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Real women confess: How I got my revenge

Monday 06 July
written by: Betty Boudoir

Some cope freakishly well with break-ups and claim to evolve past a cheating ex but others take sweet revenge on their unfaithful lovers and seek retribution for wrongdoings.

Here, 15 women confess to the just desserts they've served up...


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The new Friday night out

Monday 06 July
written by: Ruby Tuesday

If the usual trip to your local club and the resulting Saturday morning hangover are beginning to lose their appeal, then how about trying something new?

For those who are keen to look good for the weekend, the Frame fitness studio has just the answer.

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Living statues prepare for plinth

Monday 06 July
written by: Ruby Tuesday

Antony Gormley with some of the participants for One and OtherTrafalgar Square has long been home to the Lord Admiral Nelson surrounded by his noble lions.

But this week London's most famous square will welcome Elvis Presley, a Morris dancer and a cow as the living statues prepare to take their place on the fourth plinth.

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Dear Paula: I can't let go of past regrets

Monday 06 July
written by: Dear Paula

Dear Paula,
In 1985 I married a lovely guy but I was only 20 (he met me at 18) so was young and very vulnerable. I made his life hell, drinking, bad tempered, and then flirting. I thought things would never end.

I lost my temper one day and walked out 'marriage is only a piece of paper' he said and we got divorced. He never came to look for me or find out how I was. I never told him I was pregnant with our son.

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Ditto launches Evans collection

Sunday 05 July
written by: Ruby Tuesday

Beth Ditto at the launch of her collection for EvansIt's not only the waif-like figure of Kate Moss making it big in the high street these days.

Proud larger lady Beth Ditto this week celebrated the launch of her plus size collection for high street brand Evans.

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The 'bare essentials of safety'

Sunday 05 July
written by: Ruby Tuesday

As you settle yourself into your seat on the plane how many of you actually pay attention to the safety briefing?

Well Air New Zealand has come up with a novel way of grabbing the attention of even the most frequent flyer.

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Women stay safer under stress

Sunday 05 July
written by: Ruby Tuesday

You're running late, your husband's tapping his feet and when you do finally make it to the car, the phrase bat out of hell springs to mind.

Before the road rage sets in, take note of the latest research which confirms that a woman's slow and steady approach is by far the safest in a stressful situation.

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Dear Paula: I was sexually abused as a child

Sunday 05 July
written by: Dear Paula

Dear Paula,
I was sexually abused by my father as a child. My man of four years has trouble dealing with this.

I love him dearly but he has gone off sex and there has been none for two years. How can we get things back on track?

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Dear Paula: I can't cope

Saturday 04 July
written by: Dear Paula

Dear Paula,
I've been with my partner for 21 years and things haven't been great for a while although he is my world. If we row, he'll go to his brother's but we always get back together.

He's always put us first until recently. I lost my nan in January. I was her carer and she meant everything to me. She was more like my mum.

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