Victoria Richards

Autumn chills often bring on a runny nose and other cold-like symptoms – but this year, a fast-spreading strain of Covid-19 called Stratus is surging. From experience, Victoria Richards knows all the signs to be on the lookout for…

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

Autumn chills often bring on a runny nose and other cold-like symptoms – but this year, a fast-spreading strain of Covid-19 called Stratus is surging. From experience, Victoria Richards knows all the symptoms to be on the lookout for…

Think you’ve got an ‘end of summer cold’? Now take a Covid test…

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

Putting up posters in train carriages won’t deter disruptive passengers from being so anti-social – but Victoria Richards has an idea that might…

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

Ahead of A-level results day, schools have been offering students workshops on how to use their smartphones to talk to a real person and secure a university place. So what hope have they got in the real world, wonders Victoria Richards

Being the sole responsible adult when travelling abroad can feel daunting and overwhelming, writes Victoria Richards – not least when you’re surrounded by couples. But there are ways of giving your kids a vacation they’ll always remember