WHEN Linda Cracknell organised a special Christmas present for her mum, Jennifer, she could never have imagined the years-long adventure it was to inspire. The gift was a sailing trip on a historic sm

THE Janus Inn’s sign swung ominously in the gathering wind as Mairi and her bundle stood outside. Waiting for the coachman to appear, she looked towards the stout, ancient building, glad of the carous

HELEN anxiously closed her curtains. The wind was tearing around the house, slamming rain against the windows and harassing the trees. The rain hadn’t stopped since lunchtime. She’d spent this first d

MY mum and dad don’t live together. They split up two years ago, when I was eight. I mostly live with Mum, in our cosy semi-detached house where I have my own bedroom. But I also have my own room in D

Matt Dale reflects on his first ever (sort of) solo cruise

18-year-old soldier Craig Wood was on patrol in ...