Welcome to yours.co.uk, the digital home of Yours online and Yours magazine, the UK's most loved magazine for mature women.
The history of Yours
First launched in 1974 with a mission to celebrate and champion the lives of older people, over the past five decades, Yours has created a community of like-minded people with shared values and a shared history.
The charity Help the Aged (now Age UK) launched Yours with the aim of creating something targeted to an all-too-often forgotten section of society. The newspaper was distributed by willing volunteers via clubs, day centres and churches and instantly became a hit. These benevolent beginnings set the tone for what would become the UK’s kindest magazine.
In 1988 Yours was bought by publishing company Emap, which turned it into a monthly magazine. From the beginning, we wanted Yours to be a mixture of friendship, information, laughter and support that is still at the heart of what makes Yours unique.
A central part of Yours is positively celebrating every aspect of ageing. Although society can make the over 50s feel invisible, we pride ourselves on highlighting the stories of ordinary women doing incredible things.
We're also here to provide our readers and users with tailored, trusted advice that will help improve their everyday lives, whether it be expert health and fitness advice or top beauty tips and tricks.
Our content
We're here to give you the latest expert advice about all things well-being, health, fitness, beauty, money, relationships, crafts, gardening, cookery, fashion and pets! So snuggle down with a nice mug of your favourite drink, and let us inspire and inform you to live your best life.
We work with a whole host of nutritionists, doctors, fitness trainers and fashion and beauty editors, to bring you advice you can trust, that is completely relevant for mature women.
Alongside our expert advice we also regularly interview a huge range of stars from your favourite TV shows, films and books. We'll keep you updated with the very best telly news so you'll never miss your favourite shows.
Meet the Yours.co.uk team
Claire Tapley- Yours.co.uk Editor
With over 16 years' experience writing for women over 50, Claire has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ageing well. Previously she was Deputy Editor on Yours magazine for nine years, before moving over to Yours.co.uk.
Claire is extremely passionate about all things health related, specifically fitness and gut-health. She has also recently become inspired by Senior Writer Becky's exercise advice and has become a big fan of strength training.
Now approaching her mid-forties and with perimenopause on the horizon, Claire is training to become an accredited Executive Menopause Coach, so that she can better support those going through the menopause in the workplace.
Becky Fuller - Senior Writer and Fitness Expert Yours.co.uk
Becky is senior writer for Yours. She is also a fully qualified personal trainer and strength coach, running a successful female kettlebell club in the community. Becky is passionate about fitness and wellbeing, so unsurprisingly she heads up most of the fitness content on the site.
Becky firmly believes that all women should do some form of strengthening activity at least twice a week, to promote mental and physical wellness as well as longevity. She is passionate about helping women embrace positive ageing.
Becky spends most of her life in workout clothes, so people don't recognise her when she's dressed up. She embraces a hectic life with 2 teenage sons, an adult daughter at university and a cat called Geoffrey Rush. In her spare time she enjoys fitness (not that much of a surprise really), with her favourite activities being Olympic Rings and Kettlebells. She has recently taken up cycling around the Welsh hills (and valleys) with her partner.
Rosie Floyd - Senior Home & Pets Writer for Yours.co.uk
Rosie has spent over a decade as a journalist, covering everything from dreamy holiday destinations to outdoor living. Now, as a Home & Pets expert, she gets to combine her love of home and beauty products with her passion for all things dogs – making it the perfect job for a self-confessed ‘homebody’ and ‘crazy dog lady’.
Dedicated to helping fellow pet owners find the very best for their furry friends, Rosie is always on the lookout for top-rated pet beds, nutritious dog foods and must-have walking and fashion accessories. She knows how important it is to choose products that keep pets happy, healthy and comfortable, so where possible she gets her own pooches involved in the product testing. Her three dogs, Gina, Barney & Bella and her fluffy nephew, Teddie are always ready to give their furry seal of approval (especially when treats and toys are involved) so you’ll spot them regularly on the pet pages of Yours.co.uk.
But Rosie’s expertise doesn’t stop at pet products. Rosie loves testing everything from vacuum cleaners and air fryers that make looking after a home the easiest it can be to stylish furnishings that turn a house into a home. She’s also got a keen eye for beauty and food, so you’ll often find her trying out must-have skincare and make-up, new hair tools and delicious sweet treats – all in the name of journalism, of course!
Arabella Horspool - Commercial Content Writer and TV expert Yours.co.uk
Arabella is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours, specialising in all things celebrity and TV, as well as reviewing the latest products. She has previously written for websites such as Heat, Closer and Mother&Baby.
