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Coasting Along

With a dramatic pink granite coastline, historical towns and seaside resorts, Brittany’s Côtes-d’Armor is a beautiful and friendly department, as Janine Marsh discovers

Guiding lights

They are enduring and beloved symbols of our island nation. But this year one of Sussex’s two remaining lighthouses will be dismantled. Sebastian Oake discovers more about the past – and future – of lighthouses in our county

Heaven on wheels

From his workshop in the heart of West Sussex, Joe Fudge builds miniature worlds with his handcrafted shepherd’s huts

A winter's tale

It is present when you wake, announcing itself in a change in the colour and consistency of light: even with the curtains drawn there is a quietness which has seeped into the room.

Reclaiming the game

Clare Connor is managing director of women’s cricket at the England and Wales Cricket Board. Here the former Sussex and England player explains why there has never been a better time to be a woman in the sport

Unwrapping an icon

Lee Miller was an American fashion model, photojournalist and artist who captured extraordinary moments of modern life. But she is often overshadowed by the men she knew and loved. Ami Bouhassane reveals why her trailblazing grandmother deserves equal billing

Spreading the word

To mark its 80th anniversary Southampton City Art Gallery is the guest of the prestigious London Art Fair. Curator Clare Mitchell gives us a guided tour

Never too late

Here’s our guide to some of the more exciting ways to spend your retirement

Going off the beet-en track

A Hampshire chef has tapped into the growing food trend and opened a vegan cookery school. Faith Eckersall went to meet him

Eyes on the prize

A trio of students from a Hampshire specialist school dug deep into their own experience to create a prize-winning invention

A stitch in time

A televised landscape competition saw Katy Rundle’s textile art reach a whole new audience

TAKE IT EASY at a spa near you

In 2020, you’re going to get the balance right. Make this year the one in which you invest in self-care. To help, we have rounded up the best places in and around Berkshire where you can relax and unwind

Staying on track

Did a mixture of post-Christmas guilt and a few too many Proseccos on New Year’s Eve lead you to one of the most popular resolutions of all time – exercising more? Here’s our edit of Berkshire’s latest fitness clubs and classses

Global accents

Annabel Smith, founder of Telescope Style, loves to bring the world into her home. Here, she takes us on a tour of her treasure trove of souvenirs

Clearing the way

Time for a fresh start? Many of us aim to get on top of our household chores in January, but what of those affected by hoarding disorders? We spoke to a new Reading-based support group helping people with issues

Fair share

Here are some top tips on how to start investing your money today for a brighter tomorrow

Crossing the Ts

Volkswagen’s smallest SUV offers impressive interior space and a big-car driving experience

Why GratItude Is Good

Gratitude goes beyond great manners – it’s a mindset and a lifestyle choice. Holly Louise Eells discovers the art of appreciation

52 Things To Do In Berkshire In 2020

Make this your best year yet with these ideas – one for each week of the year

Surrey Character: Round And Round

Malcom Loveday has been winding the clock at St Peter’s Church, Chertsey since 1972

Postcards From Old England

Is there any better way to start a new year than with a bracing winter walk through the countryside to a cosy pub? Matthew Williams visits The Surrey Oaks near Newdigate

The Classical Detective

The ancient world is thriving in suburban Surrey. Claire Saul talks to acclaimed classicist Daisy Dunn

My Favourite Surrey

Georgina ‘Peanut’ Lamb is the granddaughter of the late Surrey artist and conservationist, David Shepherd, whose wildlife foundation has been helping to save endangered animals since 1984. Here she tells us her favourite things about living in the county

Town & Country: Epsom & Ewell

With racing pedigree and a spa day past, Epsom and its neighbouring Ewell have been attracting visitors for generations. While the racecourse still thrives and the area is rated by some as among the ‘happiest places to live in England’, there’s also been a focus on building its cultural offering in recent years

Heritage In Our Hands

Many of the nation’s heritage crafts are in danger, threatening traditions and livelihoods. Claire Saul studies the ‘Red List’

The Master Mix

When Sharon O’Connor stumbled across her Sunbury-on-Thames home, she was determined to mix things up and give the place her own spin

The Secret Of My Success

Two Hampshire authors have won national prizes for their debut novels. Overnight success is a myth as they tell Duncan Hall and Rebecca Fletcher

10 Dates That Made History

Due to its geographical position, Sussex has often been the nucleus of national events. Here are 10 times that Sussex rocked history

2020 Vision

Key figures in the county share their hopes and plans for the year to come

In at the DEEP END

Political speechwriter turned screenwriter and director Antonin Baudry tells Pierre de Villiers about his deep dive into filmmaking