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With January comes new goals and a fresh start. If you’re looking to build healthy and long-lasting habits this year, this eating plan from Slimming World could help you get started. Filled with real,

Facing certain disgrace, Lady Susan would be forced to take drastic measures

I thought I’d found my perfect match. But my romance would leave me changed in more ways than one…

Our latest fiction writing competition asked entrants to pen a love story, and we found find three romantic tales which we’re sure you’ll enjoy over the next few pages. Congratulations to Daniel Taylor with The Clockmaker’s Valentine , which you can read overleaf, along with two runners-up. Plus on page 58, find out details about our next themed short story competition...

Trying to overhaul your fitness and wellbeing, whether through an exciting new workout or finally getting on top of those sleepless nights, can often feel like a minefield. With so much out there, it