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The best Christmas gifts in the UK for dads, grandads, uncles and friends – tested for 2026
What do you get the man who doesn’t seem to want anything? From fiery condiments to chef’s knives, slippers to portable speakers, these ideas are sure to hit the spot • The best Christmas gifts for mu
My childhood was one of survival and resilience. How can I model a joyful life for my kids? | Leading questions
Start with the feeling, not the activities, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Making more room for enjoyment is also making more room for your actual self Read more Leading questions I’m a
No great shakes: the quest for palatable high-protein drinks
High-protein, alcohol-free beer? The end times are here. But surely some of these ubiquitous protein drinks are drinkable … aren’t they? As someone who is not unlikely to be tasting wine at 10am on a
You will die. That’s why your life is worth living
What does the tech elite offer? The immortality grift. But there’s another way to look at our precious time on Earth Ted “the Kid” Williams was perhaps one of the greatest hitters baseball has ever se
You be the judge: should my wife keep out of our neighbours’ disputes?
Rosie has become co-chair of their apartment block committee, but Marcus thinks she should take a back seat. Whose argument falls flat? You decide • Find out how to get a disagreement settled or becom
A local’s guide to Belgrade: the best sights, restaurants and nightlife in a city in flux
A new optimism pervades the Serbian capital following the recent elections, making it a great time to visit its bars, clubs, markets and riverside hotspots There’s a celebratory mood in Belgrade, the
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for Neapolitan mostaccioli, or spiced biscuits dipped in chocolate | A kitchen in Rome
Halfway between a cake and a biscuit, with a throat-warming level of spice, these Italian treats have been around since medieval times, and only get better with age Established in 1982 by sisters Pier
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: chocolate, mocha, cacao … whatever you call it, brown is autumn’s chicest shade
Black feels like a no-brainer for boots, handbags or coats - but if you swap it for brown, the same outfit looks more considered There are a bunch of names being thrown around for the colour fashion w
How to turn pasta odds and ends into a winning bake – recipe | Waste not
Mixed-up pasta bits and stale crisps combine with beans and cheese ends to make a fun and nutritious meal The Northern Pasta Co’s new cookbook, Pasta For The People, includes a recipe for my pasta mis
‘A true icon of the hair industry’: celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
Businessman styled stars such as Twiggy, Madonna and Joanna Lumley and created popular hair care line Frizz Ease John Frieda, the celebrity hairstylist who launched his own bestselling hair product ra
Our house purchase is at risk from a frozen Revolut account
Access to our £37,000 deposit in a savings account is restricted after a ‘routine security review’ My wife’s Revolut account was frozen in what it calls a “routine security review” over a week ago. No
‘Overlooked only by trees’: a calming autumn cabin stay in north Norfolk
With its secluded orchard location, private sauna and hot tub, this off-grid cabin is the perfect place to kickback, with beaches and pubs just a short stroll away As we walked through the orchard to
Tandoori celeriac, kale saag paneer and turnip sabzi: Ravinder Bhogal’s vegetarian recipes for Diwali
A Diwali feast full of light, love and lipsmacking deliciousness Diwali, the celebration of light, arrives just as we need hope. It marks the triumph of good over evil and reminds us that light will p
Faux fur, funnel necks and timeless wool: the 47 best women’s coats for autumn and winter
Long, short, tailored or sporty, there’s a great jacket for everyone – here are our favourites • Jess Cartner-Morley’s November style essentials It’s November, which means your thick tights and cosies
A perfect weekend in the Darent valley, Kent: a ‘demi-paradise’ of art, lavender fields and great pubs
Just an hour from London, this idyllic area, beloved by painters and poets, is brimming with history, beautiful walks and fab places to eat and drink In the 1820s, a young painter left London to live
British Airways lost my father’s vital life-saving machine
He needs a dialysis machine to survive, but on a flight it was first damaged, then it was lost My father suffers from terminal renal failure and relies on a highly specific dialysis machine every nigh
Red gold from purple flowers: saffron harvest in Kashmir – in pictures
Kashmiri saffron is one of the world’s most expensive spices. It’s primarily cultivated in the Pampore region of Jammu and Kashmir in India. Often referred to as ‘red gold’ because of its high value,
Share a tip on a winter city break in Europe
Tell us about your favourite city to visit with winter vibes – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break Some cities take on that extra sparkle in winter offering a warm welcome as temperatures