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Picture palaces

In an age of cinema complexes, we celebrate five historic and beautiful picture houses that have stood the test of time

Night train to BERLIN

Germany's exciting and varied capital is now reachable by train from the UK

Patchwork PROJECTS

Easy ideas to show off English paper-piecing techniques

IT'S NOT JUST HARRY WHO IS FIGHTING THE KING OVER SECURITY

Another feud between heir and spare is bubbling away, with reports that the monarch has axed Prince Andrew’s private bodyguards.

'I'm getting older and bigger, EVERYTHING CHANGES

Kelly Brook on why being fit and healthy is more important than dropping dress sizes

Would you give your kidney to a stranger FOR £35K?

Aresearcher has suggested that a financial incentive could be the answer to the UK’s live organ donor shortage. We ask...

Adult-only ESCAPES

Searching for a relaxing break away from the stresses of family life? Look no further…

Against ALL ODDS

Danielle Crooks brave boys were each born with a broken heart

BEFORE YOU GO

Sam Michaels, 56, couldn't let her beloved mum leave without throwing her one last party

MUSCLE NAN!

Renée Landers, 72, was in her 60s when she lifted her first dumb-bell

COPING AS AN ADULT CHILD OF DIVORCE

With more 50-something couples splitting up, Tabitha*, 40, explains how she navigated her parents' break-up

NOT ANOTHER MEGA WEDDING!

Something is happening to me. When I see babies I no longer melt, coo or ask to hold them.

Is it rude to mispronounce a name?

After a US university horribly mangled the names of students at their graduation, we ask...

MUMS ON A MISSION

After suffering a devastating loss, Kim McCarthy, 55, teamed up with other mums to remember their beloved sons

A little LIFE

Angela hadnt seen her friend for years surely they would have nothing in common now?

Christine & Coleen's BIG CLASH!

Is there tension bubbling between the two Loose Women stars?

FATHER AND SON GROOMED MY GIRL

Lucy* did a good deed during the pandemic but it turned into a sickening nightmare

John and Lisa's EASY DINNERS

Enjoy speedy family meals from TV’s favourite cooking couple

STOP THE VIOLENCE!

With domestic abuse towards women on the rise, could the biggest danger to us be our sons?

YOUR POST-SUMMER SLIM DOWN

Feel healthier with our exclusive plan from Slimming World

IN THIS TOGETHER

Sam Wilmot and Sophie Bailey, both 27, are 13st lighter thanks to some healthy changes

Even his dad WON'T TAKE HIS CALLS'

As the duke turns 40, his family seem to be more distant than ever

GET OUTDOORS, FEEL GOOD

A dose of fresh air will give your body and mind a much-needed boost this autumn

The truth about dating AS A SINGLE MUM

Finding Mr Right isn't quite as easy as Nilufer Atik, 48, thought it would be

'My tumours have grown'

Linda Nolan has given a heartbreaking cancer update, revealing that her tumours have ‘grown’ and her treatment has ‘stopped working’.

'We wanted an Art Deco Vibe' - Helen took her bathing space from cramped and dated to family-friendly, with a classic retro-inspired look

Inheriting a typical 1930s layout of rectangular bathroom and a separate loo along the corridor wasn't really suitable for us,' says Helen. 'And with a teenager and a younger child, we knew we had to change things quickly after moving into our house in April 2022.

How Healthy is Your Gut? - This month, our fitness expert Annie Deadman on discovering what's really going on inside your body and how to keep it in the peak of condition

The microbiome will be host to both good and harmful bacteria, and the swing in favour of one or the other can influence whether or not you fall victim to conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, coeliac disease and other inflammatory disorders or hormonal issues. These include polycystic ovary syndrome and high cholesterol, as well as what we might consider more common ailments like digestive issues, mood swings, constipation, migraines and general lethargy. The power that a healthy gut can wield over our wellbeing is enormous. And just like no two fingerprints are the same, no two microbiomes are the same.

Cancer Was Just a Job Until it Happened to Me - Author, speaker and health content creator Dr Liz O'Riordan shares her journey from consultant breast surgeon to cancer patient

Working as a consultant breast surgeon, it was my responsibility to tell around 10 women a week that they had cancer. It was an emotionally intense job and could feel like you’re being paid to break women. As a clinician, you have to develop a sense of detachment, otherwise you’ll crumble, but this wasn’t always easy. Sometimes, particularly after seeing young women, I’d cry in the toilets. There’s no counselling and very little training for breaking bad news. It’s just part of the job – until it happens to you.

A New Normal - The Princess of Wales is looking to the future, putting family first and ditching her to-do list

The Princess of Wales has always felt the pressure. Marrying into the most famous family in the world has been far from easy, but capable Catherine seemed to take it in her stride.Though the glamorous carapace, whether decked in Alexander McQueen or Zara, has hidden a more anxious young woman who didn't want to put a foot wrong. This past year has arguably been the toughest of Catherine's life - dealing with major abdominal surgery followed by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. But it has also given her the time to reprioritise and reassess what really matters.

I Look Forward to Being a Very Elderly, Eccentric Woman' - Comedian and podcaster Katherine Ryan, 41, lives in London with her three children and partner Bobby Kootstra

Comedian and podcaster Katherine Ryan, 41, lives in London with her three children and partner Bobby Kootstra+ Katherine Ryan's tour Battleaxe is coming to venues across the UK from September. Book now at livenation.co.uk