A s I write this, just a week before Christmas, it’s a wonderfully frantic time in the office as we sign off magazines and race to meet deadlines, all in the hope of enjoying a well-deserved rest over

From you to us

Our pick of your best letters and some wise words from our favourite stars…

Pets As Therapy was founded in 1983 and over the past 40 years has provided thousands of people with comfort and unconditional love at times when it was needed most. Today volunteers and their registe

Pictures of the week We pay £20

Mandy Forwood has transformed her home into a sanctuary for her spiky little friends