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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