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Working For A BETTER FUTURE
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Working For A BETTER FUTURE

Spare a thought for the Mary's Meals volunteers, who feed hundreds of pupils as well as running a home

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December 06, 2022
The Kindness Of Strangers
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The Kindness Of Strangers

Julie is repaying many times over the charity which helped her and her struggling mum

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December 06, 2022
All Round To Jo's For Christmas
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All Round To Jo's For Christmas

The popular actor is back on our screens with a thriller set in Australia - but for Christmas, home is where the heart is

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December 06, 2022
Christmas In Nevada
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Christmas In Nevada

Try Las Vegas for a festive experience that's extravagant, sparkling and utterly thrilling!

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December 06, 2022
Shake Off Festive Fatigue!
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Shake Off Festive Fatigue!

Love the idea of Christmas but find you're simply too frazzled and exhausted to enjoy it? Try these healthy tricks...

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December 06, 2022
Getting to know... Miriam Margolyes
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Getting to know... Miriam Margolyes

The outspoken actress talks about memoirs, the Harry Potter phenomenon and why she'll never watch The Crown

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December 06, 2022
Sooty, Slinkies And Sindys
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Sooty, Slinkies And Sindys

We take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of our favourite childhood toys and games...

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December 06, 2022
Maid Of Honour
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Maid Of Honour

When Tilly found herself cooking Christmas dinner alone, help came from an unexpected source...

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December 03, 2022
Climbing Kinder Scout
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Climbing Kinder Scout

Neil McAllister follows in the footsteps of the rowdy ramblers who helped secure the right to roam for generations of walkers.

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December 03, 2022
Sing A Different Song
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Sing A Different Song

There was only one fair way to decide what to include in the carol singing this year...

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6 mins  |
December 03, 2022
Wreathed In Friendship
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Wreathed In Friendship

As winter closed around the convent, Sister Ursula made a curious discovery in the woods...

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10+ mins  |
December 03, 2022
Out Of Tune
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Out Of Tune

The other carollers seemed deaf to the message of Christmas!

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December 03, 2022
It was a Christmas gift to remember
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It was a Christmas gift to remember

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

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December 03, 2022
Goodwill To All
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Goodwill To All

Katie wanted to make her peace with her sister, but she didn’t know how

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December 03, 2022
Tying Up Loose Ends
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Tying Up Loose Ends

BE quiet, please! That's better.\" Amy took her hands from her ears and beamed B at the class.

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December 03, 2022
Your money
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Your money

Christmas Cash, Award-winning financial journalist Stephanie Hawthorne suggests financial gifts for children.

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2 mins  |
December 03, 2022
A Gift That Keeps On Giving
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A Gift That Keeps On Giving

Passing on presents you can’t make use of is the only sensible thing to do!

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5 mins  |
December 03, 2022
Betjeman's Cornwall
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Betjeman's Cornwall

It’s 50 years since Sir John Betjeman was appointed Poet Laureate by Her Majesty Elizabeth II. Pat Coulter takes a close look at his life and the landscape he loved.

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December 03, 2022
We ask people to donate new toys
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We ask people to donate new toys

Dianne Boardman learns about the valuable work of Wood Street Mission from Des Lynch.

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3 mins  |
December 03, 2022
Pantomime Magic
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Pantomime Magic

OH, Emily, you look worn out,\" Kathryn commented, looking at her daughter.

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6 mins  |
December 03, 2022
How to cope with festive overindulgence
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How to cope with festive overindulgence

IT'S inevitable, we will eat more, drink more and socialise more over the coming weeks as we enjoy one of the most wonderful times of year, the festive season. But are you prepared?

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December 03, 2022
Elf And Safety
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Elf And Safety

I would have been all right, Louis thought, if his parents' farm had stayed the size it was.

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December 03, 2022
Can love weather any storm?
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Can love weather any storm?

Cosy up this winter with a novel by beloved author, Katie Flynn!

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2 mins  |
December 03, 2022
Something To Celebrate
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Something To Celebrate

All wanted for Christmas was for my husband's family to be reunited...

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5 mins  |
December 03, 2022
Notes from my garden
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Notes from my garden

Alexandra Campbell searches out the best sustainable gifts for the Special gardeners in your life.

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2 mins  |
December 03, 2022
Call To Action
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Call To Action

Craig would get this special toy for his grandson even if he had to wait all day!

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6 mins  |
December 03, 2022
Labour Of Love
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Labour Of Love

MORNING! You must be counting down the days now!\" Grant gave Lou a cheery wave as she made her way around the corner of the building.

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December 03, 2022
I wanted to avoid the classic route
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I wanted to avoid the classic route

Eighty-two-year-old Gina Harris made a remarkable journey, cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Bill Gibb finds out more.

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December 03, 2022
I love to see the joy Boo brings
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I love to see the joy Boo brings

Ann Evans talks to Yvette Colson about Therapony Boo, who brings joy to those who need it most.

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December 03, 2022
Digging Deep Ezen
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Digging Deep Ezen

I WATCH the flurries of snow dancing in the glow of lanterns, frosting the ground with silver.

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December 03, 2022