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Deo Kato says journey from Cape Town gave him hope in humanity, despite facing racism from police and passersby on a daily basis ...

When my mum died we found a container of her handmade festive favourites in the freezer. I eat one every year and reminisce about past Christmases with her ...

Make ahead and enjoy on the morning of the big day: a giant beetroot fritter with creme fraiche and smoked salmon, a bircher muesli loaf with cranberry compote, and a savoury bread-and-butter pudding with hot honey ...

Do you know your Only Fools from your Dibleys? Are you the No 1 on Christmas No 1s? Prove it with these fiendish festive puzzles ...

When slighted, Phoebe seeks revenge - a belief Priya thinks ridiculous. You decide who should learn to turn the other cheek ...

From cosy oak beams and inglenook fireplaces to an open-plan converted tin-clad chapel to host large gatherings ...

Whether you're driving home for Christmas, or navigating the Avanti West Coast line with four suitcases and a dog, you might as well dress for the occasion ...

I'd just flown in to New York and it was all going horribly wrong. Then a fortune teller told me something bad was about to happen ...

From understanding cat body language to providing opportunities for play, these science-backed tips will help keep your pet safe and healthy ...

Big 'about us' conversations can be tricky between friends, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Try small, good-humoured stop signals instead ...