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Jeremy Paxman

This month, our columnist reflects on the significance of the Coronation and why his opinions of the monarchy have changed over time

Jenni Murray

With summer here, our columnist reminisces about being by the sea: donkey rides, ice-cream… and one unforgettable day

IN MY EXPERIENCE...

Al Murray

This month we talk… music

Each month our insight team conducts an in-depth poll of Saga customers to find out what you’re thinking. This month: the tunes you listen to

A brave new world

Since she stepped away from the BBC Breakfast sofa, Louise Minchin, 54, has been on a series of jaw-dropping adventures. Here, she tells us why she quit the show after 20 years and how she first fell for her husband aged 14

Meet Pepper. Is this robot the answer to our crisis in care?

This humanoid robot can hold conversations, remind you to take your pills and even read your emotions. It is one of a new generation of ‘carebots’ – currently being trialled in the UK designed to do everything from keeping people company to bathing and dressing. A welcome idea – or a terrifying dystopia?

Slithering Away

Adders may feature in our folklore, but they could become extinct across much of Britain if we don’t do more to protect them. Here, the author of a book on these vanishing vipers explains the problem

Welcome to Turkish Hairlines

More than two million people suffering from hair loss have travelled to Turkey for a transplant in the past decade. But, while some clinics produce good results, many are run by charlatans. We investigate this growing trend

After the Windrush

The docking of the Empire Windrush in June 1948 marked the start of a wave of Caribbean immigration that transformed post-war Britain. Seventy-five years on, we find out what life was like for new arrivals in the ‘motherland’

It’s never too late to…

pole dance

Happy camper

Dee Campling was on a mission to prove a new camper van could still have bags of character and style – with no grey plastic in sight

Shop the look

1 1) Aryia jute basket bag, £35, nationaltrust.org.uk/shop

High and mighty

Growing to more than two metres tall, delphiniums have beautifully shaped blooms and flood flowerbeds with vivid colours. No wonder they’re adored by the King…

A breath of fresh air

The EQE from Mercedes-Benz keeps you limber, goes longer than most EVs, and improves what you’re breathing in

Brownie points

When you don’t want the drama of black mascara, it’s time to send in the browns, says our expert

Health trip

These delicious, nutrient-packed dishes from The Hairy Bikers, aka Si King and Dave Myers, will help keep you on the road to a balanced diet

Tried & tasted

Succulent fish wrapped in buttery puff pastry makes for a hearty supper – but which will our tasters prefer?

Viva España!

Ernest Hemingway once called Spanish wine the best in Europe. And that’s still the case today…

Safe as houses

From electronic locks and wireless alarm systems to video doorbells and in-home cameras, protecting your property has never been easier

Generation games

Our columnist loves reading maps but if he asked his children to use one instead of sat nav, he knows he’d be told to ‘get lost’…

Ask Dr Mark

Our expert on weight-loss injections, a sore tongue and what to do if you think someone is drinking too much

A fat lot of good

You’ve probably heard of omega-3 fat and its many benefits, but what about its lesser-known cousin omega-6? Getting the right balance of fats is vital for a healthier, happier life

Moving on up

Kneeling, crawling, squatting – even doing housework – is the key to staying strong and mobile as we age, research has found. So let everyday tasks do the heavy lifting

ask ALAN JOHNSON

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

Old age, young love

An A&E visit leaves our columnist fearing his lady friend might now be on the look out for a younger – and much quieter – alternative

Happy holidays

The Saga family share their favourite travel hacks for stress-free trips with children

Paul Lewis

As the cost of living increases, a record number of people are working beyond retirement age. But while this may give your income a boost, it comes with implications, as our expert explains

Money news

June 2023

Victoria reigns supreme

Discover stunning coastlines, gastronomic delights and incredible wildlife in the Australian state of Victoria

Letter from America

The Great Rematch looks like a distinct possibility

BIG IN JAPAN

Turning 60 in Japan is an auspicious occasion, marking the beginning of a new phase of life. Where better to celebrate than off the beaten track on the verdant ‘art’ island of Naoshima?

Holding court

Ahead of next month’s Wimbledon Championships,hips, a new BBC programme examines how the stars of the 70s and 80s turned tennis into a global phenomenon non

out and about

THEATRE

staying in

PODCAST Detectives Don’t Sleep This is a true

The dark arts

Church paintings, conjuring, Cold War espionage, love among the exhibits, and a secretive plantsman feature in this month’s must-reads

letters

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grey matters

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The pub Quiz

A cartoon dog and the word corgi, Neighbours and good friends all feature in June’s teasers

The world according to… Ray Mears

Woodsman and TV star Ray Mears, 59, on surviving in the Arctic and why his wife makes his adventures possible

Word to the wise

This month, the Countdown lexicographer tunes into some ‘tribe talk’: the language that serves as shorthand to groups of people in the know