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START YOUR week with a smile

Christine’s traumatic childhood • Christine Lampard has spoken about growing up during The Troubles in Northern Ireland…

‘Such a miserable cow’ • Victoria Beckham on why growing older has put a smile on her face

One hundred days that rocked the Royals... • A king and a princess diagnosed with cancer, a prince torn between family and duty - the house of Windsor is charting unprecidented waters

Laid back LUXE! • Keep it casual with easy pieces that are perfect for the weekend

I go through my friends’ bins! • GMB’s meteorologist Laura Tobin explains just why she raids her mates’ bathrooms and even their party rubbish bags…

I’m a Beauty Queen – but no one believes my age! • Maureen Lewis is the oldest ever contestant to have reached the finals of Miss Great Britain in 2022…

As Marvin Gaye said, what’s going on? • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

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…

See the world from HELEN’S HILARIOUS VIEWPOINT... • Our fabulous and funny new columnist, comedian Helen Lederer is here to tell it like it is, in her own witty way…

Like mother, like daughter • Despite dealing with a shock, worse was to come for Jan Jeffery…

FANCY feet! • With Summer gatherings just around the corner, pick up a pair of glitzy sandals...

Stay sun safe! • Find the perfect product to help protect your skin

Look Younger For Longer • Lesley Reynolds from the Harley Street Skin Clinic reveals how to combat the effects of stress on our skin…

Elsa Mc Alonan • BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10

Anyone can be rich! • What does wealth mean to you? A healthy bank balance? A flash car? According to a new book The Wealth Money Can’t Buy, real riches are readily available to all of us – and have nothing to do with how much you earn. So here, writer Katy Moon spends a week living ‘rich’…

No guilt, more pleasure! • Treat yourself with one of these indulgent recipes. You’ll want to make them time and time again…

The MI6 building? What is going on in there!? • Actress Lesley Sharp explains why her new thriller – ‘the ultimate binge watch’ – was at the top of her bucket list

You’ve got a trend in me • Mum Liz Moseley scrolls through the internet fads and obsessions of 2024 from her sofa, and asks what on earth these people are doing?

Shore thing! • Create a coastal escape without leaving home

Dear Vanessa • Our celebrity agony aunt, Vanessa Feltz, tackles your problems with her usual wit, wisdom and humour

What’s up Doc? • Hilary Jones MBE is a GP, medical writer and Good Morning Britain’s resident medic

Rishi’s right – my first fag at 13 had me hooked for 60 years • Journalist Jenni Murray shares her regret over a life up in smoke…

Wine o’clock with James Lock • Former restaurant owner, Towie bar connoisseur, and social media giant, James uses his knowledge, passion and humour to bring us…

best TV guide Stay in, save £££s • From binge-worthy telly to your favourite snacks to watch with – we’ve got you more than sorted for the week!

‘Date night for us is doing a big shop!’ • As they let cameras back into their home, Gemma and Gorka talk keeping it real

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