The grief no one expects …becoming a young widow

One in five families in the UK are affected by estrangement, and it’s a subject that can be both heartbreaking and taboo. Here, women who’ve turned their back on their parents talk to Hattie Garlick about the emotional fallout their decisions brought about

It’s time to declutter and deep-clean your home in time for the new season ahead. Just follow our easy steps

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...

FROM SANDCASTLES ON A CORNISH BEACH TO WARRIOR SCHOOL WITH THE MAASAI IN KENYA, THERE’S A WORLD OF WONDER OUT THERE. HERE ARE OUR FAVOURITES

These were a very popular breakfast muffin or snack on our first gut-health course. They can be easily made gluten-free and are very easy to eat! We’ve adjusted them slightly to make them more of a su

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