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Our top team of testers have visited key pampering locations around the British Isles and picked 10 of the very best spas for you – both for overnight breaks and day packages. Which will be your favourite?

WHAT A TRULY charming coincidence! As we celebrate 140 years of The Lady, Tom Parker Bowles has obligingly produced a book of royal recipes (with anecdotes) covering much the same timespan. Like The L

Our latest fiction writing competition asked entrants to pen a love story, and we found find three romantic tales which we’re sure you’ll enjoy over the next few pages. Congratulations to Daniel Taylor with The Clockmaker’s Valentine , which you can read overleaf, along with two runners-up. Plus on page 58, find out details about our next themed short story competition...

Meet six athletes with six health challenges. What do they have in common? They’ve all learned to thrive while owning their condition

Trying to overhaul your fitness and wellbeing, whether through an exciting new workout or finally getting on top of those sleepless nights, can often feel like a minefield. With so much out there, it

Marcus Wareing fell in love with French food as a student, a passion that drove his career as a stellar chef and restaurateur. Here, he shares simple seasonal recipes to spark your joie de vivre