Woman's Own

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Woman's Own is one of the best loved weeklies for women who know how to enjoy life, are fun-loving, confident and whatever their age, feel 10 years younger. It delivers a weekly mix of news, views, celebrity gossip and intriguing real-life. It's smart, surprising, and straight talking.

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Get the GOSS! • Your round-up of this week s biggest showbiz stories

Pics of the week

IT WOULD BE NICE TO FIND LOVE AGAIN’ • Linda Nolan shares her hopes for the future

GOOD MORNING BUST-UP! • Slumping ratings and rows behind the scenes mean viewers are tuning out of the flagship show

Wishlist • All the best fashion, beauty and home buys we have our eye on this week

‘PLEASE DON T LAVE ME’ • Jade Akoum, 31, has spent years fighting for justice, and she refuses to give up

TAKING THE CAKE

GET OVER YOURSELF

DAWN NEESOM MIND OF MY OWN • The Woman’s Owncolumnist on the new divorce system, models and drug driving

A SCENT LIKE NO OTHER

DANGEROUS ADDICTIONS

Designer style FOR LESS! • If your budget won’t stretch to the real deal, grab one of these great lookalikes on the high street

FORCED TO FLEE MY HOME • Affi Parvizi-Wayne, 56, was just 12 when she escaped the conflict in her country – and left behind her family and everything she knew

CAN YOU HELP?

GOOD FOR YOU! • Helping you make smart health choices

learn to say ‘no’ • Psychologist Dr Alison McClymont on how to stop being a people pleaser…

ARE YOU IGNORING THIS SILENT KILLER? • Keeping your blood pressure under control is key to staying healthy

Been diagnosed? Here’s what to expect… • If you have regular readings of 140/90mmhg or higher (readings fluctuate throughout the day and vary from person to person) your GP will offer options.

Take back control

STAY IN THE SAFE ZONE

DAWN HARPER ASK THE DOCTOR • Doctor Dawn Harper answers all your questions

CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK

ANITA NAIK A PROBLEM SHARED • Mum-of-two Anita Naik has been an agony aunt for 30 years

HOW STRONG IS YOUR SKELETON? • Take our quiz to discover some surprising, expert-approved ways to improve your bone strength

No salon NEEDED! • Get the A-list look for the new season

BACK FROM THE DEAD • A new TV drama will tell the true story of a man who faked his own death – with the help of his wife and a canoe

FAKING IT

FANCY A BITE? • Treat yourself and your loved ones to these delicious, simple baked goodies

MONEY matters • Our expert Rebecca Gamble helps make your cash go further

SUPERMARKET SAVERS

WALL TO WALL WITH EBAY! • When Rebecca Kerry, 50, found her house renovation budget dwindling, she turned to the reselling giant

Rebecca’s top tips and tricks

Small gardens, BIG IDEAS • Create a stylish seating area, no matter the size of your garden

BRITAIN’S BEST CASTLE DAYS OUT • From regal retreats to fearsome fortresses, discover the country’s most impressive castles

Your STARS • Discover your destiny with Sally Morgan, our expert astrologer

This week’s HOT LIST • Films, music and DVDs not to miss

Book CLUB • Take some time out to relax with one of these great reads…

CUPBOARD LOVE • He made her go weak at the knees – so what was holding her back?

John Simm ‘GRACE AND I BOTH LOVE BRIGHTON’

Soap moment of the week

WEEK IN SHOWBIZ

MY HAPPY EVER AFTER • Carmen Loscialpo, 37, was going through cancer treatment when an old friend came back into her life