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New Year, New Grandson New Start

Louise Tock, 50, was about to become a grandmother, so the countdown to getting trim and feeling fit was on…

Nadia-‘I'm Addicted To Saving People'

Loose Women’s Nadia Sawalha has revealed helping husband Mark Adderley through his alcohol addiction has given her a desire to rescue other people.

My £1,000 Holiday Home Upgrade

Valerie Farrell, 75, from Birmingham, knew just how to spend her win

I Found My Cancer Army

After a devastating diagnosis, Fiona Podmore, 41, discovered the true power of friendship

A Royal's Not Just For Christmas!

Never is a question loaded with so much potential for disaster as, ‘So, what you doing for Christmas?’ – especially when it’s a relative querying your plans for the big day.

Why I invite 500 people

This festive season, Gloria Stewart, 70, won’t let anyone be lonely – or go hungry

Was this my last cuddle?

Charlotte Parkins, 31, was certain she was about to take her final breath as she held her newborn in her arms

Piers & Susanna-IT'S WAR!

As Piers comes under fire again for criticising the Duchess of Sussex, it seems Susanna may finally have had enough

My mummy transformation

Sabrina Ketencimen, 35, blamed her medication for her weight gain, until she realised she had to stop making excuses

My friends ghosted me when I had CANCER

Diagnosed with breast cancer, Samantha Bell, 31, really needed her mates. But some of them were nowhere to be seen

A painfully honest confession

At this time of year we’re all encouraged to indulge ourselves.

Being A Mistress At Christmas

In a shocking confession, Gweneth Lee, 47, reveals how she’s actually helped save marriages

‘I've Finally Started To Enjoy Christmas Again'

Sue Cleaver talks to Richard Arnold about her festive plans and why this year is more poignant than ever

‘I Want To Call Joe My Fiance'

Stacey Solomon tells Woman’s Own she’s only got one wish this year...

Three Special Gifts

Laura Aitchison had been warned she might not be able to have children at all

Meet The Mums Who've Got It All Wrapped Up!

One in four of us starts our Christmas shopping in September. Three early-preppers tell us why it makes the festive season even more wonderful

It's Not The Same Without Mum

Christmas had always been a magical time for Ian Ballantine, 33, and family – but last Christmas Eve, his mum had a heartbreaking request

Would You Be Happy To Date A Smoker?

It’s a statistic that has dropped significantly in the last decade, but with over 15 per cent of adults in the UK still lighting up, we ask…

A Firework Did This

Kristie Young loved taking part in the celebrations, until the night that changed her life forever

Addicted To Prescription Drugs

One in four people in England – that’s nearly 12 million – are taking ‘addictive’ prescription medicines. Miranda Levy reveals how her habit got out of control

Victoria Beckham ‘Why I'm Not Paranoid Any More'

It’s hard to imagine that Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham ever struggled with her confidence.

‘It's My Turn To Shine'

Alex Hollywood, ex-wife of Bake Off’s Paul, is stepping into the spotlight and leaving the drama firmly in her past

My Boy My Hero

Elisabeth Hunter, 39, was determined to help her son on a very special mission

A Sacrifice Worth Making

Sam Cadwallader, 36, had a choice: lose weight or risk losing so much more

We Were Desperate To Be Mums

Hayley Bensberg Hickmott, 32, and her wife knew it wouldn’t be easy – but they wouldn’t give up

The Rise Of The Mid-Life Binge Drinkers

NHS figures suggest baby boomers are set to overtake young people as problem drinkers. Here, Clare Pooley explains how she got sober

Sofa Wars?

Woman’s Own columnist Dawn Neesom on the battle between Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield and their This Morning co-hosts Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes

Nadia, ‘I Could Forgive Mark For Cheating'

Everyone can make a mistake.

‘I'm Going To Be A 60-Year-Old Astronaut!'

Lorraine Kelly reveals why she’s celebrating the big 6-0 by fulfilling her lifelong outer-space ambitions.

A Big Pay Rise For Piers?

As the GMB star’s contract nears an end, is Piers Morgan set to rake in even more money?