04 August 2022

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Welcome To This Week’s Chat...
We can’t get enough of birth stories, and Dimitty’s is a real shocker. She was certain she wasn’t pregnant and had negative tests to prove it. Then she got out of the shower, holding her newborn (p10). Talk about making a splash! Elsewhere, we’re pac
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Local HERO
LUKE ROBINSON, 35, FROM LEICESTER, SAYS: My mate Farren has inspired thousands of people to get fit and be the best they can be. I’ve been friends with Farren Morgan, 35, ever since we were kids. He joined the armed forces, and rose through the ranks
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Chat To Us!
We pay £25 for any photos that we use on chat To Us! Me and my best mate Dave can never resist picking up a copy of our favourite mag for the journey whenever we get the train from Chester to Liverpool! Rachel Williams, Chester Meet Eevee, she’s nine
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Marked By A Murderer
Natalie Mallette, 38, Aberdeen Hearing the rattle of the letterbox, I raced to the front door and scooped up the bundle on the doormat. Rifled through the junk mail until I found the letter I’d been waiting for. Ripping it open, I began to read, unti
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Win! £400 cash!
Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela set the outdoor women’s triple jump world record at the Tokyo Olympics. What was the record-setting distance in cm? Fit these numbers into the grid. One number doesn’t fit. This is the prize answer. 245 256 361 504 509 627
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Just Genius
When I go to a hotel, I always keep the complimentary shower caps. They are perfect for packing shoes or wrapping items that might leak in your suitcase. Margaret Flowers, Harlow, Essex Personalise and liven up an old handbag by sticking on a nice fa
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‘But I’m Not Pregnant!’
Dimitty Bonnett, 29 Grimacing as I turned over in bed, I positioned the pillow between my knees. My hip was painful and the soft bulk of the pillow was the only thing which eased the discomfort. I told my sisters, Alysia, then 32, and Oakleigh, then
Chat1 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
What’s Your Style? Summer Dresses
A shirt dress is ideal for hot days. Just add an oversized tote bag for an extra chic touch. Puff sleeves can come up quite short, so invest in some chunky arm candy (think big bangles!) to balance them out. It’s a figure-flattering style that looks
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The Biggie
As a child, what did British actor Paterson Joseph want to be when he grew up? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the two-word prize answer. 11 Scottish city (6) 12 Exactly alike (9) 13 Feel sore (4) 14 Eye spe
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From Flirty Texts To Death
Britany and Armando Barron were childhood sweethearts. Married since they were teenagers, the couple shared three children. But as the years passed, their relationship was on shaky ground. In September 2020, Armando, then 30, found text messages on h
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Guilty
In May 2022, the jury deliberated, taking less than two hours to come to a decision. They found Armando Barron, 32, guilty of 13 charges, including the kidnap and murder of Jonathan Amerault, and beating his wife, Britany. As the verdict was read out
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Spot The Difference
Look closely at these two pics – there’s a difference in five squares. The five grid references (eg 1A, 2B, 2D, 3C, 4B) are your prize answer. WIN 10x £20 puzzle 5 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details ■
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No Time For Pain
Clare Webster, 45, Manton, Rutland True-life PATIENT CASEBOOK Sweating in the gym, I enjoyed pushing myself. It was May 2018 and as a busy mum, I loved getting in as much exercise as I could. But as I jumped into the air, I came down hard. My left an
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FOCUS ON… Protecting Your Sight
Many eye conditions can be hereditary. ‘The main eye conditions that have strong genetic links are age-related macular degeneration (AMD), causing loss of central vision, and glaucoma – an eye disease that can damage your optic nerve, ’ says Optegra
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ASK Dr Martin
Q Agonising leg cramps keep waking me up at night, what can I do to stop them? Val, Bolsover A Night cramps occur when a muscle, usually in your calf, goes into spasm. Although they affect around one-third of over-60s, we don’t fully understand why t
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Sammy’s MEGA find
Peter Shelton, 60, Great Yarmouth Walking the windswept Suffolk shore, I watched as my son Sammy, 6, hunted for shells. It was February 2022, and along with his mum Jolene, 43, and sister Robyn, 5, we were on a family trip away. ‘Look what I’ve found
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Doing It For Dev
Meera Naran, 38, from Leicester Quietly peeking around the bedroom door, I smiled to see my two young sons, fast asleep, curled up together in bed. Neel was Dev’s big bro, but Dev was the one who took the role of protector. Just three days after Neel
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Win! £450 Cash!
