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Come Dine With Me
Hosting your own celebration? Interior designer Carla Heyworth lays a dinner table perfect for any occasion and shares some French styling inspiration for your home
10 Of The Best Fireworks Events
19, 20, 25, 26 October and 1-2 November
A Stitch In Time
The painting, drawing and needlework of Lord Montagu’s mother, Belinda, Lady Montagu is currently celebrated in a retrospective exhibition at Beaulieu’s Palace House. Viv Micklefield gets a guided tour
The Gold Standard
It will come as no surprise that antique gold items can fetch huge sums, but here’s how to really get value for money
Somerset's Great War
This month marks more than 100 years since the end of World War One, so STEPHEN ROBERTS finds out what it meant to the people of Somerset
The Art Of Paper
In a hidden Exmoor Valley SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE discovers an ancient mill with 21st century credentials
La Bella Macchina
The Ferrari Portofino combines scintillating performance and stunning looks with genuine usability
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Searching for the right care home for a loved one can be a daunting and emotional task, so here are some of the key aspects to consider before you choose
Marching For Monmouth
Explore the history of the Liberty Trail in Somerset with Simone Stanbrook-Byrne
Selling the Lakes
A woman born in Padiham is helping to bring visitors to the Lake District from all over the world
PARK LIFE IN THE PENNINES
Moves are underway to create a people’s park for the 21st century in the South Pennines, writes Richard Darn
RAMSBOTTOM IS ON TOP
Whether it’s the garlic, the businesses or the people, there’s something magic about Rammy
Care To Foster?
Last year, there were 55,200 children in England living with foster families. Sarah Tarrant is a supervising social worker for Slough Children’s Services Trust in the fostering team. Sarah Rodi asked her to bust some of the common myths about fostering...
Brown's: A Bolthole On The Bay
Brown’s Hotel in Laugharne, South-West Wales, was poet Dylan Thomas’ favourite place to meet and drink. Following its restoration the hotel has become a beacon in the countryside for devotees and holidaymakers alike
If These Walls Could Talk…
“An arts and heritage venue inside a 700 year-old building” is how Dan Crow describes God’s House Tower, which opens its doors this month
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Searching for the right care home for a loved one can be a daunting and emotional task, so here are some of the key aspects to consider before you choose
Hugh Returns To Highclere
The much-anticipated big-screen version of the TV phenomenon, Downton Abbey, is here. Hugh Bonneville, who stars in the movie, filmed at Berkshire’s beautiful Highclere Castle, reveals all
Charity Begins At Home
Those needing a helping hand often rely on small local charities. Enabling them to get vital funds is the Basingstoke-based Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation
Galaxy Gazing
How the South Downs National Park Authority has ensured it is still possible to see the Milky Way twinkle over Hampshire
Thunderbirds Hotel Is Go!
Paul Thomas talks to Thunderbirds heroine Dee Anderson about Slough’s new Marriott-owned Moxy Hotel, which celebrates the legacy of the popular puppet-based programme
Reasons To Be Grateful
Catherine Larner talks to actor, novelist and screenwriter Ruth Jones ahead of her visit to the Lavenham Literary Festival
The People's Poet
The world can seem a bleak place but Pam Ayres still finds plenty in life to laugh about and loves to share the joke
Something Old, Something New
Grant Newland and Lucy Jones have created a fresh, new foodie pub at the King’s Arms in Haughley with a great menu and atmosphere
Positively Jess
In our image obsessed world, Woodbridge woman Jess Shire helps people to be confident, regardless of their appearance
Henry, Our Dear Old Thing
Henry Blofeld, loved by Test Match Special fans the world over for his cricket knowledge and his sense of fun, is coming to Suffolk
Docfest Turns 25
Aldeburgh’s renowned documentary festival celebrates with an outstanding line-up of diverse, important and entertaining films
The Pride Of Gloucestershire
Gloucester Cathedral’s master stonemason Pascal Mychalysin has been gifted with the responsibility of designing six new gargoyles, each one depicting a different characteristic of our fine county… yes, they’re grotesque – in the best way possible – but they also show off both Gloucestershire’s finest qualities and that of the mason himself
The Return Of The Pine Marten
November is set to be an exciting time for Gloucestershire’s wildlife, says Sue Bradley
Reasons To Be Cheerful
Sue Limb suggests we forget about the woes of Parliament for a while and get ourselves along to Stroud for five days of jolly good fun
If Clouds Were Sheep
Former Cotswold Life journalist Sue Andrews talks about pedigree Texel sheep, her new book and how dreams can grow from small beginnings