OUR new column gives you the lowdown on what to see and do in your favourite holiday hotspots. This week, we shine the spotlight on glitzy Dubai – although it doesn’t always have to break the bank.

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Making her children's book debut, Gilligan's Island alum and longtime literacy volunteer Louise suggests that readers find inspiration for future careers in the animal kingdom. The left side of each ...

One day in the deep dark forest, whilst out on a lovely walk, looking for some green grass to eat, Lenore and Ragamuffin find their chum Pooty at the bottom of a reeaally deep dark well. Turns out ...

Lois Borny works on the product review section of The Independent, IndyBest, where she helps readers to save money and shop savvy, scouting out the very best deals and sharing her tried and tested ...