The JC is to launch an agony aunt column.

Hilary Freeman will be joining the JC to give advice on relationships and life problems.

She said: 'I’m delighted to be the new agony aunt for the Jewish Chronicle and hope that my advice will both comfort and help readers with their personal dilemmas.”

Ms Freeman, who lives in north London with her partner and baby daughter, was resident agony aunt for six years at Cosmo Girl magazine, before taking her problem-solving skills to sky.com. Her advice has appeared both in print and on radio and TV.

She has written for a range of publications, including The Times, the Daily Mail, Grazia, and Marie Claire.

As well dispensing advice, she has also written seven novels for young adults.

She is due to appear on Channel 5 News at 6.30 this evening to talk about the death of This Morning agony aunt, Denise Robertson.

Hilary's first column will appear next week. To get in touch with a question email her at agony@thejc.com.