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Britain's most brutal punishment?

Combe Gibbet in Berkshire stands 25ft high on the summit of Inkpen Beacon and is unusual as it’s a double gibbet, reportedly erected for the hanging of a man and woman who were secret lovers – and evidence suggests she was the only woman to have been gibbeted in Britain. Samantha Priestley explores the history behind the gibbet...

Our mutual friend

On the 150th anniversary of his death, we look back at Charles Dickens’ links to his Portsmouth birthplace

Waves of kindness

Berkshire charity 52 Lives is sending hundreds of happy bags and wellbeing packs to vulnerable children and the elderly

Food for thought

Michelin-starred chef Skye Gengall, has brought her food sustainability ethos to Hook’s Heckfield Place

The National Garden Scheme needs you

Despite having to close its garden gates for the first time in its 93-year history, the National Garden Scheme has launched a visually glorious campaign that will keep its stunning gardens virtually open

The Clooneys show their concern

George and Amal Clooney have often put their money where their concerns are and recently they donated nearly a million pounds to various global organisations fighting the coronavirus, including the NHS. We are proud to call them neighbours

Dangerous obsession

For her follow-up to best-selling debut The Perfect Girlfriend Kings Worthy writer Karen Hamilton has taken inspiration from the New Forest and her own life

Ascot through the ages

With thousands of racegoers left disappointed that Royal Ascot won’t be open to the public this year, we take a look back at the history of the event

In search of ADVENTURE

Basingstoke’s Katy Willings gave up a career in the city for a life of horses and adventure in Mongolia

INTERIORS CHAMPIONS

We meet the region’s leading lights in the world of homes and interiors, encouraging us all to create homes that not only look beautiful but make us feel good too

Born in lockdown

Young Wilf Howells has never known a life outside lockdown. His family share the story of his surprise arrival in a supermarket car park

5 Things You Didn't Know About Maidenhead

Glamorous Maidenhead garnered its reputation as the Jewel of the Thames during Edwardian times. It may have changed a lot since then, but it remains an affluent town with many redeeming characteristics

Mind over matter

The mental wellbeing of the older generation has never been more important, but thankfully our care homes and retirement villages are stepping up to the challenge

Lyme Bay Tunny

During the 1930s the rich and famous fished for tuna off Scarborough, now bluefin tuna have been spotted here

Life in Lockdown

Household chores, home haircuts, dog walks and movie nights in is how the Fletcher family rolls

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON

This is the time to take back control of your finances and shape your life where you can

New eyes on the Newbery Prize

Art lover and master tailor Jeremy Gower is relaunching a classical art competition, its original creator was an ambitious young Dorset artist

Good news stories

Dorset Magazine’s editor chooses some uplifting news stories that have caught her eye

Beauty & the Beast

Powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio offers a unique blend of style and performance.

ABBOTSBURY CASTLE & ST LUKE'S CHAPEL

Enjoy superb views along the Jurassic Coast on this challenging walk

Green Shoots

Great garden design will not only add value to your home, it can extend your living area into the outdoors too

Harry's Sandbanks Lockdown

Former football manager and ‘King of the Jungle’ Harry Redknapp talks about family life with his wife Sandra during lockdown and his love for Dorset

THE INSIDER'S GUIDE

News and happenings from around the area with Somerset Life

The good life

There’s never been a better time to discover your green fingers and have a go at growing your own fruit and vegetables

WELLS COMES TOGETHER

The city of Wells relies heavily on tourism to support its economy, but a strong community is rising to the challenge of coronavirus, as the Dean of Wells Cathedral tells CATHERINE COURTENAY

Smelling of roses

With all this extra time on our hands, our gardens should be picture perfect come the summer months.

Pound & Priory

A farmland walk with SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE explores the historic village of Stogursey. If you don’t live in the area, this is one to save until restrictions are lifted!

Mind over matter

The mental well-being of the older generation has never been more important, but thankfully our care homes and retirement villages are stepping up to the challenge

A virtual tour of Bath

While all the city’s attractions and museums were closed as we went to print, Visit Bath highlights the virtual tours which can be explored from the comfort of your home

In the name of SOMERSET

Our county has leant its name to a variety of different items and places that are now recognised across the world. HOLLY LOUISE EELS highlights some - a few might surprise you