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Roses, peaches and cream figure in our expert's choice of aromatic white wines

Into the fold

Boldly going where others have been before, the 'flip phones' predicted by Star Trek are back...

Generation games

Like his mother before him, our columnist is fanatical about making lists, but his children think it's a sign of impending senility

Ask Dr Mark

Our expert advises on testosterone levels, fluid intake and whether you can catch diseases from cats

Crash 10 g in

Once frowned upon, crash dieting is back in favour - and experts say some of us could benefit from doing it every few years. We digest the latest evidence

Moving stories

Cancer patients were always told to rest up and avoid exercise, but new research shows physical activity can help treatment and evenreduce the risk of recurrence. Meet the pioneers changing the face of cancer care

ask ALAN JOHNSON

The former Home Secretary uses his wisdom, wit and experience to tackle the problems troubling you

Old age, young love

After an operation, our hero whisks Miranda away to the Caribbean - and soon discovers she's a woman of many talents

Annie Shaw

With more and more high-street bank closures, it's getting harder to find in-person services. We look at your options, including getting to grips with managing your money online

July 2023 Money news

What the new energy price cap means, building society pay outs, inheritance tax planning and underpaid state pensions

TAKE TWO

The Rhine and the Danube both have their appeal. From city sights to culinary delights, we help you choose which river to cruise

Letter from America

With the runners and riders in the race

1 Acting Itheir age

From Harrison Ford to Tom Cruise, the average age of movie action heroes seems to be rising. We celebrate this growing trend

out and about

BAllET Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet On tour

FILM

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Harrison

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WHAT'S ON/ OUT AND ABOUT

DECADE BUSTERS

TURNING 5O Fran Healy musician (Travis) Kate Bec:kinsale

staying in

PODCAST ZOE Science & Nutrition You might remember

ON THE BOX

What's not to like about a gripping new crime thriller to keep us guessing, the return of Second World War historical drama, and a globe-spanning wildlife documentary?

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grey matters

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The pube Quiz

The Caribbean and Cloudy Bay, a physics conundrum and a scientist all feature in this month's teasers

Judy Murray

The world according to...

Word to the wise

This month, the Countdown lexicographer takes us behind the scenes of the show and reveals why she and her colleagues are often found in fits of giggles