From the editor

This week has been dominated by two more serious stories, both with a similar message.

Potato skin

Why have we turned away from peeling, and are the potatoes better for us?

Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella

This book is everything you’d expect from chick-lit queen Sophie Kinsella.

Condensed Milk Ice Cream

It's cold outside, but that's no reason to freeze out this dessert.

Gifts for Mum

1. Soothe Mum with a Linden Leaves Calming Gift Pack $49.99 (1). It includes a facial mist scented with essential oils, healing hand cream, a triple-milled

Health watch: Botox, drinking tea for cancer, home-gym

Your latest health news.

Dame Susan Devoy's quest for change

Since taking the role of Race Relations Commissioner, it feels like Dame Susan Devoy has been lurching from one crisis to the next – so it’s not surprising

Bookclub Giveaway: Wedding Night

Win one of ten copies of Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella.

Hot Mamas!

We're not keeping mum any longer - take everyday style notes from our selection of working celebrity mothers

Cheese Buttermilk Scones

This is a great way to finish off leftover cheese, and you can use up chopped parsley or other herbs if you have them as well.

Giveaway: Win a Twinings Tea-tasting Masterclass for you and a friend

With the cooler months approaching, The Weekly has the perfect solution to beat the winter blues. Thanks to Twinings, we are offering five lucky readers

Miley Cyrus’ make-up malfunction

She was just named Maxim magazine's "hottest woman", but Miley Cyrus was looking far from polished at the Maxim Hot 100 party.

Jessie Matthews: ‘I feel like the real me’

Jessie Matthews has always been the big girl with the big voice and the even bigger personality.

Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

Review and official trailer of Star Trek Into Darkness.

Review: Jurassic Park 3d

Jurassic Park makes a come-back.

Dating a single mum

Sam asks about moving in with his girlfriend.