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Our lives were ON HOLD

Lisa Haines, 33, wanted to marry her true love, but she had to wait for an important call first

‘Why I kept my CANCER A SECRET'

Dame Julie Walters opens up on why she hid her devastating diagnosis from her family and the world.

My baby had a SECRET TWIN

Sadie Brittle, 36, was trying to come to terms with the most painful of heartbreaks

The picture that means SO MUCH

When Kate Tuckwell’s boy was born, she feared for his future

MONEY MATTERS

Our expert Rebecca Gamble helps make your cash go further

Denise Van Outen ‘Homeschooling can be stressful'

Telly fave Denise is staying very busy during lockdown…

FOCUS ON OBESITY

Why weight gain can be seriously bad for our health

Could you be a foster carer?

As you read this, thousands of vulnerable children are in desperate need of a loving home

One day, I'll forget MY FAMILY

Tracey Lane put her mood swings and bouts of forgetfulness down to the menopause, but they turned out to be something much more sinister

Baby boom

There must be something in the water while we’re all at home

A taste of PERU

Brimming with top-class restaurants and creative chefs, Lima is fast becoming the tastiest capital in the world

Being a surrogate left me TRAUMATISED

One woman shares her story of carrying a baby for a couple she barely knew

11 furloughing need-to-knows for employees and small firms

There are options available

Never too late FOR LOVE

Gladys had opened her eyes in more ways than one, but would she heed her advice?

Wild flower WONDERS

From hazy carpets of bluebells to oxeye daisies winking in hedgerows, feast your eyes on some of our favourite wild flowers

‘I can't wait to be A GRANDMA!'

Anthea Turner reveals why she’s pushing herself to achieve even more as she prepares to turn 60

Easy tech to stay in TOUCH

Missing a regular catch-up? Try one of these clever solutions for socialising

RUNNING Mates

Perhaps they were just too incompatible, but could she give up on Ellie for good?

GARDEN notes

Propagate and prune to boost flowers

ARMCHAIR TRAVELS

Beat self-isolation with our online guide to the world

A woman's BEST FRIEND

Corinne Douglas, 77, first fell in love with greyhounds six decades ago and now works to save them

‘New look for a NEW BEGINNING'

Simple design ideas, bold touches and vintage pieces gave Katy and Duncan’s period property a new lease of life

‘Colour wasn't ON THE CARDS'

Lydia was hooked on wall-to-wall greys, until deep, dramatic blues drew her out of her comfort zone

‘I just wanted a RELAXING ROOM'

A side extension decorated in harmony with the rest of Donna’s house has resulted in a comfortable family space

‘A mono scheme is SLEEK AND CHIC'

A smart combo of black and white wall and floor tiles has helped Sheelagh give period-style fittings a modern look in her family bathroom

MY VETS AREN'T ABLE TO VACCINATE

Many of us are finding that the UK’s lockdown and restriction of movements has coincided with our pets’ routine annual boosters. While this may slightly increase the risk of disease outbreaks in the pet population, it is important that we protect our veterinary staff as best we can. Having vets open for emergencies only is a good compromise. So, should we worry?

Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE

Have fun with these simple but creative ideas that’ll ring the changes in your home without turning into a full redo

You've got to keep on talking, Robbie

The singer has branded the nation delusional over drugs, but will scare tactics deter his kids?

Welcome insects with a BUG HOTEL

Katie Middleton from BillyOh.com gives advice on how to make an insect hotel for your garden

My son told me he WANTED TO DIE

Shani Stocker was desperate to find an answer for her little boy’s terrifying behaviour...