Tea And Empathy

Reading the leaves was just a bit of fun. No-one was supposed to take it seriously...

Welcome To Hannah's House

Maggie hadn't expected such an odd encounter with the native South African wildlife!

The Tide Is High

Jacob's stories of smuggling and romance were a welcome distraction to Lily...

Get What You Give

It was Julia's job to help her family out, not the other way round!

Dogs With Jobs

Amazing assistance dog Bracken was trained with the help of Dog A.I.D. Lorna Cowan finds out more.

Keep It Safe

All of Sadie's family history was stored in this hamper and some secrets, too..

The Farmer & His Wife

When there's barely enough to go round, John Taylor says, Anne finds a way!

Sisters In Arms

Would Ruth's gift to this troubled little girl help to bring her out of her shell?

Wedding Designs

Chloe and Alice will have to find their sea legs...

Wheels Of Fortune

It wasn't the spa break she'd hoped for, but Liz was going to make the best of it ...

Sharing my story gives people hope

Caroline Mugambi was helped by the services of Home-Start and now gives back by volunteering. Bill Gibb learns her story.

The Right Call

My daughter's favourite teacher might just have inspired me, too ...

I feel terribly sorry for little Edgar

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg trades rural Dorset for south-west France . . .

On The Braes O' Killiecrankie

Willie Shand heads for Perthshire, taking in glorious autumnal views along the way.

We have partnerships that have been going for years

Bill Gibb learns about a Guide Dogs pilot project that is helping to open up more experiences for people with sight loss.

Notes from my garden

Alexandra Campbell gets some expert advice to help you reinvigorate your rock garden.

OUR MEMORIES OF THE QUEEN

For many years, "Friend" readers have written to the magazine to share stories of their encounters with royalty. Here, we share a selection of our favourites.

Readers, Digest!

These delicious recipes support healthy insides.

A Breath Of Country Air

Renowned nature writer Polly Pullar takes a lighthearted look at rural life.

THE WOMAN BEHIND THE CROWN

The Queen lived her long life in the public eye but still found time for her own interests and passions.

A Hidden Chapter

James was a great boyfriend, but Linzi wasn't sure she was getting the whole story...

THE END OF AN ERA

Our royal correspondent, lan Lloyd, pays tribute to our much-loved and already much-missed monarch, Queen Elizabeth.

Life Is For Living

Visiting Aunt Elise in Switzerland taught me so much...

A Day Out In Deeside

Willie Shand heads to Aberdeenshire to enjoy a scenic stroll around the village of Kincardine O'Neil.

London Calling

The Wilkes family were hopeful that public broadcasting would be the entertainment of the future . . .

It's like we have never been away

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg shares tales from her life in rural Dorset ...

Grown With Love

Des had nurtured his relationship with Hattie but he hadn't reckoned on a garden pest!

A Sticky Situation

Kim's new job at the toffee factory was a big change for her...

Health & wellbeing

Great advice to keep you happy and health

Hair is a big part of someone's identity

Poppy Lee-Burrowes is a charity fund-raiser, trailblazer and pioneer at the age of only eleven! Holly Crawford finds out more.