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Clarence Elkins was my childhood sweetheart. When we married at 18, just a year after we’d met, I was excited about life with my twinkly-eyed new husband. A family home, babies, maybe grandchildren one day. So, to be sitting in a deathly silent court

The first step is to plan when you’re going to have the conversation. Tell your partner you’d like to have a chat about money and arrange a time that suits you both. It might be helpful to be at home with useful paperwork to hand when you do this, al

Munich might be best known for the beer gardens of Oktoberfest, but there’s much more than lederhosen and revelry to the Bavarian capital. It’s a city rich in history, art, food and culture, and makes a perfect weekend getaway. We have put together a

Since Big Brother 11 winner Josie Gibson charmed the nation in 2010, she’s been a regular face on ITV’s This Morning. Hers is a story similar to that of Alison Hammond who, with Dermot O’Leary, has replaced Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes hosting th

Callum Scott Howells stars as gay Welsh lad Colin Morgan-Jones in C4’s It’s A Sin , which follows five friends sharing a flat and living it up in 1980s London. The arrival of AIDS, however, has cast a shadow over their lives as more and more gay men

A daily facial massage isn’t just beneficial for skin health, but by dedicating time for self-care, it can improve mental health too. Apply facial oil to your fingers then sweep over your face. Kyushi Orange & Neroli Oil, £21, kyushi.co.uk, contains

As first dates go, ours was perfect, right up until the moment Richard, then 31, leant in and kissed me for the first time. It was a beautiful autumn night in October 2007, and we’d just left the pub and started making our way to the taxi rank when h

When you’re worried or anxious, you might get a tummy ache, or a rumbling in your stomach. That’s because there’s a direct link between your belly and your brain. But it works the other way round too – an unhealthy gut can cause problems in the bra

Emmie Harrison-West, Woman’s Own Content Commissioner, lives in London with husband Jethro. ‘Boo!’ I shouted down the hallway. ‘Yes, Squeeze?’ came a reply. ‘Do you want a coffee?’ No, this wasn’t some kind of weird, prolonged Halloween celebration

The UK legal system is forever updating, reforming and fixing past wrongs or closing loopholes. That’s the nature of our criminal-justice process. It’s done through statute, all the Acts passed by Parliament. And it’s also done using common law – pre

Joanna Lumley is one of those people who can brighten up any dark day with her famous dulcet tones. Now, the 74-year-old Absolutely Fabulous star will be keeping us entertained with her new documentary, Joanna Lumley’s Home Sweet Home. The ITV show s

The spectacular real-life discovery of the remains of a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon burial ship at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk forms the backdrop for this period drama set on the eve of World War Two. At the heart of the story is the meeting of empathetic mind

Feeling tears forming in my eyes, I watched as my employee, Alacia Bowker, then 19, walked into the school hall with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. ‘I thought you could do with some cheering up,’ she smiled, handing them to me. ‘And I want to take y

Millions of us tune in to ITV every weeknight to watch The Chase . The show, presented by Bradley Walsh, sees four contestants team up to take on either Jenny ‘The Vixen’ Ryan, Anne ‘The Governess’ Hegerty, Paul ‘The Sinnerman’ Sinha, Mark ‘The Beast

You know what they say: if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Which is why some may be questioning the sudden change in line-up at Loose Women . Especially when, last year, the ITV daytime show recorded its highest viewing figures since 2014. But in the

Q Last year, I had a terrible time. I was made redundant, then got a new job only to have the business shut down months later. I’m 40, a single mum and I have low confidence, but I do have a dream. I want to become a teacher but my family keep tellin

Ever felt light-headed after standing up too quickly? It happens. However, feeling dizzy on a more regular basis can really affect your life. The trouble is, the cause of the dizziness can often be tricky to diagnose. ‘Because there’s no single cau

Serves 6 This classic Valencian dish, usually enjoyed in the summer sun, makes a delicious winter warmer, too. ✽ 2tbsp sunflower oil✽ 2 onions, sliced✽ 2 sticks of celery, chopped✽ 2 carrots, chopped✽ 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, sliced✽ 2tbsp swee

1. How do you feel after someone has challenged you? A EnergisedB DrainedC AngryD Calm 2. You’re caught in an argument with friends, what do you do? A Identify what you agree and disagree with B Take a step back and let them battle it out C Ta