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Notes from my garden
The People's Friend

Notes from my garden

Want to create beautiful displays without access to a garden? Alexandra Campbell explains how.

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4 mins  |
August 20, 2022
The Bigger Picture
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The Bigger Picture

Would Judith ever have what it took to win top prize?

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7 mins  |
August 20, 2022
Sweet Caroline
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Sweet Caroline

Sharing my name with a song never failed to embarrass me!

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7 mins  |
August 20, 2022
One of the earliest recordings is of Florence Nightingale!
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One of the earliest recordings is of Florence Nightingale!

Jonnie Robinson curates the British Library's fascinating archive of dialect and accent recordings. Alex Corlett hears all about it.

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4 mins  |
August 20, 2022
Dogs With Jobs
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Dogs With Jobs

Lorna Cowan is won over by Border terrier Toby, who is a protective bodyguard for his blind buddy.

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3 mins  |
August 20, 2022
Come To Kirkcudbright
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Come To Kirkcudbright

Morag Fleming explores galleries, museums and cafés in this historic town in Dumfries and Galloway.

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5 mins  |
August 20, 2022
Peter Bowles – A Born Charmer
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Peter Bowles – A Born Charmer

No-one played a suave Englishman better than Peter Bowles, as Douglas McPherson remembers.

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3 mins  |
August 20, 2022
It looks like we have two teams of four
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It looks like we have two teams of four

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg trades rural Dorset for south-west France. . .

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2 mins  |
August 20, 2022
Storm WARNING
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Storm WARNING

It was an important day and Jane had prayed for nice weather - but were those dark clouds an omen?

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6 mins  |
August 23, 2022
Festivals for FOODIES
WOMAN'S WEEKLY

Festivals for FOODIES

If you're looking for a culinary adventure, these fabulous events are well worth the journey

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2 mins  |
August 23, 2022
Home repairs you shouldn't IGNORE
WOMAN'S WEEKLY

Home repairs you shouldn't IGNORE

Simple regular care, inside and out, will not only keep your place looking good, it will save you time and money in the long run

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2 mins  |
August 23, 2022
Our fight for JUSTICE
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Our fight for JUSTICE

For four decades, one couple never gave up on their daughter

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4 mins  |
August 23, 2022
'I'm proud of the MILITARY WIVES'
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'I'm proud of the MILITARY WIVES'

Choirmaster Gareth Malone OBE and now Celebrity MasterChef contestant discovered you can have just too much of a good thing

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3 mins  |
August 23, 2022
WHY I LET MY EX MOVE BACK IN!
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WHY I LET MY EX MOVE BACK IN!

It’s not only grown-up teens boomeranging back into the empty nest, as Mel Bassett discovered

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5 mins  |
August 22, 2022
HAS KATE HAD ENOUGH?
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HAS KATE HAD ENOUGH?

MARRIAGE FEARS

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1 min  |
August 22, 2022
HOW MUCH ARE YOU DRINKING?
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HOW MUCH ARE YOU DRINKING?

Avoid drying out in the hot weather with our easy tips and tricks...

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2 mins  |
August 22, 2022
COPENHAGEN ON THE CHEAP!
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COPENHAGEN ON THE CHEAP!

How to do the pretty Danish capital – its canals, gardens and castles – on a shoestring

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2 mins  |
August 22, 2022
Money Talk: Sue's Guide To Saving Money By Cutting Food Waste
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Money Talk: Sue's Guide To Saving Money By Cutting Food Waste

Consumer expert Sue Hayward's savvy finance tips and advice

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2 mins  |
August 16, 2022
The Beauty Of Cyprus
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The Beauty Of Cyprus

Karen Byrom finds culture and myths abound on Aphrodite's charming sunshine island

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3 mins  |
August 16, 2022
"I'm Not Exactly A Dab Hand In The Kitchen!"
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"I'm Not Exactly A Dab Hand In The Kitchen!"

As she returns to TV on Celebrity MasterChef, Lesley Joseph chats about disastrous cooking skills and a rumoured reunion

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4 mins  |
August 16, 2022
BOWEL CANCER What's Your Risk?
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BOWEL CANCER What's Your Risk?

Thousands more people visited the NHS bowel cancer page after the tragic death of campaigner Dame Deborah James so here's a timely overview of everything you need to know

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3 mins  |
August 16, 2022
Preserving Living History
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Preserving Living History

These two women are preserving gardens and flower species for future generations In My Grandfather's Footsteps

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3 mins  |
August 16, 2022
Second-Hand Price, First Class Style
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Second-Hand Price, First Class Style

The second-hand clothing market is booming here's our guide to this great money-saver -

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2 mins  |
August 16, 2022
Ways With Fabric Scraps
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Ways With Fabric Scraps

Raid your sewing box for odds and ends to make these stylish creations

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3 mins  |
August 16, 2022
Sean's Wildlife Watch
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Sean's Wildlife Watch

Garden wildlife expert Sean McMenemy explains how to keep life flourishing during a drought - with just a little topping up

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3 mins  |
August 16, 2022
Getting to know... Emma Barton
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Getting to know... Emma Barton

EastEnders' Honey Mitchell on why she so wanted to win Strictly, her love of Carry On films and her dream role

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2 mins  |
August 16, 2022
DITCH YOUR EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE
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DITCH YOUR EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE

Even the sunniest of summers can bring tense situations to the fore. How you deal with them is key

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4 mins  |
August 22, 2022
CAN A REBOUND REALLY LAST?
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CAN A REBOUND REALLY LAST?

As Denise Van Outen plans to move in with new boyfriend Jimmy Barba, we ask...

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2 mins  |
August 22, 2022
Ruth HE’S MY MAN!
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Ruth HE’S MY MAN!

They say three’s a crowd – and with Eamonn Holmes and new TV wife Isabel Webster getting on like a house on fire, could Ruth Langsford be a little jealous?

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3 mins  |
August 22, 2022
WHEN HOLIDAY ROMANCES WORK
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WHEN HOLIDAY ROMANCES WORK

For these two women, a chance meeting led to something special

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5 mins  |
August 22, 2022