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Luxury dog-friendly retreat to open in Compton

A new luxury countryside getaway is set to open in West Berkshire later this month, offering couples a peaceful escape in the heart of the Downs.

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The Swan at Streatley launches its first Midsummer Strings Garden Party this July

Enjoy an afternoon of live classical music, open-fire dining and riverside views at The Swan at Streatley.

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Founder opens results-led skin clinic in Berkshire after years of eczema struggles

A new skin clinic has launched in Thatcham with a mission to help clients achieve healthier skin through personalised, results-led treatment plans.

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Go wild in Windsor with this year’s Wildlife Garden Awards

Entries are open for the 2026 Wildlife Gardens Awards, so do your bit and give nature a helping hand.

Astrology & Tarot for June 2026

What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…

How Stiltz Homelifts is transforming accessibility in modern homes

Stiltz Homelifts helps people move safely and comfortably between floors without sacrificing style or space.

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Nail It DIY seeks new venues to expand women’s confidence workshops cross Berkshire

Women’s DIY workshops are growing in popularity and Nail It DIY is on the hunt for more venues near you.

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Win! A copy of The Book of Birds by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris

Win a stunning copy of The Book of Birds by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris.

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Win! Stowaway Festival tickets

Escape to the woods for a weekend of music, lakeside living and laid-back festival magic.

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Win! A pair of tickets to see Five & Madness at Royal Windsor Racecourse

We’ve teamed up to offer a pair of tickets to see Five & Madness at Royal Windsor Racecourse in August 2026.

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Win! Tickets to Heritage Live at Englefield Estate

Experience unforgettable live music in one of Berkshire’s most spectacular historic settings.

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Blenheim Food Festival – Star Q&A with Melissa Hemsley  

Former private chef turned food columnist, best-selling cookbook author, real food activist and sustainability champion Melissa Hemsley chats to us ahead of Blenheim Palace Food Festival, 24th to 26th May 

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Hampshire Hobbits tale to theatre tour

Originating at The Watermill Theatre last year, director Paul Hart’s The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale promises to be the theatre smash of next year

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Windsor Local History Group open day

You're all invited to find out more about this friendly group, between 11am & 4pm on Saturday, 2nd November Now …

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Catch wondrous Willie Dowling live

Book your tickets to see Willie Dowling perform The Simpleton in Bracknell and Milton Keynes.

Vintage vehicles at Woodcote Rally

Heritage transport at its very best is on display at Woodcote Rally, July 13th & 14th, and as Andy Crockett tells us the event has much more to offer too.

Readi for pop and more

The three-day all-ages charity festival by the bank of the Thames in Caversham returns from July 12th to 14th raising funds for the local community.

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A Night at the Musicals 2

After the success of last year’s fundraising event, Fiona Cox and friends are again taking you on a musical journey.

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Biodiversity Fun

This May half term, The Lexicon has teamed up with garden and nature specialists Little Muddy Boots, to demystify the meaning of biodiversity for children, in a fun and engaging way.

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Jump into the GAP

Have you got your GAP Festival tickets yet? Ten day extravaganza kicks off June 7th.

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Egham Royal Show weekend in August

The Egham Royal Show takes place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August at the showground in Whitehall Lane.

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Sizzling summer ideas

There are plenty of things to keep you and the little ones entertained this summer.

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Diwali recipes & takeaway competition

Diwali recipes from Atul Kochhar and a chance to win a takeaway from one of his Bucks restaurant.

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Sale e Pepe’s iconic Italian recipes

We share a taste of la dolce vita from Sale e Pepe which recently had a complete refurb ahead of its 50th anniversary.

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Emily Roux’s packed lunch recipes

Chef Emily Roux and Lexus have rustled up some posh packed lunches to enjoy in the car or on your next road trip!

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Grill seekers! Tom Kerridge barbecue recipes 

Two summer sizzlers from Tom Kerridge’s Outdoor Cooking, published by Bloomsbury with photographs Cristian Barnett.

Gordon Ramsay Academy recipes

We’re serving up summer sensations thanks to Sally Codling, a chef at Gordon Ramsay Academy in Woking.

Green goodness in watercress season

Watercress is abundant at this time of year and it’s packed full of goodness with many health benefits.

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Italian delights from Gennaro Contaldo’s

We’re sharing a taste of Gennaro’s Cucina: Hearty Money-Saving Meals from an Italian Kitchen by Gennaro Contaldo, out now published by Pavilion Books.

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February recipes: Batch of the day!

Here’s a taste of Suzanne Mulholland’s The Batch Lady: Cooking on a Budget, out now, published by HarperCollins

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Recipes: Life on the veg

Healthy, satisfying meals, that are quick and easy to prepare and come in on a tight budget are essential as we start 2023

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Sobell House cookbook Matt Allwright Q&A

Matt Allwright whose recipes are featured in The Sobell House Vegetarian Cook Book, shares his thoughts.

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November recipes: French Kiss

Cathy Gayner’s Recipes from Le Rouzet – An English Cook in France, is out now, in aid of Age Unlimited. Here’s a taster…

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Kate Mosse Labyrinth Live Star Q&A

Kate Mosse talks to Liz Nicholls ahead of the Labyrinth Live: Unlocking The Secrets of the Labyrinth tour, at a theatre near you between February & April, to mark the 20th anniversary of her bestselling book 

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Wycombe Swan panto star Vernon Star Q&A

Liz Nicholls chats to Radio 2 star & dad Vernon Kay who stars in Aladdin at Wycombe Swan, 13th December to 5th January

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Star Q&A with Craig Revel Horwood

Director & choreographer of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical gives us an insight into the stage show.

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Star Q&A with chef Clodagh McKenna

Irish chef, author & TV star Clodagh McKenna tells Liz Nicholls a few of her favourite things.

Towersey Festival Q&A with Billy Bragg

Liz Nicholls chats to singer songwriter and activist Billy Bragg who will star at the last ever Bucks highlight Towersey Festival – the 60th highlight – from 23rd to 26th August, and urges you to book your tickets.

Star Q&A with Dizzee Rascal

Liz Nicholls shares a chat with Dizzee Rascal MBE who headlines Party In The Paddock at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday, 17th August.

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Star Q&A with Sharron Davies MBE

Liz Nicholls chats to Sharron Davies MBE as she looks forward to The Olympic Games – her 13th – starting later this month in Paris.

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Q&A with music legend Chaka Khan

Liz Nicholls shares a chat with singer Chaka Khan who will star at Nocturne Live at Blenheim in June & Love Supreme festival in Sussex in July

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Paloma Faith April music star Q&A

Musician Paloma Faith tells us about her new break-up album The Glorification of Sadness ahead of her UK tour which starts this month

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Star Q&A: Ian Botham

Ian Botham, cricket legend, member of the House of Lords, dad and grandad, 67, chats to us about sport & more.

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Star Q&A: Tony Blackburn

Radio DJ legend, dad & grandad Tony Blackburn chats to Liz Nicholls ahead of his Sounds Of The 60s live tour at a theatre near you.

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2019

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