The fictional town of Pontyberry in the South Wales Valleys is home to Stella Morris - a vivacious 40-something single divorcee making a living doing the locals' washing and ironing. But what Stella does best is juggle the ups and downs of her family, ex-husbands, lovers and friends. And that's a full-time job... Her eldest son Luke is in jail and her teenage daughter Emma is heading off the rails. Her best friend Paula is a functioning alcoholic funeral director with a vigorous sex life, her shallow-as-a puddle ex has taken up with a 28-year old and the lollipop man has been in love with her since 1984. And then there's the tricky issue of love which takes her totally by surprise.. Oh, and the neighbours across the road keep a horse outside the front door. After her love life rollercoaster ride of series 2, Stella has renounced men and embarked on a new nursing career. With all her children and grandchildren plus a dog now living at home, Stella's house is bursting at the seams. Just as she likes it! But an encounter with a new neighbour rocks Stella's already chaotic boat... in more ways than one.
