How to be brave again

Have you learned everything by your 30s or do different versions of yourself appear with every decade? We asked five brilliantly wise women what they’ve discovered along the way

Last year, Desert Island Discs presenter Lauren Laverne received a shock cancer diagnosis. In her first inter view since, she tells Sali Hughes how the experience has helped her to find joy in the everyday

AS PART OF OUR 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBR ATIONS, WE SHOWC A SE THE TECH, TRENDS AND EVENTS TAKING ROOT IN THE WORLD OF GA RDENING THIS SUMMER – AND ANNOUNCE AN EXCITING COLL ABOR ATION WITH HOR ATIO’S GA RDEN AT THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

Head to the Austrian alps for a hiking and spa break that will leave you feeling on top of the world, says travel writer Mary Comber.

MEAT ✣ Medium whole chicken (1.6kg) ✣ 70g chorizo slices ✣ 500g beef mince (12% fat) DAIRY ✣ 150g pot natural yogurt ✣ 4 medium eggs ✣ 260g Cheddar cheese FRUIT/VEG ✣ 7 onions ✣ 1 red onion ✣ Garlic b

Whether you’re jetting off to a sun-soaked beach or enjoying a garden getaway, we’ve put together a list of books you’ll want to get your hands on