Woman's Own

Since breaking from royal life, the Sussexes have made no secret of their career ambitions, but it seems as if they are in hot water. After signing a deal with Netflix – said to be worth £73.7 million – 14 months ago, nothing’s been released, perhaps

Christine and Paddy are both in incredible shape – and it’s no surprise, given the size of their home gym. Paddy, 48, previously shared a snap from inside the suite, which includes a ski machine, sled-pushing track and other bits of specialist kit. A

When it comes to self-promotion in the land of telly, there’s no better vehicle than ITV’s Loose Women. But a high-profile panel of feisty ladies with differing views is likely to  spark fireworks backstage. It’s little wonder that, behind the showbi

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Can millionaire superstars ever do it? Adorable, funny, humble and spontaneous. That’s the description of a celebrity who, at the beginning of this year, was voted one of the most down-to-earth by showbiz journalists. And let’s be honest, that can

The BBC’s Morning Live Show moves from London to Manchester later this month and they’re making a point of featuring female presenters from the north west. Joining regular host and local lass Kym Marsh will be Sam Quek from Liverpool, Kimberley Walsh

Holding my newborn baby Uriah-Jack against my left breast, I waited for him to latch on. ‘What’s wrong, little man?’ I asked as he squirmed and fussed. Ever since he’d been born in August 2019, he’d preferred my right breast. When I’d breastfed my f

Have you experienced turmoil at some point over the years? You might remember feeling strong physical sensations along with deep emotions. Maybe you had a pit in your stomach or a deep ache in your chest after a break-up. While this is normal, in som

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Maximising muscles in middle age is less about chasing a six-pack and more about ageing well. ‘If we don’t use our muscles, they will diminish in size and strength as we get older,’ says Professor John Saxton of the University of East Anglia. ‘Severe

Every day across the UK, someone dies waiting for an organ transplant, and with more than 5,000 people in need of a donor, time is running out for many. Despite organ donation becoming an opt-out system in 2020, families are always consulted followin

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As I carried our weekly shop into the kitchen with grocery bags looped over my arms one afternoon in January 2022, I could hear my husband, Erik, 50, talking to a friend on the phone. I was focused on unpacking the shopping until my ears suddenly pri

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Q Is it cheaper to renew my driving licence online rather than by post? A Going online is the cheapest way to renew a photocard driving licence, says DVLA. Renewing a photocard driving licence using gov.uk costs £14 and the driver will receive their

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‘ Lynsey Pollard is 42 and runs littleboxofbooks. co.uk. She lives in south London with her partner Neil, 41, and her children aged eight and three. When I was growing up, my mum Allison was a great role model. She worked as a social worker and wa

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Sir Kenneth Branagh recalls his childhood growing up during the Troubles in this feast for the eyes. It follows Buddy (delightful newcomer Jude Hill) as he sees his imaginary world explode thanks to trips to the cinema and his real world implode as h

Prussia, late 1830s. As womanhood looms ever closer, 15-year-old Hanne has no appetite for the domestic life ahead of her. She feels most free listening to nature’s songs; the rush of rivers and the melodies of light. Friends are hard to come by amon

In the six-part series Magpie Murders, Lesley Manville stars as book editor Susan, who is excited to receive the manuscript of the latest novel by bestselling author Alan Conway (Conleth Hill). The book follows Alan’s literary creation – a 1950s det

The tantalising smell of a slow-cooked casserole met her and Lucy sighed happily. She was looking forward to a relaxing evening after a busy week. The weekend stretched ahead. She had rather a long ‘to-do’ list. Her first job was to tackle the overgr

Staying out late, meeting new people and dancing until the early hours might not sound typical of someone in their mid-50s, but I’m making up for lost time. And, best of all, I’m doing it with my daughter by my side. We make quite the duo, Ella Jan