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How to get cosy this autumn: 42 small, snuggly updates for your home and routine

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Who buys an MP3 player in 2025? Why music streaming doesn’t always cut it

Nostalgic tech; autumn garden hacks; and what to wear when it rains

Sex toys, new-season scents and plastic-free sponges: what you loved most this month

Whether you’re planning a late summer holiday or pining over crisp autumn days, your August favourites show you’re ready for a change

Summer is slipping away. Why am I panicking?

When August arrives, gloom sets in. How can I manage my fall anxiety?

Wet UK summer brings high hopes for spectacular autumn display

National Trust predicts reversal of last year’s dull October and November, with show starting in Scotland

Country diary: In rural Britain, some signs are more polite than others

Croxton Park, Cambridgeshire: While nature reserves ask, private estates demand