Jacqui Paterson

I was at the mercy of the mountain, heading towards a 20-metre drop, about to discover what it felt like to die

It was clear it was broken. I could feel the bones grinding together as the paramedics strapped me to a gurney

As a conflict journalist, I was aware of the dangers – but nothing prepares you for the mental trauma

I tried not to think about the 1,300 metres of solid rock over my head

The Crazy Bear, Stadhampton has having a facelift, and its Oak Restaurant is already looking mighty pretty. Muddy’s Jacqui Paterson dolls up for a dinner review.

Whether you’re planning for a trip to the regatta this summer or just fancy a weekend exploring this elegant Oxfordshire town, we know just the place to stay. Here’s our verdict on The Relais Henley.

Can a bar and shop specialising in Prosecco take on the Champagnes, Crémants and English sparkling wines we love to drink? Muddy road tests La Dolce Bolla in Marlow to find out.

Surrounded by farmland, nature reserves and country parks, this village has a bustling social calendar of clubs and community events. Part of our Top 260 Places To Live.

Pack those picnics (and probably an emergency raincoat), it’s open-air theatre season. Here are some of this summer’s very best outside offerings, from stage and screen.

Why you should visit Gaudi's Barcelona Right Now - the Catalan capital city is full of whimsical treasures from this visionary architect.

5 things to love about Iceland - this Nordic island may be small, but it's packed full of quirky and unique things to see and do.

The presents haven't bought themselves, the kids need a nativity outfit each, and I don't have the energy to get the Christmas tree up while thinking about the million and one other things that need doing, writes mum of two Jacqui Paterson

Quirky things to do in Spain; tired of the usual tourist posts? Here are some of my favourite outside-of-the-box Spanish adventures

My children are the loves of my life... but six weeks of misery-faced moaning about being bored, whingeing about the contents of the fridge and endless bickering almost drove me to breaking point, says mum of two Jacqui Paterson

The awe-evoking activity of stargazing can make you calmer, happier, and humbler. Discover the full benefits of gazing at the stars and the best times to try it.

The deadly Astroworld Festival in Texas resulted in the deaths of eight Travis Scott fans and life-changing injuries for dozens more. Those could have been my own children, writes mum of two Jacqui Paterson

I feel uncomfortable giving the mixed message that knocking on a stranger's door for sweets is wrong one day, encouraged the next, writes mum-of-two Jacqui Paterson

The benefits of radical or 'extreme' empathy include improved connection and trust and deeper compassion. But what exactly is radical empathy and how can you practise it?

There's a whole camp of red flags merrily waving in the Majorcan breeze - and my daughter's asking why the men of the villa are treating the girls so badly, writes mum-of-two Jacqui Paterson

After a turbulent 16 months, let's not restart the weigh-in programme in schools - it does more harm than good, argues mum-of-two Jacqui Paterson