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We had two MIRACLES!'

Christine Shaw had survived cancer before having two muchlonged-for boys. Then history seemed ready to repeat itself

7 healthy habits for a STRONGER HEART

A woman's risk of heart disease increases after menopause but there are some simple measures you can take to protect yourself they may even save yout life

'I love that I'm now a celebrant

Singer and presenter Aled Jones on revisiting the past, his career highlights and hitting the road again

GARDEN notes

Fragrant sweet peas to sow and colourful corydalis

Spring CHICKEN

Stitch this simple hen doorstop in cheerful gingham and floral fabrics

A glass of MADEIRA

Basking in year-round sunshine, this North Atlantic island is the ultimate feel-good break

Savvy saving!

Opening a new savings account could be a simple way to improve your spending habits

Healthy COMFORT

Try our easy and satisfying recipes packed with flavour - but all under 500 cals per serving!

Mum knows BEST

Three women share the knowledge imparted to them by their mothers

I'm quite happy with baked potato and beans'

THIS WEEK'S COLUMNIST Chef and TV presenter Rosemary Shrager

How to beat BELLY FAT

How to spot it and lose it - and give your wellbeing a massive boost in the process

Fabulous farm shops

For freshness, quality and supporting your community, you can’t beat shopping local

'Sir Chris Whitty is in my sights!"

Angela Rippon on why dance classes should be prescribed by the NHS, ageing and how being single allows her work diary to remain jam-packed

Spring clean HELPERS

Meet the must-have gadgets for making your home sparkle from top to bottom

Your wellbeing

LATEST HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR MIND AND BODY

Sort your SPACE

With spring upon us, it's the perfect time to clear the clutter and make way for a fresh start

GORGEOUS Poole and Purbeck

Boots at the ready... this stretch of the Dorset coast provides some of Britain's finest walks

Superstar TREES

Pick a stellar performer to make your garden shine - whatever its size

Best MEMORY BOOSTERS

Keep your brain strong and build your cognitive reserve with top advice from memory expert Dr Tim Beanland, head of knowledge and learning at Alzheimer's Society

'We all want TO BE LOVED!'

Prue Leith on health, loss and why she isn't ready to slow down yet

The Scarlet PEBBLE

After fleeing with her lover to start a new life, Bunny wondered if she had done the right thing

Beautiful BAHAMAS

Island-hop around this sun-soaked paradise to enjoy pink-sand beaches, explore quaint towns... and meet swimming pigs!

Nathan's NEW GAME

Could playing with her little nephew really help Rose to make a life-changing decision?

Such a BOON

The last thing she needed was yet another gadgetbut then again...

Kitchen revamp

Taking down the wall between two rooms plus updating the fittings and colour scheme has given Abi Bunney a wonderfully light, airy space

Big BIRTHDAY

What do you get the man who has everything? Helen had no idea

JUPITER, the Bringer of Jollity

Clare wasn't sure how to help her husband - but perhaps there was someone special who did

Do anything you WANT TO DO

Kerri was looking forward to the adventure of a lifetime until her parents dropped a bombshell

My biggest INSPIRATION

Three women open up about the most positive influences in their lives

I became stepmum to 8 CHILDREN!'

Life changed dramatically for Nic Davies when her family quadrupled overnight