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When her mum was killed, Lorna made a chilling prediction (p6). She just wishes someone had listened. Big-hearted Benjamin might not have your average family, but he’s showing what it really takes to be a wonderful daddy (p56). And Aimee only wanted to help her ex, not knowing she was walking into a terrifying trap (p24). We’re packed with more real-life reads and all your usual faves, like fashion, health and food. Not forgetting our fab prize puzzles. And see p44 for a gorgeous bracelet – completely free for every reader. What a treat!…

No hassle tassel I used an old curtain tie-back tassel to make a quirky duster/ spider remover by attaching the tassel to a stick. It works a treat and amuses everyone who sees it! Brita Bevis, Sleaford Get moving To get your car going safely in slippery conditions, keep a piece of old carpet in your car to put under a skidding tyre. It's very effective for traction to get your motor moving. Kelly Martin, Leeds Odour eater  To get a chopping board clean and odour free, sprinkle with baking soda, leave overnight, then rinse. Janice Wood, Norfolk Hard to beat  An old towel that has gone hard can be cut into squares and used as dishcloths. As good as sponge scourers and environmentally friendly. Mary Cook, Gainsborough Van-icure?  Cover…

But not of first-degree murder – the jury rejected that charge. Instead, they convicted Nathaniel Brazill of second-degree murder – meaning they believed he intentionally killed his teacher in the heat of the moment. Brazill was also convicted of aggravated assault with a firearm for aiming the gun at another teacher. ‘Mr Grunow was a great man and a great teacher and I’m sorry I took him away from you,’ Brazill said. He was jailed for 28 years, followed by seven years house arrest and probation. Since then, he’s spent his time in jail studying to be a paralegal. Now, 32, Nathaniel Brazill is set for release in 2028.…

Extreme periods Q My periods are so heavy, I soak through tampons and towels during meetings at work. Is there treatment without surgery? Katy, Bodmin A After ruling out causes such as fibroids, your GP may suggest tablets to reduce blood loss, taking the contraceptive Pill, or inserting a hormone-containing Mirena coil into your womb. Surgery is a last resort. Stinky sex Q Sometimes I think people can tell I've just had sex because they smell it on me! Tashaun, Brockwell A The idea that sex has a smell is a myth. Sweat, vaginal secretions and semen can produce a faint odour, but a quick shower should get rid of it. More likely, you're giving the game away by the way you behave!…

This is rare, aggressive, and accounts for less than five per cent of breast cancers. Cancer cells may not form a lump, but grow along the lymph vessels, blocking them. It's called inflammatory as the skin looks red. Symptoms can develop quickly and may include redness, warmth or swelling, tenderness in the breast and persistent itching. The breast may also be painful, but this isn't always the case. Other symptoms include ridges or thickening of the skin, pitted skin - like orange peel - a lump, or an inverted nipple.…

A staggering 2.3 million people went on holiday without travel insurance last year, according to research by Sainsbury's Bank - leaving them unprotected if things went wrong. But travel insurance doesn't need to be pricey, here's how to cut the cost… 1 Get the best price  Shop around for the best deals. Check out price-comparison sites, such as MoneySupermarket and GoCompare. But don't just pick the cheapest option, make sure it gives you the level of cover you need. 2 Choose the right policy If you're planning to go holiday more than once in the next year, consider an annual policy, as they're often cheaper than buying two or more single-trip policies. It's not always the case, though, so research the cost of both. But never try to cut costs…

Yes, I was only 18, but I felt like this was the moment I’d been waiting for my whole life. And when I finally saw my new D-cup boobs, I was delighted. Back home, I immediately started shopping for low-cut dresses and plunging tops. Things I’d never pulled off with a flatter chest. But while I’d have to wait before I could go any bigger, I was already looking for other parts of my body to improve. I’d always loved my doll’s nose – small and pert. Not like my long and pointy hooter. ‘I’m booking a nose job,’ I told Mum a few weeks later. ‘You’ve only just come out of hospital,’ she moaned. I knew she was just worried. But now I’d seen the results of one op,…

Quit for a week and SAVE £70 NEW SHEETS Getting a good night’s sleep is priceless, so treating yourself to new bed linen is a fantastic idea. Look for luxurious sheets with a high thread count, and save some pennies for a scented candle to complete the relaxing ambience. Quit for a fortnight and SAVE £140 TIME OUT When was the last time you had a weekend away? With £140 you could whisk you and your partner off for a mini break. Look for last-minute deals at hotels with a spa or pool to make it extra luxurious. Quit for a month and SAVE £280 ON YOUR BIKE Cycling is a fantastic way to keep fit, so use the £280 to purchase a brand-new bike, or two bicycles so you…

