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Bayeux

The breathtaking beauty of Bayeux’s tapestry and cathedral never disappoints, as Rudolf Abraham discovers on a visit to the historic city in Normandy

Austen's Festive Music

A LARGE COLLECTION OF MUSIC WRITTEN OUT BY JANE AUSTEN REVEALS SOME POPULAR NURSERY RHYMES AND HER CHRISTMAS FAVOURITES, WRITES ROS OSWALD. PICTURES FROM THE NOVELS, BY CE BROCK

Darcy's Picture Gallery

WHAT MIGHT ELIZABETH BENNET HAVE SEEN AS SHE WANDERED THROUGH THE CORRIDORS OF PEMBERLEY? VICTORIA C SKELLY CONSIDERS HOW THE OWNERS OF GREAT ESTATES IN JANE AUSTEN’S TIME VIEWED ART

Women Of Peterloo

MEN WERE NOT THE ONLY ONES DEMANDING REFORM IN AUGUST 1819. MANY WOMEN CAME TO MANCHESTER FOR A DAY OF PROTEST, AND NOT ALL OF THEM MADE IT HOME, AS SUE WILKES REPORTS

MONKEYING AROUND

Nestled on the River Thames, across the border in Bray, Berkshire, Monkey Island is a treasure trove of fascinating stories. Rebecca Younger visited the new hotel and met with the Surrey designer responsible for the estate’s gardens

Rescued and restored

West Horsley Place has existed as a private home since Saxon times, but when renovations are completed next year it will welcome visitors as a new arts centre for Surrey. Tinx Newton went behind the scenes to report on the progress so far

HORRIBLE HISTORIES

In the second of our series on Surrey’s most heinous crimes, we move into the 20th century, beginning with an unsolved murder from the Edwardian era

Late Autumn Days

Stir the senses with a woodland stroll says the National Trust’s Hannah Elliott

A RAMBLE AROUND - Blackwater Valley Country Park and Ash

Enjoy this one-hour easy walk discovering water meadows, ponds and a wide range of waterfowl

Reaching Through History

The discovery of his grandfather’s wartime writings set one Sussex man on a pilgrimage to get to know a man he had never met

Win!

A sparkling overnight treat in Brighton for all the family

The Beautiful Game

Lewes Football Club’s female players are the stars of a new art exhibition that celebrates women’s contributions to the game. Simone Hellyer speaks to artist Jill Iliffe and discovers that we can all be inspired

One Of A Kind

Tommy Boyd was ITV’s answer to John Noakes – a maverick children’s presenter who rarely played by the rules. Then he reinvented himself and became a shock jock on commercial radio. Here, he reveals why Chichester and a Sussex-based children’s charity hold a special place in his heart

Let's Move To... Rottingdean

Once home to poet and author Rudyard Kipling, and famous for its profitable smuggling history, Rottingdean is far from your average coastal village

Ladies Who Lift

The competitive sport of powerlifting is enjoying a huge upsurge in popularity, especially among women. Here, two local lifters tell their stories

Whizz, Bang & Wow!

From jaw-dropping fireworks to traditional gatherings, here’s our pick of the best Bonfire Night escap ades in Yorkshire.

Winning Team

Josh Overington was named our Chef of the Year in the Yorkshire Life Food and Drink Awards 2019. He and wife Victoria have the set the food world spinning at York’s Le Cochon Aveugle.

Seeds Of Success

Hannah Nunn is inspired by nature’s delicate details to create beautiful accessories for the home

A Layered Approach

Quirky ideas and a passion for skiing turned Holly Box’s bland new-build into a home full of personality

Mulled Wine, Mince Pies And Marvellous Markets

Make merry with our guide to yuletide festivals and Christmas markets coming your way.

A Good Place

Pascal Watkins was part of a dining dynasty at the famed Angel at Hetton. Now he’s in a sourdough state of mind running a B&B and cookery school in Pickering.

Let's Go To Chesterfield

Neighbourhood know-how, people and places

It's Coming Home

Feasts fit for an England football team – Tim Barker, head chef of the Hilton at St George’s Park near Burton upon Trent, explains why great food is a recipe for success at this four-star hotel

Material Gains

Andrew Griffihs visits two businesses in New Mills and ponders whether the high street revival could be built on offering things to do as well as buy

Romantic Relics & Horrible Histories

Peter Seddon considers Derbyshire castles

An Inspector Calls

When Mike and Joss Tucker and their two sons moved to Ariège to start a new life in France, they didn’t expect to be welcoming straight-talking hotelier Alex Polizzi to their home a few years later, they tell Lucy Parford

Pride Of Provence

With chic cities, wild mountain vistas, dramatic coastal landscapes and a rich and varied history, Bouches-du-Rhône offers the best of both rural and urban living, as Lara Dunn discovers

Changing Of The Gard

From Gard’s beautiful hilltop villages, its dramatic rivers and valleys, to the remarkable Roman history. On our 30th birthday, Brigitte Nicolas lists 30 reasons to live in department number 30

High Hopes

As Francesca and Paul Eyre reach their own milestone of 25 years in Morzine, the couple reflect on a quarter of a century spent in the French Alps and share some of the many highlights with Karen Tait

Circle Of Friends

Moving to an area of France where you have no personal connections can be daunting, but can also provide a great opportunity to make new friends, as Gillian Harvey finds out