Take a look at our Xtra section which brings you a wide range of feature articles every week.
This week's features include:
BOOKS: Love her or hate her, reality star Kerry Katona is a survivor. She opens up to Xtra about rejoining Atomic Kitten, her battles with drugs and her latest love interest.
GARDENING: Leading charity Garden Organic warns that the persistent wet weather is posing a real threat to the future of rare varieties of potato - plus, find out what else needs doing in the garden this week.
HEALTH: If the resolve to stick to your New Year diet is already crumbling, Gastric Mind Band therapy could be the answer, say hypnotherapists Martin and Marion Shirran. They explain how the technique helps re-establish a normal relationship with food through using a 'mental pause button'.
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