4. meet new year’s drama queen

Have you learned everything by your 30s or do different versions of yourself appear with every decade? We asked five brilliantly wise women what they’ve discovered along the way

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

THE WAY WE CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER IS CHANGING IRREVERSIBLY, WITH UNADULTERED PLEASURE FRONT AND CENTRE. ALEXANDRA JONES TAKES A LOOK AT THE MOVEMENTS SHAKING UP THE LOVE SCENE

Childhood memories of her mum’s baking inspired Rebecca Honeywell-Ward to launch Honeywell Bakes, which makes giftworthy biscuits and baking kits with a sustainable focus. These fanciful creations are from her book, Planet Friendly Baking

The TV legend talks to Georgia Trevitt about chilled Saturdays, feeling fab at 50, and her new show…

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