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WELCOME TO CHRISTMAS!
‘I am LITTLE MISS CHRISTMAS – I love everything about it’ • Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies MBE tells Christobel Hastings about her pride for the North East, her big health transformation and why this time of year is so special
SPARKLE, SHINE & splendour • From showstopping party wear to cosy winter layers, here’s to a stylish Christmas, whatever the occasion
Twinkle twinkle OUR LITTLE STAR • Dionne Davenport, 41, from Ramsgate, Kent, was certain she didn’t want any more children, but then someone special came into her life
20 YEARS OF Strictly! • We look back over the last two decades of everyone’s favourite dance show – bring back memories?
‘You can’t be sad looking at a PENGUIN’ • After Ralph, her husband of 25 years, died of a sudden heart attack, Ursula Franklin, from the Quantocks in Somerset, saw her world fall apart. Now 58, she explains how she found a path to healing
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Prima goes to the ballet! • We took a peek behind the production of The Royal Ballet’s incredible dance spectacular, Cinderella…
‘My Christmas wreaths ARE MADE FROM SARIS’ • Priya Velusami from Wimbledon, London, reveals how she fulfilled a childhood dream in her 40s
My life in TV & FILM • With the last-ever Gavin & Stacey coming to our TVs this Christmas, the show’s star Alison Steadman looks back over her screen successes
MAKE YOUR WINTER wonderful! • Don’t dread the dark nights and cold days. Here’s how to ensure the season is your best yet
PICK OF THE podcasts • Gripping true crime or politics? Self-help or comedy? With so many podcasts to choose from, we’ve rounded up the best to listen to this season
10 TOP-RATED SHOWS TO TRY
Ask prıma • Our experts have all the answers to your festive dilemmas
SARAH’S surgery • How to fight germs this winter GP and complementary medicine expert Dr Sarah Brewer explains…
MAKING LIFE SIMPLE FOR THE MODERN WOMAN
Find a NEW fragrance • It’s easy to stick with old favourites and traditional outlets when it comes to perfume shopping, but here’s why it’s time to take a fresh look at how to pick the right scent…
The 9 makeup pieces YOU REALLY NEED • The Prima beauty team has come up with the ultimate products and some clever tricks on how to use them, too
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My beauty secrets MOTSI MABUSE • The Strictly judge splashes out on makeup but thinks health and happiness matters most
Give yourself a magical makeover! • Regain your style confidence and discover an all-new you this Christmas with this easy 10-point plan from our top stylist Helen Johnson. Get set to be amazed…
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Your 2024 gift guide! • Perfect presents for everyone – even the dog!
GIVE THE GIFT OF BEAUTY
FABULOUS FESTIVE FASHION
SIMPLY DELICIOUS IDEAS
GORGEOUS FOR THE HOME & GARDEN
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL MAURA EXCLUSIVELY AT DFS • Introducing a brand-new sofa that the whole family will love
FOR THE LITTLE...