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Lord And Master?
Hampshire Life

Lord And Master?

Rogue landlords are being funded to let out squalid residences in Hampshire. Alice Cooke says they should be stopped

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January 2018
Making The Right Move In 2018
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Making The Right Move In 2018

Professional property finder Daniel Rowland discusses why the early months of 2018 could be the best time of year to purchase your next property

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January 2018
Faceless In The Frame
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Faceless In The Frame

From his Isle of Wight home, artist Tim Fawcett shares the influences behind his unfussy compositions

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January 2018
The Winners
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The Winners

Food heroes from across the county assembled at the glamourous Elvetham hotel for the celebrated annual awards evening

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January 2018
Master Veg With River Ford
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Master Veg With River Ford

“I never wanted to sell the stuff, I just couldn’t eat it all myself!” Frustrated organic farmer launches ‘veg nerd’ cookery classes

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January 2018
Foxes
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Foxes

There’s no mistaking the captivating sound of foxes mating at midnight. Entice them in to your garden this winter and watch wildlife from your window

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January 2018
Margot Tries The Good Life
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Margot Tries The Good Life

As the bells ring in a New Year, Margot looks back fondly over 2017 as being her best in the country yet

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January 2018
The Big Smoke
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The Big Smoke

Southampton is one of the most polluted cities in the UK, Alice Cooke looks at what’s being done

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February 2018
Top Of The Class Postcodes
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Top Of The Class Postcodes

Professional property finder Daniel Rowland discusses the challenges of finding a home in a location that offers the right schooling

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February 2018
Life At The Crossroads
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Life At The Crossroads

Emma Caulton considers the changing fortunes of Waterlooville

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February 2018
Frogs
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Frogs

Identified by their cheerful hops and jumps, our amphibian friends signify the first signs of spring

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February 2018
Inept Autocorrect
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Inept Autocorrect

Chris has become a needling blight of the local sham glam group according to his predictive text

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February 2018
Riding A Wave
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Riding A Wave

Last year, Lymington’s St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery was formally reopened by the Duke of Wessex following a controversial £2 million facelift. So has the spirit of the town where forest and sea meet been captured? Viv Micklefield takes a tour

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February 2018
Busy, Buzzy Basingstoke
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Busy, Buzzy Basingstoke

Want a family-friendly area with plenty to do? Consider this easy to access town and you will never be bored

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April 2018
Under The Canopy
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Under The Canopy

Gardening in shade need not be challenging if you take inspiration from the experts. Leigh Clapp visits the display gardens at Spinners Garden and Nursery in the New Forest and discovers some wonderful woodland perennials

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April 2018
In Love With Colour
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In Love With Colour

From sublime architecture to imaginative underwater scenes, Victoria Webb’s uplifting paintings are pure joy

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April 2018
An Historic Backdrop
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An Historic Backdrop

If you’re looking for a grand venue for your country house wedding, The Elvetham in Hartley Wintney ticks every box

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April 2018
Making Tracks
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Making Tracks

Follow Steve Davison to Preston Candover for a wander in the rolling countryside between Basingstoke and Alresford

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April 2018
Creativity With A Conscience
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Creativity With A Conscience

Inspired by the local wildlife on her doorstep, Four Marks artist Rachel Hudson captures the character with her bold and intriguing illustrations

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May 2018
It's Time To Save Their Bacon
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It's Time To Save Their Bacon

Adam Henson champions the rare breed of pig – and why we all have a responsibility to preserve them

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May 2018
Village Life In Micheldever
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Village Life In Micheldever

Rich in history and community, this little village is small but perfectly formed

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May 2018
Firestarter
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Firestarter

Chris is smoking out the neighbourhood this month with his bonfire obsession

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May 2018
Could This Place Be the Next Big Thing?
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Could This Place Be the Next Big Thing?

As the ‘Lymington effect’ spreads along the coast, is it boom time for New Milton and nearby Barton on Sea? Emma Caulton paid a visit to find out what’s on offer to buyers

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April 2017
Festival Of Good Taste
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Festival Of Good Taste

Now celebrating its fourth year, the fleet food festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. Viv micklefield samples what’s on the menu later this month.

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May 2017
What Is It Like To Have A Holiday Home In The New Forest?
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What Is It Like To Have A Holiday Home In The New Forest?

THE New Forest is a holiday destination like no other. Why? For starters, it’s Britain’s biggest Site of Special Scientific Interest – which means it’s teeming with rare wildlife and flowers. Then there’s the idyllic woods and open moorland, charming towns and villages and 40 miles of wonderful coastline. 

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May 2017
Why We're Heading Back To The Trees
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Why We're Heading Back To The Trees

In a world dominated by technology, Natalie French discovers why more and  more people are heading into the canopy for their fun and excitement.

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May 2017
The Wonders Of Wasabi
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The Wonders Of Wasabi

It originates in Japan, but is thriving right here in Hampshire, with one company selling to chefs all over the UK and Europe. Nancy Judge, of Hampshire Fare, reports on the adopted crop that has become a domestic success story.

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May 2017
Oil Be Damned
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Oil Be Damned

Will our love for all things oil-driven eventually erode Hampshire’s green and pleasant land?

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June 2018
Hot Looks For The Most Chilled Out Of Spaces
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Hot Looks For The Most Chilled Out Of Spaces

Emma Caulton discovers the latest trends at Sovereign Bathrooms

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June 2018
A Rosy Outlook
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A Rosy Outlook

A Rosy Outlook

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June 2018