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12 of the best wines to see you through autumn

Round & About magazine’s resident wine columnist, Giles Luckett, recommends the best wines for cosy autumn evenings.

From lower to middle to upper school: navigating Windsor’s unique education system

Here’s how parents can prepare for each transition and support children with SEND.

Lucy Worsley reveals the surprising stories behind Britain’s monarchs

Lucy Worsley tells Liz Nicholls the surprising stories behind our monarchy ahead of the publication of her new book Queens and Kings.

Want to make a difference? Help a child discover the joy of reading with ABC to Read

ABC to Read is looking for more Berkshire volunteers to help children improve their literacy skills.

Hunt for a literary gem at Stowe Gardens’ Autumn Book Fair

Hunt for literary gems at Stowe Gardens’ Autumn Book Fair, with vintage volumes, signed editions, rare finds and bestsellers to browse.

Michael Rosen launches new GWR reading campaign with Little Library at Reading station

Michael Rosen helped launch GWR’s Adventures in Reading campaign, with a new Little Library at Reading station encouraging children to keep reading.

Test your music knowledge with Chris Tarrant at this charity quiz night in Berkshire

Enjoy an evening of live entertainment, a two-course supper and a charity auction this September.

Castle Hotel Windsor to reopen following £9.5 million refurbishment with new British brasserie

Castle Hotel Windsor is reopening following a £9.5 million refurbishment, featuring redesigned bedrooms and a new British brasserie, Penningtons.

Take the Trunks across the Thames trail home with a brand-new Top Trumps pack

Fans of the Trunks across the Thames elephant trail can take home a new Top Trumps pack, with every purchase helping to support Thames Hospice.

Spend the August Bank Holiday weekend at CoppaFest on the Thames

CoppaFest returns to The Swan at Streatley this August with a day of live music, family entertainment, riverside activities, food and drink & fireworks.

Fire & Feast riverside supper club comes to The Great House in Sonning this August

The Great House in Sonning is hosting a one-night-only Fire & Feast supper club on 7 August, with live-fire cooking, riverside dining and live music.

Sports Marketing In The Digital Age

The digital age has brought about a significant change in the way sports marketing operates.

Discover dog-friendly venues in Newbury

Newbury Business Improvement District are launching a new Dog-Friendly Trail Map.

Sports Marketing In The Digital Age

The digital age has brought about a significant change in the way sports marketing operates.

Discover dog-friendly venues in Newbury

Newbury Business Improvement District are launching a new Dog-Friendly Trail Map.

Sports Marketing In The Digital Age

The digital age has brought about a significant change in the way sports marketing operates.

Discover dog-friendly venues in Newbury

Newbury Business Improvement District are launching a new Dog-Friendly Trail Map.

Sports Marketing In The Digital Age

The digital age has brought about a significant change in the way sports marketing operates.

Discover dog-friendly venues in Newbury

Newbury Business Improvement District are launching a new Dog-Friendly Trail Map.

October recipes: Rice up your life!

We’ve teamed up with The Rice Association to offer you some seasonal inspiration to jazz up a store-cupboard ingredient.

September recipes: Good Mood Food

Ainsley Harriott shares two ideas from his newest cookbook.

Respect your elders! Five recipes

August is the zenith of elderflower season, with this floral yet tropical flavoured plant gracing many a hedgerow in this gorgeous part of the world.

August recipes: Feast of fun

Ching He Huang & Lizzie Acker are two of the chefs on the sizzling line-up for the Big Feastival in Oxfordshire, 26th-28th August, so they’ve served up these summer tasters…

July recipes: Blooming Great Tea Party

Tea parties have been a real feature of the summer so far after June’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations so carry on with a Blooming Great Tea Party in aid of Marie Curie

June recipes: Heavenly honey

Manuka honey is not only good for your gut and your skin but its soothing properties can also help your overall wellbeing.

May recipes: Green queens

We’re celebrating the green goodness with two brunch recipes to herald Alresford Watercress Festival

April recipes: Feed your family

Say bye-bye to boring dinners with exciting recipes from Chefs In Schools, by Nicole Pisani & Joanna Weinberg

March recipes: Dinners for winners

We’re sharing three hearty recipes from The Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Winners by Si King and Dave Myers, published by Seven Dials, out now £22 hardback

February recipes: Sweet dreams

We share a taste of Nadiya’s Fast Flavours by published by Penguin Michael Joseph (£22)

Love local with fresh food boxes

Love local! Fresh food delivery box for Valentine’s Day meals & restaurant quality cooking with Crop To Kitchen.

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.

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.

Star Q&A: Gok Wan

Television star Gok Wan, 47, talks to us ahead of his dazzling star turn as the Man In The Mirror in Snow White at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre from 4th December to 2nd January

Star Q&A: Samantha Womack

Actress, singer, model & director Samantha Womack tells us about festive feelings as she stars as the White Witch in The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre as part of its UK tour

Star Q&A: Timmy Mallett

Broadcaster, artist & dad Timmy Mallett, who turns 66 this month, tells Liz Nicholls about family, football, art and his new book Utterly Brilliant – My Life’s Journey

Star Q&A: Martin Jarvis

Actor Martin Jarvis OBE tells us about life, love and turning 80 as he prepares to star as Ted Heath in Michael McManus’ smash hit play Maggie & Ted at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud this month

Star Q&A: Ed Byrne

Liz Nicholls talks about life, laughs & lockdown saviours with comedian & dad Ed Byrne, 49, ahead of his live shows in September, including Oxford, Newbury, High Wycombe, Farnham, Camberley & Dorking

Star Q&A: Andre Rieu

Liz Nicholls asks international classical music champion & dad Andre Rieu, 71, about life, love & music ahead of Together Again which comes to cinemas on 28th & 29th August.

Star Q&A: Paul Stellar

Singer & dad Paul Weller, 63, opens up about his new album Fat Pop (Volume I), collaborations and a hopeful return to live music.

Star Q&A: Danny Goffey

Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad of four Danny Goffey, 47, who will star with his Supergrass bandmates, Feeder & Sports Team at Englefield House in Theale on Friday, 23rd July, as part of the Heritage Live Concert Series.

Star Q&A: James Arthur

Liz Nicholls asks singer James Arthur, about music, mental health and more. His new single September is out on 4th June, via Columbia Records, taken from his as-yet untitled album out in autumn