They only date if their signs are compatible, plan pregnancies and career moves by the zodiac and even reschedule meetings if (heaven forbid!) Mercury is retrograde.

Getting sick of seeing the same four walls? These easy, affordable updates can make a whole lot of difference to any room

There are times in your life when you feel radically misaligned with the prevailing opinion. That's how I felt when I watched the latest box set everyone was raving about. I speak of Tiger King

Want to treat yourself and get a feel-good glow? These independent boutiques and brands could do with your support right now

From planet-friendly fabrics to brands that give back, here's fashion director Shelly Vella's pick of the pieces to love right now

I woke at 3am last night, could not get back to sleep. Thought my throat was itchy. No nice thoughts to comfort myself with

I used to see a therapist who believed silence was good for me. I would trudge to her house every Wednesday afternoon,

This is a real party piece of a dish - it looks great at the table and packs so much flavour for minimal prep and effort

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Sichuan chicken is traditionally very spicy

There are thousands of versions of this cake with the roughly similar legend behind them that a young woman made it for the man she liked, who promptly fell in love with her on tasting it

These flavour-packed single-tray dishes from around the world couldn't be simpler

Gochugaru, or Korean red pepper flakes, are available online and at specialist shops. They really make the dish

I want to leave my husband but have nowhere to go

I could live off this Mexican-inspired chilli - especially as it makes enough to feed a crowd with more to spare. I use brisket along with a little diced pork shoulder for richness

One of the easiest and nicest dinners I can think of is roasted sweet potato - and this smoky version, jazzed up with sharp feta, spring onions and some crunch from the peanuts, is up there

Perfect for a weeknight dinner with a pile of flatbreads as it would be with other salads for a weekend lunch spread

Excellent fuel for a long afternoon dog walk

This dish is a revelation: beef cooked in coconut with lemongrass and chilli with a depth of flavour from shrimp paste and lime

In Uruguay, this cake is known as chajá - layers of fluffy sponge soaked in peach syrup, cream, dulce de leche, peaches and meringue

Who knew that green and pink would work together so well? Welcome to the Insta-famous home of the design duo who are changing our approach to décor

Need a pick-me-up? Lipstick always does the trick for me. These are my current favourites 

And these miracle-workers are having a magical effect on my complexion right now

A crisp green salad would be just the ticket alongside

I flirted with my friend's husband and now she won't speak to me    

This Friday marks 75 years since Winston Churchill announced the end of the war in Europe and people took to the streets to rejoice with victory parades, parties and music

This is a particularly gorgeous take on our favourite Sunday roast

This wickedly sticky bread and butter pud is a tribute to our love of toast with butter and marmalade

A naughty spoonful of whipped cream is to be encouraged

One to eat lounging on the sofa in slippers

We used to live in an era when quarantine was something pets did and social distancing simply meant avoiding the drunk guy at the office Christmas party.

A national treasure, and the very best combine the jammy flesh of cookers with nibs of eaters

A steak pie succeeds in being rustic and relaxed yet celebratory at the same time

I've been thinking, over the past few days, about failure. Sometimes, something happens to throw your life into stark relief

If lockdown has you longing for flourishing flowers or a kitchen garden, award-winning Royal Horticultural Society judge Jo Thompson is here to show you how

Pour the butter and sage leaves over the carrots to serve

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Fly the flag for comfort food with these Great British classics, reimagined by Annie Bell

How many of us have grown up with the comfort of this pie?

Fashion director Shelly Vella picks the 1940s trends that are still going strong today

I'm 55 and used to be slim and able to wear chic clothes, but that's all changed since I hit the menopause and started taking HRT I just can't find clothes that make me feel comfortable. Any ideas?

From coping during lockdown to her shock split from her film director husband, nothing is off limits for Motherland star .

She's the straight-talking mum of four whose super-honest advice has earned her millions of fans and turned her into the beauty guru we can all trust and relate to

Emma Hansen was young, healthy and 39 weeks pregnant with her first child when the unthinkable happened and her baby died in the womb

...Fashion Director Shelly Vella's springtime blues

For more than 30 years interior designer Kelly Hoppen has been a constant support to her stepdaughter, fashion designer Savannah Miller

The horrific murder of 14-year-old Breck Bednar by an online predator shocked the nation - So is it possible to move on from such unimaginable loss?

After decades of letdowns and disappointments, this writer - who wants to remain anonymous - resolved never to see her father again. Then the pandemic struck...

I love colour. Colour lifts you when you're feeling flat. Colour boosts your confidence. I truly believe that the most important thing is to choose clothes that make us feel better about ourselves

Russell Brand may have a reputation for his playboy past - but these days he's happier road-testing kiddie crafts for wife Laura's new venture.