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Lord And Master?
Rogue landlords are being funded to let out squalid residences in Hampshire. Alice Cooke says they should be stopped
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
Faceless In The Frame
From his Isle of Wight home, artist Tim Fawcett shares the influences behind his unfussy compositions
The Winners
Food heroes from across the county assembled at the glamourous Elvetham hotel for the celebrated annual awards evening
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
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
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
The Big Smoke
Southampton is one of the most polluted cities in the UK, Alice Cooke looks at what’s being done
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
Life At The Crossroads
Emma Caulton considers the changing fortunes of Waterlooville
Frogs
Identified by their cheerful hops and jumps, our amphibian friends signify the first signs of spring
Inept Autocorrect
Chris has become a needling blight of the local sham glam group according to his predictive text
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
Busy, Buzzy Basingstoke
Want a family-friendly area with plenty to do? Consider this easy to access town and you will never be bored
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
In Love With Colour
From sublime architecture to imaginative underwater scenes, Victoria Webb’s uplifting paintings are pure joy
An Historic Backdrop
If you’re looking for a grand venue for your country house wedding, The Elvetham in Hartley Wintney ticks every box
Making Tracks
Follow Steve Davison to Preston Candover for a wander in the rolling countryside between Basingstoke and Alresford
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
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
Village Life In Micheldever
Rich in history and community, this little village is small but perfectly formed
Firestarter
Chris is smoking out the neighbourhood this month with his bonfire obsession
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oil Be Damned
Will our love for all things oil-driven eventually erode Hampshire’s green and pleasant land?
Hot Looks For The Most Chilled Out Of Spaces
Emma Caulton discovers the latest trends at Sovereign Bathrooms
A Rosy Outlook
A Rosy Outlook