Weak at the knees

Welcome

Euan Sutherland

Coronation treats

From red, white and blue bunting to royal-inspired biscuits, we've got all you need for a regal celebration

Jeremy Paxman

As mornings come round ever more frequently for our columnist, he considers how we perceive the passing of time as we get older

Jenni Murray

Angered by the recent felling of healthy city centre trees, our columnist calls for more respect towards our planet

IN MY EXPERIENCE ...

Meera Syal

Let's talk••• recycling

Each month our insight team conducts an in-depth poll of Saga customers to find out what you're thinking. This month: your rubbish

Hello, everyone

What are your plans for the Coronation? Are

The making of a monarch

Ahead of King Charles Ill's Coronation, the TV personality, author and friend of the royals, Gyles Brandreth, gives an intimate insight into the man he calls a 'powerhouse of energy with a marvellous sense of humour'

A woman of letters

Author Julia Donaldson was 50 when her children's classic The Gruffalo was published. Now, one of her books is sold every 11 seconds. But she began a different kind of story when she bought her village post office...

The new seekers

What’s next for butterfly counters and bird-watchers? Today’s wildlife enthusiasts are taking their spotting skills to another level

‘What? I’m not the veteran broadcaster. I’m the young guy!’

After 46 years at the BBC, beloved DJ Ken Bruce, 72, has now taken the mic at a commercial rival. He tells us why he really chose to quit his top-rated Radio 2 show and talks about meeting his wife, managing diabetes and being a dad of six

That's Life! 50 years on

Five decades since That's Life! hit our screens, we talk to its inimitable host, Esther Rantzen, about the groundbreaking show's lasting legacy

Give them a hand

As the Coronation weekend celebrates the nation's volunteers, we meet some of those who donate their time to guide visitors round the UK's historic buildings

Best fests

Festival season is here and whether you're a foodie, jazz aficionado, culture vulture or Champagne lover there's an event to suit. We pick the best of this year's bunch ...

Prints Charming

INTERIORS/ ANTIQUES/ GARDENS/ TECH/ BEAUTY/ MOTORING/ FOOD/ WINE

Objects of desire

While many of the King's Coronation 'collectables' will be mere junk, some of our previous monarchs' merch are now seen as crown jewels, including pants ...

Kew the questions

As kitchen gardener at London’s world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Hélèna Dove often gets asked questions as she goes about her work. Here she addresses the most common of her visitors’ growing pains

A great British icon

The fully electric Mini, complete with Union Jack rear lights, is sure to garner a seal of approval from any EV-championing royal

Getthe star treatment

From models to musicians, A-listers everywhere are launching their own beauty ranges. But are they any good? Our columnist finds out

Back to her roots

As she launches her first cookbook and prepares to turn 60, Great British Menu host Andi Oliver talks about battling an eating disorder, recovering from a recent hysterectomy and why she's getting bored with having a bald head

Caribbean dream

TV chef Andi Oliver serves up an easy curry cîaickeh and a coconut and lime cheesecake bursting with the flavours of Antigua

Tried & tasted

No time to bake a Victoria sponge for the Coronation? We see which supermarket versions are fit for a royal spread

Sip for aking

Raising a glass to Charles 111? These wonderful wines all have the perfect royal pedigree

Lap it up

New laptops can cost more than £1,000, but if you don't need all the bells and whistles, here are some great budget options

Generation games

Our columnist wants his family to appreciate handwritten letters - but it's hard to make a point when you're guilty of double standards

Ask Dr Mark

YOUR QUESTIONS/ THE POWER OF TOUCH/ KNEES

Hug it out

A cuddle seems to cure everything - and now science backs up your granny's wisdom. Benefits range from fighting colds to reducing blood pressure. Haven't got anyone to hug? We explore ways to keep in touch

ask ALAN JOHNSON

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

Old age, young love

Almost six months since first meeting his new lady friend, our columnist has made a nifty discovery about her past

Did you lock the door?

From a few simple security measures to high-tech surveillance systems, protect what matters to you

Paul Lewis

It may not be British to complain, but if you receive substandard goods, then complain is exactly what you should do. While it may seem tricky, the process is simple - and it really can pay off

May 2023 Money news

Energy bills help, filling National Insurance holes and why you should act now to use up old stamps. Plus, are your savings safe?

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NORWAY / LETTER FROM AMERICA

Letter from America

I was not at my best when I

Duped Down Under

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out and about

MUSICAL Aspects of Love Lyric Theatre, London From

Staying in

PODCAST by SARAH SHANNON I'm Not a Monster

Lostand found

A missing wife, missing memories, drama in Elizabethan London, a US adventure, and a tootle around Britain in search of charging points

Coronation memories

letters

grey matters

More puzzles! There are loads more puzzles on

The pub Quiz

The Simpsons, a 'snotty' town, Star Wars, and a swimmer all feature in this month's teasers

Dame Maureen Lipman

The world according to...

Word to the wise

This month, Countdown's lexicographer considers the shift in language the Carolean age will bring