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The mask PROBLEM

How do you stay safe while gossiping over coffee?

Keeping food FRESH

Avoiding waste saves money and is eco-friendly. Here are clever tips for making food last longer

Here to help

Let counsellor Keren lighten your load

Coping with… ACTINIC KERATOSIS

These patches of rough skin are caused by prolonged sun damage

A Natural WONDER

With its giant rock faces, jagged peaks and thundering waterfalls, Yosemite National Park is one of the world’s most iconic sights

How To Stop Anxiety When Going Under Anaesthetic

People can get very anxious about going under general anaesthetic, but there’s no need to worry if you’re at a properly CQC-registered environment with a suitably qualified surgeon and anaesthetist. If you’re having procedures done privately, you need to check that this is the case.

We found love...and MUSIC!

Chris Peet, 68, had only ever sung in the shower – until she met her partner online

It's a funny old world - ‘I love wildlife, but I'd rather it stayed outside, thank you!'

This week’s columnist: Comedian Jenny Eclair

HANGING around

Create these display shelves from painted recycled floorboards

Garden WORKOUT Who needs a gym session if you've got a garden to keep you trim?

With gyms, pools and exercise classes out of bounds, it’s time to flex your pecs in the garden. Gardening has proven health benefits, so if you have a garden, get outdoors and do yourself – and your plot – some good.

Coping with... BLADDER CANCER

This growth of abnormal bladder lining tissue may spread

‘I love an excuse to get DRESSED UP!'

Michelle Collins reveals how lipstick helps her through lockdown

‘We've made a living room OUTSIDE'

Jane and Paul transformed the underused far end of their garden into a summertime chill-out zone

Be a Product of the Year JUDGE Enjoy a day in London

We have partnered with Product of the Year once again, to give you the chance to join the judging panel for the Awards and help decide this year’s most innovative products across the food and drink, health and beauty, and home and pet sectors.

A national TREASURE

Her voice was a light in the darkness of wartime Britain. Here we salute Dame Vera Lynn, one of our true heroines, who has sadly died aged 103

Forging Ahead

Would overcoming her fears help Hannah catch the handsome Dermot’s eye?

Our Four-Legged Heroes

Three women reveal how their pet pooches have been helping them through the current pandemic

‘Lockdown made me miss MY MUM'

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley opens up on what life in isolation has taught her

‘I met one of my oldest and dearest friends – because she was a fan!'

This week’s columnist: Fitness trainer Mr Motivator

Talking RUBBISH

Oh joy! We’re allowed down to the dump again

Sydney the KOALA

Sew up this Australian-inspired toy for a little one to love

Historic HIKES

A walk can reveal the fascinating countryside surrounding the UK’s incredible ancient monuments

Naturally CLEAN

Here’s our round-up of the best ways to leave your home sparkling clean, while staying green

Eco ARTISTS

Finding beauty in the most unlikely places, these talented Brits use reclaimed objects – better known as rubbish – to create stunning art

A Test OF SKILL

Cooking for her future mother-inlaw filled Izzy with dread, but she had a surprise up her sleeve

Colour Your Kitchen

A quick lick of paint turns plain spoons into bold accessories

Walk yourself HEALTHIER!

Walking is a fun and easy way to boost your health. Here’s how to turn it into a workout…

Time to lose the LAWN?

Fed up with caring for a patch of green grass? Here are some lovely low- and no-mow tips!

Seize THE DAY…

She had to be allowed to make her own mistakes – if only Rachel could help her mother to understand

Pride of AFRICA

South Africa's Rovos Rail has earned an enviable reputation as one of the finest ways to enjoy its diverse landscapes