Animal magic and a camera changed everything for my girl Paula McDonald, 39, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire

Social media is awash with stories of adult children who have gone ‘no contact’ with their parents. What’s causing this distressing trend, and how can such heartbreaking family rifts be mended?

Kate Darby is creating special events for people with dementia

Chloe checked her phone yet again. Nothing. But he was bound to text her soon to tell her how sorry he was. Surely he must have realised by now that he’d made the biggest mistake of his life. Breaking

When Alvina Menzies’ life unravelled, it was in silence that she found answers. Now she’s helping others…

Do you remember that park you used to take me to as a kid, the one with the red, boat-shaped climbing frame? It wasn’t too far from our home in Hull where we lived. You’d often sit on a bench chatting