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Wildlife: A Spotlight On Snowdrops

Claire Gibbs, senior ecologist at Surrey Wildlife Trust looks at the history of this whimsical winter blossom

A Load Of Old Rubbish

Andy Smith, Surrey branch director of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), makes a plea for a cleaner, greener Surrey

Culture Vulture

Star of The Brittas Empire and Absolutely Fabulous, Harriet Thorpe, is joining Guildford Shakespeare Company for its first 2018 production. On a break from Bath’s annual pantomime, she tells Duncan Hall about her inspirations.

Learning to Write Brick by Brick

Bestselling author of Brick Lane, Monica Ali, has returned to the University of Surrey as its distinguished writer in residence for the second year. Here she talks to Rebecca Younger about why she loves the job, walking the North Downs Way and learning to ignore what’s in vogue

Man Of Many Faces

From playing an unscrupulous reporter to a conflicted priest and now a comedy writing legend this Christmas, Weybridge’s Stephen Tompkinson is one of television’s most recognisable stars. Duncan Hall meets him on the set of his latest play

New Beginnings

BBC Surrey Breakfast Show presenter James Cannon welcomes 2018 with a new addition to the family and a never-ending list of things to do

Bottoms Up!

Despite being the first to admit she enjoys a glass or two of wine, bestselling author Adele Parks has never visited the vineyards on her doorstep. This month, she sampled some award-winning home-grown wine at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking

Baking Queen

Fresh from her Great British Bake Off win, Thames Ditton resident Sophie Faldo tells Rebecca Younger about her future plans and why she doesn’t want to put all her eggs in one basket

Tractors To Make Switch

ADAM HENSON on how electricity is the future for farming machinery

London Calling…

Andy Smith, Surrey branch director of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), finds that the London Mayor’s approach to housebuilding is significantly better than that of some local authorities here in Surrey

On Top Of The World

In her last column, author Miriam Wakerly heads for the heights of Coldharbour to visit a pub that’s at the heart of its community

Wildlife: A Spotlight On Bluebells

Blessed with woodlands, the coming of the bluebells is always one of Surrey’s seasonal highlights. Claire Gibbs, senior ecologist at Surrey Wildlife Trust, shares their story.

Magic Of StoryTelling

With a new series of Britain's Got Talent having just hit the nation's TV screens, last year's winner, magician Richard Jones, is heading to Guildford to show off the power of our imaginations.

Spring Clear Out

BBC Surrey Breakfast host, James Cannon, wrestles with his seemingly never-ending ‘to do’ list and mourns the death of a 90s classic.

Escape To The Country

Our new colmnists, bestselling author Adele Parks, convinces a frazzled friend and twins to accompany her on a trip to the farm

Rare bees

Did you know Surrey has a bee species rarely seen elsewhere in the UK? Josh Baum, from Surrey Biodiversity Information Centre, explains.

Going Wild

Founder of the Wildlife Aid Foundation, Simon Cowell MBE, reports on releasing orphans back to the wild and the search for suitable release site locations.

Having A Ball

He’s one of cricket’s most charismatic individuals and now Tadworth resident Phil Tufnell has set about curating his own encyclopaedia of the  sport’s most unusual and intriguing characters.

10 Reasons To Love... Cobham

It’s known for its famous residents and posh pads but there’s much more to this charming Surrey village on the banks of the River Mole than pure glitz and glam

On The Plot

One of the finest examples of an 18th century landscape garden, Painshill in Cobham also boasts a wonderful walled productive  garden. Leigh Clapp admires the high summer bounty

Brown Long-Eared Bat

You may well be superstitious about these quirky characters but, says Laura Ashfield, community outreach and outdoor learning officer at Surrey Wildlife Trust, there really is no reason to be wary of these mystical creatures

Reinventing Undershaw

Sherlock Holmes fans can now visit the house where The Hound of the Baskervilles was written, thanks to a series of dramatic twists worthy of the famous sleuth, himself. Beatrice Philpotts takes a closer look ahead of a special concert taking place at the venue later this month

Face To Face

To mark the 10th anniversary of The Lightbox gallery and museum, its major summer exhibition will feature the figurative work of sculptor Sean Henry, who grew up near Woking. Tinx Newton speaks to the man behind the figurines

On Your Doorstep: Broadway Barn

In the latest instalment of our feature focusing on places you can take a break from it all right here in Surrey, Rebecca Younger experiences a five-star B&B with a personal touch in Ripley

Happy Anniversary

This month Leigh Clapp visits a bountiful small garden in Banstead that billows with colour and interest, incorporating an array of interesting plants with bio-diversity for wildlife

Strictly Speaking

Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins may well have hung up her Strictly Come Dancing shoes but the Surrey girl is looking forward to spreading seasonal cheer with local charity Harrison’s Fund. She chats to Claire Saul.

Over The Moon

From Walford to Woking, Shane Richie has left the pub pumps behind to hunt down the Sheriff of Nottingham with his Merry Men. Matthew Williams meets the EastEnders soap star to discuss festive panto fun, country music and his love for life near Reigate

Bah Humbug!

This month, BBC Surrey Breakfast Show host, James Cannon, is reeling after an unfortunate mistake, which means Christmas will be cancelled in his household this year.

10 Reasons To Love... Guildford

From its controversial cathedral and setted (not cobbled!) High Street to its indpendent shops and riverside location, Surrey’s county town ticks a lot of boxes

Finding Hope

Bestselling author Adele Parks follows in Barack Obama’s footseps and finds inspiration in the work of GF Watts