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I thought I’d found my perfect match. But my romance would leave me changed in more ways than one…

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Here, let me read that,” Eileen said as she reached out for her father’s letter. “I thought you’d be pleased,” he grunted. Eileen silently counted to ten before answering. There was no doubt her fathe

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...

Paddy and Christine McGuinness have revealed they are selling their home, having lived together for three years after their split. Christine, 36, whose 10-year marriage to Top Gear host Paddy, 51, end

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