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Sugar And Spice
The People's Friend

Sugar And Spice

My new job at Pencarney’s would have been sweet, if not for the fearsome Miss Acaster..

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10+ mins  |
December 17, 2022
We obviously have to make it look wintry
The People's Friend

We obviously have to make it look wintry

Costume designer Ros Little brings an authentic magic to All Creatures Great And Small”. Bill Gibb discovers how she gets it all sewn up.

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4 mins  |
December 17, 2022
Tied In Knots
The People's Friend

Tied In Knots

Tommy couldn’t understand why weddings made everyone act so Strangely...

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8 mins  |
December 17, 2022
A Royal Tradition
The People's Friend

A Royal Tradition

lan Lloyd reflects on 90 years of the monarch’s Christmas message.

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3 mins  |
December 17, 2022
That Silent Night
The People's Friend

That Silent Night

Christmas had brought a beautiful, temporary peace to the trenches ...

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6 mins  |
December 17, 2022
Return To Petershaven
The People's Friend

Return To Petershaven

It seemed to Megan that Jonathan was full of surprises...

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10+ mins  |
December 17, 2022
Midnight Meeting
The People's Friend

Midnight Meeting

There was one person Riccardo looked out for at Mass every year...

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7 mins  |
December 17, 2022
Dogs With Jobs
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Dogs With Jobs

Lorna Cowan falls head over heels for a gentle surrogate “mum\" called Ollie, who cares for yoga puppies.

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3 mins  |
December 17, 2022
Paws For Thought
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Paws For Thought

Erin hadn’t expected to be bowled over by Milo and his very attractive owner...

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10+ mins  |
December 17, 2022
That human Connection binds us all together
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That human Connection binds us all together

Gillian Harvey learns about Rainbow Trust, a vital charity providing invaluable support to families of ill children.

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2 mins  |
December 17, 2022
The Guessing Gift
The People's Friend

The Guessing Gift

Maddie’s present was so thoughtful if only Julie could figure out what it was!

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4 mins  |
December 17, 2022
Within the Palace Precincts
The People's Friend

Within the Palace Precincts

Even though Susanna was growing closer to Savaric, life in the convent was drawing her in ...

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10+ mins  |
December 17, 2022
The "Friend" recommends
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The "Friend" recommends

Every month the \"Friend\" teams up with publisher Pan Macmillan to bring you a great-value book offer. This issue, we chat to author Danielle Steel about her book \"Flying Angels\".

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2 mins  |
December 17, 2022
Inject WARMTH
WOMAN - UK

Inject WARMTH

Find a shade to help your home feel cosy this winter

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2 mins  |
December 19, 2022
Across The Street
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Across The Street

It was her first Christmas alone, so she had time to notice her new neighbour’s odd behaviour...

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7 mins  |
December 13, 2022
A Christmas Tail
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A Christmas Tail

And just for a change, this tale has a happy ending!

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1 min  |
December 13, 2022
Remember The Christmas...
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Remember The Christmas...

...when Cesca and Newton learned about family

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7 mins  |
December 13, 2022
Boxing Day Swim
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Boxing Day Swim

The hard work of Christmas was done now for the fun!

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3 mins  |
December 13, 2022
The Christmas List
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The Christmas List

Busking to earn money for gifts and heating, Abby paid forward the kindness of others

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7 mins  |
December 13, 2022
HOME comforts
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HOME comforts

With this year’s dopamine decorating” trend go wild with colour and fairy lights your Christmas will be merry and bright!

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1 min  |
December 13, 2022
The Runaway Reindeer
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The Runaway Reindeer

Leaving a trail of destruction in his wake, should Wayne the reindeer be renamed Rudolph, Blitzen... or Cupid?

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7 mins  |
December 13, 2022
Feel like you're an awful hostess and vow to never do it again.
WOMAN'S OWN

Feel like you're an awful hostess and vow to never do it again.

Aiming for perfection this Christmas could end up doing you more harm than good

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2 mins  |
December 19, 2022
Gavin & Stacey's most MEMORABLE MOMENTS
WOMAN - UK

Gavin & Stacey's most MEMORABLE MOMENTS

What's occurring? To celebrate 15 years of the TV couple, we look back at some of the show's hilarious highlights

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2 mins  |
December 19, 2022
7 THINGS TO DO... IN CHESTER
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7 THINGS TO DO... IN CHESTER

This historic walled city buzzes with fun things to do, from hitting the shops to a day at the races

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2 mins  |
December 19, 2022
Is Alison the new host?
WOMAN - UK

Is Alison the new host?

STRICTLY SHAKE-UP

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1 min  |
December 19, 2022
WE SAID GOODBYE ON BOXING DAY
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WE SAID GOODBYE ON BOXING DAY

All Karen Haigh, 62, wanted was for her beloved daughter to be home for one last Christmas, but the speed of her cancer took them all by surprise

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5 mins  |
December 19, 2022
A (Christmas) Day in the life...
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A (Christmas) Day in the life...

Mum of 11, Michelle Bannon, 36, reveals what it’s like with such a big brood

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3 mins  |
December 19, 2022
We were dumped AT CHRISTMAS!
WOMAN - UK

We were dumped AT CHRISTMAS!

From drinking gin to sobbing on the sofa, here's how they got through it

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4 mins  |
December 19, 2022
The Guardian Angel
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The Guardian Angel

During her darkest days in the orphanage, a kindly presence was there to comfort little Holly

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7 mins  |
December 13, 2022
UK's Prettiest Winter villages
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UK's Prettiest Winter villages

Get into the seasonal spirit by stepping back in time - then visit a few cosy village pubs!

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2 mins  |
December 13, 2022