A furry hot-water bottle? Or a restless snoring pest? Sharing a bed with a dog isn’t ideal for everyone, but it certainly warms the soul, says Bethany Stone

One in three adults in the UK struggles to sleep through the night; among them is writer Nick Pope. Could embracing the multibillion-pound sleep economy fix his night-time woes or would obsessively attempting to crack bedtime cause another problem altogether?

Creating a room where guests want to spend time takes the pressure off busy hosts, says Arabella Youens

LET COUNSELLOR KEREN LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

Counsellor Kate Medlin answers your personal, sexual and emotional problems

Snuggling on the sofa after a Chinese takeaway, I soaked up the festive spirit. Fairy lights twinkling on the tree, presents wrapped and piled up underneath – I was all set for the big day. ‘I can’t w