Zadie smith ‘i take 27 books on holiday – and read one’

Tune in to Closer’s pick of the telly everyone’s talking about

One in five families in the UK are affected by estrangement, and it’s a subject that can be both heartbreaking and taboo. Here, women who’ve turned their back on their parents talk to Hattie Garlick about the emotional fallout their decisions brought about

Picture the people you know who go above and beyond. The person who makes six elaborate dinner party dishes when one would suffice. The person who completes every work task asked of them, plus a few m

It’s time to declutter and deep-clean your home in time for the new season ahead. Just follow our easy steps

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

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...