Eight-legged GUESTS

Spotted some uninvited spiders in your home? Here's why they've moved in - and how you can keep them out

Cathedrals of the rail

We take a look at some of Britain's extraordinary and historic railway stations

'I'm happier now than I've ever been!'

TV and radio presenter Amanda Holden talks about life in her 50s, her new show and female empowerment

SEASON'S riches

Savour the garden's last hurrah with great-performing perennials

Store in style

Tidy up bits and bobs with these handy fabric baskets

A weekend in BELFAST

Fizzing with culture and conviviality, Northern Ireland's capital is ideal for a minibreak

Sweet like CHOCOLATE

Indulgent desserts to finish a special meal

Do the money DETOX

A quick and easy audit could add up to some surprising savings

Bowls of GOODNESS

Try out our nutritious soups, perfect for when you need a boost

In thrall to THE SEA

Our island nation is surrounded by water - here, three women share their special bond with it

ONE-POT wonders

Hot tubs to nourish your hair, skin and body

'I don't really have much time for golf!'

THIS WEEK'S COLUMNIST Singer-songwriter Michael Bolton

Tips to keep safe FROM CANCER

Cases of lung cancer in women are about to overtake those in men, for the first time ever. Here's everything you need to know to help you avoid it or to catch it early

'I don't want to upset people!'

Actor Miriam Margolyes on being controversial, life in the public eye and her latest projects

GARDEN notes

Rich autumnal hues and a new rose

Autumn in NEW ORLEANS

As the seasons begin to change, this lively city in the American South comes into its own

Here to help

LET COUNSELLOR KEREN LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

Coping with...CONFUSION

This condition may be acute or part of an ongoing managed illness

Your wellbeing

LATEST HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR MIND AND BODY

Against the ODDS

Given a devastating fe diagnosis, one woman a refused to let that stop her living her life to the full

7 clever upgrades for BETTER BEAUTY

For healthy hair, quenched skin and flattering make-up, why not follow our expert's swap shop?

'Fate? I call it random existence'

IT'S A FUNNY OLD WORLD

Stars in your eyes

Get set for a stunning night-time adventure with our pick of the UK's best stargazing spots

'I'm definitely not ready to retire yet!'

Singer Bonnie Tyler on life in the spotlight, her famous friends and ageing

A cure for THE GLUMS

A weekend treat is on offer (no camping involved)

Follow in Agatha's footsteps

With a new Poirot film out this month, now's the time to take a bookish break in the Queen of Crime's home town - Wallingford

DAHLIAS to dazzle

Save the best till last with these beautiful late-season stars

Coping with...INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

These auto-immune conditions affect the lower bowel

'Should school uniforms be abolished?'

With a law* to protect parents from costly uniforms, two mums share their thoughts on whether they should they be banned altogether

Forging new FRIENDSHIPS

As Oddfellows celebrates its Friendship Month this September, we speak to two women whose lives have been transformed for the better by the friendly society