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A fine trek to chalk off...

Enjoy far-reaching views on this challenging walk through Blackmore Vale’s dairy and agricultural farming landscape

What's cooking?

Fresh styles and innovative ideas to inspire that dream kitchen

IN THE MAKING

The Frome Independent was genuinely one of the reasons I came to live in the town,” says Helen Bakunowicz.

Putting the best hoof forward

For some people, horses are far more than just pets – they can be highly valuable, with price tags in excess of tens of thousands of pounds

Wellow

In our special series Catherine Courtenay takes a look at the village life in Somerset

Walking through the streets of Wellington

CATHERINE COURTENAY takes a look at some of the notable buildings that lie hidden among the streets of Wellington

Bon appétit Bath

Bath’s varied food and drink scene makes it one of the best foodie cities in the country. VISIT BATH highlights some favourite places to eat, drink and buy locally-made goodies

SOMERSET'S SECRET GARDENS

Somerset’s gardens are as beautiful and varied as the county itself, discovers author ABIGAIL WILLIS

LET'S TALK ABOUT- Harvest mice

Pauline Kidner , founder of Somerset animal charity Secret World, talks all things wildlife with us

CREAM TEA TREKS

Tea and walking are a perfect partnership, so SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE goes in search of the best Somerset cream teas

Alfresco dining

With lockdown restrictions lifted, Somerset’s restaurants and pubs are back in business and many saw a demand for outside dining. CATHERINE COURTENAY uncovers a few of the county’s alfresco delights

Open once again

Garden visits as part of the National Gardens Scheme have been on hold, but some Devon gardens have tentatively been reopening and raising much needed funds for charity, discovers CATHERINE COURTENAY

Mosaic of life

Exeter’s grande dame of mosaic art Elaine M Goodwin reflects on a 50 year career and the work that has made her an icon

Offshore investment

Hotels don’t come much more iconic than Burgh Island, the infamous Art Deco retreat visited by many well-known figures of the 20th Century. CHRISSY HARRIS talks to the new owner to find out what today’s guests can expect

Moo-ving on up!

Most of us are unaware of where our daily milk comes from. ANNE BRUNNER-ELLIS visits an enterprising dairy in South Devon and tastes milk as it should be

On the rise

The North Devon harbour town of Ilfracombe is on the crest of a wave with exciting plans on the horizon, writes CATHERINE COURTENAY

Curtain up again...

The Flavel Arts Centre in Dartmouth is planning to re-open on 1 September, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, writes LINDSAY ELLWOOD

Going with the flow...

Residents reveal the ebb and flow of life on Aveton Gifford’s tidal road to BRADLEY GERRARD, alongside its deep history and fantastic wildlife

Blowing the whistle on sexism

JUDI SPIERS talks to Julie Knight, the only female football referee in the Devon and Exeter Men’s League

Animal magic

A Devon wildlife park tells SALLY LEARMOUTH how the kindness of strangers helped them survive lockdown without any income to feed their 500 animals

NATURAL Wonder

With its bountiful sands, surf and seafood, the Bassin d’Arcachon provides the perfect off-season escape, as Alison Weeks discovers

Small is BEAUTIFUL

Among the Corbières vineyards, a dynamic duo is helping to transform winemaking in Languedoc-Roussillon, finds Dominic Rippon

Say CHEESE

Sarah Heath visits a traditional fromagerie in Tarn and discovers why artisan cheese always takes pride of place at French dinner tables

SARAH BERNHARDT

International star of stage and screen,Sarah Bernhardt captured the world’s attention as the original acting diva, writes Helen Parkinson

Saddle Sure

Following in the footsteps and cycle tracks of his hero T. E. Lawrence, Todd Mauer travels from Dordogne to Haute-Vienne stopping off at landmarks along the way

BERGERAC

Sandra Haurant is charmed by the historic queen of the Périgord Pourpre

BEES' KNEES

Alison Hughes explores the ingenious tradition of France’smurs à abeilles, an ancient practice for modern times

COTE- D'OR

Helen Parkson raises a glass to Burgundy’s vinous heart

ANNECY

Jan Mitchell enjoys a waterside wander through the Venice of the Alps

Stars In Your Eyes

From secret beaches to celebrity boules or supping on cocktails, Heidi Fuller-love takes a whirlwind tour of the places where the stars flee from the paparazzi during Cannes’ hottest festival