Girl dinners

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

Juliet is an RHS Gold award-winning garden designer and regular contributor on radio and television. Bob is the author of dozens of gardening books, as well as a radio presenter and organic gardener.

Eating for your brain is one of the best things we can do for overall longevity and great long-term health. The food we eat is the fuel on which our brain runs, so nourishing it with high-quality and

Oti Mabuse, queen of the Strictly dance floor, captured the UK’s hearts by being her authentic self. She tells Christobel Hastings about her journey, motherhood’s changes and why it’s time to look beyond the dancer…

■ Makes 12 ■ Prep 20 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 20 mins 500g block all-butter puff pastryplain flour, for dusting1 egg, beatenyour favourite filling, such asprawn cocktail, potato curryor crumbled feta

Greek food sings of the summer — it’s best enjoyed outside, from mainland mountaintops to island beaches. Mezze spreads celebrate punchy purple olives, garlicky dips and herb-sprinkled cheese, while salads of sun-ripened tomatoes, tangy feta and fragrant oregano are perfect with just-landed grilled fish or slow-stewed legumes cooked in outdoor ovens following recipes that date back to antiquity. From Macedonia in the north to Crete in the south, we explore the country via its standout dishes