You can probably find her watching the latest drama or curled up with a good book beside her three dogs, twin Jack Russell terriers Bailey and Toby and Otis the dachshund, who she loves going on long walks and exploring new places with. She also has a tortoise called Freda and pet chickens.
When she's not reading and writing, she loves following a new recipe or trying new foods and restaurants. She's an avid theatre-goer and loves going to the cinema or watching a comedy gig. As someone who can tell you what programmes you've seen actors in before, she's now able to put those hours of telly watching to good use as our resident TV writer.
Akhila Thomas – Digital Writer and Beauty Expert Yours.co.uk
Akhila is a digital writer for Yours and her areas of expertise are beauty, skincare and wellness. She keeps on top of the latest social media and celebrity trends to bring the most relevant and latest beauty tips and wellness routines to the Yours readers.
Having previously written for magazines like Women’s Health, Leftlion and t’Art, she is also keen on exploring art, culture, food and travel writing. Getting to learn about something new every day and meeting new people is something she loves most about being a journalist.
When she is not working, chances are she is travelling. When exploring new cities, her travel itinerary includes trying the local cuisine, visiting art galleries and finding underrated non-touristy spots. She has discovered a newfound love for long drives across the English and Irish countryside, also enjoying the occasional hike and long walks to look at sheep and horses. When she is at home, you can find her curled up with her current read or on a TV show binge with a cup of matcha – her favourite beverage!
Natalie Knowles - Home & Craft Writer for Yours.co.uk
With a background in educational publishing, regional media and global media, Natalie brings more than twelve years of publishing experience to the team. After working in London, Natalie relocated back to her home county of Norfolk to be closer to her family on the North Norfolk coast.
Natalie is a successful artist and illustrator. She was selected for the Cheltenham Illustration Awards 2024. Natalie has also exhibited in London and China, visiting Chongqing in 2017 to give a presentation about her illustrations.
The YHA is a charity that's close to Natalie's heart, and she's enjoyed a long-standing relationship as an artist in residence at her local hostel.
Natalie believes in the therapeutic benefits of art and craft. It is her privilege to share her creative practice with Yours readers and inspire!
Why you can trust Yours
At Yours, we work hard to bring you the latest recommendations for products that will enhance your life in some way.
Our experts know our audiences and what they both want and need to buy; our journalists pride themselves on the highest standards and best practices, and we are always looking for what is best for you – what’s the most practical, with the most beneficial features, not necessarily what’s the most fashionable or the most expensive.
As part of the wider Bauer Media network, we are able to leverage a huge range of expertise from finding you the best outdoor fitness gear from Country Walking Magazine, the latest gardening equipment from the Garden Answers experts, and even the latest beauty products that actually work from Grazia journalists.
Alongside the experts from our sister brands, our journalists spend hours investigating and researching what products you should spend your hard-earned cash on, based on analysis and customer reviews. Everything we recommend we would absolutely buy ourselves (and probably already have, in many cases) – consider us your shopaholic friends who try it before you buy it. We know what matters to you because it matters to us.
Find out more about how we test products.
How do we source our experts?
We carefully select experts who possess relevant qualifications and credentials in their respective fields, ensuring that they bring valuable insights and expertise to our audience. Our experts are expected to maintain independence, objectivity, and transparency in their contributions to Yours, providing unbiased recommendations based on evidence-based research and their expertise.
Does Yours make affiliate commissions?
We work with a variety of affiliate partnerships and we may receive a commission for purchases made through our links, however, we choose our recommended products independently of whether they are sold by an affiliate retailer. Our priority is recommending the best product, first and foremost. Any affiliate commission earned is due to that retailer offering affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
How does this impact your editorial work?
Our affiliate partnerships do not impact the product choices we make or the reviews we write. There is no pressure on our editorial team to choose particular products or brands; we won’t never recommend a product that we don’t believe in.
How do you choose which brands to feature?
We regularly feature Amazon, because they have a massive range of products and are quite often the cheapest retailer on the internet. We also appreciate their levels of customer service, and we know how many of our readers already have an account with them, making the shopping experience seamless.
We are always on the lookout for the cheapest prices though, and will link to other household brand names when they have a product not available on Amazon, but whose customer service we can also trust in.
Always seek the advice of your doctor or your health care provider for professional medical advice. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this site or in any linked materials.
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Our community
We love to share the latest news and our content with readers on our social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. We'd also love you to join the Yours Book Club where each month we read and discuss our book of the month with fellow bookworms.