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A drone shot of a formal garden in spring has scooped top prize in...

Aerial shot of spring garden wins top prize in photography competition

She has starred in a string of hit movies, winning both an Oscar and...

Catherine Zeta-Jones tells why she’s so passionate about beauty and wellbeing

So, Hedgehog Awareness Week (May 2-8) is almost upon us, when householders are urged...

Here’s how not to jeopardise the lives of hedgehogs in your garden

For some gardeners, tulips are having a bad year. In my own garden, the...

Why are my tulips so squat?

This is how often you should replace your toothbrush

Like holding onto smelly running trainers and underwear that’s way past its best, we’re...

Poet laureate writes elegy for the Duke of Edinburgh

The Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, has written a poem to mark the death of...

In pictures: 73 years of married life for the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh celebrated 73 years of married life last year....

The Duke of Edinburgh’s project to design his own Land Rover hearse

The Duke of Edinburgh’s project to custom build his own Land Rover hearse spanned...

Picture of Queen and Philip released ahead of the funeral

The Queen has shared one of her favourite pictures of herself with the Duke...

8 clever tips to save you money when shopping online

Online shopping is a trend that appears firmly here to stay, even as more...

Touching photos of Prince Philip, the Queen and their family have been shared

A touching photo of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh sitting with their great-grandchildren...

Which countries will be safe for travel this summer?

It’s taken time, but finally there’s hope on the travel horizon, with news summer...

Mr Motivator: When you’ve been hungry and homeless, you value everything that’s good in life

Derrick Evans – or Mr Motivator – has been in high demand during the...

People urged to protect butterflies this spring – and boost their mental health

People are being urged to take steps to help butterflies and moths this spring...

Cowslip survey launched to take health check of UK’s wildflower meadows

Wildflower enthusiasts are being encouraged to take part in a citizen science survey of...

How to make hanging baskets out of throwaway junk

Kitchen colanders, old wellies and woolly jumpers can help create beautiful hanging baskets, says...

Call The Midwife returns with two more series commissioned

Two further series of Call The Midwife have been commissioned for BBC One, it...

6 ways to help you cope after the death of a long-term partner

A grief expert gives advice on coping with such a loss, as the Duke...

7 of the most stylish celebrities over 70

Move over Dua Lipa and Zendaya. When it comes to style inspiration, sometimes it’s...

What does it mean to be in a period of national mourning?

The UK is in a period of national mourning following the death of the...

Paws for thought: Cybersecurity warning over pet-based passwords

Cybersecurity experts are urging people to create harder-to-crack passwords after new research found 15%...

Public urged to take up ‘million mile beach clean’ challenge as lockdowns ease

Campaigners have launched what they say will be the UK’s biggest ever beach clean,...

Keen on cut flowers? Here’s how to grow your own

A bunch of flowers in a jug on your kitchen window sill, or sunnily...

Vivienne Westwood turns 80: Her most mind-blowing fashion moments

Punk icon, environmental activist and designer extraordinaire Vivienne Westwood celebrates her 80th birthday on...

Bored of builder’s tea? Try these herbal alternatives instead

Nothing beats a warm cup of tea, but if you’re working from home, and...

Even moderate amounts of bacon and red meat linked to bowel cancer

Even moderate amounts of ham, bacon and and red meat are linked to bowel...

How to grow new vegetables from kitchen scraps

When you’re depositing your kitchen scraps – including old spuds, vegetable seeds and stones...

Easter eggs: a real hazard for pets

A salutary tale of how Bruce the labradoodle had to be taken for emergency...

Countryside visitors urged to say hello, stick to footpaths and bin dog poo

Visitors to the outdoors are being urged to say hello to other people, stay...

Alan Titchmarsh: Gardeners are interacting with nature and encouraging it along

There is one thing you can be sure of following an interview with Alan...

4 easy ways to improve your brain health according to a neurologist

The brain is arguably the most important organ in our body. Not only does...

Lynda La Plante: I had three years of absolute agony

She’s just hit 78, but Prime Suspect and Widows creator Lynda La Plante is...

World Bipolar Day: 5 lesser known symptoms

It was 1980 when the term ‘manic depression’ was replaced with ‘bipolar disorder’ in...

Ray Mears: Life is the most precious gift we have from nature – I certainly don’t want to waste it

He’s the TV bushcraft expert that’s travelled to some of the wildest regions of...

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