CATEGORIES

CULTURE VULTURE

Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Woking born Paul Weller’s 15th solo album is set for release this month. He speaks to Neill Barston about coping with lockdown, a dislike of music streaming, and hoped-for plans to resume a UK tour this autumn

BOLD BRITISH DESIGN

In her new book interior photographer Sarah Hogan steps inside the homes and work spaces of some of her favourite British designers. Here she talks to Rebecca Younger about her own Surrey home, which has just been shortlisted for a RIBA award

Escape To The UK

Overseas holidays may be on hold for a little while but we’ve picked out some UK staycations to help you feel like you’re elsewhere in the world

The Accidental Actor

He never intended to be an actor but after 50 years, he’s made quite a career out of it. Here, Bill Nighy talks to Bernard Bale about his humble beginnings in Caterham and how he stumbled into Hollywood

Roaming again

From the trespassers of 1932 to the breathtaking views on its doorstep, Hayfield is a village synonymous with excellent walks and hospitality

Taking the reins

Derby County favourite Jake Buxton on his Rams career and a move into management

Worry no more

First it was Brexit, and then came the coronavirus – it’s little wonder we are all feeling a little anxious right now. But there are steps you can take to make everything feel right again

Wildlife in isolation

Self-isolation naturally limits the opportunties open to a wildlife photographer - but look hard enough, and there’s plenty out there

The natural way

Getting out into the garden and interacting with wildlife can have plenty of benefits for children

The day the hippies came to Worthing

Local paper condemnation and a threatened council injunction couldn’t stop Worthing’s first underground rock festival

Here be dragons

One of nature’s true survivers, dragonflies and damselflies will again adorn our landscapes this summer - and they are well worth seeking out

LABOUR of LOVE

Lewes artist Keith A Pettit’s latest landmark project draws on the history and landscape of East Sussex

Lost legends of Pear Tree

From the highs of a nostalgic childhood to the lows of his father’s suicide, author Kalwinder Singh Dhindsa’s life is one of loss and rejuvenation.

WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS

Brighton’s music scene attracts audiences from all over the country. Now the city’s small venues and promoters are fighting to survive

County walk Lathkill Dale

Enjoy scintillating scenery and fascinating snippets as you explore this magnificent Derbyshire dale

ROUND OUR WAY Uckfield

Uckfield Exploring the attractive Wealden market town built around the River Uck

End of an era for Lord Lieutenant

After 11 hugely successful years, Willie Tucker, Lord Lieutenant for Derbyshire, reflects on his time in office

My favourite Sussex

Novelist Karen Swan lives on the edge of Ashdown Forest. She is a Sunday Times best-selling author who has sold over a million books

Changing the world

England’s counties have given the world notable characters who have changed the course of history. Derbyshire is no exception.

Look to the skies

Faye Bridgwater credits a Facebook group for helping inspire an award-winning drawing of one of Brighton’s natural phenomena

LIFE'S RICH TAPESTRY

For textile artist Polly Meynell and her theatre director husband, moving into their Barnham home was the culmination of a life’s dream

Lavender's blue

Although sadly it won’t be staging its usual open week this year, Lordington Lavender near Chichester is welcoming a host of other visitors attracted by the flowers – from hares who shelter among the stems to red-listed bird species

BEHIND THE CURTAIN

While we won’t get to enjoy Festival performances this year, Chichester Festival Theatre remains at the heart of our cultural community. Here we look back over some highlights of its 58-year history

10 years on...

After months of constrained freedom, we have never valued our outdoor spaces more. As we celebrate ten years of Britain’s youngest National Park, what impact has the designation made?

OUTSIDE SPACE

Light, air and the best of views, a garden room is a must-have home accessory

Running the Dales

We catch up with writer Victoria Benn to find out more about fell running, one of the Yorkshire Dales’ oldest sports, still going strong after nearly 200 years

TO THE WIRE

A day in the life of sculptor Mark Irwin in his studio in the Yorkshire Wolds

Nature's therapy

You don’t have to climb a mountain to reap the green goodness of the outdoors – your back garden is the perfect starting point

Hill hikes

Pretty priory views, riverside ambles, and woodland walks are part of this lovely leg stretcher in the Howardian Hills

Message in a bottle

It’s shandy – but not as you know it. Vodka with a heap of history and a slice of Yorkshire has arrived