'I DON'T MISS LOOSE WOMEN!'

Carol McGiffin on leaving the show, her Christmas plans and why she won't go sober

WINTER RETREATS

Baby, it's cold outside... Keep things snug at one of these cockle-warming stays

THE CRIMES THAT TOOK DECADES TO SOLVE

Advances in forensics mean many cold cases can finally be closed

IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS!

It's showtime! Deliciously easy puddings everyone will love

FIX FESTIVE FALL-OUTS

Do your Christmas celebrations usually include family fireworks? Here's how to weather the seasonal storms.

CHRISTMAS CALORIE GALLERY

Watching your weight? With a bit of planning, you can still indulge

REMEMBERING FELIX

When Sophie Pierce's son died unexpectedly, she found a way to honour his memory

Chic FOR YOUR SHAPE

Flattering fashion to help you look and feel great

Coleen 'I HAVE NO PURPOSE'

Coleen Nolan admits she's struggling without her kids

Our first CHRISTMAS

These celebrity tots will be experiencing festive magic for the first time

Chloe 'EVERYTHING FELT IMPOSSIBLE'

Chloe Madeley has opened up about her split from husband James Haskell, admitting she's had the 'hardest summer' of her life.

5 of the Best...Christmas Markets

For stylish stalls, fun rides and popular characters, which Christmas market will you choose this year?

DON'T HATE ME FOR 'SPOILING' CHRISTMAS

Catherine Lofthouse has saved a fortune with a controversial trick

WHEN CHRISTMAS ENDS IN DISASTER!

What happens if the big day doesn't go to plan? Three women tell us why it wasn't what they'd imagined

A WEEKEND IN...THE FRENCH ALPS

Haute cuisine, mountain views and whimsical scenes await in Megève

MY ECO-FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS SAVED ME £600

Debbi Marco, 45, was determined to do her bit for the environment, while also being kind to her wallet

THE BEST BUYS FOR CHRISTMAS

Our team of experts tested hundreds of products to bring you the best food and drink of the season

SHAPE UP FOR PARTY SEASON

Dreaming of a lighter Christmas? It's easy with our exclusive eating plan from Slimming World

THE PHOTO THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

Seeing an unflattering picture of herself, Sharon Forbes, 53, vowed to take action

THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT FOR OUR MIRACLE GIRL

Anthea Smith, 47, has high hopes for her daughter in 2024 after beating a deadly disease

LOOK GREAT in a flash!

Short on time? These quick beauty fixes each take less than five minutes to achieve

HOMELESS AT THE WORST TIME OF YEAR

Katie James found herself sleeping in her car in freezing temperatures

Nadia 'I WANT MORE TIME FOR FUN!'

Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha shares her Christmas plans, her hopes for 2024 and wanting to be a better mum...

'JAMES WON'T BE WELCOME'

With their marriage over, can Chloe and James come together to give their daughter a family Christmas?

FESTIVE FALLOUT

While Richard's role on GMB is causing constant controversy, Judy is wishing for a bit of peace this Christmas

FINALLY MY DREAM CAME TRUE

Vikki Thomson, 40, knew her weight was to blame for her struggle to conceive

MAGICAL MOVIE LOCATIONS

What better way to get in the Christmas spirit than visiting the setting of your favourite festive film?

Is it ever OK to ask the gift giver for a receipt?

It can be tricky navigating the problem of unwanted presents

ARE OUR KIDS REALLY WORSE OFF THAN WE WERE?

With 20% of 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK living in poverty, it seems financial security is a pipe dream...

THE GREATEST LITTLE GIFTS

What better way to celebrate the big day than with a baby? Three women share the story of their arrivals