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Take a Break Weekly

Jul 09 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.

This week in your Take a Break • Welcome to Take a Break, the best-selling women’s weekly magazine that’s all about you and your life

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Take a Break WORLD • Where everyone loves life

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‘You were with WHO?’ • I was excited for my first date with a new man. But that night I unexpectedly ended up cuddling another fella altogether. How would I explain it?

Brainwaves

Evil at my bedside • My babies were fast asleep, so I went to bed too. But a strange smell woke me and when I realised what was happening it was too late.

YOUR BIG Bonanza

Should you be honest about TWEAKMENTS? • Cosmetic treatments are booming in the UK and celebrities such as Kris Jenner are becoming more open about the cosmetic procedures they’ve undergone. So we ask…

AND THEN SUM

NOW 4 SOMETHING Different

DESTINATION DRESSING • Wardrobe winners for wherever you’re headed

‘We need her COMPASSION more than ever’ • Ten years ago mum-of-two and MP Jo Cox was murdered in broad daylight — targeted for her political beliefs. Her sister, Kim Leadbeater, tells Take a Break about Jo’s legacy…

FIND THE Money!

‘No more EXCUSES’ • My poolside shame sent me running for our hotel room. There, I made a big decision.

YOUR BIG Relax

The most honest advice around PRO-AGE

4 health myths BUSTED! • Some commonly held beliefs might be doing more harm than good. Here’s how…

Ask Dr HELEN

Your holiday HEALTH GUIDE • How to stay happy and well when travelling this summer

HURT HER’ ‘BUT I DIDN’T • I’d been suspected of abuse. But what was really harming my baby?

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

DEAD in the water • I’d been swimming all my life. But when I jumped into a lake, something terrifying and unexpected happened…

The ABC of BBQ • Get your grill on for the easiest-ever barbecue

The glue that holds us together • Devoted Michael McCabe and his wife Susan have a love built to last…

DROP DEAD, FRED! • There had been three of us in my marriage for decades and it was time the hanger-on took a hike.

SUPERMARK ET SWEEP • Turn your weekly shop into a stylish home haul

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

Go BIG, or go GNOME! • One randy rescue led to another and soon I’d got myself quite a reputation around the village.

CHARMING CHANIA • For fun and plenty of sun, head to the largest of the Greek islands

A BREAK FOR TWO TO CORFU

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

SNAP th en SNAPP ED UP! • When a photobomber appeared in our family portrait, I had no idea it would lead to a picture perfect romance.

Life Stars • This week’s stars with Rosalie Jones

Starscope

YOUR BIG Supermarket SPREE

Dennis the MENACE • My best pal took my new rescue dog under his wing. But one day something changed and I was caught in the middle.

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...

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