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Inspirational experiences. Real life insights. The truly exceptional stories that spark a new way of thinking.

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Susie Dent on amusing malaphors

This month our columnist discusses the humour found in the unintentional mangling of two expressions or idioms.
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The best milk-inspired perfumes

Milk-scented perfumes are all the rage – our beauty expert tells you which to try.
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Jenni Murray is infuriated in the rise in shoplifting

Our columnist on how shoplifting is theft and should be treated as such, no matter how large or small the item.
Without the Winter Fuel Allowance, will older people have to bundle up to do the chores? | Eliot Wyatt
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Paul Lewis on the Winter Fuel Payment

Our expert looks at some of the flaws in the Chancellor’s money-saving plan – and suggests a few alternative, fairer solutions.
Saga Magazine agony aunt Anne Robinson | Alun Callender
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My daughter's stay-at-home-partner isn't pulling his weight - Anne Robinson advises

Our agony aunt helps the frustrated mother-in-law of a house-husband.
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Can Alexa help in a medical emergency?

From helping to perform CPR to calling your emergency contact, Alexa can literally be a lifesaver.

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Jenni Murray: AI? No thanks, I'll stick with actual intelligence

Our columnist Jenni Murray reflects on the limitations of artificial intelligence.
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"It's when I feel most like me": the woman who swims through ice

Record-breaking Cath Pendleton describes dodging killer whales in the Antarctic.
Real life

Do rogue apostrophes make your blood boil? Join the club

Why one apostrophe activist is fighting to preserve the threatened and misunderstood punctuation mark.
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Google Nest Hub 2nd gen review

The Google Nest Hub smart display is a great bedside companion even if you don't use the sleep tracking features.
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Smart Locks: everything you need to know

A smart lock means you can unlock your door with your smartphone. But is it worth the investment?
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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.
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How to connect an Apple Watch to an iPhone

We explain everything you need to know to connect an iPhone to an Apple Watch.

Smart home

What can an Amazon Echo Show do?

The Amazon Echo Show smart display is up there with the best of them when it comes to smart home living.

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