Domestic goddesses

Back in the 1980s, Countdown icon Carol was known for her razor-sharp maths skills and natural charm. With her wholesome style, she was instantly recognisable as one of Britain’s favourite daytime TV

Mary Berry, 90, opens up about her new book, career highlights, family life and ageing gracefully

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Ruth Langsford has opened up about looking after her mum, Joan, who has Alzheimer’s disease. The 94-year-old lives in a care home, but Ruth manages her personal affairs, including taking her to medica

MIDLIFE BROUGHT A REVELATION FOR AUTHOR MIMI SPENCER: FOOD IS FOR JOY, NOT WORRY. A DECADE ON FROM PUBLISHING HER BESTSELLING BOOK, THE FAST DIET , SHE SAYS SHE NOW EATS WITH LOVE – AND HER BODY LOVES IT, TOO

Jo Fernandez, 55, is a writer from London. Some mums might sigh when their student child arrives home with cases full of dirty socks and knickers but I don’t bat an eyelid. ‘Stick it on the kitchen fl