From Olympic feats to Brexit fallout via Bake Off shocks and royal frocks, this has been a bumper year for women. We chronicle the key figures who led the way through all the highs and lows.
Priyanka Chopra has done what no other Bollywood actress has achieved - cracked Hollywood. And, she tells Charlotte Pearson Methven, she has been smashing stereotypes along the way.
The family fault lines we ignore most of the year are magnified over the festive season. Anna Moore advises how to defuse the tension and restore Christmas cheer.
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Amy E Williams rounds up the items we've been coveting this year - add them to your last-minute Christmas wish list!
Emma Parker Bowles fell in love with abandoned dog Little Moon despite his sorry state. As she nurtured him back to health, he in turn healed her with unconditional love.
She was in her 50s when she created her beauty line, 60 when she got her first tattoo, and now, at 68, LINDA RODIN is an Instagram sensation with thousands of followers hankering after her ageless style. She shares her tips for growing old gorgeously with Jane Mulkerrins. ...read
As one of the all-female leads in Channel 4's No Offence, ELAINE CASSIDY is redefining the role of TV detective. She tells Judith Woods about the series' Cold-Feet-with-Tasers approach to police drama and why she's happy to stay under the celebrity radar. ...read
Royal Ballet principal Akane is our Christmas Sleeping Beauty, says Laura Silverman.
I needed a European Christmas market tour to bump start my Christmas cheer. With only 3 days and 3 destinations on my hit list I didn't have time to waste at airport check-ins and departure lounges...
Located alongside the stunning River Rhone, and in the centre of Geneva's shopping, historic and business districts, stands the Mandarin Oriental Geneva.
We're wishing you a cosy Christmas with our pick of the best loungewear around. Stay warm and snug over the festive period in these classic options.
YOU's Hannah Hughes rounds up the best of festive underwear.
The singer and children's author on Nike shoes, Christmas songs and how he'd love to travel into space - despite his fear of aliens.
Dear Santa, this Christmas I want to flirt outrageously at parties, stay in my pyjamas till 4pm and get spoilt at home... Sophie Goddard lists the pros of doing the season solo.
We are delighted to share our 12 days of Christmas competition. Fabulous prizes include an Aspinal Lottie bag, champagne gift set and Aston Martin driving experience.
Mary's world was shattered when her ten-year-old daughter was killed by a family friend at a Christmas party while her parents socialised downstairs.
Childrenswear designer Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece on olive oil, evil eyes and interning for Andy Warhol.
Charismatic, energetic and refreshingly upfront, Ore has been one of the standout stars of this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
Jamie Oliver's puddings of comfort & joy: Christmas sundaes
A fabulous, extravagant Christmas sundae in a glass
Jamie Oliver's puddings of comfort & joy: Arctic roll
Here's a wonderful Germanic nod to the classic Arctic roll of my childhood
Jamie Oliver's puddings of comfort & joy: The jaffa cake
Inspired by a fantastic German Christmas cake
Jamie Oliver's puddings of comfort & joy: Tiramisù
This is my Christmas take on the undeniably decadent yet simple, classic Italian dessert
Days of wine & spices: Classic pain d'épices
This is particularly good with unsalted butter and marmalade
Days of wine & spices: Ginger wine cake
This cake keeps well for several days
Days of wine & spices: Spiced wine truffles
These make a great gift too
Days of wine & spices: Mulled wine trifle with chestnut cream
A classic dessert with a twist
Yes we canapé: Dark chocolate salted clementines
A great canapé or after-dinner treat
Yes we canapé: Flax beetroot crackers
Delicious with our creamy blue cheese dip, or as part of your cheeseboard
Yes we canapé: Blue cheese & onion dip with Brussels sprouts on sticks & berry sprinkles
A deliciously easy dip or spread eaten in a fun way
Yes we canapé: Mini Christmas puddings
For these we use our homemade mincemeat as a base (it makes a great mince pie filling too)
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