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We celebrate 30 years of the National Lottery

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Fascinating facts about the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Military drills, circuses and a sliding roof - 4 facts about Strictly favourite Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

Money

Paul Lewis November money news

Our money expert on why November is a good time to write your will, and how to qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment.

Gardens

Colourful winter bedding plant ideas

Nine of the best winter-flowering bedding plants to add colour and cheer to your garden.

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Healthy eating

The best foods to eat to beat a cold

Feeling bunged up? A dietician reveals the foods that fight colds and boost your immunity.

Smart meters and everything you need to know about them

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Smart meters: everything you need to know

What smart meters do, how they work and the benefits they can bring.

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The Saga Magazine Pub Quiz - November

Marc Bolan, Morse code and memorable movie themes all feature in this month's tricky teasers.

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Rome's unforgettable Colosseum | Getty Images

Where to visit in Rome

Jetting off to Italy’s ‘Eternal City’? We reveal the best places to visit in Rome, from ancient temples to al fresco dining with a view.

The colder months bring snowfall on Mount Fuji | AWL-images.com

Why autumn is the best time to visit Japan

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

A Eurostar train waiting on the platform | Getty

Travelling to Europe? We explain the new EES system

What the new European border check system means for you and your travel plans.

Balmoral: King of the castles

Balmoral Castle has thrown open its doors to the public for the first time in 170 years. We take a tour.

The flower market on the Singel canal in Amsterdam | Shutterstock

Amsterdam: An insider's guide

Amsterdam is as famous for its culture as it is for its coffee shops. See the best of this canal-crossed city with our insider’s guide.

The mountains and jungle near Machu Picchu | Getty

Peru: spectacular scenery, ancient culture and real-life Paddington bears

As the new Paddington movie arrives in cinemas, we visited Peru for real-life bear-spotting, plus other highlights of this dramatic country, from Lima to Machu Picchu.

The rumbling trams on the monumental Ringstrasse boulevard | Getty/bluejayphoto

Vienna: an insider's guide

Make the most of a visit to this captivating city with the best places to visit, eat and drink.

Bhutan’s unspoilt Punakha valley | awl-images.com

Is Bhutan the greatest undiscovered holiday destination?

Why Bhutan deserves to be discovered as a destination.

You could see up to 15 shooting starts an hour during the meteor shower

The best places in the UK to go stargazing

Our guide to the 10 best places to see the night skies this winter.

Wildlife travel - A lion in South Africa looks sleepily at the camera

10 of the best wildlife experiences to have on holiday

Channel your inner Sir David Attenborough and make wildlife a focus of your next holiday.

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Our pick of the best travel gadgets - at home or abroad

Whether you’re jetting off to sunnier climes or staycationing closer to home, these getaway gadgets will help you have a happier holiday.

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Let the train take the strain - 10 amazing holidays by rail

Looking for an extraordinary travel experience in 2024? How about riding the rails in some of the world’s most incredible destinations?

Enchanting Elafonisi beach | Giorgio Filippini-4Corners

The food of Crete - by a Masterchef winner

Irini Tzortzoglou on the medicinal properties of olive oil and why Cretan food deserves to be discovered.

Charlotte Church’s retreat in Wales, The Dreaming | Elliot Cooper

I stayed at Charlotte Church's retreat - this is what I thought

Dancing at sunrise, forest bathing and cold water swimming at the Welsh star's mid-Wales retreat.

The Spirit of Discovery in Norway illustrating the 2024 cruise planner

2024 cruise destinations: The best places to visit each season

Ditch the destination dilemma, your year-round cruise planner is here, with the best places to go and when.

A long river cruise boat moored in front of a huge palatial building

5 reasons to try a river cruise this summer

A different destination every day - why a river cruise could be your perfect summer holiday.

The Spirit of Discovery sailing at sunset

Cruise like a pro: insider tips for a relaxing ocean cruise

Uncover the secrets to a smooth and enjoyable ocean cruise experience with our expert tips and insider advice.

An older couple driving a convertible through sunny landscape, with the woman with her hands in the air and the man smiling

Rev up for your best road trip ever

Discover five surprising reasons why a road trip could be the best holiday for you in 2024.

The best scenic canal routes

Our choice of the 7 most scenic canal routes to enjoy the best of the British countryside.

Exclusive celebrity interviews

Exclusive interviews with some of the world's most celebrated actors, musicians, writers and thinkers

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Alexander Armstrong

"Magic is about human contact, it’s about the delight of sharing things with other people"

The presenter reveals his surprise contestant and how Richard Osman ‘bullied’ him into writing his debut novel.

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Sandi Toksvig

“I thought it was boring"

The comedian and presenter reveals why she quit the Channel 4 show and shares the joy of being a grandmother.

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Susie Dent

"I’m in a state of disbelief about turning 60. It’s like I blinked and it happened."

Countdown Lexicographer and Saga Magazine columnist talks about her biggest regret, her recent MBE and writing her debut novel.

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Sir Ian McKellen

"I’ve relived that fall I don’t know how many times. It was horrible."

The 85-year-old actor talks about his recent fall, and how a fat suit saved him from even more serious injury.

