Just back from Spain, my wife has decided that a new dog will give the old one a new lease of lifeWhile we were away, the middle one took the dog to its grooming appointment. When the dog returned shorn, the cat concluded, not for the first time, that this was a different dog altogether, and spent the next 24 hours living in a tree.“But then it was...

A bit of leftover naan, ciabatta, baguette or flatbread is the perfect vehicle for using up all sorts of odds and ends in the fridge. Stick it under the grill and hey presto: homemade ‘pizza’Even the smallest amount of leftovers can be turned into an indulgent meal. Tacos, sushi and even pizza all benefit from this “less is more” approach and need very...

Former politicians pay tribute after files show ‘Labour’s most successful leader’ was forced to consider selling legacy to pay for his dementia careMargaret Thatcher described him as “the most skilful of politicians” and Tony Blair thought him “Labour’s most successful leader ever”.Such elegies on the death in 1995 of Harold Wilson, 79, the twice Labour...

Birgit, 42, an academic, meets Solomon, 44, a healthcare professionalWhat were you hoping for? A fun evening with someone interesting. I chose to not think about it too much beforehand and to just let things happen. Continue reading...

Kai McKenzie, 23, expresses gratitude for outpouring of support in first public comments after attack by ‘biggest shark I’ve ever seen’Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian surfer whose leg was bitten off by a shark has promised he’ll be “back in that water in no time” as he recovers from surgery.Kai...

Public health adviser says higher temperatures caused by climate crisis pose danger for visitors not used to themThe climate emergency poses a “real risk” to Spain’s traditional mass tourist model as rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves hit the country’s most popular coastal destinations, a senior public health adviser has warned.Héctor Tejero,...