CATEGORIES

‘I'M DETERMINED NOT TO BE SAD'

Author and farmer Rachael Thomas, 53, lives in West Wales and her mum, Kathryn Smith, 75, lives in a care home in Worcester. My family and I were forced to move my mum, Kathryn, into a care home in November 2019, just before the pandemic, when her Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia got too bad for her partner or my family to deal with at home.

‘All I want for Mother's Day is A HUG WITH MY MUM”

As lockdown restrictions begin to ease, Ruth Langsford opens up about her need for physical contact with her loved ones

‘SHE MISSES JAMIE'

Louise Redknapp’s friend reveals she is struggling to cope without her ex

Finally, holidays are on the horizon!

Or are they, because who can really afford the absurd hike in prices?

Small steps to personal improvement

Hello everyone, my name is Annie and I’ll be here every week discussing health, busting myths and helping you to find a healthier and more sustainable way to live. In this column, we’re going to dip our toe into the world of health, wellness and fitness. But I promise, lovely readers, that among the learning and the inspiration, we’re going to have a jolly good laugh; and heaven knows we all need more of that right now.

‘I THOUGHT THAT IT WOULD BE EASY TO GET BACK'

Jacqui Deevoy, 58, is a writer from London. Believe it or not, when I was in my 20s, 30s and even 40s, I found checking out job vacancies and going for interviews fun and exciting. Full of confidence, I used to boast to friends that I could get any job I wanted and had a zero-fail rate with interviews. That all changed when I hit 50, though. And these days, it’s no fun at all.

The picture that means SO MUCH

Tracey McAtamney wondered how she would ever move on after losing her husband so suddenly

Rise above it, William!

Prince William must not be tempted to get involved in another feud with his brother

Linda CUTS PAULINE OUT

It looks like Linda Robson has been cropping former friend Pauline Quirke out of her social media snaps as their feud continues to escalate.

DON'T TELL ME I CAN'T… ...give up drink

Tracy Cassidy’s summer of sobriety changed her life

PATCHING Things Up

The quilt was tattered and worn, like their marriage – but was it beyond repair?

‘I'm a simple DONCASTER!'

Midsomer Murders actor Neil Dudgeon tells Woman’s Weekly his secret to feeling good at 60 boy from

The pearl of the CARIBBEAN

For the ultimate getaway, the island of Antigua is the perfect place to choose

DOGNAPPED

Her dream had finally come true – but was it going to be cruelly snatched away?

Woodland WONDERS

Easy-care rhododendrons and azaleas make a splash in spring

We suffered – now we're HELPING OTHERS

Three women reveal how personal adversity encouraged them to reach out to other people

Coping with BLURRED VISION

There are many causes and treatments so see your GP or optician immediately

Look Out, It's April Fool's

Like it or loathe it, the tradition of April Fool’s Day seems to be more popular today than ever

HE DIED IN MY ARMS

Susannah Harrison’s husband fought bravely until the very end

It's all about Girl Power!

It’s been proven – female friendships are just what we all need right now

Our journeys to MOTHERHOOD

We speak to three women about how and why they followed different paths to become a mum

The picture that means SO MUCH

Lucy Chillery-Watson’s daughter was determined to prove everyone wrong

Is it ever OK TO BREAK THE RULES?

We’ve been living with rules and guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19 for a year now, but one in four of us has admitted to breaking them

Seeing the LIGHT

Angie had put her life on hold for Robbie’s sake – but was he really worth the wait?

Finding our FREEDOM

Are you ready to make up for lost time?

‘I've been presenting Radio 2 IN MY PANTS!'

Rylan Clark-Neal talks work, lockdown and husband Dan

DON'T TELL ME I CAN'T… ...make a fortune from baking

Hannah Carter was determined to make a difference with her cakes

Fergie And Andrew ‘They Are Still In Love'

Royal expert Jennie Bond reveals why Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is ‘still besotted’ with her prince

‘I moved house IN LOCKDOWN!'

Buying a property during the pandemic meant Catherine had to work around a lot of restrictions – yet still achieved pastel-perfect results

Natasha's choice: A SLIDING DOOR

Discover how to fit a space-saving sliding door with our need-to-know guide