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A woman of substance: Barbara Taylor Bradford on life, love and writing her 40th novel
The multi-million selling novelist on how age is just a number and why her new book won't be her last.
An end to the plastic poppy – a new era of remembrance
This year's poppy is plastic-free, ensuring this iconic symbol of support for our armed forces community is now recyclable.
Dock and roll: Jools Holland on his new-found love of cruises
Musician Jools Holland talks cruises and how he and his band are setting sail again on Saga's Spirit of Discovery in 2024.
… on the wonderful aroma of autumn
This month our columnist challenges us to invent a word which describes the unmistakable smell of autumn.
… on how the King is tackling ‘the biggest of jobs’ in his 70s
As the King turns 75, our columnist is in awe at the hard work and devotion shown by him and Queen Camilla.
… on the consequences of a cashless society
Our columnist laments the demise of notes and coins and the challenges of adapting to a new cashless society.
One man’s lifetime search for Nessie, the Loch Ness monster
Steve Feltham has spent his lifetime hoping to see the Loch Ness Monster. He tells us whether he thinks Nessie really exists.
Alastair Stewart on dementia: “It matters to be visible – to show people that dementia is not a cliff edge”
After revealing in September he has early onset vascular dementia, Alastair Stewart, 71 – one of our longest-serving television newsreaders – explains how he is coping with his diagnosis.
Philippa Perry: “It’s never too late to solve your problems”
Agony aunt and psychotherapist Philippa Perry – one half of the nation’s favourite later-life power couple – on the secrets of successful relationships.
Alan Titchmarsh talks marriage: “What really keeps you together is liking each other”
The nation’s favourite gardener, 74, talks about skateboarding, turning down Strictly for the sixth time and his friendship with the King.