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The Sheep Capital Of Britain - In Baa-Kshire

If – or when – you think about sheep you might be excused for thinking about the rolling hills of Wales or possibly the valleys of the Yorkshire Dales, but in fact, Berkshire has a claim to be the Sheep Capital of Britain

The Berkshire boy who became a knight

Death On The Nile will be in our cinemas in October with Sir Kenneth Branagh directing and taking the lead role of Hercule Poirot, but the sun, sand and heat of Egypt is just the latest milestone in the life of...

Tim Brooke-Taylor: He was such a Goodie

Actor, writer and comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor, from Cookham in Berkshire, played a patriotic coward in The Goodies and was a regular panellist on Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. And in one of his last interviews before he sadly died on 12 April from coronavirus, Katie Jarvis asked her own comedy hero how it felt to be a legend

Send a little love in the post

Let your family and friends know you’re thinking about them with these gorgeous gift boxes, born in Berkshire

Home with a view

This handsome traditional property in Cookham was once the home of racing superstar Ronnie Peterson. Current owner Rosie Collis reveals some of the house’s history...

Fresh air and freedom

Get some fresh air and enjoy a short cycle ride between Kintbury, Hungerford and Great Bedwyn. This route from Colin Wharton explores picturesque Berkshire and Wiltshire countryside

Home front

With schools closed and exams cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are many ways you can help your child to continue learning. We spoke to Windsor’s Positive Parenting coach Josie Taylor, plus we heard what some of our local schools are doing to help

Dancing to a great tradition

’Tis the merry month of May and time to revel in the joys of spring with maypoles, crowns of daisies, picnics and, of course, morris dancers. Bernard Bale talks to the Kennet Morris Men

CLAY CREATIVITY

A quarter-finalist on The Great Pottery Throw Down, local potter Cáit Could invited us down to her Newbury studio for some clay crafting...

BERKSHIRE'S GREATEST SHOWMAN: BILLY SMART

The thrills and spills of the sawdust ring may have changed but the spirit of circus lives on throughout the world. In Britain there is one name that still stands head and shoulders above all others in the world of the Big Top – Billy Smart, whose career began in Berkshire and he left a legacy here

Are You Really Hungry?

Sarah Rodi attended behavioural change specialist Meera Mehat’s Change Your Mindset and Reduce Your Weight course in Maidenhead. Here, Sarah shares her experience...

That festival FEELING

The Newbury Spring Festival is one of Berkshire’s hidden treasures and features artists and performers from the worlds of classical music, folk, jazz, cabaret and musical theatre...

Wildlife that shouldn't be here

The echoing bellow of a lion can be heard for miles; the baying of wolves is a warning to all and the screams of chimpanzees let you know that you might just be about to interrupt a family dispute. You would never hear those sounds in Berkshire though – or would you?

Sustainable pioneers

We meet some of the leading environmentally friendly businesses in the county who all have the same vision when it comes to caring about climate change and positive adjustments

Subtle grace

We speak to Rodrigo Moreno Masey about how he successfully renovated this lakeside family home on the edge of a forest in Berkshire, while also protecting the wildlife

SIR RANULPH “We are all in this together”

He has climbed Everest and trudged across the Antarctic and has seen things you and I may only dream of. But Britishsuperhero Sir Ranulph Fiennes still likes to stroll around Windsor and enjoy taking in the place where it all started for him

Growing a peat-free future

The Peat Free April campaign is calling on gardeners to stop using peat in composts and switch to alternatives. Naomi Slade investigates...

Cold War secrets

Colin Wharton takes you on a historic walk through Greenham Common, Bowdown Woods, Crookham Common and along the Kennet and Avon Canal

BEE INSPIRED

Bees are vital to our survival; they’re the world’s most important pollinator of food crops. Sarah Rodi speaks to Elisabeth Barton at Oakdale Bees in Windsor, who has fulfilled a lifelong passion to care for these marvellous creatures

Animal Magic

It’s National Pet Month, which aims to raise awareness of responsible pet ownership. We spoke to two Berkshire animal sanctuaries about the vital work they do

Can You Beat The Street?

We caught up with a man making a difference: Dr William Bird, who is responsible for turning our towns and villages into giant games

5 Ways To Treat Mum This Mother's Day

Show her how much you care...

Why I love historic Berkshire

TV presenter Dan Snow has travelled the world to rediscover historic places, people and events, but he still believes that for really exciting history nobody needs to travel any further than Berkshire

Thatcham to Theale

This spring, Colin Wharton takes you on a scenic cycle ride along the Kennet and Avon Canal

Mum on a mission

When Hayley King discovered her daughter had a rare genetic condition, she decided to take action and help to raise awareness of the disease by setting up a charity

Magnificent MUM

After her daughter suffered a horrific accident, Alison Jones set to work on healing her daughter’s scars

Money talks

Finances and mental health often go hand-in-hand, so it’s important not to ignore the issue

From sheep to sea

Why the North Ronaldsay deserves its moment in the sun

Enchanting escape

Sarah Rodi enjoyed a modern yet elegant spring break in the historic setting of the De Vere Beaumont Estate

Child's play

We meet some of the leading ‘inventors’ in the county who have developed inspirational products or initiatives to help improve the lives of children