The Abroad in Japan author says the vibrant colours and cooler temperatures make autumn the perfect time to visit.

Have you been overlooked for a job interview? Are you treated differently at the gym? Or have you felt that doctors seem to think you can’t speak for yourself? If you’ve suspected ageism is at play, ...

Fresh from the latest issue of Saga Magazine - The Pub Quiz! Answer 20 cunning questions and see how many you can get right, answers below the cut. Which book, begun in 1884 and published in ten ...

My wife has taken to saying ‘that’ll see us out’ when we buy anything new for the house – most recently, even a pair of rubber gloves. Here’s an adage that recommends every day in a marriage six ...

My son and daughter are worried that their children are watching too much television. It was ever thus – except of course the output of television has changed dramatically over the years. Indeed, most ...

It’s no exaggeration to say that without Brian Epstein there’d have been no Swinging Sixties. In the absence of his drive and flair, The Beatles would almost certainly have never been offered a record ...

Johnnie Walker brought his incredible 58-year radio career to a close on Sunday, with a little help from his wife Tiggy and celebrity admirers including Rod Stewart. “The day has come I’ve always ...

At 79, Carol Klein is the UK’s most popular female gardener today, and in this book she recounts the stories and characters that shaped her life. From a jailed father to lost friends, overdosing on ...

If you were told not to eat between meals as a child, you might feel guilty every time you snack. But if you do it right, a healthy snack is a great way to keep your energy levels up. The problem is ...

My mum won’t stop smoking, even after being advised to by her GP. My dad died of a smoking-related illness a few years ago (ironically, she only took up the habit then). My boys are teenagers and it ...

My brother has agreed to go on a ten-day holiday to Croatia with an old school pal who has been going through a tough time. Very late in the day, my brother has realised his friend is assuming they ...

Recently, I’ve been feeling oddly nostalgic for the days when I would get complimented on my teeth. Relatively white and straight, they were one of the few physical characteristics I felt horribly ...