A s we edge closer to spring, I find myself daydreaming about morning walks that no longer require five carefully chosen layers just to stay warm. That said, I’m far less confident that a change in se

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

Lucy and Blue Save the Day is a heart-warming new children’s book for ages 5-12, inspired by the real-life partnership between a UK firefighter and her remarkable dog. Written by Lucy Macleod, a Senio

LONDON’S MOST EXCLUSIVE SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, CLUBS, HOTELS AND HOMES ARE WELCOMING CANINE COMPANIONS LIKE NEVER BEFORE. FROM ANNABEL’S AND LIBERTY TO SCOTT’S AND J SHEEKEY, ALEXANDRA GOSS DISCOVERS TAILS WAGGING ACROSS TOWN, AND SEEKS ADVICE FROM THE CAPITAL’S MOST IN-DEMAND BEHAVIOURIST

Perthshire has been looking beautiful in the snow, and Crumpet hasn’t been phased by his first Scottish winter... or rather, his first winter ever. We’ve been exploring the county together by bus. Cru

My granddaughter Lacy, three, loves looking at herself in the mirror. She’s the cutest. Kay Maddocks, Cheshunt My cat Ellie is just checking to see if we have enough supplies. Charlotte Primrose, Lawf