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Hidden gems in PARIS

Enjoy the French capital’s quieter corners as it basks in the limelight this summer

'Grannies are bemused about bizarre names'

Many of my girlfriends are becoming grandmothers and it's such a joyous time, except for one thing - baby names.

Sleepy HEAD

Make this cute comforter in soft cotton yarn

Beach HOODIE

Heading for the seaside? Grab a striped towel and turn it into a kid's cover-up, perfect for throwing over their swimwear

Healthier GRILLING

Try these tasty dishes bursting with good-for-you ingredients

Fabulously FRUITY

Indulge your sweet tooth with these delicious bakes using the season's bounty

Pink Ladies on TRACTORS!

Twenty years ago, Annie Chapman started something special

Health worry-or simply HARMLESS?

Don’t waste time fretting – here’s what you can do about that wellbeing niggle to put your mind at ease

'Everything I do is for my son'

Claire Sweeney on acting with Corrie legends, and how having a child completed her life

Love is a BANANA SPLIT

Did Mum's new boyfriend know the way to a woman's heart?

'I still remember poems I learnt at school'

THIS WEEK'S COLUMNIST Actor and Jane Asher

CHERRY GARDEN Street

It was a place of magical childhood memories- but was it home?

JERSEY shores

Beautiful beaches and a mash-up of British and French culture make this island a delightful destination

Lovely lighter DINNERS

Whip up a healthy and nutritious meal

Looking after our WORLD

Two women talk about their efforts to help better the environment

Summer SURPRISES

For a weekend treat, try these classic bakes with a twist

200 years of heroism

The RNLI celebrates its bicentennial of saving people from the sea

Cut your risk of HEART DISEASE!

Some things can increase your chances, including menopause and diabetes. Here's what you need to know – and what you can do

'I want Bob Dylan to join the cobbles'

Dame Maureen Lipman on ageing, her dream co-star in Corrie and overcoming tragedy

To put it MILDLY

Sonia couldn't believe her ears - is that what a stranger really thought of her?

Pen PALS

Was it really him? The boy she had written to all those years ago

Gorgeous GRILLING

Dust off the barbecue and invite family and friends over to yours

I'm a 90 year-old CARER!

Shirley Galsworthy has been helping make her community a better place for many decades

BOOST YOUR BONE HEALTH in one month

What you should be doing right now to age-proof your skeleton

Who loves a whodunnit?

Most of us, judging by the rise in crime fiction events

'Don't let age hold you back

TV presenter Ruth Langsford on weight gain, growing older and caring for husband Eamonn Holmes

How to protect YOUR SKIN

Reduce your risk of skin damage and ageing, and spot the signs of skin cancer early, with our expert advice

Coping with...MENOPAUSE EMOTIONS

For some, the psychological impact of what is a normal phase in life can be very tricky to navigate

Patch perfect

Stitch this sweet turtle pincushion using English paper piecing techniques

Join our new craft campaign!

Stitch or knit a twiddle mat or arm muff for people with dementia