I work in The Repair Shop and this is how we could eventually rescue our own family heirlooms

As a passionate cinema-goer who cherishes every frame, I find myself drawn to the seemingly ordinary yet profoundly captivating books that we pen or adorn ourselves – diaries, notebooks, sketchbooks, photo albums, and even cookbooks filled with personal recipes. These intimate journals hold untold tales within their pages, stories waiting to be discovered. Regrettably, these priceless relics are at risk of being forgotten, for while humanity has been crafting and mending books since the dawn of writing, the noble art of bookbinding – the shield that safeguards the text of a book – is sadly on the verge of extinction.

I Fought the Law’s Sheridan Smith “couldn’t stop hugging” real-life subject Ann Ming: “I am completely in awe”

Sheridan and Ann Ming, despite having an age gap of nearly four decades, share a strong familial resemblance. At a recent press event, they warmly embraced and held hands, with the elderly woman from Billingham in Teesside, rather than the well-known West End actress, being the one to lighten the atmosphere with laughter. In a humorous remark directed at the screen, she quipped: “When people from the South create shows, they always include many shots of decommissioned cooling towers. They’ve been out of service for years!

EastEnders icon Natalie Cassidy reveals how leaving soap was a “natural decision” – and why weight loss DVDs were not “a good move”

What’s appealing to you about residing in rural areas?

We often take pleasant strolls. With the presence of the local tavern and community center, it feels like a scene straight from The Vicar of Dibley. Additionally, there’s a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual care among residents, which can sometimes be lacking in urban environments.