Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

In her unflinchingly honest new book, Tiggy Walker, widow of the late, great radio DJ Johnnie Walker, reveals the strain of caring for her husband after his diagnosis with a terminal illness, while also remembering happier times they shared

I’ve just returned from three magical days in the Lake District. Craggy mountains, mist over the fells, and the gentle hum of a Herdwick sheep or two. I stayed near Hill Top, once home to Beatrix Pott

Leo Varadkar’s velvet rage As a politician, the ...

Conversations with Mrs T The former Spectator editor ...

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