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Alice Elliott, 42, from Elland, West Yorkshire What was your dream job when you were younger? I desperately wanted to be an actress. I still love a trip to the theatre now, but don't think I'd want to be on the stage! If you could only listen to one

Welcome to this week's Chat… Whether you're reading this on Christmas Eve, or the big day has been and gone already, the last thing you'll be thinking about now is weight loss. But soon, once New Year arrives, all we'll see is all the ads encouraging

A 2003 Sugababes album and a 2014 Take That album are linked by what word? The number next to the clue tells you which line the answer's in. We've put a section in to start you off! There may be two Across answers in one line. Down words fill themsel

When they met at a charity dinner, Pauline Hanna felt sure Philip Polkinghorne was the man of her dreams. Dinner a few days later confirmed her feelings. ‘I was sold,’ she said. Philip felt the same way, and Pauline was happy to become a stepmum to h

Q My 11-year-old son has nipple swelling, as though he is about to grow breasts. Is something wrong? He's very embarrassed. Dawn, Whitstable A It's common for boys around this age to have nipple swelling or to develop some breast tissue, which is cal

Q I got drunk at a work party and slept with my supervisor. I have flashbacks of saying I didn't want to have sex, but he insisted I wanted it and still went ahead. When I woke up, I found a used condom. I feel humiliated and unsure if I should appro

Can you set a puzzle in this format? Send it, with a photo of yourself, to the address on p5. There's £20 for every one we use! This week's puzzle was compiled by Roger Hedges, Shropshire WIN 5 x £20 Puzzle 6 Your answer:■

Q I'm feeling really worried about my niece. On the surface her partner seems nice but she's stopped going out, no longer has her hair done or wears make-up, and she's even given up her job. He's always with her and whenever I do catch her alone to a

Q My mum recently gave away a teddy that had been in my childhood room for as long as I can remember. I'm married with two kids and no longer live at home but he was mine. If I had wanted to give him away, I'd have passed him on to my kids. When I to

WIN £500 Puzzle 10 Which is the only US state capital that's not also the seat of government for the county in which it's situated? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read down the letters in the shaded squares

What is British actor Olivia Colman's real first name? Solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the prize puzzle answer. WIN 4 x £20 Puzzle 13 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details or visit comps.lifedeathprizes.com/p

WIN £100 Puzzle 14 Stade Louis II is the national football stadium of which country? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the prize answer. Your answer:

You've worn your dressing gown for three days straight Selection box for breakfast! You google ‘divorce lawyers’ (can you divorce your kids?) Someone asks what day it is The kids break a new toy and all hell breaks loose Picky bits for dinner! Someon

keep money resolutions Planning to turn your finances around in 2025? Here's how… Trying to make too many changes at once can be overwhelming and may lead to giving up. Start by listing your financial resolutions, and focus on one at a time. Then, on

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This clever eyeshadow combo makes creating a striking eye easy. Apply the lightest tone on the entire eyelid, then sweep the deeper shade along the lash line and in the crease before blending. It's available in three shades, including a gorgeous navy

Add a pop of colour to cheeks and lips with this handy stick, which is similar to a more expensive brand. It comes in three bright, but very wearable, shades. This daily essential has had a very merry makeover. The classic dry shampoo is available in

Solutions to Chat issue 46 (14 November 2024)