It’s lovely se smiles on fa

Louise Brinton-Clarke had lost all hope until a standoffish tabby cat sauntered into her life

The TV presenter and novelist, who turns 68 this month, on weight loss, her unusual way with words, and why she has fallen in love with going to church

MUM?” Becky said. “When did you know Dad was the man for you?” “What? Pretty early, I think,” Frances replied, taken aback. “It’s so far in the past, I can’t remember.” “It’s important. Try and think

In the second of our Generation Joy series, which shines a spotlight on retirement communities, we meet two women for whom age is no barrier to living their best lives

THE PICK OF THIS WEEK’S RADIO

From pop star to Kitchen Disco icon, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has brought joy to lives and homes across the globe. She talks to Rosamund Dean about marriage, menopause and why the music must go on