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LOCAL HEROES

Seven generations of Rottingdean’s Copper Family have kept the spirit of traditional English folk alive. Here young musician Andrew Millham examines their legacy

Age is just a number

You’re never too old to learn – and doing so might just improve your health

60 YEARS OF STEAM

The volunteers who run the Bluebell Railway weren’t going to let a pandemic spoil their diamond anniversary celebrations

24 HOURS IN Worthing

The vibrant seaside town of Worthing has long been a lure to tourists – among them Oscar Wilde, who lived here for a season and struck up a liaison with a local youth. So enamoured was he of both that he named the lead character in his most famous play, The Importance of Being Earnest, after the town.

WITNESS TO HISTORY

The story of Barnes Wallis, the Effigham inventor behind the bouncing bomb, is told through the letters of his wife Molly

Walking for health

Why not pencil some free walks into your diary and shed a few pounds, while having a great time?

Weybridge & Shepperton

With motorsport history, scenic riverside walks, café culture and classy pubs on the doorstep, Weybridge is a highly-prized place to live, while Shepperton is home to the famous film studios and a raft of hidden foodie gems

By royal command

A new hotel from the former COO of Beaverbrook is breathing new life into one of King Henry VIII’s old guest houses at Hampton Court

STARTING A NEW LIFE

When The Mayflower set sail to the New World in September 1620, Dorking shoemaker William Mullins was on board

From Surrey to the Square

EastEnders actress and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Emma Barton on how she’s hopelessly devoted to scenic Surrey

Natural beauty

Looking to upgrade your stationery this September? Bark & Rock creates stunning wooden notebooks at its West Molesey studio

CULTURE VILTURE

Former Union J singer Josh Cuthbert on Givenchy and learning to cook in front of the television cameras

Best Of Surrey Style

Surrey is home to a host of stylish celebrities who love nothing more than showing off the county’s style. During a special shoot at Silent Pool Distillery our fashion columnists, Marie Gibbens and Claire Hams, styled five leading ladies to look sensational in Surrey

THE JANE AUSTEN CONNECTION

If you’re a Jane Austen fan, then you’ll be interested to walk in her footsteps in Reading. She attended the Abbey School there and shortly afterwards began writing, and perhaps even based Mrs Goddard’s school in Emma on her time there...

Victoria Summer's LOCKDOWN LOVE STORY

A chance encounter that led to love... Berkshire born Hollywood actress Victoria Summer shares the details of her engagement to Italian Michelin star chef Fabrizio Vaccaro

What's cooking?

Fresh styles and innovative ideas to inspire that dream kitchen

At home with the High Sheriff

There’s a new sheriff in town! We visited the High Sheriff of Berkshire Mary Riall at her home in Ufton Nervet to hear about her plans for her year in offie

They've got bags of style

Want a bag like no other? These three Berkshire women can help

Sent Down Under

They were Berkshire petty criminals, sentenced to transportation. Some even became ‘Australian royalty’ as part of the First Fleet

GRAND REDESIGN

An eye for period detail led Philippa and James D’Arcy to return their home to its Regency roots

The healing power of gardening

Rosalind Sack discovers the therapeutic benefits of gardening and meets two horticultural organisations making a major difference to people’s lives across Berkshire

Take the scenic route

Colin Wharton takes you on a lovely bike ride from Wokingham to Arborfield

The high life

A former marine from Wigan went up in the world after he learned the ropes of a new career

10 Amazing Abbeys & Priories

Henry VIII was a bit of a rotter but one thing he did bestow on us was romantic ruination courtesy of his Dissolution of the Monasteries. Here are the best monastic memoirs from the county of Berkshire

The RUFF Guide

Five of the best Lakeland walks to enjoy with your dog

World on film

Lindsay McCrae started watching birds in the Lake District as a young boy and he is now one of the most well-travelled wildlife cameramen in the business

Summit special

The views from the top of Whitbarrow are among the finest you’ll find anywhere and the walk up there is magnificent too

Success stories

Celebrating some of the people who make Ramsbottom such a thriving and pleasant place to live and visit

Something old, something new

The ‘new normal’ doesn’t mean you can’t still plan your dream wedding

SO MUCH TO OFFER

Make shopping local your new habit and support the independent businesses at Preston Market