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Take a Break Weekly

May 07 2026
Magazine

Take A Break Weekly is Britain’s best-selling women’s magazine that’s all about you and your life. Each week we share your compelling true-life stories, the latest health, fashion and beauty tips, plus cookery and travel. Don’t miss our exciting competitions with fabulous must-win prizes.

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ANYTHING TO DECLARE, LOVER? • It was blue skies all the way with my airport worker fella. ut when a friend revealed a secret, I sensed turbulence ahead.

Your Brainwaves

‘Why didn’t you tell me, Izzy?’ • I couldn’t understand why my daughter and her husband had money troubles, until something unthinkable happened and the shocking truth came out.

YOUR BIG Bonanza

The DREAM BUILDER • My friend and I were struggling to keep our charity afloat, when a chance introduction changed everything.

AND THEN SUM

NOW 4 SOMETHING Different

FABULOUS UNDER £30 • Save money without compromising on style with these affordable outfits

Mum, I’m BACK! • With 49% of adults moving back in with their parents over the last few years, we talk to two women who tell us the realities about finding themselves back in the family home…

FIND THE Money!

Farewe ll fajita binge-e ater! If • My snacking was out of control. But it took a special someone to make me change.

YOUR BIG Relax

The most honest advice around

Simple ways to manage your health online • Save time with the NHS App

5 ways to… A BETTER BEDTIME • How to bathe better and shower smarter to prepare for a good night’s sleep

Ease arthritis pain THIS SPRING • Alleviate your symptoms with these expert tips

‘SOMETHING’S NOT RIGHT’ • I thought my son’s poorly arm was him play-acting, but I quickly realised this was no game…

Code BREAKER • Crack our CODE BREAKER and discover the winning word…

The bride’s a KNOCKOUT! • Four days before my wedding, I woke up to a fright. How could I walk down the aisle like this?

The brunch BUNCH • This bank holiday, treat yourself to a bigger, better brekkie

Give them a round of A-PAWS! • Please, raise the ruff for our hero pets…

‘I’ll take care of them, Mum’ • As I prepared to have my first baby, my family and I were facing the most imaginable loss. But I was determined to step up.

FOODIE FUN • Whet your appetite with these tasty accessories

QUESTION Time • The answer to each question can be found in the box at the bottom. Cross them off as you go.

Bedroom secret laid BARE • For years I kept a special ritual behind closed doors. But as my kids left home, I decided it was time to reveal all.

Take a break… AT AN AMAZING MOTEL • Affordable roadside stays have never been cooler!

A SLEEP-HAPPY BUNDLE WORTH UP TO £2500

Picture POINTER • Write your answers to the word and picture clues in the direction shown by the arrows.

‘Are you SURE that’s NOT a baby?’ • Everyone thought I was about to give birth until a scan revealed the shocking truth.

Life Stars • This week’s stars with Rosalie Jones

Starscope

YOUR BIG Supermarket SPREE

EVIL in the playground • My abusive dad used me to lure victims. When I thought justice had finally been served, something shocking happened…

YOUR BIG Cash Stash! • YOUR BIG Cash Stash is a brand-new puzzle with a brand-new prize! Solve our crossword to find out what’s inside our treasure chest and you could be in the money. There’s a...

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