‘dad has always been there for me’

Brenda Fricker reflects on her first day at school as a little girl who was full of hope and optimism

I’M up at my mum’s old house, going through a trunk full of photographs. There is a biscuit tin of medals here, awarded to my grandfathers after World War I. I pull one of them out and realise it was

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

They say a pic is worth a thousand words. What does yours say about your special moment? Here one reader shares the story behind her favourite photo

Chef and restaurateur Jackson Boxer gives us an insight into his favourite things

I loved my new home, but I wasn’t alone in my bedroom.