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Thirsty work

Smirnoff Red Ultimate Cocktail Kit.

7:00am Saturday 29th November 2008

Fancy a drink? Lucy Corry raises her glass to the week's best buys.

The mighty Amazon

The mighty Amazon

7:00am Saturday 29th November 2008

We all hear about the Amazon and its biodiversity, but just what's happening down there today? How contained is its deforestation, what are some of its animals and why should it be protected? We swim with pink dolphins, learn about jungle therapies and visit a harpy eagle in an effort to make sense of some of it all.

Putting on the glitz

Putting on the glitz

7:00am Saturday 29th November 2008

Glam up for the party season with sparkling Christmas looks.

Perfect party bites

Perfect party bites

7:00am Saturday 29th November 2008

It's all very well inviting people over for some pre-Christmas drinks, but things might go awry if you only offer them a packet of stale crisps. Lydia France, author of new book Party Bites, shares her tips and recipes for tasty and delicious canapes.

Put your party face on

Put your party face on

7:00am Saturday 29th November 2008

Put some glitz and glamour into your beauty routine for the party season.

Flirt with success at your christmas bash

Xtra flirts with success

7:00am Saturday 29th November 2008

Looking for a bit of flirty fun this festive season? We find out how to outshine the competition at Christmas parties and discover the secrets of successful flirting.

The family way

England's Rio Ferdinand during a Press Conference at The Grove Hotel, Hertfordshire.

7:00am Saturday 29th November 2008

Lisa Salmon looks at the weird, wonderful and sometimes weary world of parenting.

Six of the best... advents

Wooden Advent Calender, £19.99 from tch.net.

7:00am Saturday 29th November 2008

Six of the best gadgets and gizmos on a theme. This week: Advent calendars.

Big Drink Debate reveals big drink problem in Worcestershire

7:00am Saturday 29th November 2008

Worcestershire has admitted it has a drink problem, according to the latest survey results from the West Midlands Big Drink Debate campaign. Early results show that 60% of respondents answered 'yes'when asked if they thought the local area had a problem.

When a partner says it's over

Responding to Child's Performance

7:00am Saturday 29th November 2008

"To fall in love is awfully simple, but to fall out of love is simply awful." ~ Bess Myerson The ending of a relationship can be like a death, particularly if you did not want it to end, and most particularly, if you did not see it coming. When someone dear to us dies, there are stages in the grieving process that most experience. There may be shock, disbelief, denial, anger, sadness and many other emotions, and one may cycle through all of them many times before finally reaching a place of acceptance.


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