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Sir Trevor McDonald

"In walked Fidel Castro, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, Samora Machel of Mozambique and a young Thomas Sankara."

Newsreader, journalist, and our columnist on the day he was threatened with a machine gun, and meeting the late Palestinian leader.

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Carol Vorderman

"I don't believe in regrets or use the word failure. I think of life in chapters. One close, another opens"

The presenter on being sacked by the BBC, why her views have been 'career suicide' and how she's happy in her own company.

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Dame Zandra Rhodes

"I don’t own or wear anything white or black. Colour makes you feel very happy.”

The iconic designer talks to Saga about surviving cancer and the secret detail in Princess Diana's dresses.

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A person putting tomatoes away - but should tomatoes be stored in the fridge? | GettyLiudmila Chernetska

Don't store these 7 foods in the fridge

These foods lose flavour and freshness if you store them in the fridge.

Air fryer vs microwave - which one is right for you?

Both sit nicely atop your kitchen counter, but is one better than the other?

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Energy saving tips that won't break the bank

Energy costs causing you stress? These simple tips can save you £££s.

Mary Berry's leek and potato soup recipe

Leek and potato soup is a classic that can be enjoyed at any time of year - try Mary Berry's recipe with her tips for a perfect velvety soup.

A selection of cleaning items including sponges, brushes, spray bottles and gloves

Green cleaning: how to clean sustainably

In a germ-focused world, can we really clean in a way that protects us and the environment?

A woman holding a cardboard box bearing a recycling symbol which is full of clothes.

Decluttering the Marie Kondo way – myth or magic?

Can you really have a tidy home when it's filled with memories?

the inside of a loft space with the roof affected by water and rotting in a corner

Why you need to check your loft for condensation - and how to stop it

Loft condensation left untreated can cause problems, long-term - our expert reveals three tips to stop condensation in its tracks.

Do you have to have a smart meter

The Government’s rollout programmes mean your energy supplier will have to offer you a smart meter by 2025. Discover the facts about whether you have to accept it or not.

Sign saying Road Closed in front of a flooded road

Storm warning: how to protect your home and vehicle

We’ve got the expert advice on how to prevent damage in storm season.

Air fryer mistakes: What not to cook in your air fryer

Don't ruin your air fryer – or or your food! Learn what not to cook in your air fryer with this comprehensive guide.

10 things you should never put in a dishwasher

Don’t risk ruining your favourite kitchenware by cleaning it incorrectly. Here’s what not to put in a dishwasher – from wooden chopping boards to delicate glassware.

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7 common coffee machine problems, and how to fix them

Indulge in your coffee journey without the bitter brew as we show you how to fix those frustrating coffee machine glitches.

10 easy DIY projects to try this weekend

Taking on easy DIY projects is a great way to pass a weekend.

Are toilet bombs the best new thing in cleaning?

You’ve heard of bath bombs, but what about toilet bombs? We tried a Sort Your Life Out cleaning hack to see if it really worked.

A garden lit up with battery powered lights | Getty

Bright ideas: the best battery and solar-powered lights

Need light where there’s no mains electricity? Our pick of battery and solar-powered lamps.

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Health & Wellbeing

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The best foods to eat to beat a cold

Feeling bunged up? A dietician reveals the foods that fight colds and boost your immunity.

Do you really lose 80% of body heat through your head?

We find out if this staying is true, and whether you should be wearing a hat in cold weather.

Do dogs make you healthier? A world-leading gut expert thinks so

Tim Spector explains how dogs support our gut health.

Exercise and menopause – what you need to know

Expert advice to help you keep healthy and active during and after the menopause.

A colourful display of foods including fish, meats, fruits, vegetable, dairy products and nuts.

Food groups explained

Dieticians reveal how getting the right amount of each can support your health.

How unplugging from tech can benefit your mental health

Find out all the ways that spending less time looking at screens can positively impact your mood, sleep and more.

Can a hearing aid protect against dementia

Dr Mark Porter on the link between hearing loss and dementia and whether a hearing aid can make a difference.

Two older women having a joyful time rowing a boat on a lake | Getty

10 tips from a doctor on how to age well

Leading geriatrician Dr Lucy Pollock shares her top secrets to flourishing in older years.

Older person with their hand over their ear

Living with tinnitus

Tinnitus affects one in seven of us - we've got expert advice on how to manage it.

A red heart on a read out from an ECG scan showing heart rhythm

The unusual heart attack symptoms you need to know

Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? Here’s what to look out for, and how to prevent one

A Vitamin D capsule being held up to the sun between a man's finger and thumb

Vitamin D: Why we should be taking a supplement every day

The sunshine vitamin that’s essential for our bones – and why it’s vital to take it every day as we get older.

a fitness tracker and a smart watch on a green background

Fitness tracker vs smartwatch: which is right for you?

We are here to help you decide which wearable is right for you, a sleek fitness tracker or feature-packed smartwatch

You love your smartwatch, but so do bacteria

How clean is your smartwatch or tracker? Research reveals the bacteria living on your wristband.

An older woman lying on a bed with her hands covering her eyes as if in pain

Why prescription drugs aren't always the answer to chronic pain

Doctors are increasingly recommending lifestyle and mind-based approaches for chronic pain.

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