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I was distraught and heartbroken after six failed pregnancies. Then I finally found my life's purpose... and it was never to be a mother: ELIZABETH DAY

Were you to come up with a word to associate with Elizabeth Day it wouldn't be 'shame', just as it wouldn't be 'failure'. She's the girl next door, were the girl next door possessed of a planet-sized brain, compassion and supermodel glam.

I used to be a big drinker and could never turn down 'just one more' glass. Now I only drink ten units of alcohol a YEAR. This is how I changed my relationship with alcohol: CLARE FOGES

My name is Clare, and I am not an alcoholic. I drink less than ten units a year. As a mother of four young children I go out once in a pink moon (considerably more rare than a blue one), and even then, I let loose to the extent of two glasses of wine. At Christmas I may go wild and have a single Kir Royale. Let's get this party started!

I became addicted to weight loss jabs and lost eight stone. Now I'm battling a little-know and terrifying side-effect. These are the mistakes I made

The psychiatrist standing beside Hayleigh Davis's hospital bed did not sugarcoat her words: 'You have anorexia nervosa and if you don't start eating, we will have to section you.'

share I became addicted to weight-loss jabs and lost eight stone

The changing face of being a WAG: How footballers' wives evolved from 'ordinary' women - who weren't even invited to the 1966 World Cup celebrations - to Posh, Coleen and Cheryl's peak glamour in 2006

The 1966 World Cup winners celebrated away from their wives - a far cry from how the infamous class of 2006 operated in Germany, with Victoria Beckham and co almost upstaging the football.

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Dressing for your age: Bring a splash of colour to your wardrobe this summer… and treat him to something special!

With warmer days finally arriving, now is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with pieces that feel stylish, comfortable and effortless to wear.

Only home remaining in abandoned UK village hits the market for £35,000 - after 93 houses were demolished due to fears of a deadly landslide caused by 'moving mountain'

Up to 600 residents in Troedrhiwfuwch, near Caerphilly, Wales, were evacuated from their homes in the mid-1980s.

SHANE WATSON: Over 50? Ditch the high street dresses that are instantly ageing and dated. Here's the skirts to wear instead - and the matronly length to avoid

A skirt will free you from your style rut - plus a shirt, or an eveningy blouse, or a light sweater. Yes, a dress is a one-stop solution, but it doesn't offer all these options.

PODCAST: Join Bryony Gordon (and a special guest) for your weekly dose of therapy, minus the couch. Listen to all episodes HERE

Rise of the loneliness influencers: The young women turning being a 'single girl with no friends' into a badge of honour

If you're pining after an available partner and a booked-up social calendar with a great circle of friends, your lifestyle risks falling out of fashion.

I tried everything to banish my saggy 'mum tum' and spent 20 years dieting and hiding under baggy clothes. Nothing worked... until I discovered this solution. Now I can wear bikinis again - and it's boosted my sex life

Despite having an otherwise toned body, I'd been left with something that plagues so many women after pregnancy - a 'mum tum', with loose skin and a separation in my abdominal muscles...

'My husband doesn't find me attractive anymore after I had children': Men won't admit it because it makes them look so bad, but it's a huge unspoken problem says TRACEY COX. Here's what to do if yours is one of them

Few men would ever admit to finding their partner less physically attractive after children but it's an increasingly common problem for long-term couples.

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Your guide to creating a healthy 'picky bits' meal, by a nutritionist

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LAURA WOODS is at the top of her game... now she opens up on her life

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Fox network under fierce fire for 'inappropriate' live stream of kid's play area: 'That's creepy as hell'

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I spent $7,000 on a tummy tuck to get my pre-baby body back. I didn't expect the horrifying side effects... and the 'gaping hole' it left

I was powerless to stop my sons being pulled into this new online trap

I was powerless to stop my underage sons being pulled into this seedy new online trap. The more I learned, the more my blood ran cold

Target slammed for 'fat tax' after charging more for larger clothes

Target shopper slams store for adding 'fat tax' after being charged more for larger clothing sizes

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Knicks fans heap praise on Jordyn Woods' 'lucky bag' after comeback

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Fans claim Valentino pumps left their feet looking like 'pig's hooves'

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I lost 100lbs, reversed my biological age by years and healed my liver

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Women with unhappy sex lives are getting a taboo surgery

Women deeply unhappy with their sex lives are getting a taboo $12,000 surgery that promises mind-blowing results... but could have a devastating side effect in the bedroom

