11 h. ago ‘By handing over some planning to the kids, I could relax’: readers’ favourite trips with teenagers in Europe

Holidaying with teenagers can be tricky, but our tipsters have discovered glorious destinations and exhilarating activities to keep them entertained • Tell us about a remote part of Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherSlovenia! We started in Lake Bled. Teens loved the Dolinka ziplines, the summer toboggan run, hiking in Vintgar gorge and swimming in Lake Bled. You can hire paddleboards and boats. If you have the money, there is rafting and canyoning too. After seeing the incredible Postojna cave, we went up the Vogel cable by Lake Bohinj. Half-board at the Bohinj Eco hotel kept the teens amply fed and it also has an aquapark, bowling and plenty of games to boot. We finished the trip off with shopping in Ljubljana and the best ice-cream ever at Romantika. Three happy teenagers. Sue Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Dad visits Disney World and issues brutal verdict – but fans spot big mistake

Walt Disney World Resort, Florida is a family favourite, but social influencer Alex Dobson has dropped a video expressing his thoughts on the park - and it's gone viral in just a day

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52 h. ago All the hidden details in Meghan's trailer you might have missed: From a sweet nod to Lilibet, a glimpse of Archie's favourite snack (and a surprise cameo from a special family member)

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, has shared fun insights in the teaser ahead of the season's August 26 premiere, including a little-known fact about her husband Prince Harry 's culinary tastes.

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4 d. ago Two easy BBQ recipes with perfect wine pairings – from a cricket legend turned grill master

Matthew Hoggard shares two flavour-packed barbecue recipes – sticky soy chicken thighs and BBQ-glazed halloumi flatbreads – plus affordable wine matches to serve with them

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8 d. ago Just three servings of family favourite side dish a week could trigger deadly type 2 diabetes

Scientists who tracked the diets of more than 200,000 adults found a 20 per cent higher risk among those tucking into three weekly servings.

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1 week ago Sticky prune, pear and ginger cakes with ginger caramel – recipe

Cookbook author Tilly Pamment likes to think of these as a healthy treat, before she adds the warm caramel sauce and a splash of cold creamGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailA variation of my mum’s beloved sticky date pudding, these little cakes are all warming spice and soft, cooked fruit. As they’re made with wholemeal flour, sticky prunes and pear, I like to kid myself that these are, in fact, healthy muffins. But then I drown them in ginger caramel and a puddle of cream, and that illusion is shattered!On a cold evening these really are heavenly, and I wouldn’t even blame you if the leftovers masqueraded as breakfast the next day. The prunes are lovely in this – I actually prefer them to dates. If you’re not convinced, just think of them as dried plums.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez makes heartbreaking family admission

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Gorka Marquez has taken to social media to share a family update with his 700,000 Instagram followers

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1 week ago 'Miserable' funfair employee issues stark warning about the future of British family favourite pastime

Shelby, known as @tripp.mum on TikTok , who owns and runs a funfair ride and travels the UK with a fairground, noted the industry's decline in a post on the social media platform.

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4 w. ago Mary Berry's 'family favourite' recipe is sticky honey chicken

Mary Berry has shared a quick dinner idea that requires just a handful of ingredients – and it's great hot or cold.

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