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As we slowly adjust to a new normal, we’ve packed this edition of Chat with everything you need to keep yourself busy and entertained. We may not be able to jet off on exotic holidays just yet, but you don’t need to look too far to find adventure. He

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Vicky Murphy, 37, Newquay As the sand squelched under my welly boots, I clasped my boyfriend Marc’s hand and smiled. Strolling along the sands of Chapel Porth beach in St Agnes, Cornwall, we wound around the headland towards a secluded cove just a

He’d made an oath to save lives, but he’d break that promise... They were two talented doctors who had committed their lives to their patients and to each other. Mohammed Shamji, 43, was a world-renowned neurosurgeon at Toronto Western Hospital and

Clothes due an upgrade? Transform pieces you already own into fresh, new wardrobe favourites. Here’s four ways you can easily revive a tired fashion closet, and have fun experimenting at the same time! The vintage look is so in right now! Cut off t

Adventurous Kate is not alone According to a survey by holiday and park home manufacturer Willerby (www.willerby.com), 58% of over 55s say life is more fun than it was in their 20s and 30s. Their research shows 43% relish a newfound confidence in l

The flour bags always make a mess so I put my flour in glass jars and labelled the lids self-raising and plain. Audrey, York I always keep my birthday cards and cut them up to use as tags on presents! Saves money and is more personal. Elena, S

Epidermolysis Bullosa is a group of genetic skin conditions that cause the skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch. More than 5,000 people in the UK are living with the condition. DEBRA was founded in 1978 by Phyllis Hilton, whose daughter De

I fell in love with this vintage gypsy wagon… Kate McAllister, 50, Hampshire For years, I dreamed of renovating vehicles for glamping stays. Double decker buses, train carriages, caravans, canal boats, lorries – I wanted to do it all. I studied art

Romy and Michael have it all. Over 30 years of marriage, two grown-up sons, a beautiful London home as well as a weekend bolthole by the sea. If Romy’s had to sacrifice some of her dreams along the way to support Michael’s high-flying legal career, t

Alongside her mum, singer-songwriter Jessie Ware hosts a podcast all about food, family and in their words, the beautiful art of having a good old chat. Now into series nine, each week sees a different guest, from Ed Sheeran to Nigella Lawson, sit ar

Whether you’ve seen the live show or not, Hamilton on Disney+ is definitely worth a watch. The hit Broadway musical tells the story of the American revolution through the eyes of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and has become a smash hit the world

One of the most popular tourist attractions in the country is Up at The O2. And now, with stricter health and safety measures in place, you can get a more intimate and memorable experience than ever before. Since reopening on 4 July, Up at The O2 has

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring! WW, Weight Watchers reimagined, launches their new cookbook, Zero Heroes, available online for £9.95 at www.weightwatchersshop.co.uk. All the recipes are based on WW’s ZeroPoint foods – a list of foods you

Q My 19-year-old son, who has left home, is smoking cannabis and I’m terrified about where it might lead. He says it’s no big deal and all his mates do it. I feel like there’s nothing I can do. Gill, Kent AI’m sorry to hear how terrified this situat

With Cheryl Lythgoe, Head Matron for Benenden Health QI suffer with heartburn most days. Is that normal or should I be worried? Aimee, Kent A Heartburn can be a very painful and life impacting symptom, and is caused by the stomach’s acid backing

For thousands of people with dementia, Coronavirus has meant they’ve been cut off from support networks and services that are needed the most. But with one single step, you can make a difference. Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walks are a great way t

Sue Maughan, 50, Radlett Staring nervously at the monitor, I waited for good news. After falling pregnant in December 2006, my husband Alistair, now 56, and I had found out we were expecting a little boy, and just wanted him to be healthy. Just the

A cleft palate is a facial birth defect that affects around 1 in 700 babies in the UK. It is a split in the upper lip or roof of the mouth, caused because parts of the baby’s face did not join together properly during development in the womb. Smile T

By using your five senses, you can tune in to your gut. SOUND: The rumbles and groans generated in your abdomen are caused by the propulsion of gas and fluid through different regions of the gut. The fluid is a mixture of food, drink and digestiv

Expanding into pre-makeup skincare, Catrice Cosmetics have launched three Beauty Boosters which won’t break the bank! Available from justmylook.com Say goodbye to dull skin! Serums are the power component of every skincare routine. With vitamins C

Another horrific crime in Knoxville, Tennessee, was the infamous killings of Channon Christian, 21, and her boyfriend Christopher Newsom, 23, in 2007. They were carjacked after attending a friend’s birthday party and taken to a rental house, where

1 Who plays Eve Polastri in the BBC series Killing Eve? a Harriett Walter b Sandra Oh c Emily Blunt 2 The third installment of which time travelling movie is due out this year? a Back to the Future b Bill and Ted c Time Bandits 3 Which belo