'I had a secret wedding!'

Coronation Street actor Sally Ann Matthews recalls the extraordinary day where her own life resembled a soap-opera plot

'My cat would show up at the door like a serial killer'

This week's columnist bestselling crime writer Karin Slaughter

Love is in THE AIR

Jemima was stunned when she saw who was sitting next to her on the plane

Go wild

Stitch this set of handy accessories for the gardener in your life

GARDEN notes

Welcome colour and butterflies

Old & new BRIGHTON

The East Sussex city is one of Britain's most beloved and historic seaside gems

Believing IS SEEING

Beth wasn't buying it - surely her friend's crazy idea wouldn't work?

The PERFECT PICNIC

Make-ahead classics for leisurely outdoor eating on a bank holiday weekend

Saved by A CHAT

Lockdown left one woman too panic-stricken to leave her house - until she found a way to help herself, and others

8 easy changes for a longer, healthier life

It's no secret we're all living longer, but what can we do to make those extra years as healthy as possible?

INNS of interest!

Looking for an unusual tipple? Try these genuinely quirky British locals

'I worry less now I'm in my 50s!"

Actor Nicola Walker on her career, new challenges and learning to let go

Enchanted EVENINGS

Choose the perfect plants to make the most of summer nights in your garden

Scrappy STOPPER

Stitch this simple doorstop with leftover fabric from your stash

Double DUTCH

The small Netherlands cities of Leiden and Haarlem are the perfect duo for a long weekend break

Nature versus NATURE

Bugs blighting your garden? Keep pests under control the eco-friendly way

Learning to love OUR BODIES

Three women share how they came to embrace the skin they're in

'In my head, I feel like I'm between 28 and 32'

IT'S A FUNNY OLD WORLD | THIS WEEK'S COLUMNIST Emmerdale actor Susan Cookson

Give your bones A BOOST

Follow these expert-backed but simple ways to keep your skeleton strong

History coming to life

Discover the past this summer with our pick of the best open-air museums

'I treasure the moments with my grandson'

Actor Alison Steadman on ageing, Gavin & Stacey and reuniting with her on-screen husband Larry Lamb

Good to SHARE

Fabulous fashion, a star-studded comedy and the cost of cooling your car

Kids crafts

Keep little ones entertained over the holidays with these easy projects you can do together

GARDEN notes

Maximise your floral displays

Wizard WELSH weekend

Make for Pembrokeshire's coastline at St Davids for sublime scenery and fascinating history in equal measure

Day BY DAY

When new mum Jo found herself struggling, she knew the best person to ask for advice

Easy garden UPDATES

Give your outdoor space a summer refresh with these quick and affordable ideas

A summer WEDDING

It seemed everyone had found their happy ever after - except Hannah

Shrinking VIOLET

She was mortified that everyone knew what had happened at the weekend

Pet care on a BUDGET

Vet Dr Marc Abraham OBE* has tips to reduce bills without affecting your animal's wellbeing