Bob Cooper of Macclesfield, Cheshire remembers: From an early age, I have always loved reading and writing. My best subject at school was English to the detriment of maths, and I managed to become top

THE apple crops up in many world religions, mythologies and traditions. It is a supermarket best-seller and this year, we are relishing a bumper crop boasting a fine skin finish and a tasty, sweet fla

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For instant impact in a newly landscaped garden, there’s nothing quite like planting mature trees or native hedgerow plants for transformative and long-lasting results, believes Steven Desmond

WHO was Jonathan ‘Woody’ Henshall?” The question, boomed out over loudspeaker outside the funeral chapel, made Susan start. Her mind had wandered slightly and she felt suitably guilty. She was standin

The chance to restore a stable block near their old home has given Tish Potter and Jim Down the perfect place to enjoy big family festivities