‘when he was born, we were both sobbing’

Melissa Johns seems utterly besotted as she and husband Dan Hampton introduce us to their adorable new baby daughter. Beaming from ear to ear as she cradles little Ottilly, who was born on 29 October,

One woman shares her journey to feeling fabulous over the festive season

She’s gone from one dream to the next

Time for a catch-up with a few of our memorable stories...

As Christmas approaches, Laura Anderson opens up about finding love again, navigating a blended family and her plans to expand her brood

Freddy Brazier opens up to Closer about impending fatherhood in the wake of his split from girlfriend Holly