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Chat Specials

Aug 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.

Come on in! chat • August Special

Snap happy

Living in fear • I made my son go to school that day, how I wish I hadn’t...

No more knives

THE BIG QUIZ

Tashi to the rescue • When I couldn’t stay on my feet what I needed was four paws

Fashion • Update your summer look with on-trend broderie anglaise

WORDWISE

LINKWORDS

CROSSWORD

JUMBO PUZZLE • Read down the letters in the shaded squares to spell out a Premier League football ground (8,6).

Princess power • I followed my dreams and got my happy ending

To die for • She wanted a better bum but paid with her life

Blimey • Your tips are genius!

Horror in a bin bag • What I saw inside it changed my life forever…

ASK Aunty Nelly • Our Antonella tells it how it is

No wide bride • I swore you’d never catch me waddling down the aisle. But then…

Ooh, fancy a brew?! • A recent survey showed the classic British cuppa is falling out of favour with some. Not at Chat Towers…

Eye spy • Something sinister was lurking under my lens

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

FOCUS ON… Healthy gums • Boost your oral health with these easy tweaks

Who’s the boss? • In a showcase from our sister site Truly, Tomie makes big bucks telling men what to do

Homes • Welcome the sunshine into your home with beautiful budget-friendly must-haves

How to be brave • If my son got through this, so could I…

Little explorer • Create this matching baby bib and bootees set to celebrate the arrival of a little one

FILL ME IN

CIRCLE TIME

Smooth criminal • A rooftop robber stole hearts as well as cash…

Beauty • Get that summer feeling with these affordable beauty treats

Speedy suppers • Feed the family fast with these easy dinners, ready in 30 mins or less

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Great reads •  The best new books you’ll love

Summer getaways • Looking to book a last-minute break? We’ve got you covered with these sunny escapes

While I was sleeping • I should’ve been safe staying with family

It’s bingo time!

CODE CRACKER

WORD JUMBLE

Our comeback kid • Ivy’s heart stopped for 45 minutes but look at our miracle girl now

Married to a monster • He killed his new wife and wasn’t finished yet

THIS MONTH’ S ANSWERS

In next month’s Chat

Picking my nose • In a showcase from our sister site Truly, we meet Laylan, who has spent an astonishing amount on her perfect snout

Are you past it? • According to experts, some common habits make you seem old! Take our quiz to find out if you’re still ‘with it’ or not at all

All dolled up! • I’m working 9 to 5 as the Queen of Country

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Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English