Three months ago Life Matters reader Jackie Gooch embarked on a fitness regime to improve her strength and her fitness levels in order to raise money for charity.
It's almost time to get yourself to the ball; the Think Pink ball that is, which is held next month to raise money for Breast Cancer charities. EMMA HARROWING shows three women whose lives have been touched by cancer how they can be the belles of the ball.
Revamp your home with several shades of purple for a look that is opulent and on-trend for autumn. By EMMA HARROWING.
Having your feet bitten by fish is the stuff nightmares and horror films are made of - or is it? MARY HAMILTON goes to Dr Spafish in The Mall to have her pinkies tickled by a few friendlier fish.
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The summer holidays have started and the odds are on that you've already heard your first: 'Mum? I'm BORED!' from the children. Banish the boredom and keep your children amused with our guide to 40 quick, easy and often free things to do.
She's only 32 years old, but Avril Soards is considered a veteran gymnast. A former scientist, having swapped her lab coat for a leotard, she tells EMMA LEE why it's never too late to go for gold.