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Food Cravings

Don't feel guilty for enjoying treats. Our health writer, Jackie Mitchell, talks to dietitian Aisling Pigott.

The Farmer & His Wife

Home-made delicacies are the order of the season, says John Taylor

Pets & Vets

Vet Linda Simon has tips to make trips to the vet easier on your pet.

On Reflection

From the manse window

WHAT CHRISTMAS IS REALLY ABOUT...

Writer Tess Stimson, 51, looks back at where her family traditions all began

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING BREAKS

Forget the internet trawl and high-street dash doing the shopping should be just as exciting as the big day itself

THE GREATEST GIFT

Cheryl Archbold, 40, is waiting, and hoping, for a life-saving present for her daughter

Would you charge your family for Christmas dinner?

With our festive shopping bills hitting new highs, Woman's Own asks...

Lung Cancer Signs Symptoms

My Weekly’s favourite GP Dr Sarah Jarvis from TV and radio writes for you

Blackberry And Apple Pie

The cosiness of autumn brings Fiona a more mellow mood

SHOWBIZ QUIZ of the year

How well do you know your celebrity gossip?

Make Every Day A Learning Day

Learning something new exercises our brains and makes us happier, say experts. Here are a few ideas to inspire you...

STRIPPING OFF FOR CHRISTMAS

Helen King, 58, found a niche way to help women who were struggling with the menopause

MONEY matters

Our expert Rebecca Gamble helps make your cash go further

ON STRIKE AT CHRISTMAS!

This year, writer and mother of three Alice McIntyre, 39, is putting her feet up

PARTY WITHOUT THE PAIN

Don't let sore, aching feet stop you this festive season. With our expert tips you can dance the night away

Chris Pascoe’s Fun Tales: Lobster Tales

Can you expect normality from a bunch of twenty-year-old boys?

The Seaside Locket

The poignant find seemed to widen the divide even further... was there a way back for them?

The Fugitive

Living in dangerous times, he was indebted to her forever and not just for saving his life...

HOME comforts

Bring the Midas touch to your home with gold accessories and highlights for a sophisticated and subtle festive feel

Coleen's SURPRISE CHRISTMAS WISH

As we get ready for the festive season, is Coleen Nolan hoping to reunite with ex Michael Jones?

“I'd Love To Duet With Michael Buble”

Back on our screens in the BBC’s popular singing contest, Amanda Holden reveals how her heart still lies in music...

Getting to know... Charlotte Church

The one-time voice of an angel’ talks about her new life connecting back to nature, and helping others do the same

DAWN NEESOM MIND OF MY OWN

The Woman's Own columnist on Christmas insanity, chocolate by numbers and re-gifting

Storm Watching

On their anniversary, the best gift was a precious memory

Ask Helen

As someone who has been a social worker, mother, wife and divorcee have been around the block a few times. I’m humbled to answer your questions and feel that if a problem can be shared it can be halved at the very least.

Money Talk

Consumer expert Sue Hayward's savvy finance tips and advice

ATTACKED ON CHRISTMAS EVE

Beth Grimes, 34, knows her husband lan will never be the same again

FATTER THAN SANTA!

A single picture spurred Sammii Cummings, 34, to make a drastic change

UNWRAPPING A DEATH TRAP

The toys under your tree could be an accident waiting to happen for your kids