Overcoming loneliness: how to find friends in later life

YOU’LL need a lanyard and ID,” the man said with a warm smile. “Visit Petra on the third floor. She does HR basics.” Nicole smiled at the man, thankful for the help. She had a job at last, working for

Facing certain disgrace, Lady Susan would be forced to take drastic measures

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...

MRS Sefton, my dear, we are moving,” Lord Denning Sefton announced to his wife. “We are?” she asked. “To where, my love?” “It seems that my great-uncle has left me a property in Derbyshire: Marchdale

Meet the women who’ve joined forces to boost their fitness…

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