The golden rules of OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING

Add a Downton-style sparkle to your al fresco party this summer, with a little help from Lady Carnarvon

Small garden BIG IDEAS!

Short on space? Make the most of what you have with these clever solutions

Ladies in LINGERIE

These women have found their underwear business niche

Is love in CRISIS?

Will platinum anniversaries - heck, even paper - soon be a thing of the past? We ask the experts if lifelong love can survive

Why we love THE GREAT BRITISH SUMMER

From sandy sandwiches to slip-on sandals, Jackie Clune sings the praises of holidays at home

When Mum LEFT HOME

Diane Danvers Simmons was a carefree teen until her mother made a shattering decision

Inflammation THE NEW ANTI-AGEING SECRET?

It's there to protect you, but the body's natural inflammatory response can also have a downside. Natalia Lubomirski investigates

Could HYPNOSIS work for you?

Discover how this powerful technique could help you to reach your wellbeing goals

JOURNEY THROUGH CANADA

Go west across the Rocky Mountains from Calgary to Vancouver, winding through jaw-dropping scenery and encountering magnificent wildlife

Embrace the BLUE

The positive effects of being in and around water can have a huge impact on your health and wellbeing. Here's how to ride the wave of 'blue therapy'

I'D NEVER SAY NEVER to Strictly!

TV presenter Steph McGovern talks work, family and why reality shows may well feature in her future

Clear space CLEAR MIND

Decluttering your home can help help move your life forward

Anyone for COCKTAILS?

Shaken or stirred, with alcohol or a mocktail - when the sun's shining, it's time for a sip of something special

What's causing YOUR ANXIETY?

Feel calmer and more in control with these simple lifestyle changes

Was I SECOND BEST?

Caron McKinlay opens up about marrying a widower whose first wife was his soulmate

‘I now have BALANCE IN MY LIFE'

Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan on staying grounded, living abroad and her ever-changing passions

THE WAY I AM 'We live in a very confusing, complex world'

Actor Michelle Collins, 59, shares her passions and fears. She lives in north London with her partner Mike Davison, 38, and has a daughter, Maia, 25

6 steps to greener finances

We all have the power to make a difference with our money, explains personal finance expert Katie Binns

The Truth about Additives

Reading the labels on ready meals and snacks can help us make healthier choices. Here's the low-down on what gets added to food

Super...staycations

No need to worry about airport hassles, passenger locator forms or flight delays if you're staying in the UK. We round up some of the best places to spend the summer

Hobbies that HEAL

Forget pills. Pleasurable pastimes, such as singing, painting and knitting, can work wonders for your health - without any nasty side effects!

New build for a NEW LIFE

When Shelagh Krasno decided to build her own home on an old tennis court, getting the right team to help was crucial

COOL Britannia

With deckchair stripes, traditional gingham and nautical necklines making waves in the style stakes, it’s time to take a trip to the coast

What's Holding You Back?

Want to clear away the obstacles that are stopping you from moving forward? The answer is in your hands - here's how

Fearless, Fabulous - Fern

The novelist and TV presenter talks self-care, speaking her mind more as she gets older, and her love of the community she now feels part of in Cornwall

What really happens when YOU STOP HRT?

It can be a lifeline if menopausal symptoms have derailed your life, but coming off hormone replacement therapy can sometimes feel like you're heading backwards. Here's what you can do about it

Why Mum's kitchen means HΟΜΕ

Nina Stibbe's childhood memories are inextricably bound up with the mug tree, spice racks and fancy gadgets of her mother's old-school kitchen

TREAT yourself

Book an indulgent break in one of these sumptuous UK luxury hotels – go on, you deserve it

WHAT I'VE LEARNED ‘Everything I do is for my mum'

Singer Alexandra Burke, 33, lives in north London with her footballer boyfriend Darren Randolph, 34. She is expecting their first child

Making THE NEWS

When it comes to setting the current affairs agenda, women are getting increasingly powerful, at last. Here we celebrate today's main players