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Prima delivers real life guidance, inspiration & ideas to simplify the lives of modern woman today. In Prima Magazine there is something for everyone - advice on how to look and feel your best, time and money saving solutions, quick and easy food, beautiful homes and gardens, and above all everything you need to get the most out of life. Prima addresses the emotional needs of everyday women, covering issues relevant to every life stage, through shared experiences and real life inspiration and advice. Its tone is supportive, warm, helpful and fun, with a positive approach to life and a modern point of view.

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‘I regret not keeping in touch with Princess Margaret’ • As she releases her memoir, Susannah Constantine opens up to Charlotte Oliver about her Royal relationships, her ‘split’ from Trinny and why turning 60 has been so good for her

TAKE cover • Coat season is here and once again the high street has left us spoilt for choice. From eye-catching checks to cosy teddies and stylish classics, we’ll ensure you stay chic and warm through the winter months

The best HIGH STREET BUYS under £50 • We know money is tight, so we’ve searched the high street to bring you the best purse-friendly picks

20% off at M&Co • Just like that, winter is nearly here. This season is all about denim, puffa coats and knitwear

Life IN THE Barn • The BBC One show is a heartwarming antidote to throwaway culture and, in this exclusive extract from new book The Repair Shop: Life In The Barn, we chat to some of its expert craftspeople about the projects that meant the most to them

1940s: The golden age of MOVIES • Casablanca premièred in November 1942, making it 80 years old this month! To celebrate, we look at other classics from the era

The special places that inspired me • Illustrator Johanna Basford shares how her love of National Trust for Scotland properties helped her create her latest colouring book, Rooms Of Wonder, out this month

Colouring for YOU! • Johanna shares an illustration from her new book, Rooms Of Wonder, for you to colour and enjoy. ‘This features trinkets and treasures spotted in Haddo House and Fyvie Castle, as well as lots of other weird and wonderful things I imagined being handed in to a lost property office,’ she says.

Go EASY on yourself! • Aiming for a simpler life at home? Here’s how you and your family can start to live in a more carefree and less stressed way

20% off Gatineau • For skincare and body care that works hard and feels great!

‘I quit my 9-5 to be a massage therapist’ • Alison Pritchard, 57, tells us why it’s never too late to make big life changes

‘I didn’t need to give birth to FALL IN LOVE WITH A CHILD’ • Sharon Bent, 55, from Coventry, had always wanted to be a mother, but when life didn’t throw up the chance, she wondered, could she adopt?

Our pets perform miracles ‘ • As well as being great companions, dogs are known for their abilities to help and heal, and in some special cases even save lives. Now, vet charity PDSA (the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals) has awarded five heroic dogs for their care and devotion. Here, we tell the stories of two of these amazing animals

Are YOU ready for flexi retirement? • It’s the latest buzzword to describe how to extend your working life in a way that suits you. Here’s what you need to know…

Ask prima • Got a tricky question or a thorny problem? Our experts have all the answers. So go ahead and ask us anything!

SAVE our banks! • The way we bank has changed hugely in recent years, with record numbers of branches closing. If you’re one of...