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‘If you could do anything, what would that be?’ I’ve asked myself this a lot over the years and my answer has always been to write a great Christmas song and live off the royalties (a bit like Hugh Grant in About a Boy!). Emma Reed was asked the same

Singer Paloma Faith was devastated when she and her partner Leyman Lahcine suffered a miscarriage last year. Now, the 39-year-old singer has opened up about the pain it caused and how she’s now struggling to conceive. Speaking on Giovanna Fletcher’s

A traditional tartan print never dates, and Kate, 38, looks radiant in this red, mid-length, pleated skirt teamed with a black cardi and boots. The American actor, 44, looks chessboard chic in this black-and-white, gingham-print shirt – perfect for

The Royal Family are no strangers to scandal, but claims surrounding Prince Andrew, Duke of York, are some of the most shocking yet. And suggestions the Queen’s son had sex with an underage girl, lured into a trafficking ring, have not just been the

Writer Nigel Cawthorne is the author of a new tell-all book about Prince Andrew, Epstein, Maxwell and the Palace. We asked him what everyone wants to know... What does Maxwell’s arrest mean for Prince Andrew? The prince is adamant he did not have

I’m on a bucket-list trip to the Atacama Desert in Chile when I’m approached by an American doing a review of the place where I’m staying. He asks me how I’d describe it. ‘Otherworldly,’ I say with a smile. ‘You must be a writer,’ he laughs, and I h

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Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and when I look back now, in March 2015, when my husband, Ben* and I split, our marriage had been falling apart for months. But we’d been together since our early 20s, we had two children together, and for a while I’d

✱ Aim to eat your main meal earlier in the evening – the act of eating pushes up the body’s core temperature and this can disrupt sleep, so eat your evening meal at least four hours before retiring for the day. ✱ Last thing, a glass of warm chamomile

The facts on female sterilisation, according to the NHS, are: ✱ It is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy and very difficult to reverse, so you need to be sure it’s right for you. ✱ It works by preventing eggs from travelling down the Fa

Q It sometimes feels as if my husband keeps a score of what he does around the house. Even down to filling the dishwasher, he’s forever saying, ‘I did that yesterday – it’s your turn now.’ He never used to be like this, but I suppose when we were bot

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Q If I have been sitting on the couch for a while and try to stand up, I feel dizzy. The same thing happens when I get out of bed at night to go to the toilet. I know I don’t have high blood pressure; could my blood pressure be too low instead? A You

Research* shows that having a constant negative outlook can make you prone to developing dementia. In a four-year study, those who reported more repetitive negative thoughts experienced greater cognitive decline. With 70% of Brits suffering more from

During lockdown, many of us have more time on our hands and are wondering if feeding pets a homemade diet is sensible. While it may seem like a great idea, there is more to home-cooking than meets the eye. To function normally, there are 37 nutrients

Q We’re a great team at work, but some of the younger lads tend to have more than one ‘friends with benefits’ at the same time. Now a new woman’s joined us and they’re all making a play for her. She’s lovely, but doesn’t seem to recognise what the la

Lie facing each other. You shift slightly up the bed so your hips are above his. Wrap your top leg round him and guide him in. You have whole body contact and can talk and kiss. Lie on your sides with knees up and him behind you. He can reach round

by Lia Louis (£6.99, Trapeze, PB) On the eve of her 30th birthday, Emmie can’t hold back her delight, believing her best friend Lucas is finally ready to admit he too can feel the sparks between them. Until Lucas announces he’s getting married – to

McCreight is a master at building the psychological tension as lawyer Lizzie is embroiled in the case of her old friend, Zach, who is accused of murdering his wife. As Lizzie’s journey to the truth gets darker, it’s clear something isn’t quite right

It’s good to get something done and dusted, especially if you’ve got the Swiffer in your hands! But even if you haven’t, put it behind you and look to the future. For your reading ☎ 09058 172557 There’s some tough talking to be done, but once you ha

Former Corrie star Kym Marsh turns crime presenter in a new eight-part documentary series. Set to air this autumn, the former singer will look at real-life stories of innocent people killed in their own homes by someone they knew and trusted. This

Piers Morgan feels sorry for himself on a luxury break in swanky St Tropez. If anyone doubted the loyalty and diligence of thousands of care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, look no further than Kirsty Pippard, 29. She has just won £300,000 on