Yours Magazine

Yours is the UK’s best-selling fortnightly lifestyle magazine for women over 50. We offer targeted, trusted and useful advice, whether it’s to help readers look their best, to stay healthy and active, enjoy their free time or to manage their money better. We celebrate 50-plus women overcoming difficulties or achieving amazing things. We like to look back with our readers and listen to their views too.

Welcome…

A memorable moment • Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Artificial SUNSHINE

‘Catherine has a special bond with Prince George’ • Royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells Yours how The Princess of Wales made sure the family had an unforgettable summer before George goes to Eton

‘I hope for being I’m remembered kind’ • Casualty actress Melanie Hill tells Yours why she feels privileged to be in the BBC 1 drama’s 40th anniversary episode

‘We need to move with the times’ • Miriam Margolyes, 85, on her passion projects and the importance of going digital

‘I was so starstruck when I met Diana’ • Ruby Wax, 73, talks about her starry life and celebrity friendships

Nesting instinct • From pampered pets to birds, bugs and wild beasties we celebrate all creatures great and small…

Pets of the fortnight

NATURE NEWS

9/11 25 YEARS ON ‘My husband’s last words were “I love you”. Then the line went dead…’ • Kristen Breitweiser, 55, tells Yours how she coped with her devastating grief of losing her husband on that fateful day…

Skirting around • Step into next season in style with these chic midi skirts

All about OILS • Your guide to the hardest-working ingredient in beauty

LIP TREATS • The pout perfectors that offer care, comfort and colour

How to protect your teeth • Oral health can be affected by many things as we age, but our expert tips can help

CHANGE YOUR BRUSH

Easy tweaks for a healthier diet • These expert simple switches will improve your nutrition and your health

CHANGE YOUR COOKING METHODS

Access help — fast! • Forget long waiting lists, these under-used NHS services could see you soon

Salad days • Promote your salad from supporting role to star of the show

Holiday heroes • Enjoy a taste of the Med

The romantic touch • From detailed lamp shades to scalloped vases, frills and ruffles are having a moment

WATER good idea! • This year’s record-breaking summer has taken its toll on our gardens. With hosepipe bans in place across much of the country, we explore ways of conserving water and keeping your space looking amazing

Doggy bag • This crocheted Maltese terrier handbag is simply un-fur-gettable

Discover THE BEST WINES • Enjoy a glass of something special from your local supermarket

Avoid AI scams • Technology has made life easier for con artists – stay ahead with our expert tips

Money MATTERS • Helping you spend wisely and save more, with money expert Faith Archer

Under pressure • Keep a close eye on your blood pressure and heart health at home with a wrist monitor

SQUEAKY CLEAN • From lingering odours to hidden grime, these cleaners are designed to keep your washing machine in tip-top condition

Scenic trips by rail • The journey is just as exciting as the destination when you travel by train

A tonic for the nation • In 1951 Britain was still healing from the wounds of the Second World War. After more than a decade of rationing, austerity and making do, The Festival of Britain was the injection of hope that glum post-war Brits needed

Moment IN TIME • • 11 SEPTEMBER 1951 • CHANNEL CHAMPION

Forgotten heroes OF COMEDY • Comedy...