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There was a time when British wine was the laughing stock of the wine world, but times have changed. With more than 700 in the UK, from the Channel Islands to the Outer Hebrides, what better way is there to find out more about our domestic wine than to visit a vineyard?

Potholes are the bane of a motorist’s life – one bump and you can wave goodbye to several hundred pounds as well as having the inconvenience of spending time and energy getting your car back up and running safely. But did you know that it might be possible to get your money back?

At this time of year, we all rely on gas and electricity to keep our homes warm and comfortable. However, energy bills are often a worry as it can feel like the cost only ever goes up. Our colleagues from the Oddfellows Citizens Advice Line explain how you can potentially save money on energy bills.

Congratulations to this year’s set of bright young things who’ve each been awarded an Oddfellows Educational Award, providing them with extra financial support to pursue their dream careers.

We’re giving you the lowdown on the top five best-selling books of 2018 so far, according to High Street book seller WHSmith. And to celebrate the wonders of reading, we’re giving away a copy of the best-selling book so far, Gail Honeyman’s Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. *T&Cs apply.

Alzheimer’s Society research found that dementia is one of the most feared and misunderstood health conditions. Often, the implications of living with dementia are either overestimated or underestimated and assumptions are made that it is not possible to live independently with the condition.

You’ve probably spent hours discussing the meaning of life, chuckled at the thought of your favourite pastimes, and shared details about yourself you never thought you would. And, while our friends may frustrate us at times, you’ve come to the conclusion that you couldn’t live without them.