Woman & Home

Is summer almost upon us? It certainly feels that way, and chatting to Clare Balding (p18), this month’s cover star, about Wimbledon transported me to warmer months, which, just a few weeks ago, felt like a lifetime away. Clare has taken over from th

THE REVEREND RICHARD COLES discusses the surprising similarities between vicars and detectives on page 179. What’s your favourite way to switch off and relax? To lie on the sofa with two dachshunds on my lap and watch crime box sets. I get addicted,

My day was made very special when I was looking through woman&home [April] and spotted a familiar face on page 97. To readers, the face is a sad one, as it’s linked to an ovarian cancer advert; to me, it’s that of my daughter-in-law, Natalie. Since l

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When he was born, the eldest of the Wales’ children knew nothing of the duty that will eventually be bestowed upon him. Rules, tradition, pomp and ceremony – these are all parts of the life the future King George is being prepared for. Expected to se

For the most stylish sun protection, pick up a raffia hat, guaranteed to add a dose of Hollywood glamour to your outfit while remaining practical too. This trend has had a modern makeover with zingy brights and cute colour combos. They are made to b

Skin expert Caroline Hirons offers a no-nonsense outlook on skincare to her online following of 700,000. She has consulted beauty brands and developed bespoke facials, while her award-winning book, Skincare, is the bestselling beauty book of all time

Best known for her role on C4’s Embarrassing Bodies, Dr Pixie is a practising GP in central London Q I’m 58 and think I’m going deaf. It’s annoying my family and frustrating me, as it’s difficult to hear in a crowded room. Any clues as to why this m

Strength training isn’t some new craze. Think back to ‘Legs, Bums and Tums’ in the 80s and 90s – that was strength training in neon leg warmers! And strength training isn’t just about having underarms that don’t dangle or thighs that don’t wobble. Ab

Four Seasons in Japan by Nick Bradley (£16.99, HB, Transworld) Flo is a shy English translator in Tokyo, stuck in a work rut, and feeling like a failure in love and life. Tokyoite Kyo has flunked his university entrance exams and been sent to live wi

It’s fair to say that the Reverend Richard Coles has had a varied career. Part of 1980s pop duo The Communards, then vicar of Finedon, a radio presenter and regular panellist on TV shows, he now adds writing to his many talents. A Death in the Parish

The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer Since childhood, I was aware of male dominance and angry at the patriarchy. Reading this I realised there was a passionate, intelligent and even humorous language to express what I had been feeling. I used it as a

21 JUNE – 22 JULY A relationship development on 3 July should be talked out by the 23rd. A New Moon on the 17th brings a positive outlook. Ideas for new directions bear fruit. YOUR MONTHS AHEAD Relationships or finances could be transformed. There’s

Queen Elizabeth II was always at her most happy at the races – and none more so than her favourite, Royal Ascot. Last year, the world-famous racecourse hosted special Platinum Jubilee celebrations to celebrate the 70-year reign of its most famous pat