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

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...

Whether you’re celebrating your mum, stepmum, mother-in-law, grandma or partner, we have all the food, gift and entertaining inspiration you need to make this Mother’s Day one she’ll remember…

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