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The One Show’s Alex Jones on friendship, her work ethic and why money really isn’t everything

There’s no time like the present for thinking about the future. Science has told us what we can expect to happen to our bodies as we check into midlife and beyond, but there are certain steps that we

Fire up the barbecue for these tasty weekend feasts Sticky barbecued short ribs and slaw These can be made a couple of days ahead – perfect for fuss-free entertaining. SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINS, PLUS MARI

With summer almost over and kids getting ready to go back to school, many of us will be thinking about eating better and feeling energised. If you’re looking for some inspiration, the recipes in this five-day plan from Slimming World will help you get started. Follow the plan for two weeks and you could lose up to 7lbs.*

Have you tried amigurumi? It’s a Japanese technique and can be used to make these fabulous characters from a new book by Laura Strutt

Executive producer Hannah Cheers lifts the lid on a thrilling new chapter for the soap…