Devon Life
Up at the villa
Arts and Crafts-style holiday apartments high above Lynmouth Bay on North Devon’s Exmoor coast have a romantic origin, as PHILIP DALLING discovers.
3 min |
November 2019
Surrey Life
Back On Top
Following her successful West End debut in 9 to 5: The Musical, Oxshott’s Louise Redknapp is getting ready to take to the stage as a solo star once again. Simone Hellyer speaks to her ahead of next year’s album release and tour
5 min |
December 2019
Surrey Life
Holmbury St Mary
Enjoy this two-hour hill walk discovering the magical woods and views in the Hurtwood
2 min |
December 2019
Surrey Life
All That Glitters
Polesden Lacey is all a-sparkle with seasonal treats and activities. Claire Saul learns about the inspiration behind the festive programme at this Surrey gem
3 min |
December 2019
Berkshire Life
White Christmas
Every year, Tom Baker from Sandhurst in Berkshire, transforms windows around the country using a can of snow spray and a dry brush...
4 min |
December 2019
Berkshire Life
The Man Behind The Menu
Exclusive to Berkshire Life, Adam Smith, Executive Chef at Restaurant Coworth Park, brings us the latest news
3 min |
December 2019
Berkshire Life
Spend Christmas By The Sea...
Sarah Rodi took a trip to two exceptional destinations in Devon to see what celebrating Christmas on the coast is really like...
6 min |
December 2019
Berkshire Life
Our Lady Of The Castle
Holly Louise Eells talks to the Countess of Carnarvon of Highclere Castle, the real-life resident of the home portrayed in Downton Abbey, about her new book, Christmas and Berkshire memories
3 min |
December 2019
Berkshire Life
Good, Honest Food
Romilla Arber is passionate about food – where it comes from and how it’s cooked. This ethos led her to set up the Honesty Group across Berkshire. Here she talks to Sarah Rodi
2 min |
December 2019
Berkshire Life
Countdown To Christmas
December looks set to be as busy as ever, so take advantage of our day-by-day guide to help you keep on top of all those necessary preparations. We’ve included some festive fun, too
8 min |
December 2019
Berkshire Life
Christmas Ride
Colin Wharton takes you on a trip from Reading, through the twinkling villages of Sonning and Shiplake
3 min |
December 2019
Berkshire Life
Chelsea Pensioners Enjoy A Tour Of Duty In Berkshire
A group of Chelsea Pensioners – the retired army veterans who live at the Royal Hospital, famous for their smart red uniforms – have had a surprise tour of duty at Yattendon Estates in Berkshire, inspecting the ranks of the Christmas trees that will soon be raising money for the historic Hospital.
3 min |
December 2019
Berkshire Life
10 Festive Fairs & Magical Markets
Fairs & Magical Markets
4 min |
December 2019
Berkshire Life
'I'll Be Celebrating Christmas In Berkshire'
The last few years have been times of change for TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher. Sarah Rodi chats to the star about her move back to the county and what she has planned for 2020
4 min |
December 2019
Hampshire Life
Singing Loud
Is the school choir still relevant in the 21st century? Anne Besford, chief executive, and Ben Parry, artistic director and principal conductor, of National Youth Choirs of Great Britain discuss its importance
2 min |
December 2019
Hampshire Life
Titans Of The Sea
HMS Queen Elizab eth and her sister ship HMS Prince of Wales look set to meet in Portsmouth Harbour this Christmas writes Sebastian Oake
4 min |
December 2019
Hampshire Life
The Land Will Provide
A festive winter picnic with Isle of Wight forager Alex Richards
2 min |
December 2019
Hampshire Life
Talk Of The Town
Many of Petersfield’s historic landmarks have remarkable stories to tell. Viv Micklefield takes a tour through the centuries
5 min |
December 2019
Hampshire Life
Best Foot Forward
This year the Ramblers Association’s Festival of Winter Walks marks two major anniversaries. Duncan Hall finds out more
4 min |
December 2019
Hampshire Life
Pompery Bird
As she embarks on her biggest tour to date, Portsmouth’s Suzi Ruffell is happy – and proud of her home town, as she tells Duncan Hall
6 min |
December 2019
Hampshire Life
Intense Beauty
Abstract landscape painter Carolyn Taylor also has a parallel career teaching a centuries-old craft – perfect for alternative Christmas decorations
3 min |
December 2019
Hampshire Life
Delivering The ‘Wow' Factor
Upton Grey’s florist to the stars Paula Rooney is looking forward to Christmas, as she tells Rebecca Fletcher
5 min |
December 2019
Hampshire Life
Behind The Curtain
Christmas is an important time for venues and businesses, with increased visitors and revenue to match. Here we find out how three Hampshire favourites are preparing for Yuletide
8 min |
December 2019
Hampshire Life
A Feast For The Eyes
Sandra Smith consults the experts on how to set up the Christmas dinner table
4 min |
December 2019
Devon Life
A Very Merry Creedy-Mas
A winter walk in the catchment of the River Creedy with SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE
6 min |
December 2019
Devon Life
Bravo, The British Public!
There is a quotation from the Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov which states: “Any idiot can face a crisis; it’s the day to day living that wears you out”. Mr Chekhov died in 1904, aged only 44, but I am not sure that he is correct.
2 min |
December 2019
Devon Life
Dreaming Of A Green Christmas
CATHERINE COURTENAY gathers ideas for a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly Christmas celebration from the owners of the UK’s first Zero Waste shop
4 min |
December 2019
Devon Life
Festive Flight
Voted Britain’s favourite bird back in the 60s, the robin seems intrinsically linked to this time of year – but why?
2 min |
December 2019
Devon Life
In Praise Of Art
Stained glass art is increasingly finding its way into our homes as the ultimate architectural feature - but stained glass artist Andrew Johnson admits the church will always be his first love
3 min |
December 2019
Devon Life
Invited To The Oasis
Wanting to become the perfect host means you have to embrace luxury to its max
2 min |