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Walking the HILLS

Northern Vietnam’s Sa Pa region is the perfect place for a trek, finds Tanya Pearey

‘I'm now happy in MY OWN SKIN'

Fern Britton reveals why she’s happier following her split from Phil Vickery earlier this year

A new CHAPTER

Physically distant, would the book-club friendships survive in the ‘virtual’ world?

Do Things Differently

Make a change to the way you say goodbye to a loved one

Intrigued By Ancestry Kits?

Here’s the low-down if you want to track down distant relatives or discover your genetic make-up

‘Looking nice makes me FEEL BETTERÕ

Andrea McLean reveals the ups and downs of mixing business and pleasure

The Ring OF TRUTH

Julie had a keen eye and a suspicious mind, but would her instincts be proved right?

The Pearl of DORSET

The historic seaside town of Lyme Regis sits where the West Dorset and East Devon coastlines meet – heart of the Jurassic Coast

Summer SUPER SHRUBS

These five summer-flowering shrubs will give you impressive blooms and foliage

Growing TOGETHER!

Community gardens are as much about people coming together as they are about plants

Party RULES

It was the perfect plan to help Casey conquer her fears, but was she prepared for what was to come?

Save our SEALS

After retirement, Alison Cramp, 72, wanted to make a real difference

Coping with... GLAUCOMA

This common eye condition is caused by increased pressure in the eye, damaging the optic nerve

Endometriosis – Changes That Really Help

Joanna Brown, 38, from north London

‘They say never work with animals or kids – I worked with both!'

This week’s columnist: Presenter Konnie Huq

‘I need to be outside and always ON THE MOVE'

TV presenter Kate Humble opens up on living and working with her husband on their Welsh farm

SIMPLE storage

Short on space? Create these handy stacking baskets to tidy up your home

The truth about BEAUTY MYTHS

Our experts help you sort the facts from the fiction

The mask PROBLEM

How do you stay safe while gossiping over coffee?

Keeping food FRESH

Avoiding waste saves money and is eco-friendly. Here are clever tips for making food last longer

Here to help

Let counsellor Keren lighten your load

Coping with… ACTINIC KERATOSIS

These patches of rough skin are caused by prolonged sun damage

A Natural WONDER

With its giant rock faces, jagged peaks and thundering waterfalls, Yosemite National Park is one of the world’s most iconic sights

How To Stop Anxiety When Going Under Anaesthetic

People can get very anxious about going under general anaesthetic, but there’s no need to worry if you’re at a properly CQC-registered environment with a suitably qualified surgeon and anaesthetist. If you’re having procedures done privately, you need to check that this is the case.

We found love...and MUSIC!

Chris Peet, 68, had only ever sung in the shower – until she met her partner online

It's a funny old world - ‘I love wildlife, but I'd rather it stayed outside, thank you!'

This week’s columnist: Comedian Jenny Eclair

HANGING around

Create these display shelves from painted recycled floorboards

Garden WORKOUT Who needs a gym session if you've got a garden to keep you trim?

With gyms, pools and exercise classes out of bounds, it’s time to flex your pecs in the garden. Gardening has proven health benefits, so if you have a garden, get outdoors and do yourself – and your plot – some good.

Coping with... BLADDER CANCER

This growth of abnormal bladder lining tissue may spread

‘I love an excuse to get DRESSED UP!'

Michelle Collins reveals how lipstick helps her through lockdown