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Designs on your home
With over 30 years’ experience, you know you and your home are in good hands with Hazel Interiors
Frightful fun!
Half term is here already and it’s packed with spook-tacular fun & magical moments
Draught busters
Winter is coming, and nobody wants seismic energy bills. From roofers to radiators, blinds to boilers, here’s how to beat the chill before it bites
Keep pup calm during fireworks
This month Zara from More Than Sit Dog Training has some advice on helping your pooch cope with the flashes & bangs of fireworks
Easy Ryder
Liz Nicholls enjoys a chinwag with Shaun Ryder ahead of Black Grape’s UK tour to mark the 30th anniversary of the album It’s Great When You’re Straight…Yeah
Astrology & Tarot for October
What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…
Education Guide Autumn 2025
Read more articles in our 2025 Education Guide
Janet Street-Porter “Off The Leash”
One of Loose Women’s most outspoken panellists is on tour with Janet Street-Porter Off The Leash which starts on 11th September at The Kenton in Henley
In Search of Beethoven with John Suchet
John Suchet chats to Liz Nicholls about Beethoven, and his deeply personal journey in the footsteps of his problematic hero, in his absorbing new book, ahead of Marlborough Lit Fest
Best Rose Wines For 2025
Round & About’s resident wine columnist, Giles Luckett reveals his pick of the bunch summer rose wine
Free your child from smartphones’ grips!
“We’re not anti-tech, we’re pro childhood,” says Gemma Taylor who is championing Smartphone Free Childhood
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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)
January recipes: Gut Reaction
We’re serving up a taster from The Gut-Loving Cookbook by Alana & Lisa MacFarlane which is out this month, published by Pavilion Books
December recipes: Comfort & joy
We’re offering a taste of Christmas at River Cottage by Lucy Brazier with foreword, essays and seasonal recipes from Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, published by Bloomsbury, Priced £22.
November recipes: Passage to India
We’re sharing a taste of From Gujarat With Love – 100 Authentic Indian Vegetarian Recipes by Vina Patel
October recipes: Sweet spot
Ravneet Gill’s Sugar, I Love You: Knockout Recipes to Celebrate The Sweeter Things in Life, is out this month.
September recipes: Coffee & banoffee
This September, Macmillan Cancer Support’s iconic Coffee Morning event is back on Friday 24th September, however you plan it and whatever your baking talents (or lack of) host your coffee morning your way and help raise millions to support the growing number of people living with cancer
August recipes: Rays of sunshine
We’re serving up two dishes from Sunshine Kitchen: Delicious Creole recipes from the Heart of the Caribbean by Vanessa Bolosier, published by Pavilion Books.
July recipes: Tutti Fruity
It’s barbecue season! We’ve teamed up with home economics star Jack Monroe & Del Monte to serve this sunny delight
June recipes: Cupcakes & kindness
Dust off your baking bowls, whip out your whisks and unite against dementia by signing up for Cupcake Day
Star Q&A: Chris Difford
Liz Nicholls squeezes Chris Difford, musician & founding member of Squeeze who turns 66 this month, for his thoughts on music, heroes, and reaching out on Zoom…
Star Q&A: Katie Melua
Liz Nicholls asks singer Katie Melua a few questions about her musical icons & more ahead of her new album No. 8 being released and a UK tour this month.
Star Q&A: Wine wizard Oz
Jonathan Lovett catches up with wine expert and TV celebrity Oz Clarke ahead of the publication of his latest book, Oz Clarke English Wine in which he waxes lyrical about the newest new world wine country
Star Q&A: Christine Walkden
Jonathan Lovett chats to one of the nation’s favourite gardeners, The One Show’s Christine Walkden, who is also a proud life member of The National Allotment Society
Star Q&A: Julia’s outdoor jewels
To say TV presenter Julia Bradbury loves the outdoors would be an understatement, so much so that she set up The Outdoor Guide website packed with wonderful walks, picturesque pubs to stay in and everything you need to get out and enjoy yourself
Talking Point: Clare Balding
Liz Nicholls asks Clare Balding about life, sport and our beloved pets as she launches Dogcast With Clare Balding
Talking Point: Russell Watson
Liz Nicholls chats to singer Russell Watson about his tour
Talking Point: Will Young
Liz Nicholls speaks to local singer-songwriter Will Young
Talking Point: Julia Donaldson
Multi award-winning author Julia Donaldson tells us about seeing her work adapted for the stage as Zog goes on tour across the UK this month
Talking Point: Nigel Havers
Liz Nicholls chats to actor, dad, and all-round charming man Nigel Havers, 67, who is set to star in ART at Richmond Theatre.
Q&A with Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody
Snow Patrol’s frontman Gary Lightbody chats about his recent move to L.A. and what goes into their shows.
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2019
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