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‘Retirement has never once crossed MY MIND'

Dame Maureen Lipman on working through grief and why she’s still as ambitious as ever

The glories of GROWING

To mark National Allotment Week on 9-15 August, we ask three women to tell us what makes their outdoor spaces so special

‘I'm not calm enough to be QUEEN!'

Dame Helen Mirren on why she respects the Queen – but wouldn’t want to be her

IT'S GOOD to talk

It was just Frank’s luck to sit next to someone chatty – this was going to be a long flight

My healthy life: STEPHANIE CANTELO

Stephanie Cantelo is an osteopath and personal trainer

‘Sleepless nights are playing havoc with my online orders'

As someone who has always loved my slumber passionately, I feel its current absence like a thumping heartache. Way back when my children were newborns, the hardest thing I had to do was to navigate life, while tired. Yet here I am, decades later, the same. Except nowadays, wakeful, menopausal me is bleary-eyed, baby-less and armed with an internet-accessing mobile phone.

Home TRUTHS

As his wife prunes the roses, Mr Dear tackles a thorny subject

Here to help

Let counsellor Keren lighten your load

GARDEN notes

Planting inspiration for late summer

A natural SPARKLE

From wonder products to homemade ones, you’ll love these cleaning tips

Make your MARK

These colourful clay markers are a smart and stylish way of labelling up pots of herbs

For the love of DOGS

Emily Astillberry, 40, found happiness – and a husband – while caring for animals in need

An easier DRIVE

Off on a long car journey? Here’s how to make trips easier and keep your vehicle tidy

This thing WITH TIM

Someone had put a spring into Kate’s step – and her work colleagues were determined to find out more

‘Having children is very GROUNDING!'

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton reveals why she is a true country girl at heart

6 Brilliant Botanicals

Take the chance to step into a tropical paradise, a cactus-filled desert or a steamy rainforest

With this RING

Jeremy had hurt her once – she wasn’t going to let him do it again

Don't PANIC!

A weekend in the country with a grumpy husband and a wonky moustache – what could possibly go wrong?

FISHING Women going

Ahead of National Fishing Month, from 26 July to 31 August, three women reveal why spending time on the riverbank is definitely not just a pastime for men

Light but filling SUMMER SUPPERS

Try these delicious dishes with just a hint of holiday flavours

‘I'm not famous now and it's more NORMAL'

Ruby Wax talks about compulsive cleaning and using mindfulness to help get through tough times

Return to the CHATEAU

Mary was delighted to discover the hotel was still perfect – but was it in safe hands?

COSMETIC changes

Was it really time for a nip and tuck? Hannah had her doubts

MR EGG-AND-CRESS

He was definitely tasty – but did she dare make the first move?

A rather unusual COMPLIMENT

A chance remark had set Caroline off on this trip – but what discoveries lay ahead?

Heart Health - 8 Warning Signs That Could Save Your Life

Watch out for these risk factors to keep safe, and help your heart stay strong and healthy

‘I love being IN MY 60S!'

Actress Sally Dexter on growing old disgracefully as Emmerdale mischief-maker Faith Dingle

The RNLI was my pandemic SAVIOUR!

Classed as vulnerable and told to shut herself away from the world, Vicki Owens initially felt scared as the first lockdown hit

In the CARDS

Maureen was no fortune teller – but she knew the heart never lied

Don't go THERE!

The rumours were rife – what exactly was going on at Tilligan House?