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Welcome to this week's Chat… As colleagues, Gaynor and Gill teamed up to lose weight (p24). Now, they're best mates, fit and healthy, and getting up to the sorts of things that make their kids groan! They're perfectly placed in an issue where we're c

According to official census results, the population of England and Wales grew by how many people between 2011 and 2021? Fit these numbers into the grid. One number doesn't fit. This is the prize answer. 123 144 185 223 247 298 547 656 664 758 WIN €2

Scientists have attempted to mimic the abilities of what type of animal using synthetic setae? Make three nine-letter words using all of these three-letter sections and enter them in the grid as the starter letters indicate. Then make an anagram of t

WIN £1,001 Puzzle 4 Who does dancer and Strictly judge Anton Du Beke think is the most handsome man in the world? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the two-word prize answer. 11 On dry land (6) 12 Toxic (9) 13

YOU'RE THE JUDGE! It was a Sunday afternoon in November 2021, as the locals gathered in the Waukesha town square in Wisconsin, USA, to watch the annual parade. Loved by all, the event was a celebration of the town's culture and history. The roads wer

Q My GP arranged blood tests as I'm trying for a baby. What will they show? Maddie, Kimbolton A Most likely, your GP will test whether you're immune to rubella (German measles), because an infection while you're pregnant can severely damage your baby

Q Am I allergic to my husband's sperm? After he ejaculates I feel sore, but not if he wears a condom! Rosalie, Callander A It's not likely that you're allergic to sperm, but you could be allergic to proteins in semen, the fluid that surrounds and pro

Vivienne Radfar, 62, Newport Pagnell H and hovering over the buzzer, I listened to the quizmaster's question. It was April 2004, and I was appearing on In It To Win It, a general knowledge telly show with huge cash prizes. I'd spent every spare momen

WIN £500 Puzzle 10 Which city topped the Economist Intelligence Unit's list of most ‘liveable’ cities worldwide from 2011 to 2017? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read down the letters in the shaded squares

When newly divorced Rachel stepped into the online dating world, she was nervous at first. It was December 2020, and little did she know just how crazy her love life was about to get! ‘My friend convinced me to get on a dating app,’ she recalls. ‘And

WIN 2x £250 puzzle 16 The first album Rylan Clark bought was by which group? 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 w

Natasha Davies, 36, Swansea Watching the sonographer pass the wand over my tummy, I couldn't wait to see my baby on the screen. It was March 2016, and I was 20 weeks pregnant. But although I was excited, the sonographer looked concerned. ‘It's the ba

Add extra indulgence to your meal with this posh veggie side dish. SERVES 2 PREP 10 MINS COOK 5 MINS • 1tbsp butter • 200g spinach • 50ml double cream • 2tbsp Parmesan • Pinch of ground nutmeg 1 In a large frying pan over a medium heat melt the butte

Cover premiums can creep up, so follow our tips on finding the best deal… A recent study* revealed that 14% of homeowners with buildings or contents insurance say they've never switched providers, while another 11% have not switched for more than fiv

Laura, 50, Leicestershire As I plated up a jacket potato with cheese and beans, I called out to my daughter Sarah, then 15. ‘Dinner's on the table!’ I shouted from the kitchen. Sarah didn't move. Stretched out on the sofa, she continued texting. A ty

Q Should I try retinol? I'm not sure where to start. Harriet Coles, Birmingham A Even if you don't use retinol, it's likely you've still heard about the results it produces. A form of Vitamin A, this powerhouse ingredient helps boost collagen product

Savannah Bailey, 26 A s mariachi music played, we gorged on tacos. ‘Happy anniversary,’ I grinned, clinking our glasses. Javaunte held my hand over the table. ‘Happy anniversary,’ he smiled. ‘I love you baby.’ It was June 2015 and I'd met Javaunte Je

I t was 1984 when 19-year-old Andrew Urdiales signed up to join the US Marines. From Chicago, Illinois, he moved to California, where he underwent extensive training. Learnt how to handle weapons, fight, defend himself if the time ever came when he w

1 The beauty of England's most south-westerly county isn't a secret, with its beaches drawing holidaymakers and A-listers alike. Chef Gordon Ramsay has holiday homes in Rock and Trebetherick, and you might also spot stars such as Loose Women presente

Dear Mum, Smiling, always smiling. Those are my earliest memories of you. There were six of us kids - I was the middle daughter of four girls and two boys. And you had your hands full - much more than most. My two brothers had learning difficulties,

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