Your pick me ups

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Volunteer week starts on 2 June so Yours spoke to three women who have transformed their own lives through the healing power of giving

Listen up, ami’ enthusiasts! Hobbii have launched two new yarns in collaboration with crochet character designer Pica Pau, aka Yan. Both yarns are 100% combed cotton, with shades handpicked by Yan to

This month, get creative with patterned fabrics and wallpapers, make everlasting paper flowers and invest in some quality bed linen or tableware

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My daughter recently treated me to lunch on a steam train on the East Lancs railway. We both had a beautiful meal and a great day out. Jean Mellor, Cheshire I’m loving the colours of spring – it reall