Hurrying across the school playground, I felt my cheeks burn as a familiar tune rang out… ‘Who ate all the pies? Who ate all the pies?’ It was some lads from my year. And, yep, they were singing about me. Mortifying. Rushing home in tears, I ripped the wrapper off a family-sized bar of chocolate and got stuck in. It was 1989 – and at 14, I weighed 15st, was a size-24. I had polycystic ovaries, which caused weight gain. But I didn’t help matters by eating all the wrong things – takeaways, chips, huge slices of gooey cake and chocolate… When other kids poked fun at my weight, I’d dull the pain by comfort eating. Trapped in a vicious cycle, I got bigger with each passing year. By 2000,…

Kathryn Ennion, 29, Whitehaven Me and the kids had been waiting to greet my husband Stuart, 28. He’d been working a long night shift. And today was an exciting day. The moment he walked in, our kids chorused excitedly, ‘We’re going on holiday!’ ‘I know!’ he laughed. ‘What do you think?’ I asked, pointing to my laptop showing a photo of the sun-soaked shores of a Turkish resort. ‘Get it booked!’ he nodded. Last October, I’d played Chat Mag Bingo on my mobile. I’d won £20 earlier that week so I used some of it to play a couple more games. The jackpots vary, depending on how many people buy tickets for the game, but that keeps it interesting! So, I bought six 25p tickets for Blox Bingo, a 90-ball…

Shaaron Sargent, 45, Horsham Getting ready for his round as a postman at 6am one Saturday last October, my partner Ryan Nulty, 46, felt poorly. His head hurt, he was sweating and shivering. ‘Feels like flu,’ he groaned. ‘Stay home,’ I suggested. Ryan tried to power through. But was back by 10.30am, halfway through his round. Feeling ropey, he had a bath, went to bed. Avoiding his germs, I took the sofa that night. Next morning, Ryan shuffled downstairs. ‘Any better?’ I asked. ‘Much worse,’ he grumbled. He flopped onto the sofa, exhausted. ‘Babe, I’m freezing,’ he said. ‘Where are your fluffy slippers?’ Touching his feet, I winced. They were icy cold. Then I noticed his skin was discoloured – purple, blotchy. ‘You’ve got funny marks on your face,’ I…

Jen Bickel, 41, Cardiff Marching round the living room, I pushed my dolly in her pushchair ahead of me. ‘Hush baby,’ I said. ‘Mummy’s here.’ Aged 5, Mummies and Daddies was my favourite game. From the youngest age, all I’d ever wanted was to be a mum. As the years passed, it felt like my dreams were on track to come true. By October 2006, age 29, I was married to my first love Andrew, 28 – and after our honeymoon, we’d started trying for a baby. This time next year, I could be a mum! I thought excitedly. One afternoon several weeks later, I started getting stomach cramps at my IT job. Hunched over in pain, I went to the hospital and was sent for an ultrasound, which revealed…

Jayne Ireland, 57, Billericay Hearing my hubby Antony clear his throat for the umpteenth time that evening, I frowned. ‘You really should see a doctor about that,’ I said. For as long as I’d known him, Antony, then 52, had never been the sort of person to get ill. Never caught a cold or got the flu. But now, in September 2013, he was suffering with a persistent cough. He’d always had it, but in recent weeks he’d been coughing more than usual. In April 2014, I went into hospital for a hip replacement. And it was there, as he leant on my bed, I noticed something strange about his fingernails. They were bigger and flatter than before. ‘What’s wrong with your nails?’ I asked, alarmed. ‘What are you talking…

Why did she bleed? Q My baby girl had a bleed from her vagina when she was just three days old - surely something's wrong? Lou, Warrington A In your womb, your baby was exposed to high levels of oestrogen and other hormones. When these suddenly disappeared from her bloodstream after birth, this triggered a small bleed. It's normal and, unless it happens again or there's a discharge or smell, it is safe to ignore.…

Jenna Volpert, 22, Jersey Tying my GoPro camera to my wrist, I was ready to hit the beach. ‘So, one last adventure?’ my friend Baz, 21, winked. It was August 2016, and I was back in Jersey after an incredible gap year travelling. ‘Let’s go! I smiled. Hopping into our kayak, we headed to the nearest cove. Hundreds of gap-year memories... They’d all gone This adventure felt small in comparison to the white-water rafting we’d done in Australia six months earlier. Or hiking around New Zealand. But it was an excuse to soak up the last of the summer sun before heading off to uni. And we made the most of it, snapping pictures on my GoPro as we went. I vowed that when I got home I’d download the…

