Literary Lunch on 26 November

Yes, we’re a little confused, too. But with millions tuning into The Only Way Is Essex, we went to Brentwood to find out what all the fuss is about

Planning a holiday but worried about your furry friends? Melonie Clarke reveals how to keep your dog or cat happy, wherever you’re going

For expert lessons in love, look no further than your local, curly-tailed lothario, says Gemma Correll

Tradition often calls for a woman to take her husband’s name in marriage. But what if that turns you into Mrs Hell, or Mrs Vinegar, asks historian David McKie