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Take a Break Weekly

Jul 16 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

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One date, three jackpots and a BOMBSHELL! • I went on a first date and five days later it was still going. What the heck had happened at the pub?

Your Brainwaves

‘What have you been hiding, Kipp?’ • My marriage wasn’t perfect, but I thought I knew everything about my husband. Then I got a phone call and my world began to unravel.

YOUR BIG Bonanza

‘Whose body is THIS?’ • I thought losing weight would boost my confidence. But standing in a changing room, I felt more lost than ever.

AND THEN SUM • This puzzle is like a regular sudoku, but with an added twist! Start off by filling in the squares in the grid, so that every row, every column, and each of the 3x3 squares contains all the digits from 1 to 9.

NOW 4 SOMETHING

SUNSHINE ESSENTIALS • Refresh your wardrobe with these summer wardrobe must-haves

A CUPPA and a CATCH-UP! • We know you love an uplifting real-life story, so put the kettle on and enjoy our cheerful tea-break trio – quick reads to put a smile on your face

FIND THE Money! • All but one of the words to which you can add an ‘A’ to make a new word, listed below, can be found in our wordsearch. Words run in straight lines in any direction.

Countdown to WOW! • I’d set myself a target for my 60th birthday and now the clock was ticking.

YOUR BIG Relax • Write your answers following the arrows. Some of the boxes have clue numbers which refer to the clues below the puzzle.

The most honest advice around

JUST For Fun

5 ways to… SLEEP IN THE HEAT • How to have a cool and comfortable night’s kip

Act now, age better • How making small changes in midlife can improve your future health

‘OSCAR, WAKE UP!’ • My son’s rash seemed to have baffed doctors. Then things took a terrifying turn

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

A gift from Nan • I was devastated when I lost my beloved nan. But when I needed her most, she had something special for me.

Get your glow on! • Feel good inside and out with these healthy, speedy eats

Steve’s SUPERSIZE surprise! • Cat Thompson’s hubby Steve needed a hobby – and it just grew and grew

The bride’s BIG SECRET • As I walked down the aisle, my guests had no idea of the turmoil inside me.

RESORT READY • Channel the relaxed, sun-soaked spirit of Palm Springs living

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

It’s a MEOW-racle! • After eight years, I thought my missing moggy had met a sorry end. But there was a twist in the tale.

TIMELESS ESCAPES • Candyfloss on the pier, vintage allure and penny arcades – these nostalgic getaways bring back the good old days

Subscribe to Take a Break AND that’s life! Weekly • £8.33* PER MONTH

RETRO GETAWAY

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

BREAST in SHOW • When tragedy struck our family, I found a fun and unique way to spread a life-saving message.

Life Stars • This week’s stars with Rosalie Jones

Starscope

YOUR BIG Supermarket SPREE

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Languages

  • English