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Are you enjoying our new feature – Local Hero – celebrating the people in your lives who make a difference? It’s fab to read about the good that normal folk do – and a reminder that we can all make a difference, no matter how small. This week we have

It’s no joke that my friend’s beautiful cocker spaniel Jester loves posing for a pic! Emma Smith, Barton-upon-Humber There’s nothing like a walk in the countryside, especially in the beautiful fields of Hitchin Lavender farm. The smell was incredible

CHARLOTTE MORRIS, 32, FROM SHREWSBURY, SAYS: My daughter Pippa is only 4 but she’s a real community champ. She loves litter-picking in our village and making it tidy. In lockdown, Pippa started noticing all the rubbish on the streets, and said she wa

Bev Irving, 48, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hearing a clatter from the living room, I rolled my eyes. My son Lee, 9, was always karate chopping his way around the house! He was big brother to Joe, then aged 2. His younger brother Owen came in 2006, followed

I got frustrated with my towels always falling off the bathroom radiator. Instead, I use a trouser hanger, and hang it over the side of the sink for them to dry. Jen Elvin, Rotherham, South Yorkshire I struggle to lift my heavy bed to dust underneath

Ainise Carabula, 37, Dunfermline As a warm breeze blew, I felt the sand between my toes and looked out at the glistening sea. There’s a reason they call this paradise, I thought. But as lovely as the view was, there was one that was even more gorgeou

Who is British actor Alison Steadman’s dream dinner-party invitee? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the two-word prize answer. 11 Small feature (6) 12 Hit back (9) 13 Roman robe (4) 14 Dinosaur film, _ Park (

Kelly Turner, 43, reached a deal with prosecutors this January – weeks before she was due to stand trial. She pleaded guilty to charges of child abuse negligently causing death, theft and charitable fraud, but the murder charge was dismissed. Distric

A Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime watch sold at auction in 2019 for how many US dollars, making it the most expensive watch ever? Fit these numbers into the grid. One number doesn’t fit. This is the prize answer. 146 270 311 315 362 418 460 644 865

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Georgia Morris, 28, Birmingham True-life PATIENT CASEBOOK Slathering fake tan over my legs, I noticed something wasn’t quite right. A rash covered the whole of my right leg and my foot was swollen. Within days, I could barely walk. It was November 20

Keeley Shoup, 33 Chatting away to my friend over coffee, I couldn’t believe what she had planned for the weekend. ‘I’m going to a group-cuddle workshop,’ she grinned. ‘Come along.’ ‘Er, no thanks,’ I said. ‘It sounds a bit creepy!’ A bunch of complet

Can you set a puzzle in this format? Send it, with a photo of yourself, to the address on p3. There’s £20 for every one we use! This week’s puzzle was compiled by Peter Burton, Hove, Sussex 1 Talk about this mag 2 Strong twisted cord 3 Tip or point 4

Tula Smallman, 41, Porthcawl, Bridgend Hearing laughs and shrieks, I went outside to see my two boys playing in the paddling pool. It was half-term in May 2020 and we were meant to be in Majorca, but the lockdown had hit. Instead, I’d suggested a fak

I migongo, an artform that makes use of cow dung to create striking geometric designs, is a tradition preserved in which country? Solve the puzzle by following the arrows and writing in your answers. Then read the letters in the shaded squares to fin

Whether you wear a restaurant-branded T-shirt or you’re a fully uniformed police officer, you can claim a uniform tax rebate. If you have to wear it for work, you pay for it out of your own pocket and it’s your responsibility to wash it, it’s worth m

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Becky Turner, 33, Swansea As my mates lined up for the egg and spoon race, I stood alone, a few steps ahead. ‘Go!’ the teacher shouted. Parents applauded as I limped to the finish line. Even with the head start, I still hadn’t come first. But just ge

Every parent remembers that first tiny baby smile. It’s one of those magical memories that last a lifetime. But for Tayla’s mum Nicki, that moment never came. Because Tayla can’t smile. She was born with a rare neurological disorder called Moebius sy

The first single British singer Estelle ever bought was by which group? To find out, solve the puzzle... Fill in the grid. Each letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number from 1 to 26. When you’ve completed the grid, the shaded squares will

Leanne Wilson, 37, Witham, Essex Shame reddened my cheeks as I listened to the doctor’s words. ‘You can get help here,’ he said, handing me a leaflet for Alcoholics Anonymous. It was September 2002, and a blood test had revealed I had a fatty liver.

Remembering Dad’s words on positive mental attitude, I stayed away from the old foods I’d been hooked on. But depression seeped through me and Dad’s loss was so raw that I couldn’t sleep at night. Desperately, I tried to channel his mantra. I had a w

If you only use half a jar of pasta sauce or a few squeezes of tomato purée, don’t leave the remainder to go mouldy in the fridge. Freeze the sauce and purée for later – use an ice-cube tray for perfect portions.

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The cheat’s way to make this flavoursome and warming dish SERVES 4 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOK TIME 15 MINS • 2 x 175g packets Riso Gallo Saffron Risotto Pronto• 200g broccoli, chopped• 180g crayfish tails in brine, drained• 50g freshly grated Parmesan, pl

BBC1 • Richard Ayoade hosts the ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall where C4’s AIDS drama It’s A Sin is nominated for 11 awards, including Leading Actor and Leading Actress for stars Olly Alexander and Lydia West. The BBC1 submarine thriller Vig

The answers to all but one of these quiz questions can be found hidden in this wordsearch grid, reading forwards, backwards, up, down or diagonally. To help you, we’ll tell you that the answers are in alphabetical order in each section. However, one

Chloe Fewster, 21, Hull Sipping my drink, I locked eyes with the handsome stranger sitting opposite me in the pub. It was September 2020 and I was out with some mates in Hull town centre. With a cheeky smile and a confident swagger, the bloke came st

We really like Primark’s skincare range – it’s come a long way. We especially enjoyed using this hydrating sheet mask. It feels lovely and cooling, and uses hyaluronic acid to hydrate thirsty skin. 17 is back with a bang – the Boots own-brand make-up

Q I’m looking for a new affordable perfume for summer, but I’m not sure where to start! Chantelle, Yorkshire A You can’t go wrong with a floral scent. Your sense of smell really has the power to transform your mood, and notes of flowers and blossoms

Don’t have a car? Byway’s activity breaks in North Wales are all reachable by public transport, and there are plenty of thrills to be had. Start in the heart of the Conwy Valley, where you can enjoy Europe’s longest zip line in Betws-y-Coed. Next, he

She was a shy little schoolgirl with shiny, dark hair and a gap between her front teeth. Marise Ann Chiverella, 9, attended a church school and dreamt of becoming a nun. At home, she’d play the pipe organ with her siblings – Barry, Carmen-Marie, Rona

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Dear Grandma Hilda, I can still remember watching you knit away, a ciggie hanging from your mouth. No wonder when you sent us five grandchildren beautiful handmade cardies in the post they’d smell of cigarettes – you smoked like a chimney! You spoilt