If the shorts fit

KAY? Did you wash my new jeans, love?” Carefully trying to balance a head of heated rollers, Gavin’s wife nodded. “In the airing cupboard,” she said. Gavin looked again at his jeans. He was wearing th

DEIRDRE leaned back on her sunbed and sighed. The view couldn’t have been more beautiful: rocky arid terrain rising from the sea, boats pottering about in the bay . . . Nearby, a luxury yacht was anch

Ellie’s new friend made a suggestion – and it was bloomin’ marvellous

Could broken-hearted Maddie really go on holiday alone?

I PEGGED Dad’s Seventies’ psychedelic floral shirt on the section of the clothesline designated for “undies”. It couldn’t be seen by the neighbours. I dreamt of the day my parents would give me their

AND this is where we do laundry, Mum. There are plenty of washers and dryers, so there shouldn’t be a problem.” Linda’s daughter, Jocelyn, waved a hand dismissively as they passed the large laundry ro