Wick me up before you go-go

Strictly straight-talking former MP Ann Widdecombe is one of the most colourful characters in politics, but she revealed a totally different side to her personality when she took part in a certain dance competition. Now, Ann joins best to share her views...

Decorating the home in cobwebs, pumpkins and novelty skeleton bones always adds to the Halloween spirit, and who can say no to some more fun things to furnish the house with for the spooky festivities

Our gathering of the best new kit to market this month

As thoughts begin to turn gradually towards the hunting season, spare a thought for your kit. Is it still in the state it was left in back in March? Never fear, Octavia Pollock has plenty of advice on how to get it in tip-top shape

The art of juggling tea and a muffin while not tripping over or getting whacked on the head

Terry towelling–whether it be clothing babies, adorning a poolside Bond or mopping tennis players’ brows–altered domestic life forever, discovers Matthew Dennison