Hidden warning signs you are taking the WRONG dose of Ozempic: Doctor sounds alarm over dangerous mistake... and reveals four lifestyle tweaks to avoid horror side effects

Passengers slam 'diabolical' vending machine at US airport and urge people not to use before they fly

Science-backed meal plan to stop weight creeping back on after Ozempic

The science-backed 7-day meal plan that will stop the pounds creeping back on when you come off weight-loss shots

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I build billionaire mansions... here's how to make your home luxurious

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I live in an off-grid tiny home with no running water or electricity

I was on track to make $1 million... then I quit my job and moved into an off-grid tiny home with no running water or electricity

I live in the Alaskan wilderness, here are the brutal realities

I packed up my city life for the peace of the Alaskan wilderness... I wasn't prepared for the brutal realities that lay in store

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My partner came out as transgender. Here's why I stayed with him

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Gayle King expresses shock over ex-husband's affair public apology

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I look like a normal 45-year-old woman but secretly I'm a psychopath who manipulates, lies and even fantasises about murder. We're far more common than you'd believe... this is how to spot us: JAMIE TOWNSEND

The silent majority of psychopaths live freely and anonymously, doing no serious harm - except offending a few people now and then. That's not to say I have never wanted to kill someone - haven't we all?...read

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After my husband died suddenly, I started to crave intimacy. This is what it felt like to have sex with other men again... and the horrible abuse I received from other women and widows: KAREN SUTTON

As a mother of three, I hid my cocaine in the airing cupboard and used while my family slept. No one had a clue... but this is what it did to my sex life and parenting. Here are the hidden signs someone YOU know is a secret addict

Helen tried not to worry when her daughter went to Greece to celebrate the end of her A-Levels. But what happened on the final night is every woman's worst nightmare...

Everyone's missed this major red flag in Katy Perry's gushing tribute to Justin Trudeau. I know so many women over 40 in the same boat... and this is why it spells disaster for your relationship: BRYONY GORDON

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Thank goodness for the International WAGS! England's support squad hasn't quite been the same since Baden-Baden - but there's a glamorous new generation from Brazil, Germany and Portugal ready to take over

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How I cleaned up on holiday and enjoyed the affections of a string of men. The secret ingredient to seducing them? My mum!

Can you really have an AliExpress mansion in the country for £10K? Construction experts say a Chinese prefab is better value than renting - but warn of hidden costs and being scuppered by planning permission

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Dressed all in black and wearing balaclavas, the thugs who've turned my leafy suburb into a terrifying place for women like me. It's happening all over Britain... and this was the incident that changed everything: KATE STORE

Sexism, stalkers... and sticking up for her 'bad boy' Love Island fiancé: ITV's face of the World Cup LAURA WOODS is at the top of her game. Now she reveals how 'gorgeous red flag' Adam Collard is her secret strength

How you can turbocharge your Mounjaro just in time for summer... and conquer the plateau: LOUISE ATKINSON reveals secret weapons all jabbers need to use when weight loss slows - including this injection site trick

How to get rid of your hairy arms for good without causing even more damage or ingrown hairs: Our expert reveals what really causes the problem, how to tell if yours are abnormal and treatments that really work

Raffia totes are the summer handbag trend that will instantly update any outfit - 43 of the best styles on the high street from £14

I treat clients with the most severe forms of hair loss - and completely change their lives. This is the non-surgical method I swear by... the results speak for themselves

As LIA GOLD is crowned winner of Interior Design Masters 2026, she reveals how to clear your clutter, make your home look bigger and the best way to decorate the tiniest room

Revealed: Explicit sex texts sent by 63-year-old divorced prison watchdog and three inmates she was 'old enough to be the mother' of. So how WAS she allowed to turn herself into a one-woman Deliveroo for jailbirds desperate for drugs?

What your gardener really thinks of you: One green-fingered veteran reveals stories of land grabs, poisoned foxes and the housewife who invited him to use her shower - then tried to join him!

A new woman-repelling item is sweeping through the wardrobes of otherwise handsome, trim and well-dressed men. Gentlemen, heed my advice, it's time to burn THIS piece of clothing

Luxury sandwich restaurant founded by Michelin-trained chef forced to temporarily close after just one day due to 'overwhelming' popularity

Barnes is the new Cotswolds! Influx of stars - including Stanley Tucci - has put upmarket London suburb at the top of the property wish list for old money creatives and low-key celebrities

The 6 mistakes making your hair fall out: Celebrity stylist who has worked with Victoria Beckham reveals how to adjust your routine

Would YOU live in an AliExpress 'house'? Chinese retail giant joins Temu in selling multi-storey prefabs with bathrooms, solar panels and 2 bedrooms for as little as £4,127 - with free shipping!

