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Crisp mornings, warming soups and toasty knits, I can’t deny I love autumn. It’s my favourite season. If you’re the same, I think you’re going to particularly love this month’s special of Chat. We’ve got everything from woodland-themed home buys (pg32) to a murder mystery for you to uncover on a rainy day (pg8). Family is very much at the heart of this issue. Hayley (pg10) has longed for a child for as long as she can remember. But struggling with her weight and PCOS, that dream seemed out of reach. Only, Hayley refused to give up and with a bit of hope and hard work, her wish was finally granted. Driving back from the hospital, on a cold winter’s night, Martin and his dad got themselves in a spot…

Bonjour My partner and I went on a romantic getaway to Paris, and I love this pic – it looks so atmospheric. Sarah, Liverpool Fan the flames A girls weekend away with drinks, gossip and a wood burner was just what I needed. Amelia, Dorset All dressed up My daughters went all out for our family Halloween party last year – I can’t wait to see what they do this year. Tina, Stoke-on-Trent Cheers! While my daughter and I shopped, my hubby and son-in-law had a pint instead. Gloria, Taunton Funny bones How cute is my new nephew Kylo in this skeleton onesie? Hannah, Chippenham Say cheese Me and my hubby Alan met up with some old pals for a meal and they snapped this pic. What a great night. Julie, Sunderland Mischief managed…

Little donkey I met this adorable fella at a local farm. He was so fluffy! Rhiannon, Newport Sail away On a trip to Falmouth we hired a boat to sail around the bay and stopped off at a nearby pub. It was lovely, but I don’t think Skye liked the wind. Zoe, Salcombe Snuggle up My kitty Maiko loves to cuddle up under a blanket – sometimes I think she’s more human than cat! Josie, Bath Peekaboo Frankie isn’t keen on the chillier weather – here, he’s trying to hibernate under my pillow. Meg, Chester THAT’S SO BRITISH DASHING OUT TO BUY A PUMPKIN ON 30 OCTOBER TO FIND THEY’RE ALL GONE WRAPPING UP WARM FOR AUTUMNAL WALKS GETTING UNDER A BLANKET AND BINGE-WATCHING A NETFLIX SERIES…

Naomi Allen, 33, from Hull Heading into the living room, I could hear the scuffle of feet and the skid of a football long before I could see them. ‘How many times, no football in the house!’ I’d sigh. But it made no difference – my partner Scott, 31, and our little girl Ella, now six, were always kicking a ball around. And as I turned to walk upstairs, I heard a smashing sound below. ‘Shh! Shh!’ I could hear Scott and Ella giggling. Ella was a daddy’s girl through and through. And it made me laugh – Scott was a big lad’s lad, but he would happily be bossed around by his little girl. I’d met Scott nine years ago on Plenty of Fish, where we’d quickly started chatting.…

Where everything began MURDER PROFILE On a cold October evening, the residents of the circular Sablecliff Manor heard blood-curdling screams that interrupted their peaceful sleep. When they woke, they found that beloved houseowner, Mrs. Fisher, had been brutally murdered. They found themselves in the midst of a murder mystery. That’s where you come in. Calling on you, Detective Reader, you must uncover who the murderer is, where the homicide occurred and with what weapon. There’s no time to waste – get cracking. 1. WHO IS THE KILLER? Read the following alibis carefully to determine who the real murderer was. Somebody isn’t telling the truth… THE CHEF ‘I was sharpening the peeling knives to ensure that they were ready for tomorrow’s potato peeling service.’ THE BABYSITTER ‘The children had my full attention.…

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