‘dancing got me through the darkest times’

When you check into a hotel, you usually stay in the same room the entire time. At most, I’ve moved rooms twice throughout a break, usually because I’ve been on a press trip and we’ve been staying at

Fire up the barbecue for these tasty weekend feasts Sticky barbecued short ribs and slaw These can be made a couple of days ahead – perfect for fuss-free entertaining. SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINS, PLUS MARI

I’d given up looking for ‘the one’ but she found me against the odds Guy WIlson, 49, Chepstow, Monmouthshire

With summer almost over and kids getting ready to go back to school, many of us will be thinking about eating better and feeling energised. If you’re looking for some inspiration, the recipes in this five-day plan from Slimming World will help you get started. Follow the plan for two weeks and you could lose up to 7lbs.*

PREP TIME: 15 MINS COOK TIME: 25 MINS CALS: 612 FAT: 33G SAT FAT: 7G CARBS: 27G SERVES 4 This Japanese-style curry sauce works really well with crumbed pork, or use chicken thighs if you prefer. YOU W

Merrie couldn’t find her husband anywhere. The day before Christmas Eve was always busy and at 9.30am she’d expect to find him in the warehouse, checking on packing and loading and last-minute orders.