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Phyllis Logan says a special farewell to Downton Abbey with Prima
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Lisa Ellson used her creativity to help others
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‘The final film is sumptuous – a real feast for the eyes’ Actor Phyllis Logan opens up on saying goodbye to Downton Abbey
Makeup to suit you at every age Beauty industry insiders share their most valuable tips
15 dilemmas midlife women often face (but may not
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‘You have to find the light in the darkness’ Lisa Ellson shares her story about being diagnosed with breast cancer
The four simple rules of healthy eating (and weight loss, too!) Boost your wellbeing
‘In the pages of her diaries, I discovered a love story’ Milla Reed wasn’t prepared for what she found
Find the jeans of your dreams! Three readers level up their denim game (and you can, too)
‘I became an Irish dancer in my 40s’ Learning something new gave Anna Mapson a spring in her step
Where did all the public toilets go? Our columnist Terry Tavner lifts the lid on why we’re losing our loos
Your good health Be ‘breast aware’ and check your chest
Seasonal switch-up Curate a polished autumn wardrobe
Island-hopping the easy way Prima’s Karen Swayne goes on an adventure of a lifetime
Train your brain
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Could you come up with a killer twist? Enter Prima’s short story competition
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‘It makes solo travelling such fun’ Janet Ellis loves group holidays
My beauty secrets Katherine Ryan on her love of SPF – and her bob
Time to mend and slow down… This hotel offers mindful crafts
Learn to trust your intuition Go with your gut
Where new friendships begin The joys of community living
Sarah’s surgery Dry eye remedies
Plan it, book it, love it Travel tips
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Flat out The best ballet pumps
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Meet cover star Phyllis Logan on page 8
Nice ’n’ easy dress Get set for a new season with this autumn wardrobe essential
Dare to be different Interior design rules were made to be broken, right?
Treat yourself to a traybake! No-fuss recipes, including blondies and Black Forest cake
Wonderful one-pot meals Maximum flavour, minimal mess
Crochet a cute ghost Create something fab-boo-lous – just in time for spooky season
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Harvest cable cardigan This knitting project marries comfort with style
Style it, do it, love it This month’s round-up of great home buys
Mindful crafts with Sara Davies The TV star makes a twine butterfly
Meet the crafter Clay artist Claire Bowcock took a leap of faith
Good energy How to make your home more efficient
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Your winning craft buys We reveal our award winners…
Cook it, eat it, love it All the food inspiration you need
Get into the good books Nina Pottell’s top picks
The watchlist Film and TV picks
My life in books With Adam Kay
Craft club With Imogen Cooper
Screen talk With Angellica Bell
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Gaby’s power of 3 Gaby Roslin
Your stars What lies ahead?
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Treat yourself to a TRAYBAKE!
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Almond butter & caramelised chocolate blondies
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Apple & blackberry streusel cake Peanut butter caramel slice
Apple & blackberry streusel cake Peanut butter caramel slice
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‘It makes solo travelling SUCH FUN’
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