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Fill It!
Complete the grid then read down the shaded squares to reveal the hidden answer. Clue: Type of rummy. Answer on page 44. 6 __ Coogan, star of TV series I’m Alan Partridge and film A Cock and Bull Story (5) 7 Instances (8) 10 Whirlwind (7) 11 __ Phoen
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Brainwaves…
This week, our tip of the week will receive an amazing prize from Addis. This Handi Airer can be used indoors or outdoors to dry all your household laundry. With convenient hanger hooks and four ground pegs to secure to the ground, you don’t have to
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Killer On The Streets
Heading back home after spending the evening at my friend’s house, the first thing I noticed as I approached the front door was a light on upstairs. And heading inside, my brother Jonathan, then 20, was slipping on his trainers and getting ready to g
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Your Health
Did you know Better leisure centres have teamed up with the NHS to help encourage people to get their symptoms checked? Placing hundreds of stickers on mirrors and in changing rooms in leisure centres across the UK, they hope to raise awareness of sy
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One In A MILLION!
Collecting my bunches, I hopped in the van and started doing my usual rounds. As a florist, I often had leftover blooms – and hating them going to waste, I’d arrange the leftovers in pretty bouquets and drop them round my local area for people to fin
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The Sweetest Job
Standing in my high vis, I was ready for another day at work. As children ran towards me, huge grins on their faces, I couldn’t help but smile to myself. Having been a lollipop lady for the last 51 years, there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t l
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Your Pick Me Ups
You can get just about anything in The Range – did you know you can also stock up for your furry friends, too? From cats and dogs to rabbits, guinea pigs and even fish, there’s something for everyone. Even better, The Range stores have recently becom
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Follow It!
Solve the puzzle to spell out a term related to the picture. The arrows show you where to put your answers. The answer is spelled in the yellow squares. Answers on page 44.■
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Your Dilemmas …
Ayo Adesioye is an integrative psychotherapist and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specialises in family and relationship issues and men’s mental health. For more information, please visit: bacp.co.uk and es
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Snapped!
My hubby and I visited Bath for a weekend and took a tour of the Roman Baths – what an amazing place.  Tina, Norwich Pasta la vista baby! This authentic Italian ravioli I had in Milan recently was absolutely delicious. Lauren, Cheltenham When my part
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Teething Problems
Getting the kids ready for bed, we headed to the bathroom for the last part of our nightly routine. ‘Scrub them all,’ I’d insist as my daughter Lejla, now nine, brushed her teeth. Roki, now one, was still trying to find his gnashers, so we didn’t nee
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This Week’s Puzzle Answers!
Bitesize! pg 3 Card Strike it! pg 13 Rotation (Cross out: 2, 11, 18, 23, 32, 45, 56, 64, 79, 81) Crack it! pg 23 Toothbrush Fill it! pg 13 Canasta Sudoku pg 36 5,1,3 Cross it! pg 36 Patience Number fit! pg 13 9129 Spot it! pg 20 Follow it! pg 8 Black
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Bitesize!
Read down the shaded squares for the answer. Answer on page 44. 1 Cloak (4) 5 Seep (4) 6 North American Great Lake (4) 7 Car brand (4) 1 Musical notation pitch indicator (4) 2 Relating to aircraft (4) 3 Couple (4) 4 Made last (4)■
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Let’s Go Cocoa!
It’s chocolate o’clock somewhere! If you’re cocoa-crazy for choccy make sure you spend this National Chocolate Day on 28 October in sweet style. From choco-filled adventures to sweet recipes, have a choco-tastic day! This delicious Hazelnut Chocolate
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Holding Onto Hope
Looking down at my feet, they’d started to swell like never before. The heat in May 2018 had really started to take its toll. After me and my hubby Joe, now 29, found out that we were expecting, just after my 30th, we were over the moon. Our family a
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Sudoku!
To solve the puzzle, each 3 x 3 box, each column and each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Solve the puzzle, then read down the numbers in the highlighted squares for the answer. Answer on page 44.■
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Guess Who
How well do you know your celebs? Can you name of all five of these famous faces? Answer on page 44.■
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I’ll Do It Again
For Kirstine Melton, a night out on the town was just what the doctor ordered. Heading to Buddha Live, a live music bar near her home in Cape Coral, Florida, back on 6 October 2019, she wanted to let her hair down. After all, Kristine led a very busy
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That’s Nutty!
SERVES: 4 What’s better than an indulgent hot choccy? A peanut butter hot chocolate float! • Follow this recipe from SKIPPY® for the ultimate autumnal beverage… □ 250g SKIPPY® Smooth Peanut Butter□ 500ml almond milk□ 50g sugar□ 1 tablespoon unsweeten
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Stars
Catch Claire live on Facebook 21 March–20 April Social events, which take place at this time, are going to give you plenty of food for thought about your future and should even add an extra bit of sparkle to your love life. That’s only if you listen
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Genius or TOTALLY BONKERS?
Verdict: GENIUS! Kick back and relax You can’t beat lying down and relaxing. Snuggled up in a blanket, the only problem is that you can’t quite see the TV! But with these lazy glasses, cleverly angled mirrors allow you to see the screen without lifti
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Your Beauty
Supporting ASDA’s Tickled Pink Campaign this October, Cussons' brands Carmex and Imperial Leather have transformed a collection of goodies to help show cancer who’s boss. The Tickled Pink collection from Imperial Leather includes limited edition Mall
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Number Fit!
Which one of the listed numbers won’t fit in this mini grid? Answer on page 44. 1192/1292/2929/2991/9129■
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Cross It!
Solve the puzzle to find a word. Fit the words back in the grid and the letters in the highlighted squares spell out the answer. We’ve put in one word to help. Answer on page 44. Air Bud Hen Pea Pie Ibis Obey Omit Warm Wear Amber Brand Local Named Cr
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In The Shadows
Chopping up potatoes, I dropped them into a pan and put them on to boil. I was just about to start chopping veg when my phone buzzed on the side. Taking a quick break, I read the message that had popped up on Instagram. I’ve got something to tell you
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Crack It!
Work out which letter each number represents. When you’ve filled the grid, put the correct letters into the answer boxes at the bottom to spell out a word. We’ve given you four letters to start you off. Answer on page 44.
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Doc Q&A
With Anni Seaborne, head of general dentistry at Bupa Dental Care. Visit: bupa.co.uk Q I’ve recently had to start using dentures but I’m unsure how to look after them. What can I do to keep them in the best condition? Dolly, Fowey A The care and main
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Little Silver Tube
Carefully rinsing a metal tube under the tap, I gently scrubbed it with a little brush. Placing it on a towel to dry out, I wasn’t cleaning a reusable straw. It was a little silver tube to help me breathe. Because ever since I was a baby, I’d had a t
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Pick Of The Week
For their final journey, Paddy and Chris are heading to Switzerland to explore its multi-million-pound wellness industry. The lads travel to a top resort for a full body MOT to assess how well they’re ageing. After a consultation with specialists, th
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Pick Me Up!
Editor: Hannah Poon Features Editor: Hannah Crocker Senior Writer: Anaïs Seely Junior Writer: Holly Beaumont Senior Designer: Georgia Macmenemey Designer: Kate Martin Junior Designer: Leah George■
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