Benedict Cumberbatch is loving every minute of fatherhood

He’s just announced that his wife Sophie Hunter is expecting their second child, but Benedict Cumberbatch is giving little else away when it comes to his private life – except to say fatherhood has changed it for the better.

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Gut reaction – keep yourself healthy

Whether it’s warming up with stodgy comfort food, or carb-loading for some extra winter fuel and padding, it’s not unusual for appetites to increase at this time of year. But this can be troublesome for sensitive digestive systems. Even healthy-seeming foods, like broccoli and lentils, can cause havoc if you’re prone to bloating.

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Viva Italia – Antonio Carluccio's personal touches

Antonio Carluccio’s home is brimming with personal touches, and as he shows me around, it isn’t long before even the most innocuous item prompts a trickle of anecdotes. “Those grapes out there are from a cutting I brought to London 41 years ago,” the 79-year-old declares proudly, gesturing towards a branch heavy with black fruit,… Continue reading Viva Italia – Antonio Carluccio's personal touches

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A glass of red – mellow merlot

One of the most popular, widely grown grapes, not only does merlot taste delicious on its own, but this juicy, fruity red is blended into some of the world’s greatest wines. Soft, sensuous and richly scented, its spiritual home is Bordeaux where it’s mixed with cabernet sauvignon to refine its full body and texture, and… Continue reading A glass of red – mellow merlot

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Top picks for fitness lovers

Kerstin Florian Mineral Wellness Soak Soothing those tired muscles doesn’t have to be a clinical affair. Encourage some luxurious post-workout pampering with this gorgeous magnesium-rich mineral bath soak.

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Six of the best: light up gadgets

Mirror, mirror – Simplehuman Mini Sensor Mirror Unless your home is flooded by natural daylight or benefits from plenty of electrical help, putting on make-up, plucking or shaving on dark mornings can easily mean nicks and clown-like rosy cheeks. This is where a light-up mirror comes into its own. Fitted with a sensor, this pack-down… Continue reading Six of the best: light up gadgets

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Capture autumn on camera

Autumn is a glorious season offering plenty of opportunities for garden photography enthusiasts to capture bold-coloured trees, shrubs and fallen leaves. To celebrate the beauty of the outdoors, the RHS is urging budding photographers to brave the cold, venture outside and be inspired by nature to capture beautiful gardens.

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