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BITS This year’s a game changer. With Venus moving through Aries for longer than usual in early 2025, the spotlight’s on romance. There’s also change for the better in your career. You can achieve lot

If your new year resolution is to make ...

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

Facing certain disgrace, Lady Susan would be forced to take drastic measures

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