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This past year has been tough, but if there’s one thing we’ve learnt, it’s that we’re a nation that pulls together. We’ve seen incredible acts of kindness from our neighbours, loved ones and even strangers. As we head into 2021, let’s all keep that s

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Deborah Ashley, 57, from East Northumberland Back and forth to the doctor’s surgery, I was desperate for answers. For nearly 13 years, I’d been suffering with back pain and struggled to do daily tasks. As a result, I’d piled on the weight and d

This fluffy creature got tangled up in meshing and was trapped by his foot in a back garden recently! The ‘feisty’ animal was unhurt but took a liking to SSPCA officer Stuart Louch’s glove. A homeowner alerted the SSPCA to the stricken animal in Doun

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Bag a bargain this New Year! Award-winning personal stylist Lisa Talbot answers all the questions we want to know about shopping in the sales… IS IT STILL IN FASHION? Avoid buying ‘high fashion’ trend items in the sale. High fashion items are nor

The Sue Ryder Online Bereavement Community provides advice and peer-to-peer support to over 111,600 people each year. After launching in 2015, it is a safe space where people who are grieving can come together to exchange messages, share feelings a

Anisha Bhanot, 29, London Flying 200ft in the air, me and partner Varun were soaring over Cheshire in a private helicopter for his 29th birthday, in August 2018. We’d been together for four years, but we’d known each other forever. ‘This is amazing

When Lisa married Alex, she gave his life meaning. She was a professional astronomer: a stargazer. And when she gazed at Alex, she saw that behind his tough exterior was a man she could love. Alex, Lisa and their young son Connor made a happy little

With an estimated 300,000 bras ending up in landfill in the UK every year, Nudea is stepping up its commitment towards more sustainable fashion, with the world’s first dedicated Bra Care Kit! An entire cleaning and care system devoted to prolonging

Lucy Wilkinson, 40, from Lees Slipping into my costume, I was ready to head out for a hard day of work. Although I was only six-years-old, I was ready for a day of grafting. My job back then was to help the local clown with his comedy acts and perf

Looking for somewhere new to visit? Well, Wiltshire has officially been named the best destination in the UK. The annual Group Leisure & Travel Awards was this year held online by the leading monthly magazine, targeting those who organise group day t

There are so many benefits to cutting down on excess sugar, including weight loss, increased energy levels, clearer skin and better sleep. Leisa Cockayne is a qualified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who offers tips across her social media on how

Inspired by The Home Edit and the Marie Kondo movement, Brits are striving to be more organised than ever. Now, fridges aren’t just functional - they can also look pretty fabulous. To help us achieve enviable fridge organisation and minimise food was

Q My eight-year-old son has been diagnosed with mild autism. I feel so guilty to say it, as other parents seem to take it in their stride, but I am truly devastated. It’s such a blow to know that he’s going to struggle. Christine, Liverpool A First

Q My son keeps getting athlete’s foot and I can’t seem to get rid of it. What can I try? Lucie, Poole A Poor guy, this must be uncomfortable and troublesome. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that is commonly seen with moist peeling skin between

Anew study, by the American Heart Association, has discovered that chilli may make you live longer! Records of over 570,000 individuals around the world were used to compare chilli pepper eaters with chilli pepper avoiders. The findings have shown th

Kay Longmore Lawley, 38, from Shropshire Watching my then two-year-old toddler bump into yet another wall, I feared there may be something wrong. ‘She’s always bumping into things,’ I said anxiously to my husband, Shaun, 38. At first, we thought Ma

Macular disease or macular degeneration is a common eye disorder among people over 50, however it can affect those from all ages. It causes blurred or reduced central vision, due to thinning of the macula. The macula is the part of the retina respons

Sitting by this stream gives me a chance to breathe in the fresh air and clear my mind. Irene, Guildford It’s the perfect time of year for roast dinners every weekend. Heather, Bishop Sutton My friend, Josie, suggested we went on a spontaneous b

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Emily Makin, 28, Wigan Grabbing two chocolate bars out of the snack cupboard, I ran into the living room to break up a fight between my sons, Harrison, three, and Freddie, two. I know it’s not the best solution, but when you have two kids under fiv

While Christmas might not have been as boozy as usual, you might still feel like you’ve been drinking too much. January is the perfect time to ditch the booze, and Dry January could give you the perfect excuse. Whether you want to be free of the