I fought off an armed thief in my heels!

My own mum despised me from the moment I was born

I left him when I was pregnant with his baby – but that wasn’t the end

Laura London, 41, lives in north London and is a professional magician. I saw magic for the first time when I was eight and was instantly obsessed. After that, I spent all my pocket money on tricks. I

Eppie had been caught doing the unthinkable. But could she turn shame into a fresh start?

The first time I said those words, I wasn’t believed. Almost 30 years on, I tried again

Stood on the craggy rock, I looked out across the crystal blue waves that seemed to stretch on forever. ‘The view’s beautiful,’ I said to my handsome date. ‘Mine isn’t bad either,’ he smiled, gazing r