In the news on Gransnet

A&E must change or face collapse, NHS warned.

Over 66's 'should retake' driving test.

Investigation into councillor's disability comments.

Quote of the week

"I always carry a corkscrew in my handbag. While it's not the best corkscrew in the world, it works OK if you don't have an ornamental sword handy." absent.

tea

Win a tea hamper

Win a selection of Silver Lantern teas and tisanes of the highest quality, along with a teapot to brew your own bespoke blends.

Bobike

Win Bobike child bicycle seat

Two gransnetters have the chance to win a top of the range Bobike child bicycle seat to strap onto their bikes.

Recipe of the week

A vegetarian Mexican feast in the form of feta and refried bean tacos from proudnana.

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

How good a novel is The Great Gatsby? Jolyon Connell explains why this slim and largely plotless book has such a hold. 

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Nell Freudenberger

Nell Freudenberger answers our questions on The Newlyweds. 

Caroline Flint

Call the midwife!

Caroline Flint describes delivering nine of her 12 grandchildren. What makes for a great birth? 

Mary Berry

Mary Berry

The undisputed queen of the kitchen joins us for a live webchat on 21 May.


swallows

Spring... it's here!

Peter Holden tells us how the delayed sunshine has affected migrating birds.

Steve Jones

Religion v science

Prof Steve Jones talks about how genes help us to understand the world - and the Bible.


Jay Griffiths

Jay Griffiths

Jay looks at what indigenous cultures can teach us about chlldren's relationship to the natural world.

gardening

May gardening

Marvel at magic mushrooms (no, no), illuminate your garden and plant magnolias.