Plant POWER

Try these happiness-boosting houseplants, with ideas for every room or space

A lifeline AFTER LOSS

A mother who suffered a devastating loss channelled her grief to help others

Ringo Starr asked for my autograph!"

I've sometimes thought, 'I wish I'd been born slightly earlier

Supercharge your sleep this winter

We need more sleep when the days become shorter, say the experts. Here's how to make sure you get quality shut-eye from tonight

Intensive care was a bit of a shock!"

Actor Patricia Hodge on keeping healthy, ageism and reprising her part in All Creatures Great and Small

First aid FOR TOOLS

How to keep trusty garden implements in good condition

Helen's HERO SEMIN

George wanted to impress his daughter and his incredible revelation didn't disappoint

Spooky but LOVELY

Try our ghostly biscuits that look ghoulish but taste great!

Let it GLOW MGA

Light up your garden with changing leaf colours

Back to NATURE

The best places for a weekend stay in epic scenery to enjoy the autumnal British wilds

Mad about MARY

One woman loves nothing more than sharing her passion for fashion with the world

I'm determined to be annoying!

Comic, writer and actor Jenny Eclair on her new role as a nana and why she's refusing to conform to older stereotypes

GARDEN notes

Autumn foliage and late flowers

Explore COGNAC COUNTRY

With charming towns, atmospheric abbeys and - of course - brandy galore, rural Charente is a delight

In your DREAMS

What could your night-time visions be trying to tell you?

'It's important to keep your inner child alive'

THIS WEEK'S COLUMNIST Broadcaster Gaby Roslin

Cosy crime time

Whether seeking escapism or the chance to play detective, we can’t get enough of the mystery novels crowding UK bestseller lists

Home COMFORTS

Cosy ideas to achieve that warm and cocooning feel for the chilly season that lies ahead

Saved by my FURRY FRIEND

One woman believes her life was saved by her dog's intuition

How to...shop second-hand

Kinder both to the environment and your purse, here's how to find the best pre-loved pieces

Easy ways to an ache-free winter

Does a drop in temperature increase your pain? Don't despair - here's how to winter-proof your joints and muscles

I now go to bed earlier than ever!'

TV presenter Julia Bradbury on health, getting outdoors and what inspires her to carry on

Smiling HIGH

When Sue Maughan's son was treated for a cleft palate and lip, she started a worldwide journey to challenge herself and raise funds for less fortunate babies

River deep - mountain HIGH

Walking Greece's 'Grand Canyon' is great for your mind and body, discovers Tanya Pearey, as she clocks up the miles in the dramatic scenery of the Vikos Gorge

Feel-good celebrations

Embracing life's little pleasures and everyday moments of joy could be key to your happiness

Look after your legs THIS WINTER

From unsightly veins to skin problems and ulcers, here's all you need to know to keep your legs in tip-top condition

A lifeline for the COMMUNITY

An invaluable charity in North Norfolk helps local residents stay connected

VIETNAM for beginners

Discover rich history, fabulous cuisine and remarkable landscapes on a first-timer's tour of the south-east Asian country's most thrilling highlights

GARDEN notes

Vibrant flowers and storing seeds

Eight-legged GUESTS

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