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Welcome overnight visitors with these simple bedroom updates and finishing touches for an inviting holiday-themed bedroom

Meet me UNDER THE MISTLETOE

These newly loved-up stars are due to have a very merry kissmas

REMEMBERING FELIX

When Sophie Pierce's son died unexpectedly, she found a way to honour his memory

Chic FOR YOUR SHAPE

Flattering fashion to help you look and feel great

Showstopper PUDS

Impressively easy desserts for your Boxing Day buffet

The REAL reason you always get sick at Christmas

Germs go with winter like turkey goes with stuffing, but amidst all the present wrapping, party planning and prepping, there are ways to help yourself stay well

Are you invalidating your home insurance?

Your home insurance is essential protection, but there are things that could stop a payout should you need to make a claim. Here's what to look out for

My mum HELPED ME HAVE A BABY

Leigh Cooper couldn't thank her mum enough for what she did

Coleen 'I HAVE NO PURPOSE'

Coleen Nolan admits she's struggling without her kids

THE CRIMES THAT TOOK DECADES TO SOLVE

Advances in forensics mean many cold cases can finally be closed

CHRISTMAS CALORIE GALLERY

Watching your weight? With a bit of planning, you can still indulge

FIX FESTIVE FALL-OUTS

Do your Christmas celebrations usually include family fireworks? Here's how to weather the seasonal storms.

IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS!

It's showtime! Deliciously easy puddings everyone will love

'I DON'T MISS LOOSE WOMEN!'

Carol McGiffin on leaving the show, her Christmas plans and why she won't go sober

'I'm determined to carry on LIVING MY BEST LIFE'

TV legend Fiona Phillips chats about family, love, her devastating Alzheimer's diagnosis and the importance of finding light in the darkness

Finding strength AFTER LOSS

Losing a beloved partner especially suddenly - is life-altering, as Claire Dutton, 51, explains

A look BACK AT 2023

Join us as we remember some of the past year's highs, lows and breakthroughs

BEAT party fear FOR GOOD

Does small talk at the buffet and mingling on the dance floor fill you with dread? Samantha Wood uncovers the strategies to help address social angst

A year IN THE MAKING

Many of us shy away from drastic change but for these three women, it was just what they needed

Dive into THE INDIAN OCEAN

With turquoise waters and sublime beaches, the Indian Ocean feels like paradise. Our writers test-drive resorts to help you find your dream break

The rise of DUCHESS SOPHIE

We explore how the Duchess of Edinburgh went from PR girl to the Royal Family's 'secret weapon'

Women to watch

As we head into a new year, woman&home takes a look at the stars set to achieve big things in 2024

Woman's BEST FRIEND

Sharon Wright has lots and LOTS of pictures of her cute pooch to show you. No, don't run away...

Christmas CHEER

Katie Frade's recipe for a fabulous festive season includes lots of foliage, fairy lights, friends and family

KATIIY LETTE: 'Apparently, the male menopause is a real phenomenon'

The worst thing about middle age is the realisation that you grow out of it'

What will give YOU MORE ENERGY?

Has your get-up-and-go got up and gone? Survive the last of the festivities and jingle your energy bells with help from our experts

'To have someone believe in you at a young age is so important'

Crime author Val McDermid shares how her formative years paved the way for her success

In from THE COLD

Lucy Thackray heads to the rugged Cairngorms in Scotland for a winter weekend of walks, whisky and roaring fires at cosy hotels

NEW YEAR party

Celebrate in style with our fabulous bowl food

'Worry is a waste of BRAIN SPACE'

Lexicographer and Countdown star Susie Dent, 59, lives in Oxford