Gill Jenkins, 57, from Penarth, South Wales once hated socialising during the festive season as the only clothes which would fit her were baggy t-shirts and tracksuit bottoms.

If you're single and stuck in a rut, dating coach Siobhan Copland reveals there's no better excuse than the beginning of 2018 to really take stock of your love life and de-clutter.

This extraordinary collection of images from around the world showcases the most unique markings spotted on animals including cows, cats, horses - and even a bear.

The amusing online gallery of dining disasters from around the world shows how poor font choices can create unfortunate names like 'Fart Taco', while another restaurant offered diners free straws.

Babies born at Paolo Memorial Hospital in Bangkok were dressed up as puppies on Thursday. A nurse revealed the costumes were inspired by the upcoming Year of the Dog.

Paul Morris, who has 20 years' experience in protection against the spread of microbes, claims we should be washing sheets every week - either at a high temperature or using antibacterial fluid.

Give too much away on a first date and your love match may run for the hills. A Reddit thread explores what happens when oversharers pour forth with someone they've only just met.

This week Amy Kester selects a trio of party pencil skirts for FEMAIL. Her selection includes a statement sequin skirt, classics stripes and a transitional desk to dinner item.

The old saying has it that cats have nine lives, and these photos snapped by pet owners all over the world go some way towards proving exactly why they might need so many.

EXCLUSIVE: Erika Nilsson-Humphrey, 38, who is originally from Sweden and now lives in London, was diagnosed with aggressive stage three breast cancer with a new baby and business.

Terence Heavey, 33, from Kent put his daughters Emmie, three, and Izabella, one, to bed early the evening a car careered off the street and smashed into the front room of their home.

British chef Tom Kerridge, 44, managed to shed a remarkable 12 stone over a three-year period, going from 30 stone to 18 stone. He managed to shed the pounds by cutting carbs and alcohol from his diet.

Life's short, aim high, says Tracey Cox - especially when it comes to your sex life. Here, the relationships expert reveals her 10 golden rules to ensure things never get dull in the bedroom.

Darren Burns, 34, from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, once ploughed through 5,000 calories a day and ballooned to 22 stone - until a heart attack scare forced him to overhaul his lifestyle.

Society bible Tatler counts names like Unwin, Xerxes and Vere for boys and Quintana, Xanthre and Ysuelt for little girls among some of the poshest baby names of all time in their new list.

The GoBrek is a portable porridge and honey maker designed for commuters on the move that uses thermal technology and low-frequency sonic mixing for the perfect bowl of oats.

Joanna Jensen, 47, started Childs Farm from her home in Basingstoke in 2010 as she couldn't find the right shampoo and conditioner for her daughters’ fine hair and sensitive skin.

Lilly Lemberg, 36, from Frankfurt, splashes out £5,400 (€6,100) a year on her pug Max's gourmet dinners, clothes and treats.

A series of photographs shared by internet users from around the world show women taking control. Ladies are seen doing all the work, while their male companions sit back and relax.

Social media users in the UK have added a touch of fun to the family portrait by adding in a variety of backgrounds. In one image, the Cambridges are seen wearing astronaut helmets.

Starbucks only sells Christmas drinks until January 3 officially - but you can potentially order them until February if the syrups don't run out, according to a Starbucks insider.

Kitty Dimbleby's family attempted to style each other for Christmas day from UK stores. She says she knows her mum and nan wish she sometimes made more effort with her appearance.

Barista Chang Keui-fang is behind the incredible art at My Cofi cafe in Taiwan. Chang, 48, can create anything from pets to cartoons and even Donald Trump in a cup of coffee.

Chapman, 41, left the disgraced move mogul shortly after the first allegations against him emerged in a New York Times expose in October.

Michele Baldini, of Mexico, posts pictures of fried eggs that look like art on his Instagram page, The Eggs-hibit. He has made a howling wolf, countries, logos and even a painting out of egg.

Mike and Alison Battle, from Kent, were so frustrated by the lack of quality festive experiences for their four young sons, in 2007, they decided to remortgage their home to create Lapland UK.

Snaps shared on social media by people around the world capture elaborate creations outside the homes of pranksters who weren't content with a simple letterbox.

From pleading expressions to pushy eyeballing, these hilarious pictures have captured even the most well-trained pets losing all sense of self control at one whiff of their owners' meals.

Pet owners shared adorable photos of their animals dressed in festive costumes for the holidays and they're amazing. From dogs dressed as reindeer to cats wearing full Santa suits, they're hilarious.

Michaella McCollum, 24, from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, who was jailed in 2013 for attempting to internationally smuggle drugs, could be seen eyeing up the ring selection in a jewellers while shopping in Belfast.

Chelsea restaurant and bar Goat is launching Astoria for New Year's Eve, a £10 cocktail that contains cannabis extract as well as vodka and passion fruit. It won't get you stoned, however.