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New year... NEW ME

Meet the women whose New Year’s resolutions changed their lives

Wonderful winter WILDLIFE

Even at this darkest, coldest and what seems least promising time of year, life really does still go on

Chocolate DREAMS

When it’s cold outside, why not make something sweet and delicious to cheer up a gloomy weekend?

Make-ahead MARVELS

Life’s always hectic around Christmas and New Year, so meals you can prepare in advance will take the pressure off

Smash your goals for the NEW YEAR

These proven life-coaching tips and techniques will set you up for success

‘I love the chaos of my FAMILY'

Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine has been looking forward to a peaceful Christmas as an antidote to the hustle and bustle of daily life

A warm winter Welcome

Hang this bauble-filled wreath on your front door to add instant festive wow

Have you SEEN HER?

Mark had already lost his aunt’s precious pet – things could scarcely get worse

THE PERFECT Christmas

Had Sarah lost sight of what made the festive celebrations truly special?

GIVING BACK AT Christmastime

For 25 years, Vera Roebuck has been volunteering at her local charity shop

Bad HAIR DAY

Mr D has trouble with his beehive – no, honestly

Wandering IN WARSAW

Alice Barnes-Brown explores a criminally underrated Christmas destination: Poland’s old-meets-new capital, Warsaw

‘I start at 5 and go to bed at MIDNIGHT!'

Countryfile and former The One Show host Matt Baker reveals how much he relies on his wife and lives by his father’s mantra

Jingle BELLS

Memories flooded back for Jeff, but maybe it was time to make new ones

Blue ICE

If Lena was going to catch the attention of her dream man, she’d need to get her skates on

From homeless to HOUSE FULL

Sarah Gale is bringing comfort and joy to rescue Dobermann Merlin this Christmas

Missing MARY

The figurine was precious in so many ways – but she was nowhere to be found

Ticklish TIME

Who put itching powder in Mr Dear’s beehive?

STAR of the show

The school Nativity play was approaching – and Jane was under pressure to make sure her boy landed the best role

‘I can't imagine not WORKING'

Joan Collins has no desire to slow down and retire – there’s just too much she wants to do!

‘My son was a very happy SURPRISE‘

Downton Abbey star Phyllis Logan reveals how’s she’s been lucky in both her professional and her personal life

What to eat for THICKER HAIR

It’s not all about pricey products and costly cuts. What you pop on your plate is important too

Volunteer this CHRISTMAS

Here’s how you can help those in need over the festive season and beyond

Sweetest SCENTS

Lift your mood with these easy-to-grow fragrant plants

Revamp your HALLWAY

Turn this often-forgotten space into a stylish entrance to welcome you home

ME, Myself, I

Having made one life-changing decision, it was now time for Ingrid to make another

From helped to HELPER

After escaping a controlling relationship, Louise* dedicated herself to saving others

Coping with DEMENTIA

Dementia is a term for a range of progressive conditions that affect brain function

A WALK and a welcome

We’ve put together four fabulous walks with watering holes – what better way to spend an autumn day

A slip IN TIME

Beth had something spooky to reveal – but what were the chances of her being believed?