Can you set a puzzle in this format? Send it, with a photo of yourself, to the address on p5. There’s £20 for every one we use! This week’s puzzle was compiled by Joan Squires, Plymouth 1 Ship workers 2 Bees’ home 3 Fencing sword 4 To provide for one
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Strewth It’s Over!
Originally pitched as Ramsay Street, the series got its eventual name from the iconic theme tune, after Neighbours was penned by English songwriter Tony Hatch and his then-wife Jackie Trent (right). Hatch also wrote the themes for Emmerdale Farm and
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Win! £1,100 cash!
Bože pravde – God of Justice – is the national anthem of which country? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the prize answer. WIN 2x £500 Puzzle 10 Your answer
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Best Storage
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Little One
Which cat species has a scientific name that means ‘of one colour’? Solve the crossword, then read down the yellow squares. The yellow shaded squares will spell out the competition answer. 1 Jetty (4) 5 Dessert, _ brûlée (5) 7 Red jewel (4) 2 Frozen
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When Mabel met Percy
Julie Goodall, 60, Halifax Clipping on my dog’s lead, I set off towards the park. ‘Big day, Mabel, hope you’re excited!’ I said, to snuffles in reply. It was 2019 and Mabel the pug and I were at a huge meet-up for pugs and their owners in West Yorksh
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Diori Hamani International Airport serves which African capital city? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the prize answer. WIN £100 Puzzle 14 Your answer: Whi
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ASK Aunty Nelly
Q My boyfriend used to kiss me all the time but recently he’s stopped. We also used to have sex every day and now it’s once or twice a week and that’s only if I initiate it. I asked him why and he said he’s just tired and that we’re together all the
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I Wear My Scars As Wings
Breaking up with someone is never easy, so when Kayla’s ex-boyfriend asked her to meet up for a chat, she didn’t have the heart to turn him down. She had broken up with him just over a month before, in September 2017, after almost a year of being tog
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Win! £575 cash!
What is US actor Sarah Michelle Gellar’s favourite city to visit? 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 will spell
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Heavyweight
Amy Smith, 36, Horley, Surrey Sitting on the floor, I watched as my son Theo, then 2, played with his toys. With my newborn daughter Leah fast asleep, I relished spending time playing with him. Only, as I tried to get up from the floor, I couldn’t. I
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Knockout!
