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We have some amazing offers for you this week. Martin Lewis (p46) tells us how we can save money – something I know we’re all trying to do. On p19, our style team have found some must-have stylish spring loafers, a bargain at £8 from Primark, and, on

EastEnders’ Sharon Watts, played by Letitia Dean, 54, has returned to Albert Square with a whole new look! Fans were quick to compliment her appearance, with one writing, ‘Can we all take a minute to appreciate how good Sharon Watts looks on #EastEnd

The carefully photographed pictures of her cats are undoubtedly cute, the captions, typically witty, but there is much more to Fern Britton’s social media presence than meets the eye. The former Morning presenter now lives in Cornwall following the

After his first-ever solo UK tour had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, choreographer and Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, 57, is finally free to take to the road – and, by the sound of it, fans are in for a treat. Your

1 Which of the Spice Girls was the first to get married? A Geri Halliwell B Victoria Beckham C Mel B 2 In which film does Renée Zellweger mistakenly dress up as a bunny for a non-fancy dress party? A Legally Blonde B Bridget Jones’s Diary

The Cambridges’ eight-day overseas tour to the Caribbean seems to have come as a welcome shot in the arm for the royals. Rather than lick their wounds in private, the sight of the couple scuba diving, climbing ancient monuments and dressing up for of

Put a spring in your step this season with flat shoes that will freshen up any outfit. It’s time to put the boots to the back of your wardrobe and give your feet a treat with Primark’s fab selection of stylish loafers. At just £8, they really are a n

Bring joy to your wardrobe with bright sunny yellow. Team the cheerful hue with neutral creams or tans for a fresh look that’s perfect for the new season. Break up the colour with ditsy prints to create an ideal look for the coming Easter weekend. T

The humble cardigan is having a comeback, but with varying lengths and fits it can be tricky to get the look right. Longer-line styles are best worn open over dresses to elongate the body. Choose a style that sits above the hips if you want to button

After time, nail polish can go gloopy then start to dry out, giving you the perfect opportunity to choose a new shade for spring. Match your fingers to your toes with a pretty pop of pink, like OPI Nail Lacquer in Shorts Story, £13.90, lookfantastic.

Go for a pastel shade of nail polish that’s perfect for the warmer weather, like Essie Nail Polish in 720 Blossoms N’ Besties or 721 Sway in Crochet, £7.99 each, lookfantastic.com. Nothing beats a pretty pink lip for spring, like L’Oréal Paris Color

Well, what an interesting subject we’ve got this week. Let’s dive straight in! 1 For every illness or condition you google, there will always be, under the heading treatment or avoidance, the words ‘Do some exercise’. Give your heart and lungs some

If all that looks utterly daunting and you could only manage a couple, then choose numbers 1 and 2. Walk the (very) long way round to your bus stop/train station. And empty the house of all sugary processed snacks and replace with a couple of squares

Anger is not our prettiest emotion, but many of us experience it daily, even if it’s just tutting at people in the supermarket. And, with a Mental Health Foundation study finding that more than one in 10 people in the UK have trouble controlling thei

Rage-wise, you’re a ‘right here, right now, get it all out and then some’ type. On the plus side, you probably aren’t carrying around any anger baggage that can end up being vented elsewhere. But being so quick to react while you’re at peak fury can

Do you see the Easter weekend as a dietary nightmare? It may not be as bad as you think. Some foods traditionally eaten at this time are full of nutrients – even chocolate has its health benefits – and as more than 80 million Easter eggs are sold in

Do you ever leak urine when you cough or sneeze, or squeeze your legs together when you laugh? Perhaps you’ve put the key in the front door, found yourself suddenly desperate to get to the loo, and not quite made it? Urinary incontinence – be it what

While we’ve all been wearing masks and minimising contact, women have been harbouring a potentially COVIDbeating superpower – oestrogen. Swedish and Finnish researchers* have found that hormones may explain why fewer women have died during the pand

It is exactly two years since I last walked through the doors of the gym that had been such an important part of my life pre-COVID-19, and I am suffering from mixed feelings. On the one hand, I am excited to finally be back in the boxing classes that

