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The House Of Heads by Rebecca Anderson

It’s one of those January mornings where the sun is so dazzling it tricks you into thinking you don’t need to wear four layers and two pairs of socks. I made the error of leaving the house wearing my Crocs and only made it four steps before realising...

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Welcome to this week’s issue of My Weekly! I do hope 2026 is off to a good start for you all. The My Weekly team are back at work and raring to go, making exciting plans for the year ahead. We’re already working on some features for the...

A Splash Of Winter Sun

It’s a muggy day in Athens. After a transfer bus takes us from the capital to Piraeus Port, we get off in one sweaty heap. But the weight of the merciless climate lifts when a magnificent vessel floods into view – the beautiful Sea Cloud II. Over the...

ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS FEAST!

CORRIE!

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MINCE PIES, MUSIC AND WATCHINGELF!

A Peek Inside A Royal Family Christmas

REAL LIFE INSPIRATION

“I Swam The Channel To Honour My Nan”

PLUS Make-Ahead Festive Food…Freeze Now, Enjoy Later!

The Flatmate From Hell

Somebody was pounding on her bedroom door. Cherie half-opened her eyes, was dazzled by the sunlight, and closed them again. “Mmph?” she said in the general direction of the pounding. She’d been dreaming about cheerful blue elephants dancing to house...

EXTRA MINIMAG!

Freeze Ahead Recipes Best Supermarket Picky Bits Wine Bargains

Microwave Marvel – Easy Green Rice and Egg Scrolls

Ingredients (Serves 4) ◆ 2tbsp toasted sesame oil ◆ 2tbsp light soy sauce ◆ 2tbsp rice or white wine vinegar ◆ 15g fresh root ginger, peeled and grated ◆ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ◆ 1/4tsp dried chilli flakes ◆ Pinch of salt, pepper and sugar ◆...

“Cycling Is Helping Me Process My Grief”

Bibiane Turner was struggling to cope with the loss of her husband when her youngest daughter Lynsey, 43, had a brainwave. “She said, ‘I know, Mum, let’s go for a cycle together’”, remembers Bibiane, 71, from Preston. “My husband Andrew and I had...

Joanna Lumley

They say you should never meet your heroes – or your heroines in this case. Well, they – whoever ‘they’ are – are wrong. At least in this case. In the flesh, Dame Joanna Lumley is everything you’d hope she would be and more. Warm, friendly, charming,...

Nichola Tidd “You Have To Believe In Yourself”

Many will know Nichola Tidd from the hit Channel 4 reality series Hunted, where she employs skills harnessed in the military to hunt down contestants on the run. Her career has been an intense and varied one, including 10 years in the Navy, working in...

THE NEW BOOKS RESTLESS LEGS? HERE’S WHAT HELPS STARS

YOUR FEEL GOOD READ Sep 16 – Sep 23, 2025 No 5793 THAT WON’T BREAKTHE BANK!

“Running Felt Like Reclaiming My Body”

As she sat on the final evening of her Greek holiday, Tracey van Alphen-Read knew what awaited her at home would be the biggest challenge of her life. The 50-year-old community nurse from Gloucestershire had already weathered the emotional storms of...

The Lighthouse Keeper

Just the sight of the lighthouse lifted Alison’s heart. Still gleaming white, perched on the cliffs above the choppy North Sea, it stood as a beacon of hope – or something like that. She had always loved lighthouses. As a child, her parents had driven...

POOR BUDDY

Buddy had a small op and had to wear the ring of shame. He did not like it one bit, as you can see from his face! Kay Cooper, Cheshunt

The Silent Letter by Shirley Mann

Lottie put the pen down and re-read the letter in front of her with slight irritation. She had no idea why she had given in to Maggie’s pleading that she should write to this one particular soldier. After all, she didn’t know Private Alfie Lewis from...

“I Realised How Far A Small Act Of Kindness Could Go”

When Sylvia Holder took a stroll along a beach in southern India in the early 1980s, she had no idea the barefoot boy who ran up to her would change her life – and the lives of thousands of others – forever. “I’d wandered away from my 5-star hotel,...

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Welcome to this week’s issue of My Weekly! We’re home from our holiday in beautiful Norfolk having made lots of good memories – one of my favourite moments was having delicious fish and chips on Winterton beach on one of the sunniest days of the year....

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TRÈS CHIC! FRENCH FINDS YOU’LL LOVE

“Radio Was My First Love”

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Reverend Clare’s Secret

Mum, what’s the worst thing anyone’s ever said to you?” Various replies sprang to mind, none appropriate for her son to hear. “She won’t tell you,” Clare’s daughter answered sagely. “If you tell me the café is closed, that would be pretty grim,”...

RUTH

LIFE AFTER GAVIN AND STACEY

HOLIDAY PACKING ESSENTIALS

OVERNIGHT SENSATIONS

Beauty Buys That Work The Night Shift

A FLORIDA ESCAPE

Relax In The Sunshine State

Dinner For Less Than A Fiver

Make and cook: 4 hours 30 minutes Ingredients (Serves 4) ◆ 5tsp vegetable oil ◆ 250g carrots, peeled and thinly sliced ◆ 500g baby potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced ◆ 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced ◆ 1tsp dried sage ◆ Salt and freshly...

