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We British can sometimes be far too self-deprecating. For example, our food is some of the best in the world, with extraordinary regional dishes, exceptional ingredients and some of the finest restaurants, but very few Brits would ever concede that (

Summer-flowering bulbs and tubers, such as begonias, dahlias and gladioli, are unlikely to survive extended cold snaps, so carefully dig them up and store over winter in a cool, dry place. That way you’ll have a healthy supply for spring planting – a

A few months ago [5 March issue], you published a letter about the Woman’s Weekly Popular Cook Book, published in 1976. I have the same book – only, as the picture shows, mine has fallen apart from overuse. The Christmas cake page is especially worn,

Perched on a window-facing stool in a cafe at London’s Somerset House, Kate Humble’s eyes overspill with tears three times in under an hour. ‘I’ve always been a deeply emotional person,’ explains the former Springwatch presenter, 55, blotting damp ch

What we eat has more of an impact on our wellness than we think. ‘A well-balanced diet is important for maintaining a healthy level of nutrients,’ says GP Dr Donald Grant*. ‘These nutrients support the body’s overall health and function in a range of

Anabel explains, ‘The nutritional requirements of your hair are high, and it can be difficult to meet these needs through diet alone. Supplements can be handy, as they give your hair extra internal support. In instances where hair loss is being cause

Growing up in a showman family, Gina Gray spent her childhood criss-crossing the UK with a fairground. She helped her parents run their carousel, popping corn and spinning candyfloss, and eventually operated her own ride – a children’s mini-wheel – f

1 MAKE A SPLASH in this bright red Reebok Adalia swimsuit in a figure-flattering fit. £37.99, Sports Direct. 2 PROTECT YOUR EYES with Speedo Women’s BioFuse 2.0 swim goggles, which stretch and adapt for a super-snug fit for your face. £24, Millets. 3

Peripheral neuropathy risk in people with diabetes is affected by plasma lipid levels, according to a Danish study. The strongest link is with high levels of triglycerides, as well as high non-HDL cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol. Diabetes tends t

Q My 24-year-old son has given up a well-paid job to make YouTube videos. He’s making a lot of money but I’m worried, as this job has no security or a career path. He’s happy but it makes me anxious. Rachel, Brighton A That sounds pretty impressiv

Celebrate autumn with a deciduous shrub that exits the season in a blaze of glory. Cotinus ‘Grace’ (H4m) has purple-tinged leaves that turn smoky red before dropping. Smaller, neater Virginia sweetspire ‘Henry’s Garnet’ (H2.5m) has dark-green leaves

by Elizabeth Strout (£16.99, HB, Penguin) When a local loner stands accused of murdering his mother, Bob Burgess, a 65-year-old semi-retired lawyer living in Maine, takes on the case. Bob has grown close to Lucy, who listens more to him than his own

You have 15 minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must contain four or more letters, one of which must be the central square. No proper nouns, plurals or foreign words are allowed. There is one nine-letter

You may find your energy comes in spurts this week. Remember to rest, and you’ll easily accomplish your goals. Relaxation is your keyword now. If you can carry out all your duties with a calm and peaceful attitude, your whole life experience will be

This is one of those stories which takes some time to reach the bit that makes you nod your head wisely and say ‘Ah yes, how true’, so we’d better get cracking. It all began a few weeks ago when we went to stay with our friends John and Denise at the