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From inspirational interviews to gardening tips, health and wellbeing advice, and fascinating history, there’s a podcast to suit everyone’s interests. Need an antidote to the doom and gloom? This is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Each week

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When life is full, the last thing you need is to fall ill. But what if your everyday actions are inadvertently causing you health problems? ‘As GPs we often see patients with issues that have been caused by avoidable mistakes,’ says Dr Hana Patel, NH

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The UK has an amazing culinary heritage that many chefs feel doesn’t get the attention it deserves. And we also have our fair share of divisive dishes. ‘Love it or hate it’, the well-known slogan proclaims – and oh, how we do! Since its creation in 1

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The magic of a treehouse is coupled with the luxury of an architect-designed interior that can sleep up to 10, at this self-catering stay on the Chevithorne Barton estate. Enjoy treetop views through huge windows in the book-lined lounge or take in b

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After she’d found a place to park, Cathy picked up her phone and called her daughter. ‘Hi, Mum,’ Rachel said. ‘How’s my cat?’ ‘He’s fine,’ Cathy replied as she watched a woman carrying a puppy across the car park. ‘They didn’t have to do all the test

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