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Wish you were fitter but can’t stand the thought of joining a gym? Here...

4 simple forms of exercise you can easily fit into your day

Fleetwood Mac founding member Peter Green may have never really understood his status as...

Peter Green: One of the greatest guitarists of a generation

From raptors to rodents, these rewilding initiatives offer real hope. For the world’s conservationists,...

5 uplifting conservation success stories from the UK and Ireland

Often described as an ultimate full-body workout and brilliantly accessible, swimming has a lot...

5 health benefits of swimming – for body and mind
In Pictures: Prince George’s best moments as he turns seven

The prince, who is third in line to the throne, was snapped by his...

10 of the best gardens to visit this summer

Short of things to do during summer holidays? Why not visit some of our...

Prince George is growing up fast in photos to mark birthday

Prince George looks every inch the happy royal in two new photographs released to...

Empty space on your veg patch? Boost soil with green manure crops

If you’ve spare room on your allotment, or in your garden, for crops that...

Captain Sir Tom Moore knighted by the Queen

The 100-year-old former Army officer, who raised almost £33 million for the NHS, was...

Milestones and events of the Queen’s long reign

As the Queen reaches 25,000 days on the throne, here are some of the...

Weird and wonderful butterflies and moths to spot the Big Butterfly Count

The Big Butterfly Count is upon us when we’re asked to note down the...

Captain Sir Tom Moore says personal investiture will be ‘most special of days’

Fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore has said being knighted by the Queen in...

TV’s Carol Klein shares her top picks for longer lasting summer plants

If your summer annuals are already looking tired, gardening expert Carol Klein suggests some...

These heartwarming photos showcase family bonds from around the world

When the time comes to crack out the family photo album, these snappers will...

Means testing of TV licences to begin: What you need to know

The universal, free TV licence for pensioners is coming to an end. The means-testing...

Free TV licence for over-75s to be means-tested from August 1

The free TV licence for over-75s will be means-tested from August 1, the BBC...

My mother’s in a care home and isolating has made her so miserable

The problem… “My 86-year-old mother was diagnosed with dementia and went into a nursing...

How to keep your crops fruiting throughout summer

Veg growing can be endlessly rewarding, but this spring, there was a huge increase...

7 retro iced desserts to cool down with now

Puddings today just don’t compare to the puddings you likely had as a child....

What are the key points in the latest easing of lockdown?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a raft of new measures from July 4....

National Insect Week: How to attract bees and butterflies to your garden

Wild pollinating insects like bees, butterflies and hoverflies have suffered drastic declines in recent...

Dame Vera Lynn dies aged 103

Forces’ Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn has died aged 103. The singer entertained troops with morale-boosting...

7 ways to help people who may be suffering with loneliness

To mark Loneliness Awareness Week (June 15-19), here’s what you can do to help...

How the Queen has embraced technology over the years

The Queen’s life has been steeped in tradition, but she has kept up with...

‘Support bubbles’ for single households – how the system will work

Boris Johnson has announced that from Saturday single adult households in England will be...

Video: This is what hair salons could look like as lockdown restrictions lift

If there’s one thing we can probably all agree on, it’s that just about...

In Pictures: Duke of Edinburgh through the decades

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh is celebrating his 99th birthday tomorrow. He has...

What can I do when lockdown rules change?

On Monday, some coronavirus lockdown rules will change in England as the country tries...

10 tips for greater productivity working from home

Many people report feeling less productive when working from home, compared to being in...

Here’s why you need zinc – and how to make sure you’re getting enough

Zinc plays a vital role in overall health and function, from aiding our sense...

Captain Tom Moore to be given knighthood

When we asked our community back in April if WW2 veteran NHS fundraiser Tom...

The Queen and royal family share favourite blooms to mark Chelsea Flower Show

The Queen and members of the royal family have shared their favourite flowers to...

Mental Health Awareness Week: Why kindness is good for the mind

Whether it’s offering your place in the queue to someone who’s in a rush,...

Benefits of gardens highlighted as ‘virtual’ Chelsea Flower Show begins

Horticultural experts are highlighting the value of gardening for people’s well being during lockdown...

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