Yours Magazine

Yours is the UK’s best-selling fortnightly lifestyle magazine for women over 50. We offer targeted, trusted and useful advice, whether it’s to help readers look their best, to stay healthy and active, enjoy their free time or to manage their money better. We celebrate 50-plus women overcoming difficulties or achieving amazing things. We like to look back with our readers and listen to their views too.

Welcome…

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

Golden GLORY

‘Now's the right time for a change’ • He may be stepping down from BBC Gardeners’ World after 23 years, but horticulturalist Monty Don won't be retiring any time soon

‘Holiday romances are great for me!’ • At 63, singer Jane McDonald reveals that life now is more wonderful than she'd ever dreamed it would be

‘Take one step at a time’ • Graeme Hall, 59, shares the wisdom he's already gained from the Strictly ballroom – and beyond

‘I can't wait to start studying again!’ • At 67, actress Caroline Quentin reveals why she's heading to university, embracing a simpler life and refusing to let age make her invisible

Mucking around • From pampered pets to birds, bugs and wild beasties we celebrate all creatures great and small…

Pets of the fortnight

NATURE NEWS

ABERFAN DISASTER 60 YEARS ON: ‘We don't want to be forgotten’ • In October 1966, a colliery spoil tip collapsed on the Welsh village of Aberfan, destroying homes and the local junior school, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Yours speaks to survivor Gaynor Madgwick, 68, who lost two siblings that day

Could you shop only pre-loved? • During September, Oxfam encouraged us to pause buying new items for the whole month… these second-hand shoppers tell us how it went

‘Our love felt like fate’ • Sparks flew when Beverley Kingman, 66, saw an old school pal online

Dream in denim • Your ultimate guide to styling this timeless fabric for the new season

Fresh shades for autumn • These make-up ideas will see you through the new season

Hydrate & NOURISH • Treat dry skin with these moisturising buys

Why diagnosis can be delayed • Traditional memory tests are helpful but often miss the early signs of Alzheimer's in women

Ramp up your energy • It's the time of year where we all start to feel sluggish, but you can follow these expert tips to feel revived

No-jab weight loss • Can what you eat help harness your body's natural GLP-1?

Fibre boost • Adding an extra 10g of fibre to your daily diet can help cut your risk of bowel cancer by 10%

Fantastic mushroomS • This humble veg has never been more popular – so pick up a pack and try these tasty recipes

It's all about our PETS! • Because our four-legged friends deserve to feel fabulous too…

Blooming lovely IN OCTOBER • Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can buy now

Snuggly and warm • This brioche technique scarf is stunning

How to avoid OVERSPENDING • Discover clever ways to stick to your budget – and get more for your money

Save on vet bills • Pet costs are shooting up, here's how to reduce the sting

Money MATTERS • Helping you spend wisely and save more, with money expert Faith Archer

GO FETCH! • Keep energetic pups entertained with an automatic ball launcher

SMART PET PICKS • From feeding to grooming, discover the clever tech taking the hassle out of pet care

Pup paradise • Enjoy a luxury break with your four-legged friend

STAR TREK still going strong at 60 • Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew's five-year mission to explore the galaxy is still...