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AUTUMN TV

Start your week with a smile

‘She wasn’t right!’ • Coleen Nolan spoke out when the late Michael Parkinson – and his Meg Ryan interview – were discussed on Loose Women…

Charlie’s Summer sadness • As the Garden Rescue presenter celebrated her 57th birthday, cruel trolls were out in force…

I’m not as well as I thought… • Hilarious and heartfelt, Ruby Wax delves deep to talk mental health, empty nest, her strong but unusual marital bond and why ageing is an issue for her…

Laughter – the best medicine

FASHION TO fall for • Upgrade your wardrobe with luxe shades, fabrics and accessories

‘Dorset? I associate it with joy…’ • Mel Giedroyc tells us more about the hilarious, heartwarming Dorset travelogue – with friend and local boy Martin Clunes – which brought back precious family memories…

Life and love…

We only spend £15 a week on food • Being a savvy saver has helped Marion Tracey cut her food bills and fulfil a lifelong dream…

MARION’S TOP TIPS FOR SAVVY SAVINGS ON FOOD:

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Marriage rules mean marriage works • THE WAY I SEE IT… Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

We’re ALL TALKING about • If you haven’t had time to keep up with Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, we’ve done it for you…

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Susanna’s heartbreak • Good Morning Britain star Susanna Reid says a painful goodbye to a friend, days after they were together on screen

‘I wore my “widow’s hat” to steer me through grief’ • When Julie Foster suffered the devastating loss of her husband, she was determined not to let her bereavement become her whole identity

TURN heads! • Stylish headbands are coming back for Autumn

Post-Summer beauty SOS! • Whether you’ve been home or away, put some TLC back into your routine

Rescue me… • Skin Clinic reveals how green fruit and veg is good on the outside and in Some

Win! AN OVERNIGHT BREAK IN CAMBRIDGE WITH HOLIDAY INN!

THE DESSERT A DAY DIET • Lose up to 1st indulging in a sweet treat every day of the week…

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10 SUMMER RESCUE REMEDIES! • We are meant to return from a holiday glowing with good health. But some of us come back with straw-like locks, dry skin, split nails, cracked heels and, even worse, spots! Too much sun, sea and swimming, lack of sleep, overdoing the cocktails, not to mention the stress of travel – they all take their toll. So get into recovery mode with these quick fixes. They will work from your hair to your heels and since everything is under a fiver, it makes it easier to start saving now for your next holiday!

Speedy sweet treats! • Make something yummy with these quick and easy recipes

BEST ICE CREAM • A scoop of ice cream is the perfect treat at the end of a long day. The Good Housekeeping Institute tried 12 types of ice cream and gelato – from creamy vanilla to choc-tastic layered treats – from all the supermarkets and leading brands while blinded, to avoid brand bias. Whatever the flavour, they were looking for creamy, indulgent recipes that were sweet yet well-balanced. Treat yourself to a scoop or two…

Win! A KARACA AIR COOK AIR FRYER

Full of ZEST… • Enjoy late Summer sundowners with drinks in the garden

No holidays, hair cuts or even a car… • Self-proclaimed ‘crazy cat lady’...