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Anyone for tennis?

START YOUR week with a smile

‘I chose face over figure’ • Is she really almost 60?! Helena Bonham Carter puts her youthful looks down to eating what she wants…

‘Not a good time’ for Eamonn – or Ruth • As the fallout from their shock split continues, Eamonn has issued a worrying message as Ruth remains silent...

Sophie and the future King • Similar in age to his mother, Princess Diana, there seems a growing bond between the Prince of Wales and his aunt…

ALL white now! • Be at the top of your fashion game this Summer by sporting head-to-toe white

The tennis gods we miss • Those were the days! Borg v McEnroe, not to mention Cliff bursting into song when rain stopped play…

PMPs (Public Marriage Proposals) ARE A SCOURGE ON THE INSTITUTION • THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist

I married the same man twice! • Despite a painful divorce for Emme Nordyke, her first husband was the one who got away…

The court case begins • The alleged plot to kidnap and murder ITV’s golden girl led to her exit from This Morning, and now…

The Beckhams’ worst nightmare? • They’ve weathered cheating rumours and time apart, but is Tom Bower’s new book…

We’re ALL TALKING about • If you haven’t had time to keep up with Facebook, X or Instagram, we’ve done it for you…

TAKE Two! • Make a splash in a fab bikini

Shady lady • Writer Clare Morrisroe bought her sunglasses in 1994 – and they’ve seen her through every landmark of her life for the past 30 years (and a few dodgy hairstyles too!)

Fancy footwork! • Step out with confidence this Summer

Rescue me... • Lesley Reynolds from the Harley Street Skin Clinic reveals her home-made Summer saviours

SITTING pretty! • Make the most of the sun and update your outdoor space with a colourful cushion…

TREAT YOURSELF AND DROP 14LBS! • A little of what you fancy does you good! So try our plan that could help you lose up to a stone this month while indulging in a dessert every day...

Elsa McAlonan BEST BEAUTY BARGAINS UNDER £10 SUMMER BEAUTY STARS • It’s here! Summer has arrived and with it, fun days out – weddings, festivals or just enjoying sitting in the garden with a drink and freshly painted toes. It’s now time to get into the happy zone. It also means we need to spend more time on top-to-toe maintenance, whether it’s something to brighten our hair, prepping our bodies for tanning (fake or real) or softening the soles of our feet - it’s sandal season, after all. These star beauty buys are all worthy of a place on your bathroom shelf or in your holiday makeup bag, whether you’re going away or staying at home. And all for under £10. Happy days!

‘I love being nasty’ • As she joins the cast of Hollyoaks, we sat down with actress Sherrie Hewson to talk about life, loss and the importance of laughter...

Serve up Summer! • Whip up one of these delicious puds

BEST crunchy peanut butter • While not all peanut butters are the same – 100 per cent nuts down to 91 per cent, some with sugar and salt, some without – there is no denying that it’s a wonderfully versatile spread, perfect on toast or dipped in sliced apples. To help you save at the supermarket, Theo put own-brand crunchy varieties through their paces. Crunchy or smooth? That’s a debate for another time!

Botanical buys! • Turn over a new leaf and take inspiration from nature

The Midlife Collision...