Real Life Stories

Sponsored Feature: To mark Women's History Month, Velvet shines a light on the local women blazing trails in the world of business

In her launch column, Cambridge-based life coach and mentor Hayley Scott Summers discusses the empowering art of self-compassion

Velvet’s Riadh Falvo takes a walk along Cambridge’s Trumpington Street - and talks to three way-making women

What did you want to be when you grew up? Emily Martin wanted to be Kylie Minogue but it hasn’t worked out. . .

Emily Martin gave up drinking two years ago so she calls “Dry January” just “January”

In new column Happy Well Being Life, Caroline S. Asante shares her experience of burnout and recovery - which led to a hit podcast and journal series

Imagine if we all chilled out about Christmas? Emily Martin wonders what’s the worst that could happen?

Christmas it's set to be tougher than ever for some people. If you can afford to add another gift to your list, here's two ways to help

Becoming parents motivated three local entrepreneurs to launch children’s brands, creating soft toys, plastic-free gifts and organic sleepwear

As everything gets worse and worse, Emily Martin wonders if we can keep hope alive for children?

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, GHD is selling new pink styling products and donating £250,000 to the cause. Here's why we should all support

Jazz singer Sofia Pavlichenko felt her life was like a fairy tale; then, in an instant, the fairy tale was over. She tells Velvet her story

As the nation continues to mourn the death of its longest-serving monarch, Velvet reflects on Her Majesty's many memorable visits to our region

Learning to ride a bike never goes smoothly, but Emily Martin’s Boy has hit a major speed bump

With her youngest about to start school, figuring out the early-years stage is over for Emily Martin

Our area is home to some of the finest schools in the country. As the new academic year begins, Velvet visits three of the very best

While the body positivity movement champions accepting the body we are in, finding acceptance can be easier said than done. Lisa Millard reports

It’s the summer so we can all relax for a bit. Right? No, sorry, says Emily Martin

Mama Said: School's on the horizon (and tantrums)

The sun’s out, but don’t get too excited. It just means we have to “suncream the children” writes Emily Martin