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How ace are Jo and Natalie on p30? The pair of besties are plus size and proud. Fed up of being forced to miss out on fun because of their bodies, they’ve teamed up to test rollercoasters and let fellow big girls know what to expect at theme parks. I

Abby Williams, 59, from Worcester How do you unwind on a Sunday afternoon? I love a walk to the highest point of my home city of Worcester. I look across the allotments, canal, rows of terraced houses, the cathedral and beyond to the Malvern Hills. T

Melanie Phelan, 42, Manchester Stretched out on the sofa, my brother William, then 14, was transfixed by the telly. ‘Watching Stand By Me again?’ I laughed, flopping beside him. ‘Best film ever,’ he grinned. It was April 1993 and the 80s classic was

Denim skirts aren’t just for the summer. For the colder months, style with tan knee-high boots and oversized jumpers. Leather skirts will never go out of fashion. Choose a pencil style for work or opt for an A-line mini for a night out. Miniskirts ar

WIN 10x £20 Puzzle 5 Look closely at these two pics – there’s a difference in five squares. The five grid references (eg, 1A, 2B, 2C, 3C, 4D) are your prize answer. Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details■

Q I’m an overweight 64-year-old woman who hasn’t had a period for 15 years. Recently, I’ve noticed some brown discharge. Should I be worried? Dora, Bury St Edmunds A At 64, not having periods for 15 years is normal if you are postmenopausal. Brown di

Getting active with a friend who’s also on a mission to get fit can help keep you on track and accountable, says fitness and nutrition expert Penny Weston. You’ll also reap all of the benefits of a social connection and be less likely to cancel becau

Can you set a puzzle in this format? Send it, with a photo of yourself, to the address on p4. There’s £20 for every one we use! This week’s puzzle was compiled by Linda Keen, Sheffield, South Yorkshire WIN 5 x £20 Puzzle 6 1 Italian capital 2 A warni

Helen Lee, 46, Northwich, Cheshire By the time the movie credits rolled, me and my boyfriend Warren, then 39, were deep in discussion. ‘Krull has the best soundtrack,’ I sighed. ‘What about the Legend theme tune?’ he frowned. It was October 2015, and

Visitors flock from around the world to take in the glory of Buckingham Place, which has wowed tourists for years. But one reviewer found the whole experience royally disappointing. Describing the King’s official London residence as ‘just a big house

What is actor Daniel Radcliffe’s middle name? Solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the prize puzzle answer. 1 Run for exercise (3) 3 Large rodent (3) 5 US rapper, _ Cube (3) 6 Actor, _ Hardy (3) 7 Jamaican music genre (3) 1 C

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Q I have a bit of an obsession that I’m not sure how to handle. I can’t stop cleaning! I’m hooked on TikTok videos showing people scrubbing, organising and tidying up, and now I clean all day and night. I spend all my money on cleaning products. I’m

WIN £100 Puzzle 14 In the 2016 EU referendum, Gibraltar had the highest remain vote by percentage of all 382 voting areas with 95.9% but which area had the highest of those in the UK with 78.6%? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in

Here’s how to find the best account to save your money Research the different types of savings accounts and the rates you can get. It’s crucial to consider how easily you’ll want to be able to get your hands on your cash. With an easy access savings

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Cacey Orrick, 20, Blyth As I chatted to my mates, a good-looking bloke in the corner of the room caught my eye. ‘Who’s that?’ I asked. ‘Curtis,’ my friend replied. ‘He’s single…’ It was January 2021 and I was at a house party. I was 16, Curtis was 20

Solutions to Chat issue 42 (17 October 2024) Puzzle 2 Dance Puzzle 3 Pose Puzzle 4 They have eight children Puzzle 5 1A,1B,2C,3D,4C Puzzle 6 Root Puzzle 7 Darts Puzzle 8 Pesata Puzzle 9 Protestants Puzzle 10 Singapore Puzzle 13 Akron Puzzle 14 Atacam