Welcome to the issue

£50 Star letter Tragic loss Reading Elizabeth Mcaninch-Diamond’s ...

Is the thought of long dark nights and bad weather filling you with dread? Remind yourself of the reasons to embrace this season,

Anniki Sommerville...

R ich russets, fiery ambers, golden ochres, earthy ...

This month, celebrate the change in season with countryside-inspired homeware designs, learn the art of still-life oil painting and decorate with classic stripes

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight