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Nature's CATHEDRALS

Our woodlands are a precious natural resource – be sure to visit one this autumn

BAT bag

Sew something spooky this Halloween

‘I've succeeded against all the ODDS'

Arlene Phillips opens up on the uncertainty of the theatre industry, and why she’s so proud of how far she’s come

‘I'd always wanted to write a historical novel about the Royal Family'

This week’s columnist: Author Wendy Holden

Colourful & FRAGRANT

Buy bare-rooted wallflowers now to be rewarded with a beautiful display in spring

Easy One-Pots With Chicken

Make dinner easier with these delicious chicken recipes from our Test Kitchen

Making Time To Meet

Online dating didn’t always end in disaster, but would Zoe ever be able to convince her mum the perfect match was out there?

The great HOP revival

Sweet-smelling and fast growing, hops are part of our heritage – and craft beers are helping them thrive

Gluten-free and FABULOUS

No need to miss out when it comes to something sweet

Dr Gill: Coping with… SINUSITIS

This swelling of the facial sinuses is usually caused by an infection or allergy

Adrenaline GRANNY

When lockdown began, Margaret McConchie, 101, knew she had to do something to help those fighting coronavirus on the front line

THE SECRET Keepers

Trish couldn’t imagine how awful Nate’s reaction would be if he discovered her secret

‘I created a BUDGET HOME'

Louise transformed a bland rented property into a cool, eclectic flat

COVER up

Sew your own face covering to wear while out and about

'I went on my gap year at a very LATE AGE!'

Actress Jane Horrocks reveals why she missed her family so much when filming her new TV drama, The Singapore Grip

Why I Became A Black Belt

Candice Winter, 42, was fit, active and healthy, until arthritis struck – but she refused to give in

Stay Healthy Beyond The Menopause

Our twilight years can be the healthiest we’ve ever enjoyed

Top DOGS!

A nation of dog lovers, the UK is home to an estimated 10 million pooches. Here are some of our best-loved breeds

Not A Suitable Girlfriend

It was clear she was well shot of Justin, but what did Louise intend to do with her freedom?

Tell your LIFE STORY

Passing on your life experiences can be a wonderful gift to future generations. Bryher Scudamore has some tips on how to do it

Prickly PEAR

Create this pincushion from your sewing stash

‘I try all my recipes ON MY KIDS!'

Nadiya Hussain reveals why she wants her children to be happy, independent and self-sufficient

On SCREEN

From dinosaurs roaming Northumberland to Harry Potter exploring Lacock Abbey, we visit National Trust properties used as film locations

Autumn COLOUR

Refresh containers and pots to create a colourful show that lasts until the first frosts

New Term BLUES

Letting them go would be a challenge, though it seemed another was just round the corner

We're Mother And Daughter Midwives

Sue Spender, 56, had always wanted to be a midwife, but in the end, the inspiration to achieve her dream came from her daughter Hannah

The Health Secrets Hidden In Your Hands

Your eyes may be the window to the soul, but it’s your hands that can give the game away when it comes to wellness

THE SECRET Keepers

She’d tried to do what was best for her son, but now Trish had to face her long-buried secret

Coping with... A CHRONIC COUGH

A cough lasting more than four weeks may have a serious cause and needs investigating

Totally irresistible SWEET TREATS

Try these perfect toffee and treacle recipes, straight from our Test Kitchen