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Bright Star books

Spark young imaginations with a brilliant three-book collection that brings history to life through the objects that witnessed it.

Star Q&A: Folk favourite, Seth Lakeman

Folk favourite Seth Lakeman celebrates 20 years of Freedom Fields.

Why leaving your garden untidy could help hedgehogs

Our prickly garden visitors are facing an uncertain future, but a few simple changes can help give them a safer place to forage, nest and hibernate.

How to choose the right school for your child

Take the tour, ask questions and do your homework in preparation for an open day…

Tickets on sale for comedian Lucy Beaumont’s new stand-up show

Lucy Beaumont brings her brilliantly chaotic new stand-up show to High Wycombe’s Swan Theatre in November.

Emily Maguire announces intimate High Wycombe show at mystery venue

Singer-songwriter Emily Maguire brings songs of hope, honesty and connection to an intimate High Wycombe venue in October.

Ready, set, bake! 11 brilliant baking experiences across Bucks, Berks & Oxon

From sourdough and artisan bread to macarons, French patisserie and cake decorating, discover 11 brilliant baking classes and workshops.

Wingstop opens High Wycombe restaurant at Eden Shopping Centre – and the first 100 customers get free wings

Wingstop has opened its first High Wycombe restaurant at Eden Shopping Centre.

The Beacon: Guiding the next generation of boys and girls

After more than nine decades as a boys’ prep school, The Beacon in Amersham has been preparing for the most significant change in its history.

Autumn Education Guide 2026

Discover Round & About’s Autumn Education Guide 2026 – from adult courses and teaching children to read to SEN and dyslexia support.

Win! A weekend for four at Berko Fields Festival – worth almost £400!

We’ve got four weekend tickets to Berko Fields Festival up for grabs!

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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…

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)

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.

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

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

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: 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.