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Many ancient civilisations celebrated the new year not on 1 January, but in March. They certainly had a point: spring feels like a new beginning, as nature awakens after the cold, dark days of winter.

Dear Simon, Once again, the December 2025 issue had lots of memories to write about. Starting from the front, Gertcha! – I did love Chas and Dave, as did my husband. Of course, the family always watch

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Here is my son, Adam, who lives in China with his wife Arya, snowboarding in Chengdu last New Year’s Eve! Anne Draper, Cuffley Here are my husband of 50 years, Brian, and myself in Chamonix with a won

ELLIE SIMMONDS tells us why she’s delighted to be back at Crufts