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Great White Hope?

A woman from Ramsbottom is sticking up for great white sharks and calling for global action to protect them.

A Voice For The Overlooked

Former detective Maggie Oliver exposed flaws in the investigation into child abuse in Rochdale. Now she’s dedicated to helping survivors

The Pyramids Of Paul Nash

A gentle amble from picturesque Dorchester-on-Thames, over the river and up two of the most painted hills in Oxfordshire

A City For All Seasons

Looking for a day out this autumn? Here’s 10 reasons why you should give Liverpool a try, as suggested by Rebekka O’Grady

The Farming Year - Autumn

So what do farmers actually do from dayto-day and week-to-week? In the first of a quarterly series, Katie Jarvis finds out

6 Things To Do This Month

Half a dozen must-see events that should be in your calendar this month

The Saviours Of The Severn

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Severn Area Rescue Association in Tewkesbury. Tracy Spiers meets with the extraordinary men and women who give up their time to rescue strangers

The High And Roes Of A Nature Reserve

Since opening in 2011, Brockholes nature reserve has proved to be a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Alan Wright celebrates a brilliant summer at the reserve

When Variety Is The Spice Of Life

Much-loved actor-comedian Roy Hudd is starring in a Woman of No Importance at Cheltenham’s Everyman theatre this month. Katie Jarvis spoke to him about music-hall songs, variety theatre, the genius of Ken Dodd… and finally finding each other

Up A Lazy River

With its sun-stained Cotswold stone buildings and the lazy River Windrush flowing through its centre, Bourton-on-the-Water is an idyllic destination for tourists and locals alike, says Anna Bailey

Stow's Artistic Stars

From September 28 until October 6 a showcase series of events focusing on new and established artists will be making waves in the Cotswold town of Stow-on-the-Wold

I'm Just A Girl Who Can't Say ‘No'

‘I’d rather poke my own eye out than tell people that I don’t have time to help them’

Ragtime To Radiohead

World-class muscians will be descending on Tetbury at the end of this month to play in the beautiful parish church of St Mary’s. Among them is musical prodigy Derek Paravicini

Going For Silver At Malvern

Malvern Autumn Show returns for its 25th anniversary celebration

New Adventures Lie Ahead...

...but will they live up to the varied and enjoyable summer we have had?

Heaven Is A Place On Earth

‘I’m sorry to break it you, people of the Cotswolds, but there is no more beautiful part of Britain than the area between the Quantocks and the Bristol Channel’

Enrapt By Raptors

Tracy Spiers returns to wonderful Warwick Castle to witness an aerial display unlike any other, while also getting immersed in living history, from trebuchet and Tudors to battles and banquets

University Of Life

Learning doesn’t have to stop when you are older. In fact, it can open up a whole new world

Are You Being Served?

September 8 is National Waiters Day, promoting front-of-house as a fantastic job with plenty of opportunities. Why do we need such a day? Well while we value our skilled waiter when we sit down for a meal, we all-too-often disparage waiting as not a ‘proper’ career

They're Not Horsing Around

Our intrepid reporter joined a riot and had a close encounter with the giant police horses who help keep the county safe

A Cotswold Adventure

As Martin Lane, Director of the Cotswolds Conservation Board, steps into retirement, he talks to Siân Ellis about the Board’s pioneering role, achievements over the last 20 years... and lugging a Google Trekker along the Cotswold Way

The Pride & The Groom

Emma Gough has put her heart and soul into her dog grooming business, writes Emily Rothery

A Breed Apart

Why Adam Henson has finally got round to committing the story of our nation’s livestock heritage to print

The Evolution Of Burnley

The old mill town has developed into a vibrant and exciting place to live, work and visit

The Art Of Stuff

One of the world’s leading taxidermists creates his award-winning models in a former slaughterhouse in Orrell

Slaidburn's Sweet Spot

A Ribble Valley mum is turning her back on a career in the civil service to make chocolates, writes Irene Amiet

When Berkshire Made History

Berkshire, with its Royal connections and proximity to the capital, has rocked the national headlines more than most counties. Here are our favourite moments...

Not Resting On Their Laurels

This Charnock Richard venue already has an impressive reputation and there are plans to develop it further

The Royal County Of Berkshire Show Revamped

The Royal County of Berkshire Show returns on 21 and 22 September at Newbury Showground, Thatcham, in spectacular style, showcasing a new layout, with new activities and attractions topping the Main Arena bill.

Leader Of The Alpacas

The catwalks of Europe will soon be graced with high fashion made from a very special fibre produced in a remote part of Lancashire