BEST OF 3 2019

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All the Best Real life Stories and other exciting treats from Chat

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Welcome…
It’s a known fact that being grateful makes us happier. Even in trying times, there’s always something to be thankful for. After losing her husband after just two weeks of marriage, you would think that Shelley (pg6) would have very little to be grat
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From wife TO WIDOW
Shelly Lewis, 39, Cheltenham From my very first blind date with Mark, I’d been smitten. I’d been reluctant when friends tried to set us up, but we were the perfect match, just as they’d thought. Straight away, I was honest about wanting kids - I was
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Morris Diner
Michelle Haigh, 43, Littleborough Proudly patting his bulging tummy, my hubby Paul smiled happily. ‘It takes a lot to make this,’ he joked. Paul and I had met back in 1992, when I was working as a waitress in a café. As the chef, Paul would serve u
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Salon Saviour
Jayne Hobbs, 44, Kent Dragging my sunbed over towards the pool, I worked out the best angle for maximum tanning. I was on holiday with my husband Keith, 48, and our three young kids in Biarritz, France, and the weather was glorious. ‘This trip
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Miceland
An adorable mini village complete with log cabins, post boxes and even dining tables has been built by a photographer – for mice. Simon Dell began making the mini shire in spring 2018 when he spotted a wild mouse in his back garden. He said: ‘I could
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Grab A Scone!
Brits are well known for their love of afternoon tea, with the Queen said to enjoy it every day without fail. But it wasn’t until the mid-19th century that the idea was introduced to Britain by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford. With the evening m
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Crash And Burn
Natasha McQuinn, 30, Bradford Getting dragged along, we swerved in and out of other shoppers at lightning speed. My little sister, Hayley, 23, and I were on a day out together at a local shopping centre, and she was desperate to reach her favourite
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Blimey
Use rubber bands to help open a jar easily. Place one band around the jar lid and another around the middle of the glass. The rubber provides friction to prevent your hands from slipping. Aimee, Portishead Clean silver cutlery with ketchup and it’
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Luxury Lodges
The Unity Holiday Park in Brean Sands was voted Somerset’s Holiday Park of the year in 2017 – and with restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, waterpark, fishing lake and even a theme park, it’s no surprise! The resort also offers go-karting, ten-pin bo
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Tempting Fate
In the coastal town of Wilhelmshaven, the Hӧgel family were well respected members of society. They were Catholic. The father was a qualified nurse, whilst the mother was a trained lawyer’s assistant. They were kind and loving parents, so everyone ha
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Limit Less
Sarah Lockey, 40, Consett, County Durham I prised my sleepy eyes open. ‘I’ll go,’ I said to my husband, Adam, now 38. It was 3am and I could hear our daughter Tilly, then 15-months, led awake whimpering in her bedroom. Rolling out of bed I went to
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Confidential
Katharine Hill, the UK Director of the national charity Care For The Family (www.cff.org. uk) answers your questions. Q I’m married, but I’ve started chatting to a man online. It’s been innocent flirting so far, but now he wants to meet, and I’m t
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Creature COMFORTS
Heather Ahearn, 37, Hertfordshire A s the eagle I was training swooped onto my arm, I felt an enormous sense of pride at having taught him his latest command. ‘Good boy,’ I praised . But that feeling didn’t last long. From the outside my job appear
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Super Cooper
Elly Keegan, 33, Minnesota, USA As I put down the phone, I bit my lip. I better not tell Andy what I’ve just agreed to, I thought to myself. But I knew that as soon as my husband, 32, met the newest addition to our family, he wouldn’t mind a bit. I
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Days Out And Relax...
Forget slaving away over a hot stove for hours. Head to the heart of the British countryside for the ultimate day of rest. On arrival, indulge in a tasty welcome drink before making full use of the magical facilities. With an ice fountain, sauna, ste
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Health
Dr Adam Friedmann, dermatologist at The Harley Street Dermatology Clinic, answers your questions I keep getting red blotches on my face. For a while I thought it was adult acne, but my sister mentioned it could be rosacea. How can I tell? Abby, Edi
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Cooking
SERVES 4 • 4 large potatoes• 2 tablespoons of oil• 6 tablespoons of Heinz Tomato Ketchup• 2 tablespoons runny honey 1. Preheat oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4. 2. Toss potatoes with oil; place skin sides down, on foil-covered baking sheet. Bake 25 min o
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Health News
Scientists have discovered that the humble cranberry could help in the fight against antibiotic resistance. With the drug being used so frequently, many bacteria have become unaffected by antibiotics, but this new study has found a way to combat that
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Health Stand Up To Lonely
Isolation is on the increase in the western world and many people now site loneliness as one of the major causes of their unhappiness, depression, stress and anxiety. Of course, loneliness is often a state of mind and one can feel incredibly lonely i
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My SECOND BIG WIN!
Speaking to my sister Sandra, 57, on video chat, I wanted to magically teleport myself to her side. She’s lived in Florida since the 1980s and I still miss her every single day. The States always felt so far away and, while I tried to visit as much a
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Beauty Money saving
We all love a little luxury in our lives, but it can be a costly treat. So here are some feel good products that won’t break the bank. This gorgeous oil transforms into a silky, soft milk for a soothing bath experience. Infused with a relaxing aqua
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At Home Blow Dry
Achieve that gorgeous bouncy look with these volume boosting products. For best results, use the shampoo and conditioner together to add weightless body, and give the hair a thicker appearance. Used together, these products are a fast track option to
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Lay In Wait
Growing up in California, John Albert Gardner III, had a troubled childhood. His parents divorced when Gardner was 10, and he claimed that his father was an alcoholic who would repeatedly beat him up. His mother, Cathy Osborn, got full custody of her
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Weird World Traditions Around The World
Bosnians celebrate the start of spring in March buy cooking hundreds of scrambled eggs in huge pots and giving them out for free. Visitors flock to the city of Zenica every year for the fun and interesting sights. The day begins with a large breakfas
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Chit Chat
Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and Olly Murs are all heading to Yorkshire this summer – well, sort of. Tribute acts for the singers are set to take to the stage at Lightwater Valley theme park as part of the parks summer of fun line up. The theme park boast

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