Woman's Own

The power of the public eye often belies the fragile nature of showbiz, which leaves many celebrities in fear of saying the wrong thing, lest it should damage their hard-won careers. So imagine the shock waves that must have rippled through the Loos

A wedding is supposed to be a happy occasion, but it seems the recent nuptials of her eldest son have left Victoria Beckham, 48, battling a secret heartbreak. Like many mums, Posh has struggled to come to terms with her eldest son Brooklyn, 23, flyin

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Royal tots enjoy a silver spoon of the best made food, as their private chefs work hard to whip up tasty dishes for every occasion. As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son Archie turns three on 6 May, we can expect his doting parents to plan a party

Is it worth the effort… course it is! They say travel broadens the mind (and the backside in my case) but what they don’t mention is that it also makes your head explode. After two years of most of us gagging for some sun, sea and sangria while ha

Opening the door, I glanced into the room and saw a man sitting at a table. As I stepped forward, the room was silent, yet I could hear the thump of my heart. Nine years had passed since the man in front of me had attacked me. And now I was about to

Dating information is everywhere these days, but what there is a lack of, according to one expert, is advice on how not to become a smug couple once you’ve found The One. Here are the things to avoid if you want to have a happy partner and keep you

Retinol is a superhero anti-ageing ingredient and works by speeding up cell turnover, smoothing skin and improving collagen production. Although it’s used a lot in face creams, you can also use it on your hands to soften and brighten the skin. We lik

The genius Barry M Clickable Eyeshadows, £2.99 each, barrym.com, can be snapped together to form your own custom kit – especially handy when you’re travelling. We’re coveting ‘Love Letter’ – a majestic shimmering pink. If you’ve no time to spare, ma

Coming out of the bathroom, I shook my head sadly and my husband – also called Kelly – pulled me in for a hug. ‘It’ll happen next month,’ he said. We’d got married in August 1986, after meeting at college. And at first, we spent many an evening chat

Do you keep your fruit in a bowl? You might be storing it wrong, says new research by the waste charity Wrap. You should actually be keeping certain fruit and vegetables in the fridge at 4C, including apples, bananas, broccoli, cucumber and tomatoes.

When life gets tough, it’s natural to seek guidance, and a self-help book may be a good first port of call. ‘Often when we are “stuck” with a problem or are unhappy, it’s because we have limited knowledge, a too narrow viewpoint or a lack of practica

With the cost of living on the rise, we’re all looking for ways to cut our spending. But while we can be more bargain savvy in the supermarket aisles, what about when it comes to our health? Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can take care of your

Want to slim down, but often quit because you feel hungry? Then look no further. We’ve teamed up with Slimming World, the UK and Ireland’s leading weight-loss organisation, to create this healthy and flexible eating plan. With delicious dishes, inclu

As temperatures rise, staying healthy can feel harder and more unappealing, but you don’t have to see the sunshine as a signal to start reining in your fitness routine. Low-intensity steady-state exercise, also known as LISS, has gained popularity as

Walking into school, I tried to be proud of my bare legs. Usually too self-conscious to put my chunky calves on display, it was the first time I’d worn a skirt in months. I could already feel my classmates’ gazes so I hurried along the corridor, br

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Many yoga and Pilates mats are made from PVC. They may be tough and affordable, but they’ll probably end up as landfill. Natural fibre mats can be more expensive, but it’s possible to get into your downward dog without it costing the earth. ✣ ecoYog

Doing your bit for the planet means looking for lots of ways to make more sustainable choices, including your gym gear. And the good news is there are amazing products out there – from sweatshirts made out of plastic bottles to swimsuits that were on

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The NHS was already under pressure when COVID-19 tore through our hospitals in March 2020. But while the pandemic might be easing off, its ripple effect on NHS services is far from resolved. Cancer care is one of the worst hit. After an initial dro

As I swiped right on my dating app, my phone pinged with a match. ‘He’s nice!’ I said, smiling at the picture. And just five miles away… After exchanging messages, I jumped in my trusty camper van and made my way to the next town to meet my date for

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QI have been hearing about the ‘Rent a Room’ scheme. Can you tell me more about it? A Under the government’s Rent a Room Scheme you can earn up to £7,500 per year tax-free from taking in a lodger. This is halved if you share the income with a partne

Ding! Ping! Beep! That’s pretty much the soundtrack to my life, played on iPhone. And I’m not alone – 84% of the UK’s adult population owns a smartphone, spending an average of two hours and 34 minutes on them every single day. My last screen-time n

After a tough and very public split with the actor Eddie Murphy, Mel B married TV producer Stephen Belafonte, but it didn’t last. The former Spice Girl, 46, who shares daughter Madison, 10, with Stephen, filed for divorce in 2017 after 10 years of ma

Majorca might be best-known for its blue skies and sandy beaches, but there’s much more to this island idyll than sun, sea and ice-cold cervezas. In recent years, the Balearic island hotspot has become a diverse destination, with wonderful restaurant

If your fence has taken a battering from the elements over the winter, take time to check it for any damage and repair or replace panels or posts as necessary. Rather than just giving it a coat of brown creosote to protect it from the weather, make y

Q How can I make my narrow garden look less boring? A The best way to add interest to a narrow plot is to add curves and zoned areas to visually widen the space. Divide the plot up into smaller blocks so that you don’t see everything from the outse

Jackie Handy, 49, is an author, TEDx and keynote speaker and inclusive leadership specialist (jackiehandy.com) and lives in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire. Stepping down from the stage, I took a deep breath. I couldn’t believe I’d done it – I had jus

There are changes afoot as Lady Violet (Maggie Smith) reveals a gentleman friend from her past has left her a property in the south of France, and a film crew descends on Downton to use the stately home as a movie location. As the Crawleys decamp to

She said it every year. She said it with a smugness that drove Jill mad. ‘David and I have never had a row, not once.’ David and Annie had been Jill and Paul’s friends for a long time and, once a year, came to stay for the weekend. Jill didn’t know

The actor on starring in BBC1 comedy Here We Go… Two years ago, comedy pilot Pandemonium followed the Jessop family as they navigated their way through the first year of the pandemic. Now, they are back in six-part comedy Here We Go, which follows a

If Gemma and Finn are such a perfect couple, why has he left her at the altar? While wedding guests gossip excitedly about the groom’s disappearance, Gemma is in denial. He would never do this to her, so where on earth is he? Wracking her brain for c

Everyone thinks recovering addict Jai has relapsed after drugs were found with his wallet in Take A Vow, but Leyla, who runs the events business, knows more than she’s letting on… For the last few weeks it’s been clear she’s been hiding something and

Based on a true story, this thriller stars Taron Egerton as jailed drug dealer Jimmy Keene, who gets the chance to reduce his sentence by entering a maximum security prison and befriending a suspected killer to elicit a confession out of him. ■

THE STAIRCASE, SKY MAX DRAMA Colin Firth and Toni Collette star in this drama based on the Netflix true-life docuseries of the same name. It explores the death of Kathleen Peterson (Collette), who was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in the

As my fiancé Danny, then 23, gently lifted me out of my wheelchair and carried me into the swimming pool, I could hardly believe that this was my life now. It was September 2008, and we were on a two-week holiday in Jamaica. When we’d booked our drea