Lucy Blackwell (pictured, here) has returned from maternity leave and will resume her role as cookery editor, overseeing the cookery sections in Bella, that’s life!, Take a Break and the monthly editions of both Take a Break and that’s life!.

Please get in touch with details of new food or drink product development; cookery books; national food news; kitchenware or gadgets; up and coming food/drink blogs, podcasts, YouTube channels, and Instagram accounts; upcoming TV cookery shows; and recipes.

Hayley Merrick will resume her role as deputy cookery editor for the department.