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A my shares the moving message that she wishes she could tell her younger self (p58). Vanessa reveals the heart-warming thing that got her family through every parent’s worst nightmare (p30). And you’ll fall in love with gorgeous Maggie the Wonder Do

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WIN 5x £30 Puzzle 1 Look closely at these two pics – there’s a difference in 5 squares. The 5 grid references (eg, 1A, 2B, 2C, 3C, 4D) is your prize answer. Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details ■

How many colours can be generated in a 24-bit computer display? Fit these numbers into the grid. One number doesn’t fit. This is the prize puzzle answer. 3 digits 119 180 185 344 379 400 432 607 757 890 4 digits 1959 2245 2487 3374 3403 5135 8017 876

Celery will keep for a few more weeks if you wrap it up in aluminium foil when storing it in the fridge. Jeena Sumner, Fortis Green If you lose the key that comes with a tin of corned beef and are struggling to open it, simply use some scissors as a

Cheryl, 47, Hertfordshire As the doorbell chimed, I rolled my eyes. ‘David’s here,’ I groaned. ‘Be nice,’ my dad, then 36, laughed as he walked towards the door. It was February 1981 and we’d been expecting the monthly visit from some of the family.

It’s all about getting the right style for your shape. First, decide whether a cropped, wide, or straight leg suits you best. The easy-to-wear floral style makes this the perfect summer outfit. Just throw on a pair of sandals, grab a basket bag and y

US actor Ashley Tisdale has said she was at her most star-struck meeting whom? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the two-word prize answer. 11 Type of seed (6) 12 Facial hair (9) 13 Do as told (4) 14 _ Jolie,

John Jonchuck was seen by some as a wonderful father to his daughter Phoebe, 5. He’d paint her toenails pink and the pair would share Slush Puppies that stained their lips blue. John had split from Phoebe’s mother Michelle Kerr after Phoebe was born.

Kasey Carlin, 26, Brighton Looking at a picture of a frail pup on my mum’s phone, I couldn’t hold back my tears. ‘We need to help her,’ Mum said. Taking the phone out of her hand, I zoomed in on the snap. It’d been posted by the charity Wild At Heart

Jen McKenzie, 38, Bedford Let’s face it, most kids’ rooms are pretty messy. Toys strewn across the floor, an unmade bed and piles of dirty clothes. But my room was always immaculate. Yet, despite my apparent cleanliness, I was still dubbed a ‘problem

Q I dread going to bed as I’m kept awake by terrible pain in my lower back, on the left side. What’s wrong? Lindsey, Bury St Edmunds A Back pain is common and there are several possible causes, including wear and tear to the jelly-filled discs betwee

Lucy Sage, 43, Ashford Sitting up in bed, my laptop perched on my legs, I yawned. Glancing over at my clock, I could see that it was gone midnight. Yet I was still scrolling through a website about diets and how they could help with fertility. It was

WIN £1,000 Puzzle 10 In Greek mythology, who lived on the island of Ogygia? 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: ■

Vanessa Parata, 49, Cobham Waiting in the school car park, I looked for my little girl in the crowds of kids piling off the coach. It was June 2017 and Ava, then 11, was arriving home after a week away to Shropshire with her class. I expected to see

Q I’ve been with my 25-year-old boyfriend for a year. He’s half my age. Everything was amazing, the attraction, the sex, the dates. But eight months in, we started arguing over his poor choices. He spends his wages on nights out and leaves me to pay

New true-crime documentary Accused: Guilty or Innocent? offers a fascinating insight into the lives of people accused of serious crimes. We take a look at some of the cases that feature in the new explosive show. You can find the results of each case

WIN £500 Puzzle 16 Which of the original Spice Girls is pop star Adele’s favourite? To find out, solve the puzzle… Fill in the grid. Each letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number from 1 to 26. When you’ve completed the grid, the shaded sq

In October, the doctor delivered the news I’d feared. By now, my flesh was black from my toes up to the middle of my calves. ‘We have to amputate your legs below the knee,’ the doctor told me. Sobbing, my old life flashed through my mind. I’d no long

Use apps to teach kids about money Help your children learn about cash with these apps… Aimed at kids aged 4 to 10, this new app teaches children about earning, saving and spending using the power of play, without connecting to a bank account or touc

Mix things up with this fusion of Thai-flavoured prawns and Italian linguine. SERVES 4 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOK TIME 10 MINS • 200g linguine• 150g frozen soya beans• 12 raw, shelled prawns• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 4tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 Cook the l

BBC IPLAYER Created by and starring Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, all five series of the twisting-and-turning anthology show are available. Among them is the most recent run, which includes standalone episodes starring David Morrissey as a re

Madalina Anghel, 24, London Wiping away a tear of joy, I gripped my boyfriend Tudor’s hand tightly as we sat on our bed. ‘I want you to choose your own ring,’ he beamed at me. It was December 2018 and Tudor, 33, had just asked me to marry him. We’d b

Q Should I be using brushes to apply my make-up? Jane Griffin, 44, Newcastle A To get flawless make-up, brushes really are your best friend. Brushes allow you to have far greater control over product distribution and they won’t leave streaks. Synthet

WIN £500 Puzzle 18 The answers to all but one of these questions can be found hidden in this wordsearch grid, reading forwards, backwards, up, down or diagonally. To help you, we’ll tell you that the answers are in alphabetical order in each section.

Perthshire, Scotland 1 Nestled into the hillside, with grassy roofs and round doors, these stone and wood homes are sure to transport you to the magical world of The Lord of the Rings. With your own hobbit barrow, a short walk from the car park leads

In the early hours of 6 August 2017, the police were called to a beach bar in Lake Worth, Florida. Hours earlier, a group of friends had been drinking, dancing and laughing the night away. Juan Javier Cruz was enjoying an evening out with his friends

Dear Amy, Standing on stage in a navy strapless gown, I felt a million dollars. It was September 2019 and I’d made it to the finals of Miss Voluptuous UK. And if you’d seen me, you’d have been gobsmacked. Because, aged 16, standing up there with all