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The UK's water vole population plummeted due to habitat loss and invasive mink, but in September, over 100 of the fluffy creatures were transported in recycled Pringles tubes to be released in Northamptonshire's Nene Wetlands. Partners in cuteness are the beaver babies, known as kits, which have been born in West London after an absence of 400 years.
All seeing AI
The advance of artificial intelligence is unstoppable and chatbots are becoming our favourite know-it-alls. Al is transforming healthcare, business and education, but it has a way to go before it matches living, breathing humans. One lady asked, 'Why isn't my husband working?' The response was, 'Try turning it off and on again.'
THE AGE OF THE SCOUSERS
Liverpool-born John Tinniswood turned 112 in August, becoming the world's oldest man, while fellow Scouser Sir Paul McCartney became the first UK musician to become a billionaire, according to May's Sunday Times Rich List. 'We shall scrimp and save,' he famously sang in The Beatles' When I'm 64. It's fair to assume Sir Paul can now afford to rent that summer cottage in the Isle of Wight!
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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
