Onwards and upwards

When you check into a hotel, you usually stay in the same room the entire time. At most, I’ve moved rooms twice throughout a break, usually because I’ve been on a press trip and we’ve been staying at

Was it too much to ask? All Kim wanted was a bit of sparkle in her life

Fire up the barbecue for these tasty weekend feasts Sticky barbecued short ribs and slaw These can be made a couple of days ahead – perfect for fuss-free entertaining. SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINS, PLUS MARI

Merrie couldn’t find her husband anywhere. The day before Christmas Eve was always busy and at 9.30am she’d expect to find him in the warehouse, checking on packing and loading and last-minute orders.

If you’re looking to get back into a routine when it comes to hitting your weight-loss goals this Autumn, try this healthy eating plan from Slimming World. It includes a selection of seasonal comfort dishes and easy mid-week meals to fit into your routine. Follow the plan for two weeks and you could lose up to 7lbs!*

When her boyfriend left after an argument, Bobbie Cowan, 26, from Fife, never imagined it’d be the last time she saw him...