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GARDEN notes

Dodge the chill with a minibreak in a cosy hotel

WINTER boltholes

Hearty food for a crowd to tuck into.Use our recipe for salt beef brisket(right) or swap for other cooked meat.

Bonny BUFFET

Usher in the new year with our prep-ahead classics

A YEAR to remember

For these three women, 2024 has been life-changing – for the best

'My rotating rodent was ahead of his time'

When it comes to animals, I grew up making allowances for all cats, however grumpy, and dogs with smiley faces (I apologise unreservedly to 'resting dog face' breeds for my blatant prejudice).

Look back AT 2024

Iconic Only Fools star Sir David Jason reflects on his 60-year career and describes the shock of discovering a daughter he never knew

CHRISTMAS health tricks

Your wellbeing doesn't need to hit the skids when the festivities begin. Take our quiz and find out how to stay on track – while still having fun

Almost 85? Don't remind me!'

Iconic Only Fools star Sir David Jason reflects on his 60-year career and describes the shock of discovering a daughter he never knew

What's with the BISCUITS?

Jammie Dodgers herald change at the charity shop

One Good TURN

Emma’s little girl knew the true meaning of Christmas

A Lonely Hearts CHRISTMAS

Sophie was sure she wasn’t alone in the cottage and now Milo agreed

The most wonderful GIFT

Christmas truly was a magical time, as Caroline was about to find out

Sparkling SALZBURG

The Austrian alpine city shines bright in the festive season

Coping with PANCREATIC CANCER

This disease grows from different cells in the pancreas, an organ by the stomach

Merry cake CREATIONS

One cake - three easy ways to decorate

Surviving THE TERROR

For Tracey Lee, this time of year always takes her back to the awful moment the tsunami struck

'I visit France often.as it's a part of me'

THIS WEEK'S COLUMNIST Chef and TV personality Marcus Wareing

'I want to be THE BEST I can be'

Wildlife presenter and Dancing on Ice star Michaela Strachan on skating, the truth about Autumnwatch and how she's avoiding empty-nest sadness

10 OF THE BEST Buys for CHARITY

Look great and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October

How to HAGGLE

Save those £££s by plucking up the courage to negotiate

Your wellbeing

LATEST HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR MIND AND BODY

Here to help

LET COUNSELLOR KEREN LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

Good to GLOW

Plant your bulbs now for a lovely bright start to spring

Painted VASES

Prettify empty jars and bottles with this quick craft project

Escape to OXFORD

Delve into the city's rich cultural heritage for a wonderful weekend

Sail through menopause WITHOUT WEIGHT GAIN!

Middle-aged spread may seem inevitable - but it really doesn't have to be

Woodland wonders

When you go down to the woods, you'll find a whole new world teeming with life

'We should all be dancing'

Singer and actor Toyah Willcox on overcoming adversity, ageing and Strictly Come Dancing

Patchwork PROJECTS

Easy ideas to show off English paper-piecing techniques

Night train to BERLIN

Germany's exciting and varied capital is now reachable by train from the UK