Welcoming The Royal Couple

The British monarch’s personal representatives, the Lord-Lieutenants and the counties’ High Sheriffs, share their hopes for the new duchy

Ninjas Of The Air

Debonair and dashing, famed for its speed and dexterity, the hobby flies from the Congo Basin to raise its chicks in the Sussex countryside

All's Fair

Whether it’s the raffle, the stalls or the home-baked goods, few things are more quintessentially British than the humble village fair

Super Sleuth

Lesley Thomson has built a bestselling series of novels around her highly rational detective, Stella Darnell. She tells Simone Hellyer that crime takes a back seat in her books

Aces High

This April marks the 100th anniversary of the RAF. Aviation historian KENNETH DELVE uncovers the hidden histories of Sussex airfields

Mindful Motherhood

Mindfulness can reduce the risk of stress-induced complications in birth. HAZEL SILLVER spoke to Sussex-based doula Riga Forbes, who has written a book about this empowering practice

The future's bright

MICHAEL BLENCOWE of Sussex Wildlife Trust looks forward to his favourite signal of spring’s arrival

A Rosy Future For Sussex Veal

It once garnered a bad reputation in the culinary world, but thanks to improved standards, dedicated farmers and the endorsement of celebrity chefs, veal is making its way back onto the nation’s dinner plates.

To Walk Among The Stars

Couturier Rowena Gill recently opened a bridal boutique in Arundel. She tells Jenny Mark-Bell where she gets her inspiration

The Caring Approach

Selecting a care home is one of the most important decisions anyone can make. But with the right planning in place, it can be a stress-free process

Making A Pass

Laura Paton visits Horsham’s The Pass and finds exciting food served with infectious enthusiasm

Picnic In The Park

Michael Escolme tells the story of a painting depicting a summer day in Petworth Park, by William Frederick Witherington

Counting Sheep

Not all environmental heroes wear capes: Herdwick sheep play a key role in maintaining our downland

An Open Mind

As deputy editor of lads’ mag FHM, Ed Halliwell was working hard and playing harder. It was all great fun... until it wasn’t. Now a leading expert on mindfulness, Cuckfield-based Ed tells JENNY MARK-BELL that his journey to enlightenment began with a cup of tea.

Woodlands Under Threat

As we enjoy wild flowers in our county’s beautiful woodlands this spring, it’s easy to forget just how many challenges our native trees are facing. DIANE MILLIS investigates.

Broadening Tastes

Since taking over as artistic director of Petworth Festival in 2009, Stewart Collins has become part of the county’s cultural community

The Mill House, Isfield

Seven bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, 3 bedroom detached cottage, substantial barns, swimming pool, tennis court, 4.904 acres

Forge Ahead

Chichester’s Tom Simpson started out as a blacksmith before turning his hobby into a career by setting up Foundry Motorcyles. Harry Maddock finds out more

The Insider's Guide

News and happenings from around the county

Life Stages

Former Christ’s Hospital pupil Susannah Fielding returns to West Sussex this month, playing Margery Pinchwife in Chichester Festival Theatre’s production of The Country Wife

Event Horizons

This year Will Furlong was the second youngest rider to compete at Badminton. It was just the latest landmark in an already illustrious career for the Battle-based equestrian

The May Queen

Hawthorn is the undisputed star of traditional May Day celebrations. It’s time to prepare for one of the most spectacular floral displays of the year, says MICHAEL BLENCOWE of Sussex Wildlife Trust.

Piers Of The Realm

Bestselling crime writer Peter James talks us through his gastronomic adventures and keeps us abreast of everything relating to his fictional detective, Roy Grace.

Let Them Eat Cake

In her new column, BBC Sussex radio presenter Allison Ferns shares the inside track on life as a local broadcaster.

Dreaming Of Littlehampton

On his debut visit to the coastal town Clive Agran learns about Ian Fleming, Ronnie Barker and the seafront’s longest bench.

King Of The Birds

According to folklore, many years ago the birds of the world gathered to decide which of them would be king.

Party Time

Daniel Casey is no stranger to the main stage, with a glittering theatre and television career. Ellie Fells chats to him about his dream role in Abigail’s Party, which begins its UK tour in Brighton.

Home For Christmas

In the past 65 years Balcombe Place has been a prep school, conference centre and a care home. But now the family is taking it back as an events venue

Uckfield And The Unexplained

A pair of puzzling 20th century mysteries originate from the East Sussex market town

Losing A Landmark

Chichester Cathedral’s spire was a great Sussex landmark for 700 years. Then one day in 1861 it suddenly collapsed