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THE MIND BEHIND THE MYTH

On the 200th anniversary of the death of King George III, Kew Palace invites us to discover the real man behind the myth. Claire Saul learns more

SURREY FRILLS

Hills, wood and country pubs, our county is known for a lot of things and now, thanks to one mum and daughter duo, it has gained a position on the fashion map

Sending smoke signals

Having started its life in a small garden shed in Kingston, Chimney Fire Coffee’s quest to conquer the coffee world has since upgraded to a converted stable in the Surrey Hills at Ranmore Common.

Lap of LUXURY

The former home of Lord Beaverbook’s latest plaudit is for its dog-friendly credentials. Rebecca Younger took her pup along to see why

Fun on the Farm

As one of the longest established farm parks in the UK, Godstone Farm recently celebrated its 40th birthday. Zoe Richards paid a visit to see how it’s breathing fresh life into its fields with exciting plans for the future

Brooker's battle

Malcolm Trigg looks back at another of Surrey’s young men who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain, 80 years ago this summer

BLESSED BRIAN

Bernard Bale meets the actor, raconteur, mountaineer and very happy resident of Surrey as he celebrates the golden anniversary of his career

21 EASTER DAYS OUT

The Easter break is arguably the best school holiday of the year – the weather is starting to improve, there’s lots of chocolate and adults get an extra long-weekend too. Make the most of your time off with the kids in Surrey with some of these top family days out

Bacchus & Asparagus

To celebrate St George’s Day, Rebecca Hansford of Furleigh Estate has combined their award-winning wine with their neighbours award-winning spears

Within these walls

A remake of The Secret Garden hits cinemas this month with Yorkshire in a starring role.

This Green and Pleasant

How would you react to a mosque being built in your village? Jess Thompson discovers the inspiration behind Ayisha Malik’s latest novel which is set in rural Dorset

The Mad Woman of Lyme

A remarkable new play imagines the mental turmoil that faced pioneering Dorset fossil-hunter Mary Anning during her final days

Sud's law

A day in the life of Clara Challoner Walker, founder of Cosy Cottage, an artisan company in Malton which produces eco-friendly soaps and skincare products

The future looks bright at Brewery Square

Brewery Square, a vibrant shopping and leisure centre in the heart of Dorchester, has recently announced that is has filled all of its shops, now let to the most diverse range of retailers, restaurants and leisure facilities available locally.

Retiring in style

Looking at the many benefits of setting up a home in a retirement village

My Kind of Town

Meet some of the people who are helping to make Dorchester such a vibrant and exciting place to live, work and play in

LET'S MOVE TO: SCARBOROUGH

Neighbourhood know-how, places and people

Go, Johnnie Go!

DJ Johnnie Walker talks to Stu Lambert about taking his Sounds of the 70s radio show on tour, and how he fell in love with the county he now calls home

LEAP of FAITH

Jo Marston and Joe Pinder took a huge gamble when they bought a former vicarage that had been turned into offies – but it paid off

Dorset's sweetheart: Clipper Teas

This award-winning company is internationally known and one of the founding Fairtrade brands. It is proud to be the only UK tea company producing tea in Dorset

Jewels of the sea

Scallops and oysters are returning to Yorkshire waters, reviving a bygone industry and bringing cheer to gourmets, as Bethan Andrews discovers

GET YOUR BAKE ON

Baker-on-a-bike Phil Gostling invites you into his kitchen to learn the tricks of his bread-making trade

Community interest

Members of a co-housing scheme in Lancaster are forging a new way of living.

Egg-cellent Easter adventures

Hurrah for spring hols. Let’s go outdoors, get crafty and enjoy the simple pleasures of family time

A Rural Jigsaw

Imagine trying to place 70 performances across 50 rural locations in Dorset. This is all in a day’s work for Artsreach, one of the country’s oldest rural touring schemes

CHOC & CHEER

From bright blooms to cuddly lambs and, of course, chocolate, we meet Yorkshire people in the business of Easter

An Englishman's home

Henry Hornyold-Strickland is proud of his ancestral home, near Kendal, but says living in a castle is not as luxurious as you might think.

A Man with a Mission

Mick Smith, the new director of Bridport Arts Centre, talks about April’s From Page to Screen film festival and his plans to host international talent and encourage local arts and global music

A novel way to live

Author Sarah Jasmon lifts the lid on life aboard a narrowboat on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal

THE THUNDER & LIGHTNING MAN

DENE BEBBINGTON recounts the work of Fyne Court's notorious scientist