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Smoothie makers, anti-wrinkle eye creams and photo printers are all things we don’t need....

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Bra fitters busted

An undercover investigation has found bra fittings just aren’t measuring up…

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Papa G's - Strictly

3 courses of delicious Greek food from only £14.99

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Win a naked belt

All belt and no bulk: it’s the belt that makes you look slimmer

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North West Young Designer of the Ye...
Are you the next Henry Holland or Matthew Williamson?
 
Problem drinkers misdiagnosed?
Depressed? Anxious? Relationship problems? It could be the drink.
 
Summer holiday packing
Tanya Arturi doesn’t have to sit on her suitcase to close it. Read her tips for easy packing...
 
Dress for Dinner Napkins
Smarten up your dinner parties with these dandy napkins
Colour Me Beautiful consultation
Sarah Tierney discovers a whole new spectrum of style at a consultation with image consultant Tanya Arturi
 
Shared Earth shop review
Mita Adesanya visits a retailer that's in touch with its soft side
 
Body Talk: 26/07/2010
Retail heaven, sunbeds take over Manchester, a new celebrity fragrance and black trews for all
 
The Confidential Challenge for her ...
Helen Ramsbottom goes back to her youth as training moves up a notch
How high? Extreme shoes at Harvey N...
Charlene McAuley meets Nicholas Kirkwood, designer of the super-high, celebrity-favoured shoes
 
The Confidential Challenge: for him...
Chris Grimes finds there’s no substituting headlines for hard work
 
3D glasses
Just the ticket for a fashion forward and tech savvy look
 
Celeb inspired beauty tricks
Make-up artist Nancy Spencer shares insider tips on how celebrities perfect their look
The journey of a handmade bag
Jayne Robinson follows a handmade bag from its creation in the studio of Quite Contrary Designs to the stalls ...
 
Inner City Peace
Lynda Moyo enjoys a spa and a supper for two at the Malmaison
 
Win three months' membership at Pur...
Three months' membership and a nifty fitness bag is the prize from Pure Gym in Spinningfields
 
Pure Gym: the cheapest way to fitne...
It costs £30 a month less than other city centre gyms – so what's the catch at Spinningfield's Pure Gym?
Sotto e Sopra
Lynda Moyo goes in search of a plain white vest and finds all the missing classics
 
Strictly Confidential half price sp...
Get a half price spa day at the Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel Spa
 
The Confidential Challenge: for him...
Chris Grimes enjoys a stag do, responsibly
 
The Confidential Challenge for her ...
Helen Ramsbottom comes over all Michael Jackson
Max Studio
Lynda Moyo discovers high fashion among high society
 
Bath to become extinct
No, not the city. The bath tub is reportedly disappearing down the plughole
 
Sainsbury’s new floral range
Bring a little sunshine into your life for just £9.99...
 
Body Talk: 19/07/2010
Free gym passes, knickers for a quid and 104 hairstyles...
Win a naked belt
All belt and no bulk: it’s the belt that makes you look slimmer
 
Body Talk: 12/07/2010
Dress like Dannii Minogue and trade in your old make-up for Illamasqua
 
The importance of hair
Lynda Moyo talks to the hair-fairy Godmother, Lucinda Ellery, about the stigma of female hair loss
 
The Confidential Challenge: for her...
Helen Ramsbottom is partial to a Snickers flavoured protein shake
The Confidential Challenge: for him...
Chris Grimes gets a pep talk on staying positive whilst keeping fit
 
Win £500 worth of Max Studio clothes
Transform your wardrobe with £500 of designer clothes from Max Studio in House of Fraser
 
Confessions of a yo-yo dieter
Nadia Jaynes knows all about the ups and downs of dieting
 
Clarins Beach Party
Readers get Clarinated at an evening of summer pampering and so can you...
Church Street Market reborn
We chat to some of the traders of the redeveloped city centre market to find out how they're settling into the...
 
Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Li...
Looking for a longwear lipstick? Try this one...
 
Gifted Originals Ltd
Charlene McAuley takes a trip down memory lane to a new toyshop in Burnage
 
The Confidential Challenge: for her...
Helen Ramsbottom learns a valuable lesson in binge boozing
The Confidential Challenge: for him...
Chris Grimes has reached the halfway mark and feels better for it
 
Know your salads
Clare Jones inspects some shop bought salads and decides DIY is best
 
Laser hair reduction
Lynda Moyo begins the journey to a hair free existence at Manor Dental & Skin Spa
 
The truth about parenthood
Nadia Jaynes is a super mum, but not Superwoman...
Should we celebrate divorce?
Cheryl started it and now divorce parties are becoming the new rave...
 
Ultimate Smile Spa
Save up to £196 on teeth whitening
 
Could you use a smile makeover?
A pearly white, perfect smile isn't just for celebrities any more
 
Win £3000 worth of orthodontic work...
Get your teeth straightened this summer with this fantastic prize
Stress head help
Jude Vause-Walsh has top tips on coping with the things that stress you out
 
Design a charm
A charming jewellery design competition for budding artists...
 
Bobble water bottle
It’s a bottle that filters the water as you drink...
 
How much first aid do you know?
It’s an emergency! We all need first aid training...
Appy Feet review
Watch Lynda Moyo try Manchester’s first ever ‘fish spa’ (after much persuasion)
 
Body Talk: 28/06/2010
Clarins event, Bury becomes bigger and don’t forget your hyG toothbrush
 
The Confidential Challenge: for him...
Chris Grimes loves his treats but not his moobs...
 
The Confidential Challenge for her ...
Helen Ramsbottom enjoys some exhaustion in the alfresco
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