Is your relationship falling down a 'scroll hole'? Expert warns 'we're more likely to touch our phones than our partners in the bedroom' - as UK birth rate drops

The nostalgic supermarket bags from your childhood that no longer exist after the ban on plastic carriers - as Rivals viewers reminisce over Waitrose shoppers from the 80s

My real life 'Two Weeks in August': Sexual tension, long-held grudges, buried secrets, and bad behaviour. Why sharing a holiday villa with my best friend and her family is a mistake I will NEVER make again... we haven't spoken since

'His life has been a whole pile of stupid mistakes': Inside the downfall of Lawrence Dallaglio, once England's World Cup winning No8, now bankrupt and living in suburbia - as excruciating details of his spending emerge

Baker at the centre of Binky Felstead freebie cake row speaks out in support of 'cake shed' owners forced to pay £1,000 to operate - declaring that local councils 'hate joy and community'

I sold all my clothes on Vinted and hired a stylist to help me start again - these are the 11 lessons I learned

Do you remember the iconic KitchenAid stand mixer? Well they've just replaced it with a modern design - and fans are divided. Here's our review

The best Father's Day gifts to buy dads who have just about everything, from John Lewis, Amazon and more - and for every budget

Monaco misfires! Worst dressed at the Grand Prix as stars including Cynthia Erivo, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Kelly Piquet miss the mark

'I gave up a successful career in sales to care for my wife with Alzheimer's. Suddenly we were scraping by'

ANNA WILLIAMSON: I was a high-flying TV presenter but at home I was in a controlling relationship and on the verge of a breakdown. Here are the warning signs I ignored before everything unravelled

This is the truth about being posh... from the lecherous coked-up Cotswolds husbands I have to endure at parties to the maddening 'busy busy' women: LADY SYBILLA HART

Sandy suffered horrific injuries when she was flung head first into a wall by an e-bike riding on the pavement. And astonishingly, a legal loophole means she can't claim a penny in compensation...

DEBORAH JOSEPH: I fixed my 51-year-old jowls with this 10-minute treatment that tightened my jawline and smoothed my skin WITHOUT surgery

When I struggled to fit into a size 16 at 60, I started taking weight-loss jabs. I kept it a secret from everyone, even my own daughters - here's how I got found out

Thinking about a Yorkshire staycation instead of risking travel chaos abroad this summer? As a local, these are the overcrowded, overpriced tourist traps I never go to - and where to visit instead

At 54, I found myself out of work and I was rejected from hundreds of roles. Then, I discovered 'CV-Botoxing' and was offered a senior job with a top salary in just two weeks. Step by step, this is exactly how I did it

I struggle to sleep and I'm usually tossing and turning all night... but this is the £25 cream that put me to bed before 10pm. Now I'm better rested than ever, reveals KATHERINE SPENLEY

Couple whose £258K chateau renovation went up in flames reveal what really happened on the night of the fire - as they face an anxious wait to find out if insurance will cover the full £1.1 million repair costs

Why your husband's sudden embarrassing problem in the bedroom really ISN'T down to you: This is what's going on... and why Viagra is not the solution: DR MAX PEMBERTON

The thing I did at a birthday party that lost me a lifelong friend. He wailed and pleaded but I stood my ground. I never saw him again... everyone should do the same

The first woman in Britain to marry for entertainment - and why it took six weeks to consummate the marriage: She won the husband, flat and Bahamas holiday... but this is the price she had to pay

I was a high-flying editor... but I was too terrified to walk to a bus stop: Following Zoe Ball's heartbreak, ALEXANDRA SHULMAN reveals her own battle with debilitating panic attacks... and why we must stop confusing them with anxiety

Epsom revellers shelter from the rain and wind as the clouds roll in on Derby day

My wife suddenly demanded a divorce. She's become a stranger... I have no idea what's changed. BEL MOONEY responds to one of the saddest letters she's received - and shares blunt truth for everyone in the same position

How NOT to get burgled: Security expert reveals all the ways you're giving away information about your home without even realising it

Microdosing this 'Class A' drug in my 40s made me a better mother, says MOLLY GUNN - and here's how to tell which of the school mums are adding it to their morning coffees...

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