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A s we edge closer to spring, I find myself daydreaming about morning walks that no longer require five carefully chosen layers just to stay warm. That said, I’m far less confident that a change in se

My granddaughter Lacy, three, loves looking at herself in the mirror. She’s the cutest. Kay Maddocks, Cheshunt My cat Ellie is just checking to see if we have enough supplies. Charlotte Primrose, Lawf

WE’RE about to embark on the holiday of a lifetime, heading for Heathrow Airport after leaving Ruby and Edgar in the safe hands of house-sitter, Sue. She hadn’t met the dogs before this morning, but t

Lucy and Blue Save the Day is a heart-warming new children’s book for ages 5-12, inspired by the real-life partnership between a UK firefighter and her remarkable dog. Written by Lucy Macleod, a Senio

My kitchen is filled with seemingly nondescript objects that mean a great deal to me: my mum’s wooden-handled fish slice and masher; her pans; the knives and forks I used while I was growing up; a tea