Sitting in bed, I scrolled through YouTube. Watching videos of parrots flying, chatting and doing tricks. ‘Aren’t they gorgeous?’ I said to my partner Nimal, then 28. It was October 2016 and I’d loved parrots since I was a kid. I desperately wanted o

It’s time to sashay those hips, waltz the night away and hip hop into better health. International Dance Day arrives on 29 April, but did you know all the health benefits that come from dancing? Wonderful for both our mental and physical health, let’

Concentrating on the road, it was the only time that my head was ever clear. In full leathers, showing off my bike, I was a self-confessed motorhead. Something that me and my then hubby Peter, had passed on to our daughter Freyja, then seven, too. Gr

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Looking at the TV, I was enthralled by the old Hollywood glitz and glamour unfolding in front of me. Growing up, I loved watching films from Hollywood’s Golden Age, such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Both Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn inspired my de

If you needed another reason to quit smoking for good, then you should consider its effect on your immune system. Tobacco harms your immune system leaving you vulnerable to disease and infection. And a new study has found that your immune system can

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Keeping everyone happy at mealtimes can be a challenge. But Sunday Times bestselling author help of Rebecca Wilson is on a mission to feed all. From the littlest member you of can your family to the oldest, her new cookbook Budget Family Food is sure

Swiping on a range of dating sites, possible options filled my screen. However, for me, there was one test I knew a potential lover would have to pass. To see if it was a pur-fect match… As nestled tightly in my lap was my bundle of feline fluff, Leo

Me and my husband Darren, peered closely at the black and white photo in my hands. ‘Our first baby,’ I breathed. ‘Looks like a little pebble,’ Darren replied. I laughed – it truly was the perfect nickname for our baby. It was May 2021, and me and Dar

James and Carol Sumner always had eyes for each other – it was undeniable. Highschool sweethearts in North Charleston, unfortunately, life had pulled them in different directions. James, known as Reggie, served in the US Navy and got married and divo

Easing myself onto the sofa, I grabbed the telly remote and switched on my favourite soap. But as the iconic theme tune of EastEnders played out and the episode began, I could barely hear Kat and Alfie’s latest barney over me opening my crisps. Tucki

Popping into my favourite cafe with my aunt Audrey, 56, I had something more important to tell her than having a friendly natter. And as I tucked into a stottie and a cup of tea, I built up the courage. ‘I found a lump in my breast,’ I said across th

Not having anyone personally close to me, my nanna and grandad passing away, I feel like a popular loner. Everyone knows me or my name but the people that I love the most always leave anyway. Suffering from psychosis at 32 as well as being diagnosed

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Invite these classic spring blooms into your home this April by following this super easy craft by Baker Ross. It’s a cheap and cheerful craft, too, as you can upcycle your used egg boxes into something beautiful. For more crafting ideas, please make

Putting on a pair of boots and heading out of the door, I was excited for who I was about to meet. ‘Mum!’ I cheered, as I noticed her bleach blonde hair with a fringe and the fact that she was wearing leopard print – her recognisable style. Despite s

Packing the last of my things into a suitcase, there was a knock at my bedroom door. ‘Ready?’ my social worker asked. ‘Ready,’ I smiled. Taking one last glance at my childhood home, I headed out of the door and didn’t look back. Aged 14, I was being

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My cat Winnie stole my other kitty’s favourite sleeping spot – in our box of blankets on top of the wardrobe. What a cheeky minx! Julie, Walthamstow Here’s my pooch Riley absolutely loving our trip to the beach. She loves splashing about in the sea a

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The most basic staple known to all – a classic, crisp white tee. But did you know you can turn to it time and time again? It’s the perfect base to any spring outfit. Here’s some inspiration to get you started… Dressing a white tee up for the night is