Walking into my first meeting in January 2019, I wasn’t sure where I found the nerve. But this was the support I needed. I was determined to switch my life around. Explaining my goals to the group, I saw nodding heads and friendly smiles and knew I w
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Cash smart
Chatting about shared finances is often stressful. Here are some tips on how to start the conversation… Many of us are feeling the squeeze right now, which makes it vital for you and your partner to work together to tackle your finances. Arrange a ti
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Your Questions Answered
Q I’ve booked a weekend away for a special anniversary. Any tips on getting a free room upgrade? S Musa, Folkestone A Always contact the hotel in advance to let them know that you’re celebrating a special occasion. You might get a room upgrade or, if
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Go Green, Save Cash
If you want to cool down on a sticky night, don’t spend extra on a fan or costly air-conditioning unit. Instead, fill your hot water bottle with cold water and put it in your bed. It’s a good idea to wrap it in a towel if it doesn’t have a cover. ■
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Top Cash Offer
You can get £10 cashback when you join TopCashback for free and click through to any brand on the site and spend £10 or more (excluding takeaway brands). To get this offer, sign up at topcashback.co.uk/genbon22-2-tcb before 31 December 2022. You’ll f
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Easy Cheesy Meals
These quick and simple tartlets make a great addition to any picnic. MAKES 6 TARTLETS PREP TIME 10 MINS COOK TIME 15 MINS • 375g ready-rolled puff pastry sheet• 1 medium egg, beaten• 2 x 140g Primula Light Cheese ‘n’ Onion• 200g cherry tomatoes, cut
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This week’s TV
PRIME VIDEO • When a football team became trapped in Thailand’s Tham Luang cave after heavy rainfall in 2018, the eyes of the world watched as rescuers battled to save the young boys and their coach from the maze of flooded and incredibly narrow tunn
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Your STARS
21 March-20 April Be proud of the home improvements you’ve made. When someone in your family asks for advice you‘ll love stepping in. Good news comes your way. • Call 0905 817 0690* for more 21 April-21 May The Sun enters Virgo and, being down to ear
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Gut Instinct
Patty Perez, 46 Walking along the beach, I took in the beautiful view. It was May 2018, and I was on a solo seaside holiday. Needed the break, on the brink of burnout. After 20 years of marriage and three kids, my husband Eli, then 40, and I were on
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The Big Quiz
The answers to all but one of these quiz questions can be found hidden in this wordsearch grid, reading forwards, backwards, up, down or diagonally. To help you, we’ll tell you that the answers are in alphabetical order in each section. However, one
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Bargain Buys
Wet n wild Brow-Sessive Brow Shaping Pencil £2.99, lookfantastic.com Thicker, fuller-looking and defined brows are just two steps away with this handy dualended pencil with built-in spoolie brush. Brush your eyebrows upwards to shape and groom, and t
Chat1 min readDiet & Nutrition
YOU LITTLE Beauty
Q I keep seeing beauty products with fruity ingredients – are they good for your skin? Eliza, Dorset A There’s something so inviting about fruits –perhaps it’s their bright colours or their zingy scents. We often discuss the benefits of eating fruit,
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6 Of The Best ... Med Escapes
Just a three-hour flight from the UK, this Italian isle offers glorious cuisine, dazzling cultural treasures and stunning coastal, volcanic and mountain scenery. Skip the bustling capital, Palermo, and head south to Marina di Ragusa, a seaside villag
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Tried And Tested
Noughty The Booster Decolletage Serum, £14.95, noughty.com The décolletage area is where skincare meets body care, so treating it as both is a must. Specially formulated for this, the serum uses water shamrock extract to help tighten and tone. Babyli
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Sins Of The Father
As Beau Rothwell, 28, contemplated the future of his marriage of four years to his wife Jennifer, then aged 28, he tried to think practically. Making a list of pros and cons, in July 2019, to figure out what to do. The positive reasons he listed for
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Simply text CHATD followed by a space and your answer/s (spaces between answers please) full name, door number and postcode to 63333 Texts cost 50p plus standard network charge (maximum 160 characters per text). When you enter by text, you may in fut
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What’s The Answer?
Solutions to Chat issue 27 (7 July 2022) Puzzle 3 Radio Puzzle 4 The One Where No One’s Ready Puzzle 5 1B,1D,2B,3B,4C Puzzle 6 Left Puzzle 7 Pigeon Puzzle 8 Sam Fender Puzzle 9 Sam Fender Central Park Puzzle 10 Scotland Puzzle 12 Tenet Puzzle 13 Rial
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We Won!
Chat winners issue 18 (5 May 2022) £1,001 CASH H Sanderson, Sheffield £1,000 CASH E Padley, Barnsley £500 CASH T Lighten-Duncan, Worthing M Lewis, Luton £250 CASH R Edwards, Congleton £150 CASH J Scott, Huddersfield £100 CASH S Conroy, Shetland C Swa
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In Next Week’s
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A Letter To… My Hero Helper
Dear Seonaid, The first time I ever met you, my family was in the depths of despair. Yet your kind words began to heal me and made me feel I was not alone in the battle that we faced. My partner Miks, then 32, had first shown symptoms when he’d had t

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