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Our top team of testers have visited key pampering locations around the British Isles and picked 10 of the very best spas for you – both for overnight breaks and day packages. Which will be your favourite?

It’s time to declutter and deep-clean your home in time for the new season ahead. Just follow our easy steps

Meet six athletes with six health challenges. What do they have in common? They’ve all learned to thrive while owning their condition

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...

FROM SANDCASTLES ON A CORNISH BEACH TO WARRIOR SCHOOL WITH THE MAASAI IN KENYA, THERE’S A WORLD OF WONDER OUT THERE. HERE ARE OUR FAVOURITES