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This is Daisy Goodwin's last column. She says it has been a huge treat racking her brains for books which might help you and will be handing over to the wonderful Gill Hornby.

Throughout my life I've been a fairly slim size 12, but I have a double chin that I've never been able to get rid of. Now, at 50, I find the excess fat under my jaw so ageing. What are my options?

Kim Bird is an entrepreneur. She lives in Cardiff with her husband and two children. When she set up her own successful comparison website, she decided to revamp her image.

Your hostess, having chosen to invite you to her home, would do everything to make you feel welcome. Now, you must adhere to house rules like taking your shoes off when inside.

This person volunteered for the job just to get out of the house, but had no idea how interesting it would be. They say they can't predict who will come through the door or what they'll bring with them.

My friend and I have always been close and have had so much fun, but recently her husband retired and now I can't help feeling replaced. How can I repair our friendship before it's too late?

He is the doctor whose book offering simple, but revelatory, advice on how to live longer has taken France by storm. Now Michel Cymes is sharing his medical insights and research with us Brits, too.

Hate jetting off on holiday and leaving your beloved pet at home? Book a trip where they can come, too... Choose from a cruise, beach walks and even pet pampering in Ireland.

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Missouri dad captures incredible snaps of his kids after watching YouTube tutorials

Phillip Haumesser, a father from Missouri, has captured the attention of thousands after sharing the incredible portraits he has taken of his young sons. And while his photographs are worthy of a gallery, many are surprised to find out that Mr Haumesser is a self-taught photographer and only started learning in late 2015 by watching YouTube videos. 'It became an obsession. I didn't feel like I was progressing or getting any better at it until I made a compression of my work from when I first started six months before to where I was at the time and I was shocked,' he said.

January is the most popular time to file for divorce so welcome to Ashdown Park Hotel, in East Grinstead, East Sussex. It is home to Britain's only divorce and break-up retreat.

Late last year, hours before the British Fashion awards, I stood before the mirror in a fantastically frothy pink confection. It had been loaned to me by its British designer, Molly Goddard.

Former BBC reporter Amanda Thomson, 44, who lives in Hampshire with her husband and children, launched Thomson & Scott in 2013, producing low and no-sugar sparkling wines.

Kate, 34, looked chic in a rather pricey £1,541 designer coat by Sportmax as she arrived at St Mary Magdalene Church with Prince Philip, the Queen, Prince William and the Middleton family.

It's Beauty and the Bieb! The Belle doll, modelled on Emma Watson, has been released ahead of the new Beauty and the Beast film but Twitter users think it looks more like the Canadian pop star.

While mere mortals might half-heartedly sign up to a new gym this month, celebrities like Katie Price and Madonna are going to more extreme lengths to ensure they kick off 2017 in tip top condition.

More and more men are buying their wives rings to mark the birth of their child as jewellers report a 150 per cent spike in sales of 'baby bling' in the past six months alone.

Tom Hardy's new television drama Taboo aired last night but its debut was met with criticism from viewers over his 'mumbling' dialogue, with some complaining they needed subtitles.

CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH...LUCY MECKLENBURGH

CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH...LUCY MECKLENBURGH

Lucy worked the trend for colourful fur this weekend while she attended The Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury Racecourse. While her Paul and Joe jacket costs an eye-watering £1552, we show you where you can bag an almost identical one for £20...

Lucy Mecklenburgh showcased her eye for good style at Newbury Racecourse Lucy Mecklenburgh showcased her eye for good style at Newbury Racecourse

Nottingham student nicknamed 'Kazakhstan Barbie' hits back at her Muslim critics online

Dinara Rakhimbaeva, 21, who is studying finance at the University of Nottingham, has been criticised in her homeland of Kazakhstan for her sexy photoshoots. The 5-foot 9-inch student, who has a 22-inch waist and weighs just seven stone, hit back saying: 'Why are you so mean? There is so much hate directed towards me but I did not do nothing to you.'

Fans of Joe Wicks were not impressed with ITV's Save Money: Lose Weight show which claimed it costs £647 for one person to follow the his Lean In 15 plan for 28 days.

Jo Wood, 61, is a former model and entrepreneur with an organic beauty range. She has three children, Jamie, from her first marriage, and Leah and Tyrone from her second to Ronnie Wood.

Research by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery found that there's been a 41 per cent increase in ladies between the ages of 19 and 34 having Botox since 2011.

The Duke of Cambridge, who was recently criticised for attending fewer public engagements than his father at the same age, was seen hard at work as he flew into Addenbrooke's Hospital.

Tom Ward, 26, from London, set out on a mission to transform his 'dad bod' into a physique worthy of the glossy pages of his very own magazine to prove how easily it can be done.

A contestant on The Chase, Georgia from Leicestershire told host Bradley Walsh she's a shoe shop manager, but she didn't reveal her racy sideline career as a topless model.

Cressida, 23, Stefan, 26, and Ryan, 27, are among the most popular profiels on Tinder, but This Morning viewers labelled them 'average' when they appeared on today's show.

