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Holly’s Summer of rows? • This Morning’s Holly Willoughby has big plans for her family home – but could they land her in deep water with the neighbours - again!

Kate’s secret hideaway • With reports of a move to Windsor, is the Duchess yearning for more freedom…

‘I don’t allow my family to watch me on TV!’ • The inimitable Claudia Winkleman opens up about her new quiz show, whether she has a future in comedy (we certainly think so) and her all-time favourite snack…

Keep your COOL! • Simple pieces that will look stylish all Summer

I don’t see myself in another relationship • Hollywood icon Andie MacDowell – she of the arresting silver hair – opens up about working alongside her daughter, Margaret Qualley, hitting 64 and why she doesn’t see herself as anything but single ever again…

My toyboy is barely older than my son • Rachel Allen wasn’t looking for love when she met Alex, and, to many, their age difference was a cause for concern. Here, she shares their journey…

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MARITAL ‘HATRED’? • THE WAY I SEE IT… Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

We’re ALL TALKING about • If you haven’t had time to keep up with Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, we’ve done it for you…

LITTLE gems! • Accessorise any outfit with a pretty ring

I’m a Barbie girl! • Excited about the new Barbie movie with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling? Probably not as much as Rachel Evans – who plans to live as a real-life Barbie until she’s at least 80…

Simple Summer beauty swaps • Ditch the heavy-duty formulas and lighten your look

Lesley & Sophie Go green • Harley Street Skin Clinic’s Lesley Reynolds, along with her daughter, Sophie, share their favourite ways to reduce plastic in the bathroom

FIRST Class • Let your suitcase stand out on the carousel with a snazzy luggage tag…

Drop 5lbs on the Dinner at 3pm plan! • New research reveals eating your main meal by 3pm could be the answer to faster weight loss this Summer with slimmers losing around 1st more by following a time-conscious routine. Follow our high-protein breakfast, lunch and dinner plan to stay fuller for longer and lose up to 5lbs in seven days!

I paid off £40,000 of debt through savvy saving • When Maddy Alexander-Grout got herself into money troubles, she became a super saver and is now helping others…

NOT so Bridget…

Dating MR DARCY

Holiday AT HOME! • Thanks to Slimming World, you can enjoy a sunshine supper packed full of delicious ingredients

Food in a flash • MAKE LIFE EASIER IN THE KITCHEN WITH THESE SPEEDY MEAL IDEAS AND SUPERMARKET BUYS

Why I swim naked! • Emma Farrell explains why nothing beats a skinny dip when it comes to body confidence and mental health…

Spa style! • A cool neutral palette will give your bathroom a luxe look

Vanessa & BEN'S FIGHTING TALK! • This month, our feisty columnists, broadcaster Vanessa Feltz and her partner, musician Ben Ofoedu, debate why Ben shies away from being made a fuss of by party planner extraordinaire V, every time his birthday comes round…

Ask Dr Hilary • Hilary Jones MBE is a GP, medical writer and Good Morning Britain’s resident...