From the window of our new home in the country, I've got a fresh perspective on the changing seasons
When your bedroom overlooks a field, your view of changing seasons is quite different
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20 ways to stay connected to the outside world as restrictions tighten
Winter picnics, wine tastings and many more ideas for keeping in touch with the wider world
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My 40 side effects of reaching midlife (so what are yours?)
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'My son has a life-threatening condition - but my best friend has the same one, which gives me hope'
When her son was born with a rare genetic condition, Annette Kellow was devastated. But a strange coincidence is helping her through
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How to get control of your WFH carbon footprint
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20 ways to do Halloween at home, from spooky treats to ghoulish games
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'It's now or never': why growing numbers of singles are fleeing cities for a new life in the country
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John Lewis-Stempel: 'I daren't tell my family that farm work is much easier than writing'
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Could 'tiny forests' the size of tennis courts be the secret to tackling the climate crisis?
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We love our new neighbours, but will they ever accept us as Norfolk natives?
Our welcome was both warmer and less intense than research revolving largely around The Archers might have you imagine
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Britain by numbers: the surprising ONS statistics that reveal our nation's past and present
The fascinating data that shows who we are, how we live (and used to live) and where we’re heading
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Why selecting the right bed linen is crucial to a sweet night’s sleep
You spend at least a third of your day tucked up between the sheets, so it pays restful dividends to seek out the best you can afford
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A million little heartbreaks – the human cost of lockdown
We’re all used to the daily updates on coronavirus cases, but what’s not known is the full cost of the pandemic on people’s lives
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'It's not just about hair': Meet the photographer shining light on what it means to be ginger
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'Mum says that life is not worth living any more'
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Why I sprung my dad from his care home
When his home closed to visitors for the second time, it had a devastating effect on my father’s mental health, so I decided to take action
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How it started vs how it's going: the viral trend that channels positive narcissism
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Richard Osman: I was a child of the golden era of crisps, and it changed my life
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