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With so much disruption over the past year, most of us would quite like a year off from exponential change, yet no one (as this year proved) knows what’s around the corner. Perhaps we should all live each day like it’s our last? It’s a mantra the bol

The 52-year-old actor channelled all the floral vibes in this layered gown. The texture and the pattern combined meant you couldn’t miss her. Gillian stunned in this little black dress. Although elegant and simple, the flower detailing ensured the S

The death of Sarah Everard shone a spotlight on the real danger of male violence that women face every day. Sarah, 33, a marketing executive, went missing on 3 March, around 9.30pm, walking home from a friend’s. Her body was found in Kent woodland a

Gripping the thin vertical bar with both hands, I walk around it and pick up the pace, gaining momentum as I start spinning. Using my upper body and core strength, I lift my feet off the ground and wrap one leg around the bar as I continue spinning.

✱ Speak to your GP or a medical practitioner to ensure you’re physically fit before taking up a new sport. ✱ Skin-to-pole contact is essential. Make sure you have the correct clothing: shorts and a vest or sports bra are ideal. ✱ Learn the basics fir

Woman’s agony aunt Suzie Hayman says, ‘Just because you’re related doesn’t mean you have to get on. And family can be just as toxic as anyone else. I tend to believe that when people are hurtful, difficult or even malicious it’s always for a sad reas

If you get dry, scaly skin on your arms and legs, your shower gel could be the culprit. Avoid ones that contain drying alcohols and stripping SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) and use a nourishing blend instead. We love the creamy, softening formula of Ave

After filing your feet, use a foot scrub to get skin feeling smoother. It will finish off the job you’ve already done and leave toes feeling refreshed. If you get cracks in your heels, try a foot treatment, like this, that contains urea. It’s an e

Gripping a tiny roll of what she called ‘lockdown lard’ and thrusting it at the screen during our Zoom chat the other day, my friend Laura remarked that she did not feel very beautiful. I protested, declaring her a wondrous human being, lard or not.

Contrary to popular opinion, eating green doesn’t have to break the bank. When it comes to our weekly shop, it is the meat that is usually the most expensive item. As well as cutting down on your meat consumption and eating locally sourced, seasonal

Dr Laura Wynes (laurawyness.com), registered nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition, says: Your lungs, kidney, liver  and other organs work 24/7 to ‘detoxify’ you. If you want your organs to work efficiently, then you shouldn’t deprive them

By stripping Harry of his Met Police protection officers, Prince Charles robbed the wayward royal of one of the few constants in his life. From before he was even born, a group of highly trained, hand-picked officers from the force’s elite SO14 unit

A good, well-positioned pillow should support your head and the whole of your neck. Using too many pillows, the wrong pillow, or not sleeping on the pillow correctly can cause neck and shoulder trouble. If you’re a side sleeper, make sure your pillow

Relax with Echo Falls Rosé Seltzers, rosé wine and sparkling water in Blueberry & Hibiscus, Strawberry & Pink Pepper and Raspberry, Lychee & Rose, £1.80, 250ml, Asda. Brighten up your day with Whitley Neill limited edition Mango & Lime Gin. The sweet

Q Can I choose which vaccine I get? I know one is over 90% effective and the other 70-90% effective, so can I choose to get the more effective one? A Firstly, it is important to say both those numbers are high; scientists were aiming for over 50% eff

Q My daughter is 23 and still a virgin. I understand that it’s been difficult to find a partner. But she says she’s waiting until she meets Mr Right, and thinks the first man she has sex with is the one she should be with for life. What do you think?

Aspiring writer Florence Darrow jumps at the chance to assist the celebrated, yet anonymous author Maud. But when, on a ‘research trip’ to Morocco, a car crash leads to Maud’s disappearance, Florence sees an opportunity to step into someone else’s li

It’s not just allergies that can make your time in bed miserable. A poll revealed that 13% of people have an uncomfortable bed that regularly disturbs their sleep – impacting on general wellbeing during the day. ‘A great bed should offer comfort and

Great news that Patsy Mount from Call The Midwife is up for a best director Oscar. Actress turned film-maker Emerald Fennell has been incredibly British about it. She said that while waiting for the nominations to be announced, ‘I did what any sensib

The Government has spent £2.6 million on a new press briefing room at 10 Downing Street. Funny then that it appears there’s no wheelchair access to the stage. Patsy Palmer storming off GMB reminded me of the best strop ever. In his darkest drink an

The average desktop carries 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat!* ‘Choose a cleaning product with 60-80% concentration, as higher concentrations can evaporate before they’ve had sufficient time to sanitise,’ says Dr Amanda Jones. Do

Q My husband and I have always had a good marriage, through our early days and then raising children. Our sex life has always been good – not spectacular but fun and satisfying. For the past year, we’ve both been working from home but, over the month

To strengthen your vagina in general, or to offset the weakening effects of childbirth or ageing. Use the balls alongside Kegel exercise to strengthen your pelvic floor - lovehoney.co.uk has a 24-hour advice service. Pop the balls inside, add stimula

Craving an after-dinner treat? An Oreo Cone will hit the spot nicely. The crunchy cone is filled with vanilla ice cream and Oreo biscuit pieces, and smothered in an Oreo biscuit coating, £3.50, 4-pack, Asda. Nuii Caramel White Chocolate & Texan Peca

✱ 97% of women aged 18-24 have been sexually harassed, a survey by UN Women UK found. ✱ A huge 80% of all women have experienced sexual harassment in public ✱ Yet 96% of women didn’t report incidents as they didn’t think it would make a difference. ✱

Victoria Beckham Limited launches Victoria Beckham named Designer Brand of the Year Victoria Beckham Limited makes a loss of £12.3m and receives a £16m bailout Loss of £11.8m Victoria Beckham cuts a fifth of staff Victoria’s top designer i

The biggest problem facing the world’s fish supply is overfishing. Fish provides you with essential omega-3 fatty acids for heart and brain health – the NHS advises eating two portions a week. Try to buy from local farmers’ or fish markets. Lentils r

As lockdown restrictions finally begin to lift, I’ve realised how much I’ve missed things like hugging friends and taking foreign holidays, but I also miss the little things that can make a day brighter, like holding a door open for a stranger, havin

It feels like we should be preparing for landing. Seat belts on. Tray tables up. This could be a bumpy ride. Is anyone else a little bit nervous about a return to normality? I can’t remember how to file my nails, eat anything other than toast, or spe

The anthology comedy returns with another all-star guest cast joining Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith in a new collection of darkly comic tales. Look out for Adrian Dunbar, Paterson Joseph, Sarah Parish and Derek Jacobi. Set in Victorian Londo

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