It’s been a little over two years since I moved from London to the Welsh countryside. My friends and family had little faith I would actually enjoy it and they laughed as they said a city girl like me couldn’t survive life in a Welsh valley. But fast

Q When I married my husband, he’d had a hard time, both in his early life and his first marriage. He drank too much and gambled, but in the year before our marriage he had conquered both addictions. But sometimes he’d lose his temper with me and he’d

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Healthcare cash plans are the secret cheaper cousin of private medical insurance (PMI) – yet, while they’re far less well known, they’re actually suitable for far more people. Unlike PMI, which is a high-cost luxury/ convenience package offering some

For all of us, the terrible images coming out of Ukraine in recent weeks have been utterly heartbreaking – almost too much to bear. I honestly thought I was somehow managing not to let the horror of this unfurling humanitarian crisis totally overwhe

SERVES 10 PREP 30 MINS PLUS PROVING COOK 40 MINS ✱ 5g fast-action dried yeast✱ 200ml milk, warmed✱ 360g plain strong white flour✱ 45g golden caster sugar✱ 2tsp mixed spice✱ 45g unsalted butter, melted✱ 1 egg, beaten✱ 200g mixed dried fruit✱ 3-4tbsp

This egg has a smooth and creamy texture and a sophisticated flavour. The coffee flavour is well-balanced. Judges were also impressed with completely plastic-free packaging. An eye-catching package with pink foil and a dark black box. This vegan cho

Ensure you can use your outside space long into the evening with a selection of garden lighting. Think lanterns, fairy lights, solar solutions and strings of festoon lights to keep a corner of your garden sparkling after the sun has set. Spruce up a

A classic blue and white scheme is easy to achieve with a lick of bold paint and some nautical accessories. Improve your space with a wide shelf at waist height – particularly useful in a potting shed – and rows of wall hooks for hanging gardening to

Lynne Page, 50, a travel agent, lives in Grantham, Lincolnshire, with husband Gary, 50, a warehouse driver. With fireworks exploding and tears in my eyes, I was overwhelmed with happiness. It was New Year’s Eve 2011 and I’d proposed to the man I lo

Visit the medieval Harlech Castle in Gwynedd over the Easter weekend to see fearsome weaponry demonstrations and combat displays by the Ardudwy Knights; cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/harlech-castle. Visit the fabulous Migration Museum in South

From monumental mountains and the sweeping savannahs of Kruger National Park, to cosmopolitan Cape Town and the sun-soaked coasts of the Eastern Cape, few countries are as diverse as South Africa. How many places can you see the majestic beasts of th

Adina sat in her garden and gazed at the plump robin who was perched on her bird table. He stared back at her reproachfully. ‘You ate all the peanuts,’ she murmured to him. ‘I promise I’ll get some more today.’ The dog started barking next door and

Sienna Miller stars in psychological thriller Anatomy of a Scandal, which is based on the bestselling book by Sarah Vaughan. In the six-parter, she plays Sophie, whose husband is a high-profile politician who’s been accused of a terrible crime. She b

Launched last month, this upbeat podcast explores friendships via double dates. Hosted by Cat Deeley and Edith Bowman, each episode features a guest and their bestie who choose three songs and three items for the museum of friendship. Apple Podcasts,

As the drama returns, Anne Lister (Suranne Jones) and Ann Walker (Sophie Rundle) are now living as a married couple, but their relationship continues to ruffle feathers in 1830s Yorkshire. Joanna Scanlan (The Larkins) stars as Anne’s former lover, Is

If you like a touch of magic in your books, this special story could be for you. Katy was due to go on holiday with her mum, Carol, but when her mother dies, Katy faces going alone. Grief stricken, she heads to the place her mum had visited as a youn

Agatha Christie’s novel is brought to life in this three-part adaptation, written and directed by Hugh Laurie. Will Poulter plays vicar’s son Bobby, who teams up with Lady Derwent (Lucy Boynton) to investigate the murder of a man whose last words wer

Yogamatters Cork Brick, £12, yogamatters.co.uk A yoga brick can really help you nail your poses, and this one’s made from recyclable, renewable cork so is planet-friendly, too. It’s lightweight yet sturdy, reducing wobbly moments when trying to ba