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The Turn Of The Tide
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The Turn Of The Tide

JASPER, come back here! Leave the gulls alone!”

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9 mins  |
March 04,2017
Not Today!
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Not Today!

Jeff’s plans for a tidy home had hit a few snags . . .

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8 mins  |
November 04,2017
Pets & Vets
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Pets & Vets

Barking Mad

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2 mins  |
November 04,2017
Vintage Vehicles
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Vintage Vehicles

Pat Coulter braves a chilly start for the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.

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4 mins  |
November 04,2017
The Stand-in Prince Charming
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The Stand-in Prince Charming

Lynsey knew the perfect man to take her to her best friend’s wedding . . .

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8 mins  |
March 11,2017
I Wanted To Be The For Ever Traveller
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I Wanted To Be The For Ever Traveller

Author Jess Smith talks to Yvonne McKenzie about her life on the road.

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5 mins  |
July 01,2017
Mixing It Up
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Mixing It Up

The women’s group wasn’t terribly exciting, but at least it was familiar. . .

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5 mins  |
September 23,2017
Waste Not, Want Not . . .
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Waste Not, Want Not . . .

Susie Kearley finds out that one person’s trash is another’s treasure . . .

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3 mins  |
September 23,2017
A Victorian Celebrity
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A Victorian Celebrity

Steve Newman pays tribute to the life of Grace Darling, the famous Northumberland heroine.

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2 mins  |
September 23,2017
Around Loch Tay
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Around Loch Tay

Willie Shand finds a walk to suit everyone in the beautiful Highlands of Perthshire.

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6 mins  |
February 11,2017
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What Fun It Is Being A Vet!

Neville Turner shares stories of his life in the Durham Dales with Polly Pullar.

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4 mins  |
February 11,2017
The Little House On The Prairie
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The Little House On The Prairie

American author Laura Ingalls Wilder was born 150 years ago this month. Kate Hewitt looks at her life and work.

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4 mins  |
February 11,2017
'It's as if 'Strictly' has come to the village hall'
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'It's as if 'Strictly' has come to the village hall'

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg shares tales from her life in rural Dorset . . .

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3 mins  |
May 27,2017
North Versus South
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North Versus South

The Villagers Rivalry wasn't limited to the cricket match...

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May 27,2017
Managing Your Medicines
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Managing Your Medicines

Taking lots of tablets? Colleen Shannon, our Health Writer, has some tips.

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2 mins  |
May 27,2017
A Cover Up
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A Cover Up

Jen worried what Gran would say when she saw what Jen had done . . .

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5 mins  |
July 08,2017
The Sheep Have Had The Most Fan Mail!
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The Sheep Have Had The Most Fan Mail!

Polluy puller looks back at 30 years of writing for the "Friend"...

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July 08,2017
We Never Thought We'd Have George Clooney Drop In For Lunch
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We Never Thought We'd Have George Clooney Drop In For Lunch

Chris Cope chats to Josh Littlejohn, co-founder of the Social Bite project.

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5 mins  |
July 08,2017
Tulips In Amsterdam
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Tulips In Amsterdam

I’d been looking forward to this trip, but I wished the atmosphere was a little warmer . . .

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8 mins  |
April 01,2017
Counting Blessing
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Counting Blessing

Edith knew she was a lucky woman. It was best to look to the future and not dwell on the past . . .

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5 mins  |
April 01,2017
Get British Designs Cornishware
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Get British Designs Cornishware

Jo Ahern celebrates the ongoing appeal of this classic crockery. 

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2 mins  |
July 29,2017
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Riverside

Anna’s unreliable sister has turned up in Ryemouth . . . 

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4 mins  |
July 29,2017
Lush Places Just Loves a Good Barn Dance
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Lush Places Just Loves a Good Barn Dance

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg shares tales from her life in rural Dorset . . .

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3 mins  |
August 19,2017
What's Your Diabetes Risk?
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What's Your Diabetes Risk?

Our Health Writer, Colleen Shannon, finds out how to protect yourself.

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2 mins  |
August 19,2017
Testing Times!
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Testing Times!

Learning about ponies is part of the fun at RDA.

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3 mins  |
August 19,2017
"I'm Not One For Giving Cars Names - Car Is A Car"
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"I'm Not One For Giving Cars Names - Car Is A Car"

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg shares tales from her life in rural Dorset . . .

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3 mins  |
July 22,2017
Help Us Make A Difference
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Help Us Make A Difference

THE Winnie Mabaso Foundation has an orphanage on the outskirts of Johannesburg and also runs several projects on the informal settlement of Meriting. 

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3 mins  |
July 22,2017
Notes From My Garden
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Notes From My Garden

Do you need a garden-sitter when you’re on holiday? Alexandra Campbell considers the options.

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2 mins  |
July 22,2017
Nordic Walking For Health
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Nordic Walking For Health

Our health writer, Colleen Shannon, hears about the latest fitness trend from Scandinavia.

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2 mins  |
October 14,2017
Storytelling Is About The Connection Between People
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Storytelling Is About The Connection Between People

Donald Smith explains what’s at the heart of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.

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2 mins  |
October 14,2017