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Walk With Me

Robbie was such a nice young man - if only Sue could find him a match...

With A Little Help

With A Little Help

Learning to read is really difficult

Dawn Geddes learns about Read Easy UK, a charity helping to change the stigma about illiteracy.

Out Of Sight

When it came to fine print, Ernestine's reading glasses seemed the only solution ...

Notes from my garden

Alexandra Campbell gives her dos and don'ts on creating a mini wildflower meadow in your garden.

Discover the joy of creative recycling

Val Hunt creates wonderful pieces of art from discarded rubbish. Ann Evans finds out more.

Take Your Seat

Laura Brown pays tribute to the panic-inducing "Mastermind", which celebrates its 50th anniversary this week.

It's going to be a busy old week

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg shares tales from her life in rural Dorset...

Wonderful Waterford

Neil McAllister enjoys a host of historical and cultural delights in this sparkling Irish port.

7 Easy Ways To Improve INFLAMMATION

HEATH

It was an amazing feeling to cross the finish line

Gilly Pickup chats to Kelda Wood, the first solo para-rower to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

I couldn't walk away

Sreepur Village, Bangladesh, believes that poverty should not separate children from their family. Janey Swanson finds out more.

The Middle Ground

With their mum gone, how could Millie and Pat ever hope to get along?

"Our work is key to restoring feelings of self-worth"

Emmaus Dover is a social enterprise that provides a home and employment for formerly homeless people. Gilly Pickup finds out more.

Understanding Dyslexia

Our health writer, Jackie Mitchell, chats to expert Helen Goodsall.

I had a lot of clothing  to donate

Give Your Best is a non-profit organisation giving donated quality clothing to asylum seekers and refugees. Gillian Harvey finds out more.

Your money: Are you covered?

Honesty is the best policy when buying insurance, says award-winning journalist Stephanie Hawthorne

"It's lovely to see the children so engaged"

Bill Gibb learns about a literary treasure trail that is proving a big hit with children.

Pets & Vets

Sarah-Jane White's best advice to keep pets' boredom at bay.

The Farmer & His Wife

Anne's bargain buy was a grand surprise, John Taylor recalls...

Health & wellbeing

Great advice to keep you happy and healthy

I need to find the little boy a present

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg trades rural Dorset for south-west France . . .

Under The Harvest Moon

The lovespoon told of Isaac's feelings, but could he find the courage to present it to Miriam?

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Our health writer, Jackie Mitchell, speaks to an expert.

Fishful Thinking

Could the handsome young fishmonger grant Rosetta's dearest wish?

His face hasn't changed all evening

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg trades rural Dorset for south-west France ...

We want every child to read

Bookmark is a charity helping thousands of children start a new chapter in their reading journey. Gilly Pickup finds out more.

Everybody Needs Good Neighbours

Douglas McPherson bids a fond farewell to the long-running Australian soap.

Notes from my garden

In a summer of extreme weather, Alexandra Campbell has some tips to help gardens handle the heat.

A Breath Of Country Air

Renowned nature writer Polly Pullar takes a lighthearted look at rural life.