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Walk This Way

For a stunning coast and countryside Northumberland is an unmissable treat, says Sharon Sweeney

Elgar And Me - A New Friendship

A special companion has helped novelist Valerie Blumenthal cope both with Alzheimer’s, and the loss of her beloved dog, Mozart

Arizona

Here you’ll find stunning landscapes, miraculous night skies and great adventures

A Long Journey To Being A Mum

Jeannie Saggs, 49, and her husband, Rob, had longed for children ever since they met

Doctor In The Port

Doc Martin is back for a new series and as the TV crew arrive in Port Isaac again, Martin Clunes takes us on a tour of his favourite Cornish haunts

'We Still Have A Life To Live'

After a devastating diagnosis, Paula and her husband David are determined to make the most of their remaining time together. She speaks to Ruth Addicott

It's A Funny Old World

‘I realised I might be about to break my dog’s heart’

A Work Of Art

Lesley Seeger’s once-gloomy cottage is now brimming with bright colours, bold patterns and her own eye-catching artwork

Right Bulb Moment

Spring bulbs never fail to lift the spirits, says Adrienne Wild, so plant them now for a garden full of delights 

Love Lawn

Mr Dear is in the thrall of a new enthusiasm

'You Have To Bring A Bit Of Yourself To Writing'

Multitalented David Essex has written his first novel, inspired by memories from his remarkable childhood. Linda Dearsley reports

Creating A Paw-Fect Garden

Want a dog but love your garden? Before you invest in a canine friend, check out Adrienne Wild’s advice on how to keep them both thriving.

Castles And Coastlines

With rich history, dramatic scenery and fabulous food, Northumberland is a delight for all the senses

The Ghosts Of Heligan

David Mills discovers a story of service, loss and remembrance in Cornwall’s Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Plant A Rainbow

Bearded iris, with their elegant sculpted, colourful blooms, are not only beautiful, but robust and easy to grow.

My Mother Used To Call Me Miss Perpetual Motion

Dame Joan Collins – never shy of voicing her opinions on life – has a new film tailor-made for her. Sandie Jones gets the low-down.

The Hit Parade

Presenting our 10 key pieces for spring, modelled by readers Myra, Marion and Terri.

Axminster

Axminster

i'll always be on strictly in spirit

len goodman admits it’s been a battle leaving the show,but tells richard barber why it’s time for him to go.

we love our unusual hair

gillian harvey meets three women who have dared to be different with their statement styles.

before i knew it, i was on my way to borneo

grandmother steph brown has dedicated the past 18 years helpingendangered orangutans back to health.

The French  Underground

Prehistoric cave paintings get the hi-tech treatment at the Dordogne’s stunning new visitor attraction

I Feel Like A Competition Winner On Corrie

Acclaimed actress Sophie Thompson is making her mark on the iconic soap – and she couldn’t be more thrilled.

Wallis Simpson The Untold Story

Edward VIII paid a high price to marry the woman he loved, but, according to royal biographer Andrew Morton, Wallis Simpson longed for another man entirely.

Super Show - Offs!

Big-blooming hydrangeas are real showstoppers that won’t stop performing until Jack Frost arrives.

You're Never Too Old To Do Anything!

As she continues to ruffle feathers on Emmerdale, we chat to actress Gaynor Faye about her latest storyline and why she’d love to return to Dancing On Ice as a judge

Princess Diana's Global Legacy

Twenty years after her death, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond looks at the enduring appeal of the people’s princess

There's No Hiding Old Age

Having climbed the Scottish Highlands for her film Edie, Sheila Hancock doesn’t feel anywhere near 85, but she says it’s a different story when she looks in the mirror…

It's A Funny Old World

'Everything was in there, everything! Not much cash, but my cards, driving licence, Freedom Pass – my whole life!’

Soap & Glory

Emmerdale’s Gillian Kearney talks about a mother’s love, growing up on screen and soap success the first and second time around