“So Lucky To Have Our Twins”

Getting the call that her 19-yearold daughter-in-law was being rushed to the hospital to give birth to their twins, Nic Orrell couldn’t quite believe it. Just 25 weeks and five days into her pregnancy, Alex had been packing for a ‘babymoon’ with...

FRESHLY BAKED TREATS

Sweet & Savoury Ideas

RADIANCE BOOSTING MAKE-UP BUYS

PLUS Skincare Decoded

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SHORT STORIES & BOOKS

20 Dr Sarah

Iknow we’re supposed to be talking about salt – but bear with me. To understand why cutting the salt in your diet is so important, we need to start with your blood pressure. Your heart pumps blood into your arteries. These arteries carry blood all...

“They Call Me The Belfast Easter Bunny!”

BARGAIN HOTSPOT

Why Cascais Is Europe’s Best Kept Secret

“We want the animals to find their forever homes”

The UK is going through what some are calling a rescue pet crisis. After a surge in pet ownership during the pandemic – during which time more than three million UK homes bought pets, according to the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association – animal...

“I Owe It All To You . . .” Mother’s Day Letters

I feel so lucky, and so grateful, that you’re my mum – not just because you’re such a cute, special and beautiful person inside and out, but because you’ve made me who I am today, never failing to lift me up with your positivity, even in my darkest...

“I delivered my own granddaughter!”

“I’m known as the nice Dragon!”

DECODE YOUR HEADACHE PAIN RELIEF ADVICE

FLIPPIN’ DELICIOUS!

SWEET & SAVOURY PANCAKES

Susan

Welcome to this week’s bumper issue! It’s 100 pages of fun, including a fantastic bonus minimag featuring eight extra short stories, as well as an interview with the delightful Milly Johnson who shares her favourite romantic reads. As well as plenty...

YOUR RELATIONSHIP?

Feb 11 – Feb 18, 2025 No 5762

Ultimate Spring Florals

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Ican hardly believe that we’re nearly at the end of January – where did the first few weeks of 2025 go? We’ve got lots to inspire for a new month ahead, including gorgeous home buys if you’re thinking of giving your house a bit of a makeover, plus a...

TOP BOOK PICKS 7 SHORT STORIES

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All About You “I’m Rowing The Atlantic Ocean – Solo” Mary’s Meals A Woman Called George “I Took Up An Olympic Sport – And It Changed My Life”

EUROPE’S SECRET SPAS UNCOVERED

Bring Joy To Your January Wardrobe!

FESTIVE COOKING MADE EASY

Sparkling Party Centrepieces Cheesy Delights Clever Ideas For Leftovers

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… and we’ve got loads of festive cheer packed into this issue. There are some stunning ideas for edible table decorations on page 18 and we’ve got expert tips on how to perfect your party look on page 14. If...

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We’re definitely on the countdown to Christmas now that December has arrived and this issue is packed with festive inspiration – everything from cheerful home décor ideas to great looks to see you through the celebrations. Find everything you need to...

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We love playing board games in our house at this time of year. My girls love Connect Four and Snakes and Ladders but when I was growing up, two of our family favourites were Trivial Pursuit and Monopoly. Things could get extremely competitive in our...

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With just a few weeks to go before Christmas, here’s our first festive double issue packed full of seasonal delights. Whether you’re looking for gift inspiration or searching for the perfect accessories to elevate your party outfit, we’ve got it...

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When it comes to watching films, there’s nothing that can match the excitement of seeing something projected on the big screen. My two girls, Penny and Cora, are very excited about the new Paddington In Peru film, released this week. We’re big fans of...

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I really love this “hygge” time of year when I can take cosy to a whole new level in my living room. Out comes the electric heated throw, on go the fairy lights and candles, and voilà – a retreat perfec tf or some winter hibernation! Do read our hygge...

Royals On Tour

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I’ve had my air fryer for a few months now and I still enjoy cooking with it and finding new recipes. We’ve got lots of inspiration on page 18 for quick and easy air fryer treats, ideal for whipping up over the weekend. The S’mores Waffle Sandwiches...

with precious golden and silver accents and pavé glitter pawprint

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October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are incredibly proud to help raise awareness through our partnership with Breast Cance r Now. In this issue you’ll find inspiring rea llife stories, breast cancer information and great pink charity...

What’s Next For KATE?

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Susan

As much as I love summer, I do always look forward to the cosy autumn months when all the really good TV shows return to our screens. Strictly is essential Saturday night viewing and I’m really enjoying the latest series of Slow Horses on Apple TV....

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Eggs are one of the staple meals in our house, and whether it’s a dippy egg with soldiers to get the weekend off to a good start or scrambled eggs on toast when we can’t be bothered cooking something complicated, we get through plenty of them each...