Fantastic fiction
• Teresa Ashby’s sparkling romance
• A touching tale of new beginnings 
by Eirin Thompson

Knit this sweater in a clever melange yarn.

The happy ending to our yarnbombed bus tour

Unmissable fiction
• A sparkling comedy by Alison Carter
• Penelope Alexander’s schooldays story set in the 1950s

The charity bringing book lovers together.

Knit this waistcoat with a pretty picot trim..

Feel-good fiction
• An intriging crime mystery by Val Bonsall
• Beth Watson’s sparkling new serial set in a busy market town café.

Fabulous fiction!
• H. Johnson-Mack’s Regency romance
• Thrilling new adventure serial set on the American prairies

The life and career of writer John le Carré.

Fantastic fiction!
• A Valentine’s Day mystery by Liz Filleul
• Stefania Hartley’s sparkling comedy set in Sicily

Serve up a feast of flavour for Chinese New Year.

Celebrate 90 years of wonderful Guide Dogs.

The best fiction
• Eirin Thompson’s perceptive wartime drama
• Our sparkling new serial following the adventures of a district nurse

Recipes that are full of fruity flavour!

Unmissable fiction
• Eirin Thompson’s rainy-day romantic comedy
• A Victorian murder mystery by Katie Ashmore

Knit this sweater in a classic heritage yarn.

Illustrator Jackie Morris is helping people find peace in art.

Wonderful West Success - Explore the villages of Arundel and Walberton.

Around the world with Nala the fearless feline! and more...

Chasing The Northern Lights by Katie Ashmore.

The Right Platform by Leonora Francis.

A Cut Above by Jacqui Cooper.

Neil McAllister enjoys a day full of festive spirit in Chatsworth.

Danielle Steel talks about her new book “Spy”, plus money-off voucher.

Lorna Cowan meets cocker spaniel Patch, who has a very important job.

18 short stories 
Plus 4 serial instalments
The secrets of perfect gift-wrapping.

The best ways to support charities at Christmas.

These cute pompom animals are fun to make..

The best fiction
• A light-hearted mystery by Della Galton
• Louise McIvor’s atmospheric story set in the 19th century.

Celebrate a whole year of quirky National Days!

This pretty sweater is so quick and easy to knit..

Unmissable fiction
• H. Johnson-Mack’s 1950s mystery
• A romantic comedy set in the snowy French Alps by Jane Ayres

Money off the great new book by Rita Bradshaw

Six good health reasons to eat chestnuts..

Fabulous fiction
• Sparkling new festive serial by Lesley Collison
• Marie Penman’s story of hope for the future set in the romantic city of Paris.

This cardi is an ideal make for a novice knitter.

Life on the ocean with the Sail Boat Project..

Fantastic fiction
• Thrilling new serial set after the Great War
• Prague is the backdrop to Alison Carter’s poignant story

Plant tulips now for a colourful spring display.

We catch up with novelist Maggie O’Farrell..

The Magical Isle of Mull

The best fiction!
• A comedy for Hallowe’en by Stefania Hartley
• Alyson Hilbourne’s post-war story of hope and romance

Unmissable fiction 
• Shona Partridge’s lively 1920s comedy
• A heartwarming story for autumn by Mairibeth Macmillan

Lovely Lincolnshire Explore the historic towns surrounded by the Wolds

Fabulous fiction!
• Sparkling new serial by Laura Tapper
• Liz Filleul’s entertaining mystery set in a second-hand bookshop.

Hints and tips for planting pots for winter..

Feel-good fiction
• A romantic comedy by Stefania Hartley
• Kitty-Lydia Dye’s story of trading places set in 1817.

Knit this cabled top in a flecked yarn.

Ideas and inspiration from our gardening expert..

The best fiction!
• Val Bonsall’s light-hearted 1970s crime caper
• Thrilling new serial by Alison Carter inspired by the Jarrow March of 1936

What you need to know when buying a new pet.

Now is the time to plant trees and shrubs..

Unmissable fiction
• Laura Tapper’s touching wartime drama
• A sparkling tale set at an autumn fair
by Pamela Kavanagh

Knit this unisex gansey style sweater.

It’s time to tidy your garden for autumn.

The charity supporting kids with parents in the Forces..

Fantastic fiction
• A comedy set in Sicily by Stefania Hartley
• Joan Cameron’s powerful story of tragedy and hope on a 1920s farm.

Stitch a stunning Kaffe Fassett quilt..

The best fiction!
• A sparkling story for autumn by Laura Tapper
• Thrilling new serial set in 1600s London

Help us raise the UK’s spirits with our fun new campaign.

Expert advice on how to tackle garden pruning..

Fabulous fiction!
• Sparkling new serial about rival quiz teams
• Laura Tapper’s evocative 1930s romance set on a hop farm

Knit this pretty sweater with lace ribbing.

Could you make money from your hobby?

Unmissable fiction!
• Lynda Franklin’s 1960s Mods and Rockers romance
• A spine-tingling mystery by Val Bonsall

Do llamas hold the secret to beating the virus threat?

Six good health reasons to eat pears..

Fabulous fiction!
• Della Galton’s sparkling new pet-sitting series
• A romance set in France’s beautiful Loire Valley by Rebecca Holmes.

How to harness the healing power of your home.

Meet the gentle giants of the horse world..

Feel-good fiction
• Della Galton’s story set in sunny Tuscany
• A thrilling Fenland mystery by Kitty-Lydia Dye

Nature, heritage & history on remote St Kilda.

Embroider this fun purse with a clown design.

Simba the spaniel is the star of the London Fire Brigade..

Unmissable fiction
• A sparkling romantic comedy by Teresa Ashby
• Annie Harris’s story inspired by Florence Nightingale.

Make it a good year for roses in your garden.

Sewing superstar Tilly Walnes shares her top tips..

The best fiction!
• Fran Tracey’s romance set in Lebanon
• Spirited new 1900s serial by Jan Snook

Practical ways to keep your weight in check.

Capturing Britain’s urban wildlife on camera.

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