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Bestselling novelist Joanna Trollope has a knack for having her finger on the pulse...

Joanna Trollope at 76: ‘I don’t worry about getting older – so far’

Forest bathing, outdoor wellness, ecotherapy – whatever you want to call it, nature is...

15 of the world’s best nature photos

Insurance firms are working hard to help repair the devastation caused by the extreme...

4 key things about storm and flood damage insurance claims

You’ve got your classics: cheese and Marmite on toast, Marmite and lashings of butter...

11 surprising ways to cook with Marmite
Worried about getting older? How to embrace ageing positively

When it comes to getting older, we’re bombarded with negative messages daily – and...

How pancakes and crepes are eaten around the world

Sugar and lemon pancakes are an absolute classic – all that crunchy granulated sugar...

Daffodil displays to visit this spring – and how to grow them

A host of golden daffodils will be in bloom this spring in gardens nationwide...

Eating a big breakfast will ‘burn more calories’

New research is adding to what we already know: you should eat breakfast like...

Blood cancer symptoms everybody needs to know

Every 20 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a form of blood...

Sharon Osbourne debuts new grey hair: How you can make the transition

Sharon Osbourne has taken the plunge and dyed her hair a natural silver-white colour,...

Stunning summer bulbs to plant in spring

If you are one of those people who missed putting in your spring bulbs...

What should you do with your e-waste?

Practically every household has an odds and ends drawer, bursting with cables, stuffed with...

Are Valentine’s bouquets bad for the environment?

A big bunch of red roses is, for many people, the ultimate Valentine’s Day...

Family history of heart disease? Here’s what you need to know

It’s a good idea to know if cardiovascular problems run in your family –...

How to grow your own peanuts

Are you nuts for processed, salty snacks? Well, if you want to go down...

Queen notches up 68 years on the throne

The Queen is marking the 68th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Gun...

In pictures: Screen star Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas, synonymous with the golden age of cinema, has died aged 103. Fellow...

Making Monopoly: The fascinating history of the world’s most capitalist game

Oh the irony, the cruel, cruel irony, that a game invented to warn of...

Healthy baked scampi

Fancy some healthy baked scampi? “Scampi is traditionally made with langoustines, but today they...

How to create a gorgeous succulent display in a pot

We’ve seen the rise of succulents as indoor houseplants, but you can also make...

Retirement finances: 10 top tips if you’re retiring in 2020

For some workers, 2020 will be a milestone year – not just as it...

What is BPA and should you actually be worried about it?

Making use of an old plastic water bottle at the gym or carrying your...

6 sustainable items to buy once and use for years

There’s nothing worse than spending your hard-earned cash on items that break or end...

Showbusiness veteran Nicholas Parsons most famous for quiz and panel game roles

Just a Minute host Nicholas Parsons has died aged 96 after a short illness,...

Prue Leith: ‘I’m bold for an oldie’

There are certain things that are sure to happen during every episode of The...

Should I be worried about palm oil?

Even if you’re not entirely sure what palm oil is, chances are you’ve probably...

Travel Photographer of the Year 2019 – our favourite shots

Following more than 20,000 entries from amateurs, professionals and semi-professionals from more than 140...

Big Garden Birdwatch: Warmer weather could boost tiny birds’ survival chances

Warmer winter weather may have boosted the survival chances for smaller birds such as...

Quiz: Do remember the currencies these European countries had before the Euro?

The Eurozone celebrated it’s 21st birthday this January, but it still feels only yesterday...

Ask an expert: How much exercise should you be doing over the age of 50?

As we age, increasingly, barriers can stand in the way of us being able...

Worried about waterlogging? How to look after your garden when wet weather strikes

It may have been a relatively mild winter, but the rain has been incessant...

Sugar Awareness Week: 7 expert tips for giving it up

After all the fizzy drinks, mince pies and chocolates of the festive season, it’s...

Will you join in the biggest garden wildlife survey?

The Big Garden Birdwatch is marking its 41st year next weekend, with around half...

Every question you’ve ever wanted to ask about the flu

We’re currently in the depths of winter, which means that cold and flu season...

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