Mothers and daughters: ‘I wanted to celebrate my life by going to my own wake’ 

When Lin Dalton decided to stop her treatment for incurable cancer, she knew she wanted to make the most of every moment she has left. So with her daughter Laura, she brought family and friends together for an evening of fun and farewells  Lin’s graduation in 2015 – she gained a first-lass honours degree in … Read more

Beauty: Do your feet need a treat?

Here’s how to give those toes some love with my tips and tricks for a summer-fabulous at-home pedicure Beauty assistant: Alice Robertson I’ve spent rather more time than usual looking at my bare feet as I pad around at home – although, personally, if I do go out at the moment, the idea of revealing … Read more

Butlin’s: Wish you were (working) here?

A week in Butlin’s was a very big deal – something families looked forward to all year From glamorous grannies to funky chickens, a summer holiday at Butlin’s was the height of sophistication back in the day. And for the staff, the chance to wear that iconic jacket was often life-changing, as former Redcoats reveal … Read more

The Joe Wicks Quick fix

The Joe Wicks Quick fix By Joe Wicks Published: 00:02 BST, 10 May 2020 | Updated: 01:17 BST, 10 May 2020 Trust the Body Coach to give family suppers a tasty, speedy and healthy workout. These one-dish-suits-all recipes will satisfy everyone He became a national hero when he took over our kids’ lockdown PE lessons. … Read more

Beauty: We all need a skin saviour 

And these miracle-workers are having a magical effect on my complexion right now My skin has been in need of some TLC lately and I know I’m not alone in that. These products have been coming to my rescue… Left:Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir (£60, charlottetilbury.com) Right: Murad Environmental Shield Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum (£72, murad.co.uk) 1 … Read more