This is my mother’s excellent Christmas pudding that’s based upon the British royal family’s sumptuous recipe. Like all Christmas puddings, it’s best made a month or so before the big day, as the taste improves as it matures. Makes 2, each serving 8 peopleIngredients225g (8oz) sh...

Makes 12IngredientsPlain flour, for dusting1 quantity Buttermilk Sponge (see below) 500g (1lb 2oz) white ready-to-roll fondant or royal icingRed food-colouring pasteIcing sugar, for dusting12 tbsp apricot jam12 ice-cream cones1 quantity Meringue Buttercream (see below)Black food-...

. The range of festive frocks are detailed with beautiful smocking, lace trims and delicate luxurious fabrics and are available from Caramel's webshop.

French Connection Kids has clearly drawn inspiration from summer festivals; the portaloo and colourful umbrellas at the press day paying particular homage. The colourful boys and girlswear certainly presented a nice break from the cold and rainy

THE FESTIVAL SEASON just keeps rocking on as news reaches us about more artists joining the exciting line-up for Sainsbury's Super Saturday on September 10. Pixie Lott, Sugababes, Nicola Roberts and Olly Murs are joining headlines Taio Cruz

Too-wit too-woo, who could resist this gorgeous crew of cute creatures? What's more, they will encourage your child's artistic talents as they come flat-packed, so your child can get to work with glue and scissors to bring them to life. Made from recycled paper using eco inks, th...

Pick up the December issue of Junior now for instructions on how to make this cute canine tree decoration by Cath KidstonDownload your Cath Kidston Santa Paws template here!More art and craft on Junior...Four fabulous autumn activities - whatever the weatherMake a retro-style bea...

Tallinn in Estonia has a picture-perfect one in the medieval Town Hall square featuring everything from fine knits to roast pork. Three nights at the Kalev Spa costs from £359 per adult and £98 per child (www.balticholidays.com). The Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, has a l...

Hi, it's me, Joe.On the fourth day of my advent calendar showdown, the competition is HOT!In the Playmobil Knights Tournament corner, we have the cutest little snowy white owl. Twit-twoo-too-cute!In the Lego Star Wars, we have a four-footed spaceship.And the winner is: Playmobil ...

just look a bit, well, dorky. That's why I was so pleased to bump into Julius at the Bicycle Film Festival at the Barbican because this monkey guy always looks great in pictures!There was lots of fun and games going on in the foyer with art activities