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

My granddaughter Lacy, three, loves looking at herself in the mirror. She’s the cutest. Kay Maddocks, Cheshunt My cat Ellie is just checking to see if we have enough supplies. Charlotte Primrose, Lawf

A s we edge closer to spring, I find myself daydreaming about morning walks that no longer require five carefully chosen layers just to stay warm. That said, I’m far less confident that a change in se

Chasing waterfalls I’m currently travelling around New Zealand ...

Lucy and Blue Save the Day is a heart-warming new children’s book for ages 5-12, inspired by the real-life partnership between a UK firefighter and her remarkable dog. Written by Lucy Macleod, a Senio

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