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Chat Specials

Jul 01 2026
Magazine

Published by TI Media Limited Chat Specials is the monthly series spin-off from one of Britain's best-loved magazines. With eight ‘Seasonals' and five ‘Best Ofs', the series captures the very best from Chat. with the most gripping and moving stories that will get everyone talking. There's much more than just explosive real-life, though, with fabulous fashion, bargain beauty, health advice you can trust, top travel tips, reliable recipes, and laughs and surprises galore. Plus there's 12 prize puzzles to pit your wits against. A fun package to keep you truly entertained.

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THE BIG QUIZ

Behind closed doors • Dad loved Mum, but she didn’t make it easy

Breaking point

Fashion • T-shirts are the sunny-weather staple you’ll wear on repeat

Born to mum • Pregnant at 13, they said I’d ruined my life, but it’d only just begun

Moving mountains • When I lost my hubby, I lost our future. Time to build a new one…

WORDWISE

LINKWORDS

CROSSWORD

JUMBO PUZZLE • Read down the letters in the shaded squares to spell out an international airport (9,7).

Reality bites • She was living the life of luxury. But where was all her money coming from?

Blimey • Your tips are genius!

Ticking time bomb • One dreadful night, 15 years before, sealed my son’s fate

ASK Aunty Nelly • Our Antonella tells it how it is

The weight escape • I’d used my health as an excuse to binge-eat. Then I took back control

How to speak DAD! • As well as bad jokes and dodgy dancing, all dads have the same classic phrases. Any of these sound familiar?

My best chapter • I’m a writer, not a write-off

ASK Dr Dallas •  Dr Elise Dallas is a GP whose expertise you can trust

FOCUS ON… More energy – fast! • Feel exhausted all the time? Beat your slump with these top tips

Fighting back • In a showcase from our sister site Truly, we meet brave Chelsea, 20, who is thriving despite living with the devastating consequences of bullying

Homes • Bargain home updates for a cool coastal look that’s perfect for summer

Animal instincts • I can tell you what your pet is really thinking

Gardening • Beat the heat with plants that lap up hot, dry weather

FILL ME IN

CIRCLE TIME

Deadly rampage • There were too many bodies to count

Beauty • Get more from your suncare with these bargain buys

Winner winner! • Three delicious new ways with family fave chicken

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Great reads • The best new books you’ll love

Orlando • With dreamy theatres, theme parks, outdoor adventures and great shopping, this Florida favourite is a winner

A toxic cuppa • My new neighbour seemed so friendly…

It’s bingo time!

CODE CRACKER

WORD JUMBLE

Gifts from heaven • Four little smiles healed my broken heart

Doctor who? • When a couple were found dead, police looked into their medical history…

THIS MONTH’S ANSWERS

In next month’s Chat

Glam-azon! • In a showcase from our sister site Truly, we meet statuesque Savvy, who’s reaching new heights in her career

Look familiar? • These celeb siblings share star quality as well as DNA

Golden years • My medals are proof age shouldn’t hold you back

TV to get excited about

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English