Picnic in style

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The police car pulled up. The snow had stopped, leaving the church nestled in a soft white blanket, the stained-glass windows lit from within. Add a few choir boys hurrying to practice, and the scene

Feel and look better than ever with our midlife diet plan

Wellbeing guru Dr Michael Mosley said the most sustainable changes are the quick ones we can easily slot into our lives – and they come with big benefits

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...

LIBBY heard her mum over the clatter of jars. “I’m worried about you, love.” They were in Mum’s kitchen, where Libby was sorting through the spice rack for turmeric. Wasn’t it always the way? You fanc