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I'M GLAD I can't celebrate my 50th
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I'M GLAD I can't celebrate my 50th

Siobhan O’Neill, 49, is looking forward to spending her landmark birthday away from loved ones

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June 08, 2020
Lessons we NEED to learn
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Lessons we NEED to learn

Our children are the future, but they’ll be the ones who suffer in the years to come

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June 08, 2020
Spotting subtle signs of CANCER
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Spotting subtle signs of CANCER

Some symptoms of cancer are less known than others, and easy to mistake for an everyday illness

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June 08, 2020
Running for Isabel
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Running for Isabel

Kay Springham, 37, thought her pregnancy was going smoothly, but then she was given some devastating news

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June 08, 2020
I married the groom... now I'm engaged to his best man
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I married the groom... now I'm engaged to his best man

After suffering devastation and heartbreak, Karen Abbotts, 54, learned how to love again

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June 08, 2020
Gok Wan - ‘All that defined me had gone'
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Gok Wan - ‘All that defined me had gone'

How fashion guru Gok Wan broke the lockdown blues!

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June 08, 2020
Going for gold
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Going for gold

The metallic trend isn’t going anywhere, add easy gilded touches to your home with these upcycling techniques

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June 08, 2020
5 breathtaking wonders of the world
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5 breathtaking wonders of the world

Seeing the world’s most iconic sites is the ultimate travel experience. Here are five to feed your adventurous spirit

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June 08, 2020
Andrea: ‘I was pushing myself TOO HARD!'
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Andrea: ‘I was pushing myself TOO HARD!'

Andrea McLean opens up to Woman’s Own about the secret breakdown she suffered last year

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June 08, 2020
'I PUT ON WEIGHT so much quicker now!'
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'I PUT ON WEIGHT so much quicker now!'

Loose Women panellist and Hollyoaks star Kelle Bryan tells Woman’s Own why she’s been conscious of her body since her teen years in Eternal

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June 08, 2020
‘I couldn't bear NOT TO BE LIKED'
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‘I couldn't bear NOT TO BE LIKED'

How Amanda Holden’s mighty fall from grace led to her becoming the nation’s golden girl…

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June 01, 2020
Lorraine Stanley: ‘I've discovered I'm naturally lazy!'
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Lorraine Stanley: ‘I've discovered I'm naturally lazy!'

EastEnders’ Karen Taylor on why she just wants a cuddle…

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June 01, 2020
Why we wanted to give back
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Why we wanted to give back

The first week of June marks Volunteers’ Week, a celebration to say thank you for the huge contribution kind-hearted Brits make to society

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June 01, 2020
I found love when I least expected it
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I found love when I least expected it

After a shock diagnosis, Annabel Chown, 49, found being single the least of her worries

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June 01, 2020
Would you ask an ex what went wrong?
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Would you ask an ex what went wrong?

With more time on our hands than ever, some women admit to filling the void by calling up old partners to find out why they were dumped...

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June 01, 2020
Brilliant biscuits
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Brilliant biscuits

From the classic chocolate digestive to something boozy, the Test Kitchen have got a biscuit recipe for everyone

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June 01, 2020
I couldn't let history repeat itself
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I couldn't let history repeat itself

Having spent her own childhood in foster care, Louise Allen was determined to give a little girl a chance

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June 01, 2020
House-sharing in my FORTIES
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House-sharing in my FORTIES

Divorced and renting again, Vanessa Hopkinson, 44, took the chance to relive her youth

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June 01, 2020
Does your confidence need a lift?
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Does your confidence need a lift?

Some things in life feel like a breeze, while others squash your self-esteem. Tick what applies to you to help power up your weak spot…

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June 01, 2020
3 ways to cut energy bills
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3 ways to cut energy bills

If you’re one of the millions of households in the UK that’s on your energy supplier’s standard variable tariff, then you could be paying more than £300 a year extra on your bills, compared to the average cheapest deals available, according to Bulb. Here’s how to pay less…

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June 01, 2020
I'm Trying To Find True Love… Again
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I'm Trying To Find True Love… Again

Lucy Davis, 35, had found her soulmate, but now she’s having to start over

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May 25, 2020
The Amazing Ways We Became Mothers
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The Amazing Ways We Became Mothers

Doing something slightly different helped these women when they’d lost all hope

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May 25, 2020
‘My husband's finding being sober HARDER THAN EVER'
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‘My husband's finding being sober HARDER THAN EVER'

Nadia Sawalha opens up to Woman’s Own about isolating with her family and gives her top tips for homeschooling…

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May 25, 2020
Keeping bingo fun
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Keeping bingo fun

At Woman’s Own Bingo, we want you to enjoy the best experience from your play and we can help with our amazing handy support tools to make sure your play remains fun and within your budget.

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May 25, 2020
I was letting myself go blind
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I was letting myself go blind

Eleanor Caterer, 32, was in denial about the effect her weight was having on her health

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May 25, 2020
Dawn Neesom - MIND OF MY OWN
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Dawn Neesom - MIND OF MY OWN

Of all the folk to feel sorry for right now, mistresses are not top of my list

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May 25, 2020
Britain's criminal couples
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Britain's criminal couples

These pairs may look innocent, but when it comes to crime, they think two heads are better than one

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May 25, 2020
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Our lives were ON HOLD

Lisa Haines, 33, wanted to marry her true love, but she had to wait for an important call first

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May 18, 2020
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My baby had a SECRET TWIN

Sadie Brittle, 36, was trying to come to terms with the most painful of heartbreaks

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May 18, 2020
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MONEY MATTERS

Our expert Rebecca Gamble helps make your cash go further

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May 18, 2020