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‘The final film is sumptuous – a real feast for the eyes’ • As we bid farewell to the Crawley family in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Phyllis Logan opens up about fond memories from the show, the legend of Dame Maggie Smith and why fans will be very happy with the last chapter
Seasonal switch-up • Check out our fashion editor’s top five wardrobe essentials for autumn and how to style them for the ultimate chic look
Flat out • From shiny metallics and diamanté sparkles to autumnal hues and animal print, here’s our pick of the best ballet flats
‘You have TO FIND THE LIGHT in the darkness’ • With latest statistics showing that cancer will affect half of us, Lisa Ellson, 53, from Skipton, North Yorkshire, shares her story and how her own diagnosis led her to create something special to help people everywhere…
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‘In the pages of her diaries, I discovered a LOVE STORY’ • Clearing her late mother’s house, Milla Reed from Banbury, Oxfordshire, couldn’t believe what she uncovered – or the emotional journey she was about to go on
prima saver • Expert advice from money-saving champion Mel Hunter on consumer rights and how to squeeze the most out of life for less
Could you come up with a KILLER TWIST? • We’ve teamed up with bestselling writer Paula Hawkins to launch a new short story writing competition for Prima readers
‘The Girl On The Train CHANGED MY LIFE’ • Paula Hawkins shares what makes a great page-turner as she launches Prima’s 2025 short story writing competition
GABY’S POWER OF 3 • TV and radio presenter Gaby Roslin on her top three things of the month to do, enjoy and celebrate…
15 dilemmas MIDLIFE WOMEN often face (but may not talk about) • If you feel like the more years go by, the more you have to worry about, you’re not alone. Here, our experts give the answers to some of those most pressing concerns…
Where did all the PUBLIC TOILETS GO? • Terry Tavner is fed up of living on a loo leash!
‘I became an IRISH DANCER IN MY 40s’ • Anna Mapson, 47, a nutritional therapist from Bristol, discovered a passion for dance and connected with her Celtic heritage
Learn to TRUST YOUR INTUITION • Is it wise to go with your gut feeling? Absolutely, say the experts – and the good news is we get better at listening to our instincts as we age
FOCUS ON YOUR INNER VOICE • Fine-tune your intuition with these exercises from Dr Swart
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Kitchen Countertop Food Recycler • Prima’s features writer Claire Fox tries out a smart solution to kitchen waste
Where new FRIENDSHIPS begin • As part of our series on independent retirement communities, three women share the joys of community living
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