly popping up in beauty products, as we demand more natural skincare. With their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties, it’s not hard to see why – after all, inflammation and o

A writer said recently that life was too short to carry on reading a book he wasn’t enjoying. In fact, he recommended being particularly strict on fiction and hurling said book across the room if it hadn’t gripped you after 20 pages. I wish someone h

You can’t go wrong with a pleated, leopard-print midi skirt. Tuck in a top to highlight your waist, and team with boots for daytime and kitten heels for the evening. Skirt, £22, sizes 8-24, Tu Clothing at Sainsbury’s Winter whites always look chic.

They say A five-minute hair mask suitable for bleached to dark-blonde hair. The formula, which lasts up to six washes, has three effects in one. Prolongs the vibrancy of your hair colour, temporary colour change for a pink colour result and intensive

Cheryl Swann, 65, is a retired personnel and payroll manager, and lives in Coventry. ‘What does it say?’ my husband Dave asked as I frowned after reading my test results. ‘I have severe dyskaryosis – abnormal cells,’ I said. It was 17 August 2013 an

WHERE I’VE BEEN To the local charity shops for a really good rummage. WHAT I’VE SEEN A fabulous painting given to me by the artist because I liked it! WHO I’VE MET A friend who lives in Germany but pops back several times a year. WHAT I’VE BOUGHT

Mutton has the most amazing flavour, and slow-cooking it gives it a beautiful soft texture, too. PER SERVING 805 cals, 41g fat, 22g sat fat, 76g carbs SERVES 6 ✣600g (1¼lb) stewing mutton or lamb✣ 2tbsp flour✣2tbsp olive oil✣600g (1¼lb) potatoes

Though the phenomenon has been dismissed by experts as pseudoscience, there’s no denying January can be a challenge. Bad weather, failing resolutions, long nights and the repercussions of Christmas holiday hedonism can all lead to low motivation and

Radiation is known to damage DNA, increasing the risk of mutations and potentially leading to cancer, so monitoring of cancer incidence after radio-iodine, a common treatment for hyperthyroidism, is vital. A meta-analysis of data from 500,000 people

✣ 21 pages of relaxing fiction ✣ 7 pages of fiendish puzzles – plus the answers! ✣ Fascinating literary quiz ■

Linzi nibbled at her dry piece of toast and gazed enviously at Mick’s plate. He had lashings of butter, real butter, on his piece of toast and it was smothered with the expensive marmalade she loved. How she hated being on a diet. She gave up on her

Grace’s hair whipped around her face, and the trees that lined the pavements of Sweetcroft Avenue thrashed together, sending leaves rattling along the street. A light breeze had given way to a brisk wind and Grace knew that, even though it was still

No, it wasn’t spooky at all,’ I said to my friend Amy after she’d told me a long story about how she’d discovered a film she loved. ‘It was blue car syndrome.’ ‘You what?’ Amy frowned. ‘What you experienced. It’s called blue car syndrome – or frequen

On the night of my 30th wedding anniversary I could have won a BAFTA for best actress. My two daughters and their husbands had arrived at my house. The way I hugged and kissed them, you’d have thought I was the happiest woman alive. But I was so mise

I am from Milan, discreet yet tasteful. A designer model. That evening, I intended to cause a stir. I knew people would look at us as we came in, Anne and me, and they’d compliment her and she’d blush and protest, because she’s not had many complimen

Are you new?’ Jenny clutched her clipboard to her chest so the man addressing her couldn’t see it had nothing on it. ‘I just started today.’ ‘Runner, eh?’ Jenny nodded. The man in the headphones grunted. ‘And they put you on this show? Someone doesn

A surge of anxiety swept through Sally as she shut the bedroom door one Saturday morning. She found herself tiptoeing downstairs so she could hear every sound in case it all went horribly wrong and windows shattered or tools went crashing to the floo

Stepping through the door of Isabel’s was like stepping back in time, but Jean delighted in the sight of several elderly ladies sitting contentedly under huge, humming hairdryers. She always felt like a mere youngster here. ‘Morning, girls. Morning,

So far, Nick’s date wasn’t going well. Whenever he tried to break the ice by asking a question, Helen’s answers were so brief it put him off asking another. After they’d been walking for 15 minutes, he suggested stopping for a coffee. They found a sn

Well, Jill, you know the old saying… A holiday will either make you or break you.’ Jill knew what her friend said was true, but she didn’t want Steven to break away from her. She loved her husband and always had. She just wanted to make things right

Whether you are into traditional tales or modern masterpieces, our literary quiz should have you racking your brain for answers. Oh, and watch out for one trick question! 1 Harper Lee’s 1960 novel To Kill A Mockingbird, set in Depression-era Alabam

Audrey Carson enjoyed people-watching. She liked to speculate secretly about her subjects, who they were, where they came from, what they did and why. She wasn’t nosy, she just observed the human condition. She liked to be helpful, too, which was wh

Whether you want to pick up a new skill or take a deep dive into a long-held passion, a craft holiday is a great way to relax and meet like-minded people. Colourful, dynamic, unique… just a few of the words to describe the work made by previous st

Craving healthy food after the Christmas excess? Try microgreens – baby plants, like spinach and basil, that go from seed to plate in two weeks. Fill a tray (old plastic fruit tubs work well) with 5cm of compost, water, then sprinkle seed evenly. Lea

The seven-acre winter garden at Dunham Massey, in Cheshire, is the place to see more than 200,000 snowdrops lighting up the bleak days. For little ones, Percy the Park Keeper’s winter wander trail runs until the end of January. ✣ nationaltrust.org.uk

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There she was, darting down the street again. Joan tutted as she watched her neighbour from the window. That Millie Nicholls – always out, always doing something ‘good’ – either collecting for charity or helping people find their lost cats. She’d ma

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THE STORY SO FAR: Frankie Bishop moved to Fuerteventura after losing her nerve when she crashed her ambulance. She wakes from a nightmare and her flatmate Rik is at her side, and she finally admits what happened. He’s on the island after his fiancée

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“‘This is nice, isn’t it?’ said Mr Dear. ‘Is it?’ ‘Yes, just the two of us.’ ‘But it’s just the two of us at home,’ I said, helping myself to one of his chocolate digestives. Dark chocolate, of course, because that’s good for the heart. All our