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Britain’s best-selling women’s magazine that’s all about you and your life.

Each week we share your compelling true-life stories, the latest health, fashion and beauty tips, plus cookery and travel.

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This week’s issue

I ran off with a NAKED BUTLER at the HEN DO

I’d booked a cheeky present for my friend’s hen do. But it was me who ended up with the prize.

12 years with the WRONG child. How did we not know?

Right from the start, I knew there was something different about Sarah. But it took 12 years before I discovered the truth.

Mum wanted me to be her hubby's MISTRESS

At first I loved the attention Mum’s new boyfriend was giving me. But then I realised it came at a terrible price.

I caught wicked DAD MURDERING poor MUM. He put the blame on ME...

There had been a tragedy and a loving mum had died. But then her husband told me something shocking.

Chickenpox did THIS

When my daughter came out in the tell-tale spots, I wasn’t worried. But then things took a terrifying turn

Are you our BRIDE OF THE YEAR?

Calling all brides-to-be! This week, we’re launching our competition to find one very special lady who deserves £5000 for the wedding of her dreams. Could it be you?