Animal magic

Louise Brinton-Clarke had lost all hope until a standoffish tabby cat sauntered into her life

My new nomad lifestyle is purr joy

Q I am 71 and, four years ago, I took on a three-year-old Bichon Frise X Jack Russell Terrier from the RSPCA. His behaviour is exemplary except, from time to time, he bolts, and doesn’t return until a

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Waggy tails from around the county

From a home-based role for school runs to part-time hours to fit in with studies, here’s how to find work that fits your life