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MOTHER EARTH

START YOUR week with a smile

‘You’ve taken 50 years off me!’ • The Queen proved to be a model monarch at a recent event…

Coleen hits a bum note? • The Loose Woman has now completed her solo tour Naked – but it was met with a mixed reaction

Even if you only have £5, you can have a party • Music, lights, friends… chef turned television presenter Andi Oliver on why letting your hair down and partying is the only way to survive

NEW blooms! • Florals for Spring? Absolutely! Especially when teamed with classic pieces you already have in your wardrobe

‘The new show’s like a group therapy session’ • Mel Giedroyc talks foul-mouthed national treasures, her surprising celebrity tattooist and why she’s a danger after a rum and Coke…

I took my hubby to Dignitas to die • When a devastating diagnosis shook her family to its core, Julie Casson found strength she never dreamed of…

Brought to heels • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

People can love me or hate me, take it or leave it • Sharon Stone opens up about her brush with death, knowing what it is like to reach for the credit card and her three adopted sons

We’re ALL TALKING about • If you haven’t had time to keep up with Facebook, X or Instagram, we’ve done it for you…

SIMPLY chic! • A Boucle jacket is a stylish way to cover-up this Spring

The Longest Yarn • Tansy Forster is leading an army of knitters to craft an incredible 80-metre military topper from wool, to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Practical magic • Functional, no-frills but fantastic – meet the hardworking beauty heroes you need...

The latest on... Retinol • The super skincare ingredient is having a shake-up – Lesley Reynolds from the Harley Street Skin Clinic gives us the lowdown...

DROP 5LBS FAST ON THE WIGGLE ROOM DIET! • According to nutritionist Gabriela Peacock, losing weight shouldn’t be a chore – the odd takeaway or sweet treat won’t derail your diet. Follow our wiggle room plan and you could lose 5lbs in seven days, and feel fab this Spring!

I’m a real-life Mad Hatter! • Jule Harries is the aptly named Mad Hat Lady, raising money for charities close to her heart…

It’s a no from Gio • Despite the furore around his training techniques, Strictly ’s ‘perfectionist’ won’t be changing his ways…

Make it Mexican! • Bursting with flavour and fun to eat...

BAGS of style • Spring clean your beauty routine with a fresh and fancy cosmetics bag…

Enough of this rubbish… • It’s not just dentistry creating postcode lotteries – your recycling regime is, too. Conflicting rules across England means recycling levels are now lower than in 2017. Is it time consumers stopped getting the blame?

Style solutions from just £1! • These practical accessories will help keep your kitchen running smoothly…

5 ways to cut your monthly water bill • Households across the UK are bracing for higher water bills, with homes in England and Wales predicted to see an annual jump (on average) of £28, according to industry body Water UK, and in Scotland £35.95 a year. Northern Ireland is also likely to follow suit. So here’s…

A real scoop! • When Sam McAlister booked Prince Andrew to appear on Newsnight, no one could have anticipated how it would end…

A TRAGIC END • Alice Ruggles thought she’d met the man she would spend the rest of her life with, but...