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CARIBBEAN soul warming

Swap winter chill for a trip to the beautiful island of Grenada in the West Indies

Ready for the RACE

Margaret's husband had no idea she was making a run for it

Just another WINTER'S TALE

The countryside in January. Wouldn't city girl Katherine be cold and lonely?

A great garden FOR 2025!

As it slumbers during winter, why not think about ways you could improve your patch?

Feel GREAT at any age

Easy ways to look and feel younger -no fillers or surgery required!

SWEET memories

Try our nostalgic bakes to recall childhood visits to the cake shop

Packed with GOODNESS

Try these nourishing soups, great for using up leftovers

A year in the MAKING

For three women at a crossroads, life looked rather different 12 months ago

WALKING to health

Colder weather doesn't have to stop you getting outdoors. Boost your wellbeing and fitness by walking in a winter wonderland

'I took Sir Terry Wogan's advice!'

Singer and broadcaster Aled Jones on his top memories from a career that started at age 12.

POTTED perfection

Get a floral fix with indoor-flowering plants

This Rough MAGIC

Did Abigail really have what it took to be an actress? She was about to find out

Slug and LETTUCE

Was Sharon's marriage worth saving? Oh yes it was!

BEAUTIFUL British Columbia

From city to mountains in no time, this Canadian province has it all

FUNNY business

Romance was in the air when Layla met a handsome stranger

PUDDING favourites

Comforting and delicious sweet treats

Second-time SENSATIONS

Give Christmas leftovers a fresh lease of life

The power of POSITIVE

Felicity Ashley was rowing across the Atlantic when she developed some worrying symptoms

I'm the world's biggest try hard!"

Country file presenter and TV Mr Nice Guy Matt Baker on hard graft and why, after 20 years of marriage, it still feels like they met yesterday!

Stay well, STAY WARM

Boost your wellbeing this winter with these healthy ways to beat the chill - without spending a fortune on the heating

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