How i became an accidental vegetarian

Last year, Desert Island Discs presenter Lauren Laverne received a shock cancer diagnosis. In her first inter view since, she tells Sali Hughes how the experience has helped her to find joy in the everyday

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Oti Mabuse, queen of the Strictly dance floor, captured the UK’s hearts by being her authentic self. She tells Christobel Hastings about her journey, motherhood’s changes and why it’s time to look beyond the dancer…

■ Makes 12 ■ Prep 20 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 20 mins 500g block all-butter puff pastryplain flour, for dusting1 egg, beatenyour favourite filling, such asprawn cocktail, potato curryor crumbled feta

Lightning-fast wifi, on-demand entertainment and never being far from a phone charger have been the modern metrics of a life well-lived, both at work and home. So why are the best-connected women suddenly booking digital detoxes and scouring eBay for brick phones? WH computes how logging off became 2025’s wellness power move

She’s an indie pop sensation who turns life’s messy realities into captivating melodies, and has a growing number of A-list devotees. Following a groundbreaking album and a coveted spot supporting Sabrina Carpenter on tour, Rachel Chinouriri talks viral moments, breaking barriers and how love has changed her life