1. On your marks, Race for Life!

If you were inspired by the sight of thousands of runners doing their bit for charity in the London Marathon, but are held back by fears of poor fitness or ability, don’t worry.

2. Ruby jeans bottoms are the tops

3. Get the festival look

Is your wardrobe ready for Reading Festival? Having trouble pinning down that all-important rock chick look? Fear not.

4. Let's do the twist

If the credit crunch has forced you to cancel your gym membership, you might just be on the lookout for an at-home alternative. KIM FRANCIS has found the latest keep fit gadget that won’t break the bank.

5. Don’t suffer heel hell

Trouble a-foot? Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent escapades in her four-inch footwear has had us all reaching for those dangerously high heels. KIM FRANCIS asks the experts for top tips in taking care of your tippy-toes.

6. Disco time means it's party time

A female-led party operation could be the answer to many busy parents’ prayers wanting to give their youngsters a day to remember.

7. Make a lasting impression

As much as we’re all delighted that summer has finally arrived, the heat comes with one big bug bear – sweaty make-up.

8. ‘He’s an angry young man, trying to do good but realising that he’s useless’

Hours before he was arrested, we met Christian Bale in his London hotel suite to learn more about his Dark Knight alter ego.

9. X marks the flop

It’s been six years since the last episode of the cult television series and 10 since the original movie was released, so the latest installment in The X-Files saga comes as a welcome addition to the long-running series for fans of the popular paranormal show.

10. 'I thought this was the end of my career'

In Kung Fu Panda, Dustin Hoffman plays his first animated character, but it wasn’t quite what he expected.