On your marks!

Yin, 55, was heartbroken, but she healed in a rather unexpected way…

7 OCTOBER TUESDAY

Laura London, 41, lives in north London and is a professional magician. I saw magic for the first time when I was eight and was instantly obsessed. After that, I spent all my pocket money on tricks. I

Put young and old together — in a nursing home or a reality show — and it’s soon clear how both benefit

8 OCTOBER

Want to cycle 1,000 miles across rugged Scottish terrain, climbing more than twice the height of Everest? Oh, and it’s totally unsupported. Then try the Trans Alba race: you don’t have to be mad to do it, but it probably helps!