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Jenni Murray: why she feels lucky not to be a grandmother

Our columnist says grandparents are being used as free childcare by their busy children - and their complaints are falling on deaf ears.

Beauty

The best classic beauty products - and why they are making a comeback

From Ponds Cold Cream to Beauty Flash Balm, the classic beauty products have stood the test of time.

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Pets

Do dogs feel grief? Dr Bruce Fogle on canine emotions

Our vet on canine emotions and whether dogs mourn the loss of their human companions.

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Columnists

Sir Trevor McDonald on Nelson Mandela's message for our politicians

Our columnist remembers the day he met Nelson Mandela and his message to him - which is as important now as ever.

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Money

Are you due car finance compensation? Paul Lewis has the details

If you bought a car on finance in recent years our money expert says you may be able to claim compensation.

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Family

Is it fair we give one daughter more money? Her sister doesn't think so

Our agony aunt Anne Robinson on what to do when a child starts demanding money.

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"I wanted to step up but I didn't get it right" - how to parent a parent when the time comes

As new research shows that almost six million of us worry about how we’ll care for older relatives while also juggling our own lives, Mel Hunter reflects on her experience of caring for her father, and shares the strategies that would have helped.

Pets

Caring for dogs in hot weather

Dogs can't tell us when they're hot in the summer heat, so it's up to us to watch out for signs of heatstroke.

Nostalgia

Why cassette tapes are making a comeback and 5 ways to listen to them

Cassette tapes are making a comeback, thanks to a combination of nostalgia, affordability, and portability.

Tech

Screen time: The best tablets on the market

From iPads to budget brands, our expert reveals the best tablets on the market.

Relationships

It's never too late to marry: how later-life weddings are on the rise

We talk to later-life brides and grooms, who say its never too late to find love.

Relationships

Are you ready to start dating again?

Whether you’re on your own after loss or break up, a relationship expert has 6 ways to know if its the right time to start dating again.

Columnists

My wife spends £100 a month on beauty products, is this reasonable?

Our columnist Anne Robinson on why beauty aids are "small packages of hope".

Real life

Why is the weather so bad this summer? And when will it get warm?

Find out why it’s been such a disappointment and whether summer is finally on its way.

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