The royals’ secret weapon

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

KITTY’S LONG RED hair was dripping as she sat down breathless on the nearest seat. She had thought she would miss the train. The narrow lanes around her parents’ house had been flooded and she had bee

Constantly second-guessing yourself is exhausting, but that’s not the only problem when you feel you need to be perfect, writes Dr Laura Williams

Childhood memories of her mum’s baking inspired Rebecca Honeywell-Ward to launch Honeywell Bakes, which makes giftworthy biscuits and baking kits with a sustainable focus. These fanciful creations are from her book, Planet Friendly Baking

Welcome in summer with a brighter, healthier you. Our latest Healthy Diet Plan has been devised by NHS GP and award-winning recipe creator Dr Chintal Patel, delivering a week’s worth of healthy recipe

Serves 4-6Prep time 25 min, plus 45 minbrining and overnight soakingCook time 1 hour 15 min MAKE AHEAD You can make, cool and chill the stew in the fridge for up to 3 days, then gently reheat before s