Woman's Weekly

"It used to be thought that England, in particular, saw waves of people over its early history, with each new group taking over from the previous one – the Saxons replacing the Celts, etc. But modern thinking suggests that perhaps much of the populat

Music, pageantry and military spectacle combine in a series of outdoor Battle Proms Picnic Concerts this summer. Orchestral music includes the Downton Abbey theme, plus Beethoven’s Battle Symphony, complete with 193 cannons – and singers Denise and S

Gloria Hunniford makes a wonderful cover star [16 April issue]. Reading her story, it’s hard to believe she’s recently celebrated her 84th birthday. She’s fabulous as a guest panellist on Loose Women, and on Rip Off Britain. I really hope her friend

I feel blessed,’ is how Claire Sweeney describes her current state of mind, as she reflects on the whirlwind that has been the past 18 months. ‘If you’d have told me a year and a half ago that I’d be in Coronation Street and that I’d have done Dancin

While most of our everyday ailments don’t cause a panic, there are times when a professional opinion is needed. So can you spot when a health issue could be harmless, or if you have a real reason to worry? Our experts reveal the truth behind these co

Bugs can be a garden’s best friend. Many are a vital part of our food chain, helping with pollination and maintaining balance in the wonderful outside world. Unfortunately, the insect population is in decline. But the good news is that we can all use

Stephen Hannan is an optician. We all know about the importance of keeping our skin protected when we’re out in the sun, by applying sunscreen. But keeping our eyes protected is crucial too. The sun emits differing types of ultraviolet (UV) rays, inc

These rare tumours secrete hormones that affect us These tumours occur in the inner part of the adrenal glands, small organs above each kidney, which make the fight-or-flight reaction hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline. Phaeochromocytomas can ma

Q I retired from my full-time job and have joined a group to work part-time with people who do virtual administration. I’m finding this transition hard, as I’m on my own with my computer for a lot of the day. I find it hard to motivate myself so I en

Houseplants will be growing strongly now, so see whether they need a bigger pot – look for telltale roots poking through drainage holes. Start feeding them monthly and water more often, checking if the compost is dry by poking a finger 2-3cm below th

by Zoë Richards (£9.99, PB, UCLan) Even in the middle of a crowd, jobless Holly always feels lonely. Over the years, bereavement, a brutal attack and depression have left her isolated and anxious – but now it’s time to face her fears and make changes

You have 15 minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must contain four or more letters, one of which must be the central square. No proper nouns, plurals or foreign words are allowed. There is one nine-letter

Going into nature, walking, meditating, writing, playing music, cooking and relaxing are all ways to calm you now. Financially, you may need to make some important decisions. Take your time and make sure you do your homework. It will pay off. You may

"It was a surprise to discover the other day that Dear Towers is on the front line of the battle between the sexes. Like many couples, we have a strict division of labour. He puts out the rubbish and recycling (unless he forgets, in which case I obli