There are few more atmospheric wine experiences than descending into the Sandeman cellars on the banks of the Douro in Vila Nova de Gaia. Behind the famous silhouette of the caped Don logo lies a labyrinth of granite tunnels where port has matured for generations, surrounded by bottles dating back well over a century. The first thing you notice is the coolness.

Birth Trauma Awareness Week rightly encourages important conversations about difficult births and traumatic deliveries, but as both a midwife and a neurodivergent woman, I believe we also need to pay greater attention to what happens long before labour begins.

Just when you think you’ve settled in to a nice routine, things change again. It might happen with warning or unexpectedly. Summer is one of those times routines change for a lot of people. It can be easy for your crafting hobby to fall by the wayside whether you have children or grandchildren off school, demands shift at work or you’re planning your own holiday, for example.

This Alcohol Awareness Week (6th-12th July), Mental Health Expert Noel McDermott looks at how alcohol is costing us more than just money. Alcohol is a drug, and one that creates physical dependency, and drinking too much creates health problems. Everyone knows this, and many people tell themselves they will stop drinking if they experience negative health consequences.

There is a particular kind of Saturday lunch that announces itself before you've even sat down — the kind where the sun is doing something uncharacteristically Mediterranean to a British city centre, and the diners on the terrace have already decided the working week is somebody else's problem.

Whilst pot-bellied pigs are extremely affectionate and endearing, it is important to remember that caring for these small-breed pigs requires understanding and dedication. Pot-bellied pigs have wonderful personalities and are very clever animals; in fact, they are thought to be among the top five most intelligent animals in the world and are often considered much smarter than dogs.

Whilst most owners of horses and ponies are aware that spring grass and frosty paddocks can be dangerous to their animals, some are unaware that the problem persists year-round and is simply exacerbated in spring, as grass is high in sugar and fructans.

Workouts can sometimes feel repetitive or uninspiring, and many people are turning to martial arts to reignite their motivation and transform their fitness routines.

German beer thoroughly deserves its high reputation for reliability and consistency and for being clean, balanced and refreshing. German brewers have long worked from the assumption that beer’s purpose is not simply to quench thirst but to accompany conversation, improve an evening and, in a modest way, enhance quality of life.

I am sitting at my desk, looking at the bright blue sky and dazzling sunshine, dreaming of the days ahead. The weather forecaster announced last week that temperatures would rise dramatically, and by the time you read this article, we should have been experiencing a full week of glorious sunshine, with temperatures soaring into the high 20s.

Sarah Earnshaw makes no secret of the fact that she “loves her food” “I love to go out to dinner and try dishes from different countries around the world” says Sarah, who is currently playing Tanya in the UK tour of Mamma Mia.

The Owl at Hawnby, a picturesque inn located in the North York Moors National Park, has been selected for The Daily Telegraph’s guide to Britain’s Top 250 Hotels. Published this week, the national guide highlights the North Yorkshire inn for its distinct character and culinary offering within a competitive regional market.