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One Of A Kind
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One Of A Kind

Tommy Boyd was ITV’s answer to John Noakes – a maverick children’s presenter who rarely played by the rules. Then he reinvented himself and became a shock jock on commercial radio. Here, he reveals why Chichester and a Sussex-based children’s charity hold a special place in his heart

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6 mins  |
November 2019
Let's Move To... Rottingdean
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Let's Move To... Rottingdean

Once home to poet and author Rudyard Kipling, and famous for its profitable smuggling history, Rottingdean is far from your average coastal village

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3 mins  |
November 2019
Ladies Who Lift
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Ladies Who Lift

The competitive sport of powerlifting is enjoying a huge upsurge in popularity, especially among women. Here, two local lifters tell their stories

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5 mins  |
November 2019
Sunshine State
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Sunshine State

With the boom in British staycations showing no signs of abating, Simone Hellyer heads to the reputed sunniest spot in the UK – the Channel Island of Jersey

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4 mins  |
October 2019
Land Of Hope And Glory
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Land Of Hope And Glory

When composer Edward Elgar took a cottage in the wooded environs of Fittleworth in West Sussex it ushered in a period of great productivity

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October 2019
Curiouser And Curiouser
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Curiouser And Curiouser

Philippa King’s Stonegate home is a riot of colour and creativity, making it the perfect venue for a new programme of artist-led courses

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October 2019
What Cate Did Next
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What Cate Did Next

From her native Australia to the Hollywood Hills, Cate Blanchett’s nuanced acting has rendered her one of cinema’s most acclaimed stars – but away from the cameras she has found peace in her new Crowborough home

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October 2019
Boxing Clever
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Boxing Clever

As her directorial debut The Fight comes out on DVD, BAFTA-winning actor and writer Jessica Hynes explains why she owes her career to growing up in Brighton

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October 2019
Awesome Autumn Days Out
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Awesome Autumn Days Out

This month the countryside is ablaze with colour. Here’s our guide to some of the best places to enjoy nature’s spectacular display

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4 mins  |
October 2019
Forest Friends
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Forest Friends

Feast on far-reaching views from an Ashdown Forest ridge during an exhilarating walk around rugged heathland

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1 min  |
September 2019
Tropical Taste
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Tropical Taste

Take the opportunity to visit the picturesque gardens at Fairlight Hall, a private estate, at their open day this month

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3 mins  |
September 2019
University Of Life
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University Of Life

Learning doesn’t have to stop when you are older. In fact, it can open up a whole new world

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2 mins  |
September 2019
Let's Move To...  Steyning
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Let's Move To... Steyning

This beautiful West Sussex market town is home to more than 5,500 people and an array of sports, clubs and events that make it a delightful place to live

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5 mins  |
September 2019
Going Coastal
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Going Coastal

The Sweetnam family had a breathtaking coastal view and no way to enjoy it. So their dated bungalow had to go… and the only way was up

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4 mins  |
September 2019
Chambers.Music
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Chambers.Music

Guy Chambers, the man behind Robbie Williams’ biggest hits, has gone solo with a piano album inspired by his late mother. He reveals how his extraordinary writing partnership with Robbie turned his career around – and why Sussex has nurtured him since his bereavement

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5 mins  |
September 2019
Away With The Alpacas
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Away With The Alpacas

A family break among the animals at New House Farm in Etchingham

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3 mins  |
September 2019
Punk Princess
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Punk Princess

Adam Ant said she invented punk rock. But how did a ballet-mad youngster from Seaford become one of the most iconic faces of the time?

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5 mins  |
September 2019
Up And Away
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Up And Away

When he’s not making cider, Matthew Billing soars across the Sussex skies with friend William Wood in their mission to push the boundaries of ballooning

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3 mins  |
September 2019
All Change
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All Change

It was a move to Eastbourne that inspired artist Robert E. Wells to develop his painting style. Simone Hellyer finds out why he thinks change is a good thing

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3 mins  |
September 2019
Wittering ON
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Wittering ON

Clive Agran investigates East and West Wittering known for their beautiful beaches – and a connection to motoring history

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5 mins  |
September 2019
Otterly Fabulous
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Otterly Fabulous

MICHAEL BLENCOWE of Sussex Wildlife Trust admires an aquatic action hero and salutes its return to Sussex

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2 mins  |
February 2018
The Inner Light
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The Inner Light

Hastings artist Rebecca Youssefi uses meditation, performance and oil paint to explore universal themes

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3 mins  |
February 2018
The Music Party
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The Music Party

Deposed dictators, accusations of espionage and divorce: there’s much more to this painting by Alfred Tidey than first meets the eye

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February 2018
Living The Dream
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Living The Dream

Last summer Slindon-based singer Carly Paoli’s debut album Singing My Dreams reached number two in the classical charts. She tells DUNCAN HALL about her inspirations

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February 2018
The Forgotten  Battles
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The Forgotten Battles

The bloody Italian campaign is often overlooked in World War II histories – but Shoreham centenarian William Earl experienced its horror as part of the Royal Army Medical Corps. Duncan Hall discovers why he is telling his story 70 years on

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March 2018
Long Live The Queen
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Long Live The Queen

Long Live The Queen

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March 2018
A Nesting Solution
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A Nesting Solution

A Nesting Solution

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2 mins  |
March 2018
Patience On A Monument
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Patience On A Monument

This portrait by Pompeo Girolamo Batoni is a must-see for visitors to Uppark

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1 min  |
March 2018
Friendship Group
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Friendship Group

Hove-based vocalist and songwriter with hotly tipped band Fickle Friends Natti Shiner discusses her favourite things with DUNCAN HALL

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3 mins  |
March 2018
Building Character
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Building Character

The 21st World Book Day could be the most memorable yet

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2 mins  |
March 2018