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Eylure Pre-Glued Naturals, £5.95, Superdrug Say goodbye to the faff of lash glue and say hello to quick-to-apply lashes with these ingenious pre-glued falsies. As well as being a cinch to apply and lasting for a full day (or night) without the need for rejigging, the lash comes with a cushioned band which makes the lashes much more comfortable to wear. Collection incrediBROW Brow Kit, £3.99, Superdrug If you’re obsessive about keeping your brows groomed then you’ll love this on-the-go kit that allows you to define, shape and highlight your arches at home or away. The buildable formula allows you to combine the three powders to create your ideal shade and the angled brush allows precise application. Nip + Fab Tan Glycolic Polish Pads, £7.95, Boots Get the most flawless,…

Bloody Mary sausage rolls Serves: 10-12 Prep time: 10 min, plus chilling Cook time: 25 min • 350g sausage meat • 250g beef mince • 1 large shallot, grated • Handful parsley leaves, finely chopped • 100g tomato purée • 1½tsp Worcestershire sauce • ½tbsp Tabasco sauce • 1½tsp celery salt • 375g shop-bought puff pastry sheets • 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 Mix together everything apart from the pastry sheets and egg yolks. 2 Cut 2 sheets of puff pastry in half lengthways. Add the sausage mix along the length of all 4 sheets. Brush along the top with the beaten egg and roll pastry away from you to seal in the filling. Chill for 30 min. 3 Heat the oven to 180C, Gas 4. Brush the long edge…

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The Late Late Show with James Corden SKY ONE James Corden once again brings his award-winning show to London for four special broadcasts, with guests including Gillian Anderson, Michael Fassbender, Tom Hanks, Lily James and Sir Ian McKellen. In the show's third UK visit, James will highlight Britain's best bits as well as giving his usual segments a British-style makeover. Ackley Bridge C4 Look out for some familiar faces when the school drama returns for a third series. Downton Abbey’s Robert James-Collier plays new deputy head Martin Evershed, while Charlie Hardwick, who played Val Pollard in Emmerdale, joins the cast as director of behaviour Sue Carp. Save This Rhino NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC In this two-part documentary, England’s former cricket captain Kevin Pietersen shines a light on the world’s critically endangered rhinoceros…

Strike a pose I always smile when I see female celebrities, like Salma Hayek (above), posing for photographers when they turn their backs, then look over their shoulder with their hands on their hips. Imagine if the men did this, how odd they would look! Shona Lloyd, Rhewl Trust chew! My daughter, 10, came home from school very unhappy. She’d been told off for chewing gum during a test. But my daughter claimed when she’d revised the evening before, she’d been chewing gum, and if she used the same piece of gum during the test, it would help her remember much better. ‘It’s not fair,’ she said moodily. ‘She wants me to fail.’ Amie Yardley, Burwell Bloomin’ lovely I love this photo of spring flowers in full bloom. Margaret Walton,…

Quinn Butt was an adorable little girl. With dark eyes and blonde hair, she charmed everyone who knew her. Just 5 years old, she was at that magical age when the world is full of wonder. She was happy, healthy, boisterous and silly – a tomboy and a girlie-girl rolled into one. Quinn’s mother Andrea Gosse doted on her little girl. Her only child, Quinn was the centre of her universe. Andrea and Quinn’s father Trent Butt were separated. Sadly, they were going through a tense divorce after their two-year marriage. Like many parents going through a separation, Andrea and Trent shared custody of little Quinn. On 23 April 2016, the little girl was staying with her dad at his home in the pretty town of Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador,…

Lorna Peters, 49, Wellingborough Linking Mum’s arm as we walked around the market, I looked at clothes for the kids. ‘Do you think Nichola would like this?’ I asked, picking up a pink, knitted jumper I thought would look gorgeous on my little girl. It was early 1994. Me and my mum Jacqueline Aspery were like two peas in a pod. At just 44, she was more like a big sister to me. But our relationship hadn’t always been easy. Mum had suffered with mental-health problems when I was a kid. An only child, I was taken into care. But Mum fought for me to go back and live with her. Then she started drinking... We’d had our fair share of ups and downs over the years. But, after the…

Bedding bugbear Q When I house-sit for my friend, she expects me to use her bed but doesn't wash her sheets. Is that hygienic? Pearl, Winchester A Unless one of you is infested with lice or scabies, has an open sore or her room's a home to bedbugs, there's little risk of catching anything. Why did I quit?  Q I've stopped smoking after 20 years, but my cough and catarrh are worse than ever. I'm tempted to start again! Hazel, Newcastle A Don't! Smoking damages the lining of your nose, throat, sinuses and lungs. As they start to recover once you've quit, they produce more mucus but can't efficiently clear it, leading to an increase in cough, catarrh and colds. It's temporary and will stop after a few weeks. Malaria…

