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As my dogs trail half the muddy garden in through the back door, I am heartened by the article on p24! The pandemic has arguably had an impact on hygiene but how clean is too clean? One thing’s for sure, my kitchen floor is definitely not! Also this

Following her split from husband of 12 years Ant McPartlin – who has since remarried – it seems Lisa Armstrong is moving on (and spending some of that £31 million divorce cash!). Submitting plans to add a ‘fitness studio and swimming pool’ to her new

Kate Garraway has revealed the ‘remarkable’ moments she’s reminded that there’s still hope for Derek Draper, despite the fact COVID-19 has ‘devastated’ his body. The Good Morning Britain star’s husband is thought to be fighting one of the toughest b

After narrowly missing out on being hired by Lord Alan Sugar on the first-ever series, Saira, now 51, went on to become a popular TV personality and presenter. Having proven she was outspoken on the show, Saira fitted right in on Loose Women, where s

The Queen has become extremely close to her daughter-in-law, the Countess of Wessex, while in mourning for Prince Philip and coping with lockdown. But now it seems this commendable bond may actually have been the case long before the COVID-19 crisis.

The desire to look our best is one shared by many women, no matter what our age. And while, for some, improving our appearance might mean a simple blow-dry, for others, going under the knife is a very real consideration. In fact, on an average year

Move over Rouge Noir, for emerald green has been crowned the chicest nail colour of the season. This modern, vampy shade is set to stay top of the polish charts throughout winter, so, relinquish your traditional red, French and berry coloured manis a

Get your knitwear spring-ready by opting for jumpers in soft sorbet shades. Try colour-block styles or patterns in classic animal print in pastel hues that will lighten up your wardrobe and look great with jeans. If you’re looking for the smartness

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Keeping hydrated healthy a way to reduce frizz and the best option is a weekly mask. We love Christophe Robin Hydrating Melting Mask, £14, feelunique.com, because it delivers intense nourishment but doesn’t weigh hair down or cause greasiness. Leave

People avoid eating fat because there’s a tendency to think that it has something to do with the reason their clothes are too tight. But it’s eating too much of anything that’s the reason we have love handles! Fat is essential in our diet because, a

Since the pandemic began almost two years ago, we’ve all upped our hygiene standards significantly. As a result, sales of soap, bleach, hand washes and sanitiser have gone through the roof. Even prior to lockdown, back in February 2020, sales of hand

Do you struggle to nod off at night? Or maybe you wake in the early hours feeling anxious? If so, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that almost 50%* of Brits are affected by sleeplessness at some point, which can be due to poor sleep environments, bad

Your doctor may use a calculation tool (such as FRAX) to work out your risk of a fracture in the next decade, as well as using a bone density scan (DEXA scan). If you are diagnosed with osteoporosis you are likely to be offered medication, such as bi

I will never forget the day my twin boys were born in 2016, when I was 32. I couldn’t wait to meet them and experience the exceptional rush of love that everyone was talking about. However, the first time I saw them, I didn’t feel anything special. I

Q My partner is being really awkward right now when it comes to our sex life. When we met I was thrilled that he could make love all night, but recently he’s found it more and more difficult to last very long, so I’m left unfulfilled. He says he’s tr

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It’s surely every parent’s worst nightmare – to hear that your child has been caught up in a violent incident involving a knife. In recent years, Britain’s knife-crime epidemic has reached crisis point, with thousands of cases being reported every ye

Rich chocolate sponge with gooey molten cores. SERVES 3 PREP 15 MINS COOK 25 MINS ✱ Coconut oil, melted, for greasing✱ 120g plain flour✱ 110g icing sugar✱ 30g cocoa powder, plus extra to decorate✱ ½tbsp instant ground coffee✱ ½tsp baking powder✱

The colour Popcorn is described by Pantone as ‘a bright and cheery yellow hue that radiates warmth to all who embrace it’. This lively yellow is ideal for bringing some spring sunshine into your home. It looks cheerful and uplifting combined with sky

This charming city – famed for its Roman Baths, natural thermal waters and Jane Austen – has been drawing in the crowds for millennia, and it’s easy to see why. The only UK city to be a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s rich in history, lux

With capacity for 5,200 guests, those new to cruising – or anyone who’s taken a break from travelling due to COVID-19 – may feel daunted before boarding Iona, currently the largest ship in P&O’s fleet. But the beauty of this 345m-long floating ‘city

Another shop is closing, Mum,’ Annabel said to her mother, not looking up from her mobile phone. ‘There won’t be any shops left before we know it. Just a street full of cafes and restaurants.’ ‘Which one is it this time?’ Mel replied with a sigh, wh

Sheridan Smith has the holiday from hell in new four-part drama No Return. She plays Kathy, who arrives in Turkey for some fun in the sun with her family, but instead finds herself plunged into a nightmare when her son Noah (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) i

If you can’t get to the countryside or just can’t face the weather, enjoy a breath of fresh air with host Mark Stephen. His podcast explores beautiful landscapes and he chats to people associated with them for a fascinating and relaxing listen. Apple

This six-part thriller follows Becky (Erin Doherty) who’s obsessed with the picture-perfect life of social media star Chloe (Poppy Gilbert). But when Chloe suddenly dies, Becky creates an alter-ego called Sasha and tries to find out what happened by

The Aberfan Disaster of 1966 was a tragedy that cost a village its children. We meet William Lavery, 19, a newly qualified embalmer, who leaves his graduation party on an October evening to drive through the night to a mining village where a slag hea

Simplicity is key with this streamlined plug-in that can be used with any essential oils. Subtle buttons on the base allow users to control the mist timer from 30 minutes to three hours and switch on a soft warm light to add to the relaxing ambience.