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The last few weeks have been strange and difficult for all of us, but here at Chat, we’re looking on the bright side. With the sun out and summer in full swing, why not get pretty in pink with a new seasonal wardrobe (pg12)? While you’re at it, chec

A spokeswoman for Hasbro said, all Nerf products comply with all applicable global safety laws, regulations and standards. ‘Nerf packaging and instructions include warnings re: product usage. Consumers should not aim Nerf blasters at a person’s eye

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Leanne Polis, 39, from Gloucestershire Walking from one end of the kitchen to the other, I hopped across the tiles like I was performing an energetic dance routine. But I wasn’t playing hopscotch, or practising hip-hop – I was trying to dodge the r

There’s no time like the present to clear out your wardrobe and refresh your style. That t-shirt you’ve stopped wearing? Customise it! The jeans that don’t fit you? Donate them to charity! And the shoes that you no-longer like? Find a clothes bank!

• Our oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, but less than 5% have been explored. • Jellyfish have been around for more than 650 million years, which means they outdate dinosaurs. • Dolphins sleep with only half of their brain and with on

The rafflesia plant is often referred to as a ‘monster flower’ for its parasitic properties and repugnant stench. Now, Indonesian wildlife officials might have found the most monstrous flower of them all. A rafflesia that recently bloomed in a West S

Q Our family dog is unwell, and we are facing having to put him down. Our kids, aged eight and six, have never experienced loss. How can I prepare them? Joanna, Dorset A Bereavement and loss can be difficult at any age, whether it relates to a much

Ellie Bond, 25, Nottingham Scratching his underbelly, my pet snake, Allan, was more than happy to sit and watch Gogglebox with me. He’d glide out his tank to greet me and soon curl up in my arms on the sofa. Allan was a corn snake and I’d had him s

Thanks A Million is the positive podcast we all need right now. Irish-born presenter Angela Scanlon has assembled a team of thanxperts to find out who and what they want to give thanks to, and why. Angela encourages us to reflect on our lives and

With sunshine in mind, Rachel takes a TEFL course and heads to Greece after securing a job teaching English in a remote village. She wasn’t looking for love but she found it in the lifestyle and history of the country, its culture and the enduring vo

Q I’ve been told I’ve got high blood pressure. How can I get it down? Jill, Somerset A Hypertension (high blood pressure) is often an incidental finding as it rarely gives symptoms. Luckily, lowering our blood pressure doesn’t need to be difficult

Toni Ilsley, 50, Reading Peering into my son’s bedroom, the sounds of his PlayStation blared out. ‘How are you feeling today?’ I asked. ‘Not too bad,’ Charlie sniffled. It was February 2015, and Charlie, then seven, had been under the weather for

Samantha Billingham, 39, West Midlands Putting my then 10-month-old daughter, Tegan, into her pram, I walked out of the front door. That day, in November 2006, I left my life and my abusive partner of three years behind me. I’d been putting up with

Looking for inspiration? WW, Weight Watchers reimagined, have launched their new cookbook available at weightwatchersshop.co.uk (£8.95). The Meals for One cookbook has 54 single-serving recipes that are fresh, healthy, simple, and won’t leave a stack

With so much information floating around about Coronavirus, we asked Cheryl to debunk fact from fiction and get to the bottom of some common misconceptions. FACT – Any age can be affected by the new Coronavirus. Older people, those with an impaired

Every hour, five people in the UK die from sepsis. Also known as blood poisoning, sepsis is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury. Normally our immune system fights infection, but sometimes, it attacks our own organs and tissues.

In these difficult times, it’s important that we all practise self-care. Yoga is a fantastic tonic to soothe, restore, uplift and help us focus – whatever we need in the moment. The beauty of yoga is that it works on all layers of our health and well

My hamster Pebble loves her new giant cage. Tarryn, South Gloucestershire Here’s Bella enjoying having us all home! Diana, York My fluffy rabbit Rosie in her favourite pink blanket. Such a diva! Poppy, Taunton Look how excited my crazy litt

The changing seasons can often bring new challenges for your hair, but AZURE’s line-up of intensive conditioners, lightweight styling creams and pollution protectors will ensure your locks are ready for when the temperatures rise. Available exclusive

Surprise your baby daddy with a personalised outfit this Father’s Day! What better way to say thank you for being the best dad in the world? Simply go to Firebox.com, choose a size and upload your favourite (or funniest) photo of their face. Thes