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Overcoming the odds

With Unwanted Etchingham writer Suz Evasdaughter explores her traumatic childhood in Yorkshire, while offering up a story of hope and overcoming the odds

Under the apple tree

The priest, author and ecological thinker on his deep love for the countryside

COMIC RELIEF

Comedian Jen Brister on moving to Brighton, home-schooling and the future of comedy

GREEN SHOOTS

Great garden design will not only add value to your home, it can extend your living area into the outdoors too

An English country garden

Take inspiration from the beautiful gardens at Hoopers Farm, which Andrew and Sarah Ratcliffe have developed over many years in the lovely village of Mayfield

The changing face of fashion

The fashion industry has been hit hard by the lockdown - here some of the region’s key names explain how they are coping and adapting for the future

Rowan's role on the fells

For a National Trust ranger in the Lakes, every day is Take Your Dog to Work Day

PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES

You could win fantastic photographic equipment in our competition, sponsored by Wilkinson Cameras

HONOURING THE HEROES

A Lakeland photographer has launched an appeal for a permanent memorial to NHS staff who have died during the lockdown

Having a laugh

Looking for a fun-filled pastime? Laughter yoga, which is celebrating its 25th birthday in 2020, might just be for you

Pastures new

Enjoy a scenic walk exploring a number of nature reserves and lakes from Twyford to the edge of Dinton Pastures Country Park.

Artistic responses

Artists from Salford are among those to have responded to the Covid-19 pandemic in diverse ways

A word with Chris

The pandemic might have closed theatres and film sets but actor Christopher Eccleston from Salford still won applause for his performance in praise of the NHS

A strong comeback

He’s come through tough times, but Chorlton singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy has a new album and a new sense of optimism

A show of strength

Lockdown has brought out best in communities and businesses across Lancashire

Life In The Lakeland Lockdown

Emily Rothery reflects on the effect on the outbreak on the countryside near her Coniston home

Rising to the challenge

How the agricultural industry is going above and beyond to keep the nation ticking over

Lockdown laughter

We speak to local stand-up comedienne Toni Kent, who shares the healing power of humour

Take it easy

Chris writes in praise of that most overlooked of activities – a nice sit-down

Britain's most brutal punishment?

Combe Gibbet in Berkshire stands 25ft high on the summit of Inkpen Beacon and is unusual as it’s a double gibbet, reportedly erected for the hanging of a man and woman who were secret lovers – and evidence suggests she was the only woman to have been gibbeted in Britain. Samantha Priestley explores the history behind the gibbet...

Our mutual friend

On the 150th anniversary of his death, we look back at Charles Dickens’ links to his Portsmouth birthplace

Waves of kindness

Berkshire charity 52 Lives is sending hundreds of happy bags and wellbeing packs to vulnerable children and the elderly

Food for thought

Michelin-starred chef Skye Gengall, has brought her food sustainability ethos to Hook’s Heckfield Place

The National Garden Scheme needs you

Despite having to close its garden gates for the first time in its 93-year history, the National Garden Scheme has launched a visually glorious campaign that will keep its stunning gardens virtually open

The Clooneys show their concern

George and Amal Clooney have often put their money where their concerns are and recently they donated nearly a million pounds to various global organisations fighting the coronavirus, including the NHS. We are proud to call them neighbours

Dangerous obsession

For her follow-up to best-selling debut The Perfect Girlfriend Kings Worthy writer Karen Hamilton has taken inspiration from the New Forest and her own life

Ascot through the ages

With thousands of racegoers left disappointed that Royal Ascot won’t be open to the public this year, we take a look back at the history of the event

In search of ADVENTURE

Basingstoke’s Katy Willings gave up a career in the city for a life of horses and adventure in Mongolia

INTERIORS CHAMPIONS

We meet the region’s leading lights in the world of homes and interiors, encouraging us all to create homes that not only look beautiful but make us feel good too

Born in lockdown

Young Wilf Howells has never known a life outside lockdown. His family share the story of his surprise arrival in a supermarket car park