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Take a Break Weekly

Aug 27 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.

Thank TaB it's Thursday! • Welcome to Take a Break, the best-selling women's weekly magazine that's all about you and your life

Take a Break WORLD • Our Lives... Our Photos... Our Fun!

The hubby WITH 15 LIVES • I thought I'd married the perfect man – until I found his secret phone and got the shock of my life.

Your Brainwaves

One day from SAFETY • My daughter was in trouble so I made a plan – but could I rescue her in time?

Mummy's little HERO • When my health took a turn for the worse, someone special leapt into action.

STRIP IT LUCKY • Add a touch of the seaside to your wardrobe with these hero buys

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

It's the big four-OH NO! • I couldn't face another milestone birthday feeling fed up about myself. But could I make a change I could stick to?

The most honest advice around

How to beat GUM DISEASE • As summer dehydration leads to reduced saliva and increased bacteria, here's how to protect your teeth

How to tackle CHRONIC PAIN • Can you teach your brain to unlearn your pain? One expert says we can, and here's how...

It's MAKE or BREAK • When our marriage hit the rocks, we decided to hit the road.

BEACH-BAG BITES • Elevate your summer picnic with these easy eats

Planes, trains and PAW-tomobiles! • Travel blogger Lora Pope had only agreed to foster a homeless pug for a short time. But her heart had other plans...

‘Please look after my girls’ • I adored my big sister and when she was given the most devastating news, I made her a vow.

IN THE PINK • Layer different shades of the same hue for a cocooning look

Something NEW in BLUE • There was just one thing on our wedding present list – and it wasn’t a gravy boat. Would our guests be able to help?

September SWEET SPOTS • Escape the crowds and enjoy brilliant-value sunshine breaks for less

A WEEK OF HOT TUB LUXURY! • Win!

A bubbling pot of TROUBLE • Dinner was almost ready, but I turned my back for a moment then heard a blood-curdling scream.

Life Stars

A sky full of SCARS • I was on fire hundreds of feet in the air, and that wasn't even the worst thing that happened...

Our Free Time • Our pick of the best telly this week

It started with a smile.. • A chance encounter brought me two unexpected new friends and changed my life.

Readers to the Rescue

We've got Mail • Silly or serious? Sensible or barmy? Tell us what’s happening in your world

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English