It's the hilarious video that perfectly sums up life with kids. Mother-of-quintuplets Ashley Gardner, from the U.S, has shared a video of herself hiding in the pantry eating red liquorice, but she is still not alone.

EXCLSUIVE: Abbas Ellam, 25, from Oxley, piled on the pounds due to his gaming addiction but when his Xbox broke he was inspired to hit the gym and now boasts a ripped new physique.

To help people reach their ideal health and fitness level in 2017, thousands have taken to social media to share their simple go-to weight loss tips, minus the unrealistic fad diets and gym programs online.

Sexpert Tracey Cox gives her tips on improving your sex life in the new year and she recommends planning sex sessions with your partner as it can encourage more regular love making.

A farming couple from Bootle are going to be tying the knot after Stephen Boow had a unique way of popping the question to his girlfriend Sandra Woodend.

Hilarious optical illusion pictures will make you do a double-take

This collection of photographs, posted to Imgur, will leave you scratching your heads trying to discover what's wrong with them. From a two-headed dog (top left) and seemingly conjoined couples and animals (top right, bottom right, and bottom left), to a man with pop-out eyeballs reflected in his sunglasses (top middle) and a man with an unusually large body (bottom middle), these photographs have become accidental optical illusions that you won't be able to work out.

Little did this man know when he stole a kiss from the maid that his wife was looking right at him. There's a second woman lurking in this old-fashioned optical illusion, but can you spot her?

The Duchess of Cambridge is rarely seen without a small box clutch, which she often carries in front of her with both hands, and etiquette experts claim it's to avoid unwanted handshakes.

Jo Maidment had her daughter Betsy in 2012 thanks to eggs frozen during IVF treatment paid for by George Michael. He anonymously donated the money after seeing her on This Morning in 2010.

Guatemalan model Melanie Montenegro, 22, had travelled to the city of Guayaquil to undergo liposuction in a clinic owned by a surgeon named Dr Felipe but died during surgery.

Political style blogger Laura Dunn has analysed Theresa May's wardrobe since she took office in July 2016 and discovered she's worn navy to almost half her public appearances.

Some foods should never be frozen and could even make you ill if you do. Breadcrumbs develop a strange texture, while raw potatoes can turn black, according to Playbuzz.

Gary Amers, a relationship expert, tells FEMAIL the ten signs to look out for that tell you that you really are in love - and the five signs that prove it's really just lust.

British racehorse trainer, Charlotte Littlefield, 33, from Somerset, posted incredible footage of her horses chasing a pod of dolphins in the sea off the coast of Melbourne, where she now lives.

This week's Style Sudoku edition features wonderfully comfy loungewear. Options include a cashmere dressing gown and a lace trim vest.

Men and women from around the world took to secret-sharing app Whisper to reveal the strangest things they've done to lose weight - and whether or not they worked.

The Narcissistic Personality Inventory test, contains 40 questions involving body image and attitudes to power. A score of higher than 17 reveals narcissistic traits.

Japanese woman demolishes roast chicken and 4,000 calories of KFC in ONE sitting  

In the past, she has shown that she can put away 100 slices of bread in one sitting. But in her latest challenge, Japanese YouTuber, Kinoshita Yuka (pictured), devours an entire feast of food from KFC as well as a roast chicken. She eats the stomach-churning lot in one sitting.

ITV star Greene, 52, was teased on Twitter after his latest show saw him trying to survive on a remote island. Viewers took umbrage with the fact he was travelling with a tent, snorkel and even a guitar.

From Debonaire and Figgy for little girls to Euripides and Prince for boys, the extensive list is ideal for parents hoping to raise their children like a royal.

The 71-year-old - dubbed Princess Pushy for her firm demeanour - looked glamorous in a fur-trimmed coat black coat as she left Scott's restaurant in Mayfair, London, on a chilly evening.

A confused customer, believed to be from the US, came across this XXL dummy in the men's department - prompting some to suggest it was a maternity mannequin in men's clothing.

A custard-loving client on A Very British Brothel had viewers vowing to never eat the dessert again after one sex session aired on the Channel 4 show featured the City Sauna in Sheffield.

The memory of salesman Peter Marsh, from East Oxfordshire, has gone down in television history according to fans of Come Dine With Me where he was seen having a meltdown when he lost.

The 35-year-old flashed a smile as she left her Park Avenue apartment fresh faced and in casual clothes on Thursday, just a day after she shared a throwback photo of herself ice skating as a child.

A long line of stars have shed the pounds this year thanks to gruelling diets and exercise regimes. Celebrities including Sam Smith and Kirstie Allsopp cut out processed foods while others hit the gym.

Whether you're on eBay or Gumtree, make sure your profile is complete. Include your first name and your rough location, but remember this is public. Sell small-value items first to get good feedback.

Ilysse Baum, 31, from New York, had surgery on her nose last year to correct her deviated septum but over 75 per cent of her nose collapsed she was left her looking like a 'Picasso painting' and struggling to breathe.

Her name is synonymous with fitness, but Kayla Itsines did not build her global empire alone. The Adelaide resident has praised her partner Tobi Pearce who co-founded her successful guides.