The Christmas magic of the Nutcracker
The Royal Ballet's Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House shimmers with Christmas enchantment
Katy is the proud owner of four labradors in varying colours and is also the author of the young-adult fiction series ‘The It Girl’ published by Egmont. The first novel in the series came out in May and two sequels will follow in 2016. The rights have been sold in 12 territories including France, Germany, Spain and the USA, where it comes out in hardback next June.
The Royal Ballet's Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House shimmers with Christmas enchantment
Our eighth dog of Christmas is bouncy Berty the terrier
The next Dogs Trust candidate hoping for a new home this Christmas is Cassie the cross breed
Katy Birchall selects the best titles for teenagers this Christmas
The next dog looking for a home in our new series with Dogs Trust is the gentle Max
After a little bit of time to get used to his new home, Shep will be the life and soul of the household, as long as you enjoy playing fetch!
Frankie is an irresistible labrador cross who is shy with new people, but will flourish in the right family home - could that home be yours?
Samson is a loving, wonderful six year old collie cross who is in need of a loving family home - could you give him a home for Christmas?
Leo the beagle is playful and very good with other dogs
Who was your favourite Austen hero? Are you a Knightley or a Darcy girl? Would you rather cut Henry Crawford or George Wickham?
Our first dog of Christmas this year who is looking for a home is Buddy the labrador
Old dogs, new picks.
Which wildflower gets your vote?
After years of neglect, Newhailes flower garden is being returned to its former glory.
We size up the best Easter eggs on offer this year.
It's not just blarney – Irish whiskey is back at the top of its game.
Bailie is looking for an adult only home
Bernie is the twelfth and final dog in our Twelve Dogs of Christmas series with the Dogs Trust.
Roger and Cena are number eleven in our Twelve Dogs of Christmas series with the Dogs Trust.
Satch is the tenth dog in our Twelve Dogs of Christmas series with the Dogs Trust.