A Christmas shopping trip turns into a chance to catch up on pony gossip for Tessa Waugh , who is on the back foot as far as present buying is concerned but replete with tales of happy new homes

From tiny tots to lady of the manor, Amie Elizabeth White has Christmas all wrapped up

Looking for some beauty gift inspiration? Our columnist shares the skincare and make-up that’s top of her wish list this year

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IT was about nine o’clock on a Friday night when we heard a vehicle pull up in the yard. You couldn’t miss it. I think it must have had a hole in its exhaust! Jip let the world know we had visitors. T

From cards to carols, celebrating the festive season when you’ve two lots of family traditions to bolt together isn’t easy…