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'Women in their 60s have sexuality’: Tessa Peake-Jones on feeling more empowered than ever in later life

The Only Fools and Horses star shares why older women have so much more to offer, and how working plays a role in feeling empowered

Woman & Home · Apr 19

She's grown over 4,000 trees - how this inspirational 82-year-old is changing the world, one seed at a time

Janet Willoner has already planted more than 4000 trees - and she hopes to inspire others

Woman & Home · Apr 3

Row as trans activist recalls late Dame Jenni Murray’s comments about her

India Willoughby recalled what she felt was Dame Jenni Murray being ‘snotty as hell’ when she was invited onto Woman’s Hour in 2017

Evening Standard · Mar 22

"Every year really is just the most extraordinary blessing" - Carey Mulligan says she 'feels great' about turning 40

Carey sees ageing as a privilege, not something to 'fear'

Woman & Home · Jun 3, 2025

'It was walking and getting out that really did help' - Miranda Hart reveals how being outside helped her battle chronic illness

Miranda Hart speaks movingly about the power of nature in the midst of a chronic illness battle

Woman & Home · Jan 1, 2025

Anna Maxwell Martin says she lived in ‘financial terror’ following death of her husband

Actor said she was in a ‘state of shock and fear’ following the death of her husband

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Cleaning experts reveal the worst thing you can do when washing your towels – and we've all been guilty of it

This common misconception is ruining your towels

Ideal Home · Jan 14, 2024