‘the contestants are like my children’

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

As the notorious rape case closes, Kim Will sher reports from the court on the inspirational woman who has redefined what it is to be a victim

There’s nothing better than throwing all your ingredients into a slow cooker in the morning and coming back to a delicious readymade dinner. These ideas from chef Poppy O’Toole couldn’t be easier

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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...