
Katy Birchall
Katy Birchall is a journalist and the author of several young adult and teen novels, including The It Girl series, the Hotel Royale series, the Morgan Charmley: Teen Witch series and the How Not to be a Vampire Slayer series. She is the co-author of the middle-grade Lightning Girl series, Star Switch, Girls Rule and the Luna Wolf books with Alesha Dixon, the co-author of the Ella Jones series with influencer Lucy Edwards, and co-author of the Find the Girl YA series with Lydia and Lucy Connell. She has written a retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma for the Awesomely Austen series and the Netflix spin-off novel Sex Education: The Road Trip. She is also the author of several romantic comedies for adults including The Secret Bridesmaid, The Wedding Season and The Last Word. She writes romantic fiction for young adults under the name Ivy Bailey, romantic-comedy under the name Katrina Logan, and romantic sports fiction, including Match Point and Ride the Wave for adults under Katherine Reilly. She has also written the non-fiction book How to be a Princess: Real-life Fairy Tales for Modern Heroines. Katy lives in London with her husband, daughter and rescue dog.
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Meet Rabbit, Britain’s naughtiest dog
Lovable, scruffy and nearly always in trouble, this Heinz 57 terrier has won Country Life's quest to find the UK's most disobedient dog.
By Katy Birchall Published
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Top 15 naughtiest dogs in Britain
We reveal the winner and runners up of our competition: Britain’s Naughtiest Dog in association with Lily’s Kitchen.
By Katy Birchall Published
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The twelve dogs of Christmas
Country Life teamed up with the Dogs Trust for Christmas to find 12 dogs new homes - could any of these hounds be your new family dog?
By Katy Birchall Published
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Adopt a rescue dog...Badger
He is a very intelligent young lad and loves learning
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Adopt a rescue dog...Ralph
Ralph is a very active little lad with bundles of energy, and would appreciate a rural home
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The ninth dog of Christmas...Benji
Benji came to the centre as a stray so may need some help and patience with house training
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The twelfth dog of Christmas...Angus
Angus is a very intelligent boy who picks up on training, and is enormously loyal
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The tenth dog of Christmas...Skip
Skip is always on the go and adores playing with toys and going on walks - so a typical jack russell then
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The eleventh dog of Christmas...Henry
Henry is a very lively, loving boy who will make a brilliant, loyal companion.
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The Christmas magic of the Nutcracker
The Royal Ballet's Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House shimmers with Christmas enchantment
By Katy Birchall Published
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The eighth dog of Christmas...Berty
Our eighth dog of Christmas is bouncy Berty the terrier
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The seventh dog of Christmas...Cassie the cross breed
The next Dogs Trust candidate hoping for a new home this Christmas is Cassie the cross breed
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Best books for teenagers this Christmas
Katy Birchall selects the best titles for teenagers this Christmas
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The sixth dog of Christmas...Max the spaniel
The next dog looking for a home in our new series with Dogs Trust is the gentle Max
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The fifth dog of Christmas...Shep
After a little bit of time to get used to his new home, Shep will be the life and soul of the household, as long as you enjoy playing fetch!
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The fourth dog of Christmas...Frankie
Frankie is an irresistible labrador cross who is shy with new people, but will flourish in the right family home - could that home be yours?
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The third dog of Christmas...Samson the collie cross
Samson is a loving, wonderful six year old collie cross who is in need of a loving family home - could you give him a home for Christmas?
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The second dog of Christmas...Leo the beagle
Leo the beagle is playful and very good with other dogs
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Jane Austen’s leading men
Who was your favourite Austen hero? Are you a Knightley or a Darcy girl? Would you rather cut Henry Crawford or George Wickham?
By Katy Birchall Published
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The first dog of Christmas: Buddy the labrador
Our first dog of Christmas this year who is looking for a home is Buddy the labrador
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Best products for old dogs
Old dogs, new picks.
By Katy Birchall Published
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The nation's favourite wildflower
Which wildflower gets your vote?
By Katy Birchall Published
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Newhailes flower garden bursts back to life
After years of neglect, Newhailes flower garden is being returned to its former glory.
By Katy Birchall Published
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Best Easter eggs
We size up the best Easter eggs on offer this year.
By Katy Birchall Published