Chat

This Christmas may feel different but you can rely on Chat to deliver your bumper festive mag. How did a stranger, 5,000 miles away, save Caroline’s son’s life as they enjoyed the season (p42)? What happened as Katy posed by the tree with her baby ch

Stephen says, ‘I ran off with her sister, basically, yeah. It is what it is, mate. Like you say, it’s been a while ago now. To me, the regret was there, like, but it’s under the bridge now and we learnt to get on. Yeah, we did make a go of it and the

Stephanie Curry, 33, Liverpool Leaving the hospital, I reached for my husband Adam’s hand. It was July 2017 and we’d just been and had our 20-week pregnancy scan. It should’ve been one of the happiest days of being an expectant mum. Only, the consult

Wear with ankle boots and tights when the temperature drops. Stand out in sheer, sequins or sparkle. Avoid ruffles if you have a large chest. For a festive feel, go for gold! Go luxe with faux fur. To dress up any outfit instantly, just add statement

Jolene Stanley, 34, Colchester With one hand gently caressing my bump, I began scrolling through Facebook with my other. It was 2011 and I was three months pregnant with my first baby, Stanley. With not long to go, I couldn’t wait for his arrival. Lo

A few years ago, when my kids were 8 and 10, I had everything prepared on Christmas Eve. But there was one pressie I didn’t put under the tree. Silky lingerie and nipple tassels – something to surprise my husband with when we had peace and quiet. Sit

Can you set a puzzle in this format? Send it, with a photo of yourself, to the address on p3 – there’s £20 for every one we use! This week’s puzzle was compiled by Ann Johnson, Runcorn, Cheshire 1 Engrossed 2 Gaelic name for Ireland 3 Notion 4 Fishin

Advent calendars are becoming more extravagant every year, these days filled with anything from make-up to gin. Given on 1 December - because that’s the start of Advent, right? In fact, Advent begins on the Sunday nearest the feast day of St Andrew t

Q Novelist George Orwell wrote the majority of the classic book Nineteen Eighty-Four – first published in 1949 – while staying on which island? Solve the crossword, then read down the shaded squares to spell out the prize answer. 1 Slightly open (4)

Alison Campbell, 58, Belfast Watching my lovely grandkids run around in fits of laughter, I was waiting for them to spot it. Finally... ‘There it is!’ one called, pointing up at the ceiling. It was December 2015, and my daughter Clare, then 32, and h

Caroline Jackson, 49, Widnes Flicking through the TV channels, I got comfy on the sofawith my husband Steve, then 54. It was 2 January 2020 and after a busy Christmas with family visiting, we were glad of the chance to put our feet up. ‘Let’s watch a

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet opens with a street scuffle that leads to a duel between Benvolio and which member of the Capulet family? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read down the letters in the shaded sq

Over the next week, I couldn’t avoid the festive multi-packs of sweets and tubs of chocolate. I was using food to numb the pain I felt. It wasn’t doing me any good. I swore to myself that by Christmas next year, Louie would have a happy and healthy m

One in five Brits who became dog owners during the pandemic admit they hadn’t fully considered the long-term commitment or responsibility involved beforehand, a Kennel Club study has found. Some 15% are worried whether they can afford their dog and t

21 March-20 April A fresh start will pave the way for the future. The dreams you’re pursuing will lead to success and a new sense of enthusiasm will permeate through your life. • Call 0905 817 0690* for more 21 April-21 May Usually quiet, you’re star

This six-part comedy stars Greg Davies as cleaner Paul ‘Wicky’ Wickstead, who’s employed to clean up crime scenes after the police have concluded their detective work. But as he carries out his duties, it often brings him into contact with some very

Luxury Truffle Butter Turkey Crown, 1.9kg, £16, Iceland Say goodbye to the usual bland, dry turkey. Iceland is adding a touch of luxury to your Christmas dinner this year with its truffle butter turkey crown – worthy of even the fanciest of feasts. T

Juliana Maksimova, 39, Birmingham Fastening the red, green and gold sparkly bow tie around my little doggy’s neck, I stood back to admire her. ‘Very festive!’ I smiled, as Dashi, a 2-year-old dachshund, cocked her head to one side. Just then, my othe

As an alternative to spray scent, Jo Malone London Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne Pen, £24 for 6ml, jomalone.co.uk, delivers a dose of juicy nectarine alongside warming honey notes in a handy gel applicator. From the Sweet Treats collection, Ted B

Simply text CHATC followed by a space and your answer/s (spaces between answers please) full name, door number and postcode to 84988 Texts cost 50p plus standard network charge (maximum 160 characters per text). When you enter by text, you may in fut

Solutions to Chat issue 44 (29 October 2020) Puzzle 1 1B, 2A, 3D, 4B, 4D Puzzle 3 Bragg Puzzle 4 Snail Puzzle 5 Parents are Albanian Puzzle 6 Slit Puzzle 7 Seine Puzzle 8 Seahorse Puzzle 9 Neanderthal Puzzle 10 Python Puzzle 13 Lemur Puzzle 14 Laplan

I share my boyfriend with my best mate 40-year fight for our murdered girl On sale 3 December PHOTO: MDWFEATURES/@TRI.ADVENTURES, PRIME FEATURES ■

Chat winners issue 35 (27 August 2020) £1,001 CASH M Evans, Barnsley £1,000 CASH V Barnard, Shepton Mallet £500 CASH A Stephenson, Peterlee; W Eastwood, Loughborough. £250 CASH B Booth, Ashbourne. £150 CASH Null and void £100 CASH M Jordan, Baldock;