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Our latest fiction writing competition asked entrants to pen a love story, and we found find three romantic tales which we’re sure you’ll enjoy over the next few pages. Congratulations to Daniel Taylor with The Clockmaker’s Valentine , which you can read overleaf, along with two runners-up. Plus on page 58, find out details about our next themed short story competition...

We count down the top plots from an amazing four decades on Albert Square – with the top 10 voted for by our readers…

LIBBY heard her mum over the clatter of jars. “I’m worried about you, love.” They were in Mum’s kitchen, where Libby was sorting through the spice rack for turmeric. Wasn’t it always the way? You fanc