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Young wives club is thriving 50 years on

9:00pm Wednesday 14th October 2009

IN 1959, Fidel Castro became president of Cuba, Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens were killed in a plane crash, John McEnroe was born and the first section of the M1 opened.

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Cameras can lie - the airbrushing debate

10:00pm Tuesday 13th October 2009

WE all have an opinion about it, but whether we like it or loathe it, the airbrushing of models in magazines has become the norm.

With a little help the camera can lie

9:00pm Tuesday 13th October 2009

WE all have an opinion about it, but like it or loathe it, the airbrushing of models in magazines is the norm.

Penny is only half the person she was

9:30pm Monday 28th September 2009

AFTER years spent housebound and unable to work, Penny Melly has now reclaimed her independence and is set to help overweight people on a path to a healthier life.

Homestart helped us enjoy our baby Ronnie

8:10pm Monday 28th September 2009

HAVING a new baby is not always the romantic scenario we all hope and dream of. It can be a shock to the system and leave new parents feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope.

An abusive boyfriend hasn’t stopped Wendy

8:00pm Monday 28th September 2009

WHEN her boyfriend headbutted her in the face, Wendy Irwin knew she had to escape.