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Dish up Michelin-starred treats at The Crown at Whitebrook

One of Wales’ best chefs has decided to open up his kitchen to the public. Steffan Rhys learns the secrets of being a chef for the day. Read

The truth about Lies

IN the war on terror, there are no winners, only victims. Read

Julie’s a Survivor

LONG before 28 Days Later hit our screens, people were clutching at their pillows while watching TV show Survivors. Read

Jolie has the mother of all roles

ANGELINA Jolie is one of the most distinguished actresses of her generation. She embodies the grace and beauty of the old-style Hollywood belles as well as being an earth mother to her six children and devoted partner of actor Brad Pitt. Read

TV presenter Liz Fuller is heaven scent for new perfume Dream de Rachel Elbaz

STUNNING model and TV presenter Liz Fuller has landed a new advertising contract as the face of couture perfume Dream de Rachel Elbaz. Read

LUSTREFOR LIFE

Welsh actor Michael Sheen is living life to the full and tells RACHEL MAINWARING about his new film Frost/Nixon and how his childhood football obsession could have ended his illustrious acting career before it had even begun.... Read

Squeeze up with Welsh corseteer

BREATHE in tight – we’re having a waist moment – and can reveal the woman responsible for shrinking Wales to fit. Read

TV presenter Liz Fuller is heaven scent for new perfume Dream de Rachel Elbaz

STUNNING model and TV presenter Liz Fuller has landed a new advertising contract as the face of couture perfume Dream de Rachel Elbaz. Read

El Gaffer: Swansea City manager Roberto Martinez

An obsession with football and love of family have driven Roberto Martinez to success as a player and a manager. He tells Chris Wathan about bringing the glory days back to Swansea City Read

Change is just a telephone call away

It’s like the X Factor, but for community projects. From Monday, you get to decide which groups in Wales will get a cash windfall from the Big Lottery Fund by voting for them on the telephone. Abbie wightwick asks previous winners what the public’s vote of confidence meant to them Read

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New leash of life for former cancer sufferer Helen

DESPITE having a lung removed, Helen Davies has never felt fitter or had more energy. Read

How Penny found out she was allergic to eggs

GOING to work on an egg was a daily breakfast routine for concert organist Penny Weedon who has spent her life battling against a catalogue of allergies. Read

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Only Men Aloud! aim for Christmas No.1

THE race is on for the Christmas No 1 spot as Cardiff choir Only Men Aloud! release their debut album next week. Read

Three-year-old’s battle for life

When Veronica Ghoda was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour deep in her brain, the only hope was an aggressive form of treatment that was still being tested. Her parents took the decision to go ahead and now they’ve got their lively daughter back as CATHY OWEN discovered Read

Confessions of a young entrepreneur

YOUNG entrepreneur James Taylor, 27, is originally from Leicestershire but now lives in Cardiff city centre. He runs the successful Sportstars business, which provides high quality sports coaching for children aged four to 12 during term time and the school holidays. Read

Graffiti the Grotto and be a Christmas winner!

FOLLOW Your Dreams is a Barry-based charity that raises awareness nationwide and sponsors youngsters with Down’s Syndrome and other learning disabilities for sport, music, art and drama. Read

Son’s rare condition has strengthened loving family

MOST parents having to bring up a severely disabled child would not be blamed for cracking under the pressure. Read

Sinead Carey with her dog Sukie

Our pets are a breed apart

AS the film Beverley Hills Chihuahua – the story of a pampered pooch – storms the US box office, we decided to find out if dog owners in South Wales were lavishing their pets in luxury and love. Read

Life in the single lane

LIKE many women, actress Kate Hudson has been on a few disastrous dates in her time. Read