Pick Me Up!

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One in a MILLION! • This week, we’re celebrating the courage of Daniel Fincham, 39, from Southampton. He said…

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Your pick me ups

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A HELPING HAND • Elizabeth Norris, 59, from Brighton, wasn’t looking for love, until a message sparked something very unexpected…

GOODBYES ARE NOT FOREVER • When Joyce Jackson, 78, from North Wales, went on a mission to scatter her husband’s ashes, she didn’t think anything could get in her way…

Your Brainwaves…

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Your health

I’VE GOT THE POWER • Kelly Clark, 58, from Rotherham, found a passion for powerlifting trying to beat her achy joints…

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INSTANT appointment • With Dr Deborah Lee, from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy (doctorfox.co.uk)

WHAT MATTERS MOST • When minimalist mum-of-two Casey Jones, 36, prepared to welcome her baby boy into the world, she didn’t know that her life was about to change forever…

Animal magic • Your weekly fix of all creatures great and small!

ASHTON 1 - CANCER 0 • When Vicky Hulme, 42, from Newcastle, saw that her son’s football injury wasn’t healing, she had to think of a game plan…

Your style on the bright side • Melt away the dark and dingy blues with a new found zest for life this year – start your fashion game exactly how you mean to go on with a rainbow spectacle from M&Co…

TOY FACTORY • Nick Hardman, 39, from Leeds, made it his hobby to show others how a friendly companion really can make a difference to a child in need…

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I’M A BARBIE GIRL! • When Holly Fleet, 28, from Barnet, spent every waking hour on the toilet, she knew things had gone too far…

LET’S GET PHYSICAL! • Getting fit doesn’t mean slaving away in a gym. Vintage ‘80s workouts are making a comeback – so dust off your legwarmers and channel your inner Jane Fonda!

Pick of the week • You definitely won't want to miss these TV treats

Your home

Genius or TOTALLY BONKERS?

Crack it! • Work out which letter each number represents. When you’ve filled the grid, put the correct letters into the answer boxes at the bottom to spell out a word. We’ve given you five to start you off. Answer on page 47.

Your beauty • THIS WEEK: Self-care favourites

Easy eats…

DANGER! CLIFF EDGE • Why had Hakan Aysal really taken his heavily pregnant wife up a steep cliff face?

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Stars • 7 days of hope & happiness with Claire Petulengro

SUPER NAN • Gayle Parks, 36, from Sutton, has one very special grandma…