Whether you are travelling by car, plane, train, coach or ferry over Christmas and New Year, we've got all the information ...

What do you make of Amanda Abbington’s complaints about her treatment by dance partner Giovanni Pernice on Strictly? It says a lot that only six minor complaints out of the 17 were upheld in the BBC’s ...

Subtly spiced and containing an abundance of juicy mixed vine fruits, plentiful pecans and almonds and with more than a hint ...

Red cabbage is a hearty vegetable and perfect to serve in winter as a delicious accompaniment to Christmas dinner.

There’s no need for Rachel Power, chief executive of the Patients Association, to inform me that the NHS dental service is shot to pieces. It’s broken, she says. After a lifetime of excellent dental ...

We test the supermarket and big brand mince pies head-to-head to find out which is the best - and which to avoid.

She’s played the TV detective Vera, whose catchphrase is ‘farewell, pet’, for 14 years, but that’s exactly what Brenda Blethyn will be saying to the much-loved character when the final series airs.

An amazing 29 million bottles of Champagne are imported into the UK every year, showing just how much us Brit love a glass of fizz. While the bubbly beverage is no doubt associated with fun and ...

The stress of shopping and family get-togethers, plus the surfeit of rich, salty meals and alcohol are enough to send anyone’s blood pressure upwards at this time of year. But how high is too high? In ...

Do you want to follow in the footsteps of James Bond? See where Harry Potter soared on his broomstick or gaze across the Downton banqueting table? Many of the most famous film and television locations ...

The fresh start of a new year offers the perfect opportunity to reset the way we think. Simple changes to our perspectives and thoughts can make all the difference. Looking after our mental health can ...

Q. Do I need a doctor’s note to fly with my prescription medication? We are off to Lanzarote and the travel agent has advised getting a letter from our GP to prove the heart and blood pressure pills ...