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The View from Yours • Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

A CHRISTMAS TWEET!

Meeting Place • Our pick of your best letters, pictures and wise words...

A toy for our times

The photo I’ll always treasure

LET’S HEAR FROM YOU…

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‘We need to celebrate the good in the world’ • As the multi award-winning actress stars in a glitzy, feel-good movie this Christmas, we’ve never needed Meryl’s mix of magic and sparkle more...

Meryl’s marvellous movie moments

my Lessons from life • TV presenter Sarah Beeny (48), on TV with a new series on starting again in the country, talks family, compromise and not worrying about ageing

“I’ll miss my family this Christmas’ • With a fabulous new album just out, recorded over lockdown in honour of her fans, Dame Shirley Bassey chats exclusively to Yours about making people smile, what keeps her strong, and how wonderful it was to meet her idol

Anyone for Strictly? • From pampered pets to birds, bugs and wild beasties we celebrate all creatures great and small…

HORSES THAT HEAL • Meet the remarkable rescue horses, owned and loved by Carrie Byrom, which have been bringing peace and comfort to people facing trauma, including key workers affected by the pandemic

YULETIDE RECORDS! • From the oldest tree to the fastest-scoffed advent calendar chocolates, we take a look at some of the best – and barmiest – Christmas Guinness World Records

BEST OF THE REST

Bringing hope to the homeless • Retired GP Janet Collins and her family tell how their own festive celebrations changed when they signed up to be Crisis at Christmas volunteers

WHY WE DO IT

Crisis continue over Christmas

RALLYING TO RESCUE CHRISTMAS • As many people face a dramatically different festive season this year, we meet the angels determined to give everyone the basics of what makes a happy Christmas

‘Why The Queen is my inspiration’ • Gogglebox’s very own sovereign lady Mary Killen tells Yours why we can all learn life lessons from Her Majesty

SHIMMER & SHINE • Whether you prefer big and bold, a hint of sparkle or fun novelty styles, give your look a seasonal makeover with these glitzy accessories

15 MINS TO BOOST YOUR HEALTH! • The festive period can be hectic, but just a few minutes’ effort can make all the difference when it comes to your mood and metabolism, says Lizzy Dening

Give your digestion a rest • Got a few minutes? Try these simple and natural ways to help your tum

FESTIVE FIXES • Tidings of great joy – your favourite traditions are good for your health (or can be, with a little tweak!), says Lizzy Dening

STAND OUT & Sparkle! • However you decide to celebrate the festive season this year, these stylish and cosy knits are sure to put you in the mood for Christmas!

LADY IN RED? • It’s the shade of the season and worn by the big man himself, but can everyone pull off this festive colour?

genius ingredient swaps! • Have you run out of a vital ingredient for tonight’s dinner? Rather than dashing to the shops, try these handy substitutions...

WIN Christmas! (worth £1,300!) • Make this festive season one...