Living

17 immune-boosting foods to keep you strong
Fight off the coughs and colds by building up your body’s natural defences

How to switch off this Christmas
Discover 10 ways to rest, relax, and recharge for the holidays

Meet Britain's Best Knitter: The Game of Wool champion!
The first ever series of Game of Wool has found its champion! Here's everything you need to know about that exceptional Game of Wool final...

Why the Native Lighting Slim Lamp Flex XL is a gamechanger for crafters in winter
The Native Lighting Slim Lamp Flex XL is a great choice for on-the-go crafters with a smaller budget

10 relationship warning signs you could be overlooking
Experts reveal you might not even know that you’re heading for a breakup…
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Simply Sewing pattern corrections
If you read Simply Sewing magazine and are working on our patterns, keep an eye on this page to stay up to date with any updates or corrections to the patterns we feature in the magazine.

17 ways to feel warmer without turning the heating on
Save money with these simple hacks to keeping toasty on a budget

Nutritionists reveal the foods they’d never eat (and why you should avoid them)
Diet products, sugary cereals, live lizards… we’ve gathered top nutritionists’ personal lists of foods to avoid at all costs

The little-known cancer you need to be aware of...
Bowel cancer is currently the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second most common cause of cancer death. Turn those bleak stats around with our expert tips

Everyone's talking about it, but how many of these 20 signs of ADHD do you know about?
Is your brain wired for interest rather than importance? Take a fresh look at ADHD to see if you recognise any of the signs in yourself or your loved ones
Beauty

An anti-ageing expert reveals the 5 simple secrets to younger looking skin, hair and nails
Discover five powerful and practical steps, backed by science, that can help you to look and feel younger.

This Australian fruit has the highest vitamin C on the planet
Find out why the beauty world is obsessed with the Kakadu plum.

The next big beauty breakthrough won’t come from a syringe – it’ll come from AI
Forget Botox and fillers, your next tweakment could be out of this world.
Creativity

Keep kids entertained this autumn with these 10 fun and free hedgehog crafts for kids
No need to go into hibernation, these 10 fun hedgehog crafts will help keep your kids busy this autumn!

It's conker season! Here's 5 creative conker crafts for kids
Wrap up warm and head out for an autumn walk to collect your conkers for these fun craft projects.

World Mental Health Day: Why crafting is good for your mental health
Learn about how craft therapy is helping people with their mental health up and down the country.
Health & fitness

Improve your stress levels through a healthy gut biome
Feeling the cortisol rising? Adjust your diet a little and give your gut all it needs to help keep your nervous system calm

Want to start running? Read this before you begin
Running is a rewarding and invigorating activity, but if you’re unprepared then you could end up injuring yourself. Find out how to take up running safely with our expert advice

If these things happen during sex you MUST see a doctor
If sex is less ‘oooh’ and more ‘ouch’, there could be an underlying cause you really need to address
Lifestyle

The ‘Ozempic effect’ foods that experts say will trigger weight loss naturally
If you’re intrigued by weight-loss jabs but not in a place to commit, try honing your diet instead. Our experts share tips for nutrition that makes you feel fuller, longer.

Aldi unveils its 2025 Christmas range, and the dessert is a showstopper
Discover the new incredible launches Aldi has released for Christmas 2025..

Forget botox! Here's how to age backwards through just your clothing
Trying to be cool and fashionable in midlife? These are the things top stylists say you’re doing wrong
Mindfulness

The antidote to depression isn't what you think it is... here's what the experts suggest
With their wealth of experience, experts reveal their secrets to staying positive, no matter what!

The Doodle Revolution is here and it's incredibly powerful...
Picking up a pen and drawing whatever comes to mind can help you to be more relaxed, focused and creative.

“Drinking wine is inherently a mindfulness practice” – Embrace winefulness this autumn
Add mindful techniques to your glass of red ritual and reap the benefits.
Recipes

Easy Halloween bakes to make with the kids this October
October half term is fast approaching, which means you'll need some entertaining activities! Make these five Halloween bakes with your kids and they'll have some scarily tasty snacks for spooky season.

Halloween trifles with a spooky twist
Make these bloodbath trifles topped with cherry 'eyes' for a creepy dessert this Halloween.

Dad's hangover soup
This tried-and-tested soup is guaranteed to give you a boost after a night out
Travel

Why holidays can ruin friendships, and how to make sure yours doesn’t
From failing to speak the language to falling out with your companions, travel can be a source of anxiety. Here’s how to have calmer, happier holidays.

The secret city havens in New York, Sydney, LA, London, Vancouver and Edinburgh that the locals love
Find bliss amid the chaos by following the locals and searching out peace within the metropolis.
Trends

These are the 2025 Christmas jumpers you need in your wardrobe this winter!
Whether you're looking to buy online or make it yourself, we've got 10 fabulous Christmas jumpers for you to try this year!

Warm neutral living rooms are the latest home decor trend and are perfect for cosy evenings in

Earthy living room ideas to make your space cosy and inviting
Bring nature indoors with these grounding living room ideas that make your space feel calm and connected.
TV

'The feet are fabulous!' – The hunt is on to find Britain's best knitter in the Game of Wool
From Fair Isle fun to cover catastrophes, the first episode of the brand-new Game of Wool kept the nation on its toes. Here's what we have to say about this yarn-tastic new show...

‘I couldn’t tell who would be there in the final’: Esme Young's behind-the-scenes gossip about the new series of the Sewing Bee
We caught up with The Great British Sewing Bee’s legendary judge Esme Young to find out all the gossip from this year's show.

The Celebrity Traitors 2025 lineup: Meet the all-star cast
The first episode of Celebrity Traitors was a hit but who are the 18 celebrities battling it out to win the grand-prize? Meet the cast and discover where you know them from...
