...in need of comforting fragrances for the senses in our homes during these cold, dark months and we are big fans of independent candle crafters St. Eval. Their Winter Thyme (from £5.50, st-eval. com

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It’s time to give our kids their childhood back Forget the Halloween horror movies, ghost stories and trick or treaters – there’s something far scarier than any All Hallows’ Eve hokum going on. And it

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