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What to Look for When Shopping for a New Family Car

If you are going shopping for a new car for the entire family, it can be tricky to know what to look for. You may be worried about having enough room for everyone to fit in, if your family is large. Or, perhaps you are concerned about how old the vehicle is. After all, it would be difficult to make a purchase and then later find out that the vehicle had problems that could have been avoided altogether, if you had known the history of the car. Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to shopping for a car that will be used by the whole family.

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Days Out Out'n'About

The best outdoor adventures in Britain

River deep, mountain high — there’s plenty on offer for those who like to get their thrills outdoors

From the Highlands of Scotland to the rugged Cornish coast, Britain’s activity centres have something for all the family: frazzled parents have the opportunity to offload their children for a day or more, knowing that they are in safe hands; and bored teens can try new sports, meet new people and explore new territory. White-water rafting and abseiling down mountains will keep adrenalin junkies of all ages happy, and for families who like to play together tailor-made activity days mean that they can stay together.

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Events Out'n'About

What to see in 2016: our critics’ guide to the biggest cultural events

Film
With Jennier Lawrence (Joy) and Eddie Redmayne (The Danish Girl) looking like Oscar contenders, other heavyweight performances landing in the awards ring this month include Michael B Jordan as a boxer in the Rocky spin-off Creed.