Charlotte Wittman, 45, Birmingham Raking my nails across my flesh, I scratched at my left boob. It was March 2018, and the incessant itch that had been plaguing me for months had wrenched me from sleep in the middle of the night. Irritated, I ferociously scratched at the area around my breast. But even when I drew blood, the unrelenting itch didn’t disappear. ‘It’s driving me nuts,’ I groaned to my partner Gary 51. I’d lacerated the irritated flesh – it was sore, scabby and inflamed. Yet still, the itch, situated on the underside of my left breast, was impossible to ignore. I’d asked Gary to inspect it. ‘It just looks like an allergic reaction,’ he’d said. And at first, I agreed. I put it down to a change in…

Paulina J Candy, 24, London Combing her long, blonde hair, I couldn’t help but feel envious. Yes, she was only a piece of plastic, but for me, at 7 years old, in January 2002, Barbie was the perfect woman. Tiny waist, big boobs, slim thighs, I thought. ‘I want to look just like her when I’m older,’ I’d tell my friends, waving the doll in their faces. By my teens, I’d grown out of playing with my favourite doll. But she was still my idol. I was determined to look like her. Starting small, I began to experiment with blonde hair dye and bought some false eyelashes. I was only 13, but I loved watching them flutter in the mirror. But every night, I’d have to peel them off. And,…

2001: Vanished at the bus stop Danielle Jones, 15, made her way to the bus stop near her East Tilbury home on 18 June 2001. But she never got the bus to school. After a lengthy investigation, police determined that Danielle's uncle Stuart Campbell had abducted and murdered his niece - but her body was never found. At Chelmsford Crown Court in 2002, Campbell was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life, to serve a minimum of 20 years. He has never revealed the whereabouts of Danielle's body. 2016: MP murdered Far-right terrorist Thomas Mair shouted ‘Britain first' as he stabbed and shot MP Jo Cox, 41, outside a library in her constituency of Birstall, West Yorkshire, on 16 June 2016 - during the EU referendum…

1 Like the hydration of a lip balm but hate the stickiness? Then try my summer handbag fave, Carmex Moisture Plus, £4.49. Available in a range of subtle shades (I love the Pink Sheer Tint) it also has added SPF 15. Hydrate, colour and protect all in one! 2 Avoid #faketanfail hands by always using a mitt when applying a self tan. It will also ensure a flawless, non- patchy finish. The clever lotion-resistant barrier of this velvety mitt prevents hands from staining and distributes the tan evenly. Velvotan Tanning Mitt, £2, Tesco. 3 Skin feeling a bit pasty? MUA Shimmer Highlighter, £3, instantly lifts any complexion to cheat a glow. The powder is lightweight and buildable – apply to cheekbones and under brows to accentuate features.…

Irresistible All Butter Pastry 2 Pork Sausage Rolls, £1.40, Co-op We loved the golden, flaky pastry that encased the well-seasoned herby sausage meat in this sausage roll. It had a rustic, homemade finish, which added to the comfort- food factor. Finest Pork Sausage Rolls, £2.60 for 4, Tesco Mildly seasoned, this sausage roll had a nice subtle herby flavour and a good golden pastry. We tried it cold as you would for a picnic but it might be better warm as the pastry can crisp up. Specially Selected Pork, Bacon & Cheddar Sausage Rolls, £1.79 for 4, Aldi These smoky bacon and cheese sausage rolls are perfect if you’re looking for something a little different in your picnic. The Cheddar is nice and punchy!…

Coronation Street Is it the end for Gary? Worried that Rick’s gone after Sarah, Gary decides to track her down. After finding out she’s at a hotel, he arrives to learn that Sarah was seen with a tall chap. Gary calls Rick and accuses him of holding Sarah against her will. Rick tells Gary to meet him if he wants to see Sarah again. But when Gary arrives at the meeting point, he finds himself staring at a shallow grave. What does Rick have in store? Emmerdale Nate to the rescue! After a disastrous date with Amy, Nate tries to make it up to her, but while they are talking, young Kyle wanders off and the pair end up in a frantic search for the boy. Meanwhile, Kyle has got…

Kristie Butterfield, 31, Blackpool Spinning from side to side in my office chair, I looked at the to-do list in front of me. ‘How am I going to get through all this today?’ I muttered to myself, feeling stressed. It was my last day at work before I took on a promotion. But instead of making the most of a relaxed day with my soon-to-be old colleagues, I still had a pile of work to do. ‘How are you getting on?’ my friend Rachel asked halfway through the day. ‘Before I knew it, the packet was half empty’ ‘I’m nowhere near finished,’ I said through gritted teeth. I’d been a non-smoker for almost eight weeks, minus a minor blip after a drink. Since then, I’d barely even thought about fags.…