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From TETBURY, with LOVE

Tracy Spiers falls in love with the Cotswold market town

The sort of people who work for magazines tend to be highly-strung divas, often without much common sense

Nicholas Coleridge enjoyed a glorious career as chairman and MD of British Condé Nast and president of Condé Nast International, publisher of 130 magazines including Vogue and Vanity Fair. Katie Jarvis spoke to him about his jet-setting memoirs – The Glossy Years – and about (well, a bit) the Cotswolds.

A Passionate Plantsman

After decades in the industry, horticulturalist Peter Dowle shows no sign of slowing down or losing his passion for plants

Built to be the best

The Bentley Continental GT continues a century-old tradition of automotive excellence

A Sustainable Journey's End

We all want to do our bit for the planet but sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming. In her new series for 2020, KATE HASKELL talks to people and businesses doing their best to make it easier to live The Green Life. This month: The Green Funeral Company

Meet the Love experts

Sarah Rodi speaks to the relationship gurus to learn some lessons in love this Valentine’s Day, plus we bring you our top date destinations in Berkshire

Puppy love

We love our pets like they are family, so don’t forget to show them you care this Valentine’s Day

Grandparent alienation

Grandparents can gain an enormous amount of pleasure from their grandchildren, but when those relationships are restricted, it can cause terrible heartache. We take a look at a new report urging the Government to take more steps to grant greater rights to grandparents

Learning to be... FEARLESS in the Kitchen

Sarah Rodi attended Jen Roach’s meat-free meals course, providing ideas to inspire people to eat more plant-based, home-cooked, easy and delicious food for their health. Here’s how she got on

Kate Humble “I owe a lot to Berkshire”

TV’s ever-popular wldlife and countryside presenter Kate Humble is never happier than when she is outdoors and working, and she believes that it all began when she lived in a rural area of Berkshire

COLD AS ICE

This winter, the Icehotel in Swedish Lapland celebrated its 30th anniversary. Rebecca Younger braved the elements for a chilly once-in-a-lifetime experience

Berkshire on the Great West Way

Sarah Rodi caught up with Director David Andrews on the anniversary of the Great West Way

Taking The Cotswolds Forward

Andy Parsons, new chief executive of the Cotswolds Conservation Board, talks to Siân Ellis about the importance of inclusivity, community and volunteering (and putting up tents in silence)

The Wild Side Of Horton

It’s February and spring is just around the corner, says Sue Bradley, who ventures south to find out the wild side of Horton and meets an award-winning volunteer

A private chef for a night

Lara Cory enjoyed a romantic dinner with her husband, cooked for them by an experienced chef in the comfort of their own home

STAYING ON TRACK

A former secondary school teacher never dreamed her plan for her train-loving son would become an award-winning business

Preserving the past

A walk around Ropley, the engineering hub of the Watercress Line

KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON

The lighthouse at The Needles may be one of the enduring symbols of the Isle of Wight, but does it still have a role in the 21st century?

ALL ABOARD

Southampton’s heritage as a maritime gateway to the world will come alive during the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s transatlantic voyage

A piece of history

Castles, canals, character and countryside; Odiham offers much to tempt the homeowner

A NATURAL HOME

Move over hygge. The latest trend is lagom, Swedish for moderation. It’s how we should be buying for our homes says Emma Powell

Tempting Totnes is too good to miss

Totnes was recently named as a top UK destination for a winter break. CHRISSY HARRIS finds out what the South Devon town has to offer the unseasonal visitor

Star spangled celebrations

NATALIE MILLAR-PARTRIDGE visits New England for Devon Life to discover how Americans plan to mark the Mayflower’s role in their country’s formation

Queen of the kitchen

SUE CADE talks to a female chef with her roots firmly in the Devon food scene

Picking up the pieces

Too often dismissed as merely decorative, the art of mosaic takes centre stage at an exhibition this month featuring the region’s best practitioners

LIVING WITH HISTORY

Listed properties are full of historic and period charm, but what do you really need to know when buying one?

In the mood for love

Most of us are romantic at heart, and with Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s a great chance to make someone feel really special.

Here to help

A love of Devon and the sea lured this dynamic couple to swap the South East for the South West, relocating and starting their own business. KATE WILLIAMS learns how they are managing to live the dream

Fresh thinking

We all want to do our bit for the planet but sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming. In her new series for 2020, KATE HASKELL talks to people and businesses doing their best to make it easier to live The Green Life. This month - The Eco Laundry

DISCOVERING Bovey Tracey

As winter starts to recede and days get a little longer, there’s a new eagerness to get outside. EMMA PEARCY took time out to visit Bovey Tracey