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One Of A Kind

Tommy Boyd was ITV’s answer to John Noakes – a maverick children’s presenter who rarely played by the rules. Then he reinvented himself and became a shock jock on commercial radio. Here, he reveals why Chichester and a Sussex-based children’s charity hold a special place in his heart

Let's Move To... Rottingdean

Once home to poet and author Rudyard Kipling, and famous for its profitable smuggling history, Rottingdean is far from your average coastal village

Ladies Who Lift

The competitive sport of powerlifting is enjoying a huge upsurge in popularity, especially among women. Here, two local lifters tell their stories

Sunshine State

With the boom in British staycations showing no signs of abating, Simone Hellyer heads to the reputed sunniest spot in the UK – the Channel Island of Jersey

Land Of Hope And Glory

When composer Edward Elgar took a cottage in the wooded environs of Fittleworth in West Sussex it ushered in a period of great productivity

Curiouser And Curiouser

Philippa King’s Stonegate home is a riot of colour and creativity, making it the perfect venue for a new programme of artist-led courses

What Cate Did Next

From her native Australia to the Hollywood Hills, Cate Blanchett’s nuanced acting has rendered her one of cinema’s most acclaimed stars – but away from the cameras she has found peace in her new Crowborough home

Boxing Clever

As her directorial debut The Fight comes out on DVD, BAFTA-winning actor and writer Jessica Hynes explains why she owes her career to growing up in Brighton

Awesome Autumn Days Out

This month the countryside is ablaze with colour. Here’s our guide to some of the best places to enjoy nature’s spectacular display

Forest Friends

Feast on far-reaching views from an Ashdown Forest ridge during an exhilarating walk around rugged heathland

Tropical Taste

Take the opportunity to visit the picturesque gardens at Fairlight Hall, a private estate, at their open day this month

University Of Life

Learning doesn’t have to stop when you are older. In fact, it can open up a whole new world

Let's Move To... Steyning

This beautiful West Sussex market town is home to more than 5,500 people and an array of sports, clubs and events that make it a delightful place to live

Going Coastal

The Sweetnam family had a breathtaking coastal view and no way to enjoy it. So their dated bungalow had to go… and the only way was up

Chambers.Music

Guy Chambers, the man behind Robbie Williams’ biggest hits, has gone solo with a piano album inspired by his late mother. He reveals how his extraordinary writing partnership with Robbie turned his career around – and why Sussex has nurtured him since his bereavement

Away With The Alpacas

A family break among the animals at New House Farm in Etchingham

Punk Princess

Adam Ant said she invented punk rock. But how did a ballet-mad youngster from Seaford become one of the most iconic faces of the time?

Up And Away

When he’s not making cider, Matthew Billing soars across the Sussex skies with friend William Wood in their mission to push the boundaries of ballooning

All Change

It was a move to Eastbourne that inspired artist Robert E. Wells to develop his painting style. Simone Hellyer finds out why he thinks change is a good thing

Wittering ON

Clive Agran investigates East and West Wittering known for their beautiful beaches – and a connection to motoring history

Otterly Fabulous

MICHAEL BLENCOWE of Sussex Wildlife Trust admires an aquatic action hero and salutes its return to Sussex

The Inner Light

Hastings artist Rebecca Youssefi uses meditation, performance and oil paint to explore universal themes

The Music Party

Deposed dictators, accusations of espionage and divorce: there’s much more to this painting by Alfred Tidey than first meets the eye

Living The Dream

Last summer Slindon-based singer Carly Paoli’s debut album Singing My Dreams reached number two in the classical charts. She tells DUNCAN HALL about her inspirations

The Forgotten Battles

The bloody Italian campaign is often overlooked in World War II histories – but Shoreham centenarian William Earl experienced its horror as part of the Royal Army Medical Corps. Duncan Hall discovers why he is telling his story 70 years on

Long Live The Queen

Long Live The Queen

A Nesting Solution

A Nesting Solution

Patience On A Monument

This portrait by Pompeo Girolamo Batoni is a must-see for visitors to Uppark

Friendship Group

Hove-based vocalist and songwriter with hotly tipped band Fickle Friends Natti Shiner discusses her favourite things with DUNCAN HALL

Building Character

The 21st World Book Day could be the most memorable yet