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Editor’s welcome

Welcome to 2026! The year has barely begun and is already reminding us of one universal truth: change never clocks off. You’d think that by the so-called “third act” of our lives, things might steady a little. But whether it’s hormones, health, work,...

‘ Big dreams and small joys for 2026’

As we tiptoe (or shuffle, wrapped in a blanket) into a new year, I think we’re all old and wise enough to retire the whole “new year, new you” nonsense. Honestly, who has the energy? I’m far more enchanted by the idea of gentle hibernation – cosy on...

What do you want to invite into your life next?

Ialways think the end of one year and the beginning of another is an invitation – a gentle, hopeful invitation to begin again. But before you answer the invitation, I think it’s wise to take a minute. Because no matter how the past year has gone and...

What do you really want for Christmas?

What if we did Christmas differently this year? At Platinum, we’ve decided it’s time to rip up the rule book. For years we’ve been looking after everyone else – buying the gifts, basting the turkeys, smoothing over the family rows – and frankly, we’re...

Glow now, thank us later

Getting older has taught me that real beauty is less about smooth skin and glossy hair, and more about energy, enthusiasm and kindness. Still, I’ll admit it: I always feel brighter with a dab of moisturiser and a slick of colour when I’m feeling...

Editor’s welcome You can reinvent yourself

Some women knit. Some take up paddleboarding. Some start entire movements. This month’s issue is full of stories that remind us: women don’t stop reinventing after 50 – we start getting really good at it. Take Annie Bennett, a headteacher turned...

How to Date a Younger Man

DATING DILEMMA Denise O’dwyer, 62, is a feng shui consultant and Chinese astrology specialist living in Berkhamsted. Since the end of her marriage, she’s had one 18-month relationship. ‘My most recent relationship ended last year, and since then,...

Dating Rehab

(and find a part r you actually like)

Editor’s goodbye...

“So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, good night... I hate to go, and leave this pretty sight,” sang the von Trapp children in The Sound Of Music. But leave I must (and yes, I’ll probably use that song on Instagram with a round up of all my covers)....

Time for adventure!

● Why Montenegro is the new Monte Carlo ● Discover a tree-top haven in the Dolomites ● Feel calm and serene in Croatia

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A 2-night break in Co Durham Worth £800 *UK entrants only

Editor’s welcome

With this our April issue, we’re looking ahead to spring, which often means a wardrobe tweak here and there, or even an entire overhaul. I’ve been inspired by Fashion Insider Gail’s classic and timeless looks that effortlessly straddle that...

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A stay for two in the beautiful Malvern Hills Worth £400 *UK entrants only

NATURAL WAYS TO BOOST YOUR LIBIDO

Editor’s welcome

January is often a time we pay more attention to our health and wellness, and our cover star Susannah Constantine is definitely doing that, with her focus on exercising, getting out into nature, and looking after her gut (page 12). She’s also feeling...

Editor’s welcome Ka y x

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! While this issue goes on sale at the end of October, the shops will no doubt have put up their decorations by now, if not sooner. Our Christmas spirit starts with the lovely Lorraine Kelly sharing her...

Understand inheritance tax + new mortgage deals

AUTUMN INTERIORS INSPIRATION

Spruce up your kitchen, bathroom and bedroom!

Editor’s welcome

This issue hits the shelves the same day as the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, giving me a reason to dig out this old picture of me dressed head to toe in gold, not at the opening but the closing ceremony of London 2012. I was in the Rio flag...

Editor’s welcome

Our August issue is packed with 19 pages of vibrant summer fashions (from page 25), fabulous places to visit including a walking and Pilates holiday in Puglia (page 90), and the glorious Trebah Garden in Cornwall (page 100), as well as lots of ways to...

Editor’s welcome

I think we’ve made it. Have we? It feels like we’ve emerged from the longest winter ever (we seem to have bypassed spring) and summer is finally here! Timely then that our fashion guru Gail Rolfe has done a stunning round-up of swim and beachwear, plus...