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.

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The View from Yours • Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Nature’s secret gems • As a new study reveals the most beautiful nature spots in the UK, we celebrate some of the lesser-known places that made the list

Meeting place • Our pick of your best letters, pictures & wise words…

Something to shout about • Pop royalty Lulu, recently made a CBE for services to music in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, couldn’t be more excited about getting back up on stage and performing

My lessons from life • Impressionist and comedian Jon Culshaw, 53, tells us what makes him tick

‘We changed careers to run a B&B’ • How a new life beside the seaside turned Angela and James Rusden’s lives around – and earned them a top award

For the love of animals • From pampered pets to birds, bugs and wild beasties we celebrate all creatures great and small…

‘Gardening is a lifesaver’ • With a new series now on TV, Yours caught up with the delightful Carol Klein

The refill revolution • As plastic-free July approaches, we explore one of the biggest trends in cutting down packaging – refillable products

The school farm changing lives • From chickens to alpacas, the residents of a unique therapy farm at a school in Wales are helping young people facing challenges find purpose and hope

ONE SCOOP OR TWO? • As the sunshine has us yearning for anything cold, here are some quirky facts about our go-to summer favourite

‘Life has been very kind to me’ • As Ringo Starr celebrates his 81st birthday he reveals the gift that always makes his day, his love for his Beatle ‘brothers’, the joy of family and being a great-granddad

Where are they now? • Renowned actress Stephanie Cole chats to Yours about early days, how Tenko nearly didn’t happen and her latest adventure

FLOWER power • Whether you prefer dainty ditsy prints or moody blooms, these fabulous florals will give your wardrobe a serious style makeover!

Beat the heat! • Give your make-up staying power with these five tips for ensuring it lasts all day, no matter what the temperature

Soothe your souls

How to fix your brain fog

Does fasting work? • The new 16:8 method has gathered an army of fans. Here, Yours separates the fasting facts from fiction

Be a better listener • How to step back and hear what others have to say…

Sharing the CARING • Our Reader Care Editor Rosie Sandall is here with compassion, support and advice for carers

A taste of the med! • You might not be jetting off this summer, but with these tasty recipes you can enjoy healthy and colourful Mediterranean dishes at home

A happy hive! • Inject some buzz into your interiors with homewares that celebrate the humble bumble bee…

Beautiful beads • If you like dramatic jewellery, this project is for you – a gorgeous chunky beaded necklace created using papier mache!

A friend to cuddle • Crochet this colourful owl to make a cosy pillow or a handy pyjama holder

Show us what you’ve been making…

NON-STOP FLOWERS • If the hot, dry weather means you have to go out with the hosepipe every night, try these drought-resistant beauties, says Greg Loades

Long-lasting berries

Easy DIY hacks! • No DIY skills? No problem! These quick...