The People's Friend

19/02/2025

A little late in the day but the "People's Friend" is out now!

This week is a cosy crime bumper issue, perfect for amateur sleuths!

You can also expect other fantastic stories, features and much more!

18/02/2025

Talking Point!

Are you a good sleeper? Do you wake up feeling rested or exhausted? How many hours a night do you sleep? Do you nap?

Ahead of World Sleep Day next month, which aims to make sleep health a priority, we would like to ask you about your sleep patterns. Please share your thoughts and pass on any tips you may have for a better night's sleep.

17/02/2025

We hope you're enjoying our latest Daily Serial 'A Light Between Oceans'!

You can read every instalment so far from the link below!

In the forty-second episode of A Light Between Oceans, Hattie gives Sandy a treasured gift, bringing her bittersweet closure...

12/02/2025

Our brand new 'Wellbeing Special' is now on sale!

Across 148 pages of relaxing reading, you can find the very best new stories, brilliant poetry and mindful puzzles.

All this and much more!

You can find the bookazine in your local shop and from the link below:

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0gGgmb0

12/02/2025

"The People's Friend" is out today!

You can find some fantastic short stories and features with a romantic feel today!

05/02/2025

We love a 'double week'!

As well as the weekly edition going on-sale today, we also have the latest Special to enjoy!

Filled with even more fiction, features and puzzles, we're sure you'll love it!

05/02/2025

It's time for a new "People's Friend"!

You can expect the best short stories, book reviews and features!

Our front cover takes us to Banbury, Oxfordshire, we meet the Highland Dancing physio and learn how to knit a Tie-Front Cardigan.

All this and more in the "Friend"!

03/02/2025

Did anyone see the first episode of 'Miss Austen' last night?

The BBC drama is adapted from Gill Hornby's bestselling novel and explores the relationship between Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra.

With a stellar cast including Kelley Hawes, we loved it! What do you think of the show? Would you be interested in watching it?

29/01/2025

"The People's Friend" is out now!

The best mix of fascinating features and splendid short stories all in one place!

27/01/2025

Do you enjoy reading the wonderful poetry we publish in the “Friend”?

Do you ever find yourself thinking, “I could do that”? Well, if you do, now is your chance!

Today, we are launching our first ever poetry competition!

There’s a cash prize and the winning entries will be published in our "Feel-good Fiction" special edition later this year. The writer of the winning poem will receive £150 and their work will be published in the “Friend”. Three runners-up will receive £50.

All you have to do is write a poem on the theme of "harmony”.
Harmony can mean a number of different things, and there is no right or wrong answer.

It could be friendships or something peaceful, for example. The only thing that matters is that it is your interpretation of harmony.

Your poem should be three verses of four lines. Give it a title and email
it to us.

The competition will be open until March 1, so get your creative hats on! E-mail your poem, along with your name and address, to [email protected]

Full competition terms and conditions can be found from the link below: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0g7jck0

22/01/2025

It's that time of the week!

The latest issue of the "Friend" contains your weekly dose of short stories, features and puzzles. Our brand new serial 'Anything Can Happen' starts today and we can't wait to read the 60s set tale!

Let us know what your favourite part of this issue is!

21/01/2025

Have you read our current Daily Serial 'A Light Between Oceans'?

The fascinating seaside tale is written by Deborah Siepmann - you can read all episodes so far from the link below!

In the first episode of A Light Between Oceans, Sandy wakes from a haunting nightmare and reflects on her life, memories, and her legacy...

20/01/2025

Today has been dubbed 'Blue Monday', said to be the most depressing day of the year due to factors such as the weather!

We're not sure we entirely believe this but at the "Friend", we're focussing on the positives!

We looked at one of our articles for beating the January blues and we think these activities can make a big difference to our mood:

- seeing friends
- appreciating the small things
- 'wearing a smile'

What do you do to cheer yourself up when the weather is a bit miserable?

17/01/2025

We loved the illustration of Cheddar Gorge on this week's "Friend" cover!

Here is the real thing - a stunning view in Somerset!

Great image by Ian Kelsall via SomersetDay.

16/01/2025

We're delighted to announce that "The People's Friend" has been added to the British Newspaper Archives!

It's amazing to see these old front covers!

59 years of "Friend" material has been added to the archives - you can find out more about the archives and the history of the "Friend" from the link below:

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fW72V0

15/01/2025

We also have our first Special of the year out today!

For anyone new to the Special, it is a monthly magazine where you can expect even more fabulous fiction and features!

There are 21 stories to enjoy, relaxing puzzle pages and a fantastic crochet jacket pattern in this month's edition.

All this and more!

15/01/2025

"The People's Friend" is out now!

This week's front cover takes us to the stunning Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, we remember Elvis Presley and we have a lovely tabard knitting pattern.

All this, fantastic stories and features to enjoy in this week's "Friend"!

14/01/2025

Talking point!

It's one month today until February 14. Last year, Brits spent around £2.1 billion on Valentine's Day, which was up from 2023.

But, is it too commercialised now? Will you be celebrating the one day of the year dedicated to love and romance? Will you send or buy a card/gift for a loved one, and make the day special in some way, or not?