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Win! A pair of ShyneFest tickets
Win tickets to one of Surrey’s friendliest festivals as ShyneFest returns on 29 & 30 May 2026.
Win! No VPL String Nix thongs worth £150
Five pairs of sustainable luxe String Nix thongs worth £150 to be won…
May half-term family days out 2026: The best things to do with kids
Make the most of May half term with a packed programme of family-friendly days out across the region.
How to make the most of a school open day: Essential Q&As for parents
Which school is right for your child? You’ll find the answers at an open day.
Make your home feel bigger with simple space-saving ideas
We all need space, sometimes personal and sometimes in our homes – but there are ways you can create both.
The ultimate guide to South East summer festivals 2026
Liz Nicholls invites you to get stuck into our festivals guide, packed with local highlights, powered by people power for real feel-good vibes.
Powerful psychological drama Duet for One comes to Oxford this May
A raw and intimate drama exploring identity, illness and resilience comes to the Old Fire Station from 27 to 31 May 2026.
Astrology & Tarot for May 2026
What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…
10 super spring sippers your guests will love
Round & About’s wine columnist shares his love of wines and picks out 10 seasonal bottles to (hopefully) sip on in the sunshine…
Win! SmartyPlants plant sensors
House plant care sensors from SmartyPlants to win in our May competition…
Step into an immersive light experience at Harwell Campus this May
Blending art, light and science, Harwell Campus opens a striking walk-through installation to the public, designed to spark curiosity and wonder.
Mike Stoneham brings Shakespeare’s most raucous rogue to life on stage in Oxford with Falstaff
Falstaff promises a theatrical experience that is as bold and boisterous as the man himself this April 2026.
See Professor Brian Cox and Dr Eleanor Schofield at ATOM Festival of Science and Technology 2026
ATOM Festival reveals its 2026 programme – featuring English physicist Brian Cox, FameLab Academy Oxfordshire, and plenty of inspiring activities.
Hop into Easter: best fun-filled activities across the South East
From egg-citing hunts and crafty workshops to family-friendly days out, we’ve rounded up some of the best activities near you to make this spring holiday extra special.
Spring in Oxfordshire: Egg hunts, lambs & family fun across the county
Discover the best Oxfordshire Easter activities for 2026, from egg hunts and lambing days to steam trains and family-friendly days out.
Oxford Literary Festival 2026: Dates, speakers and what’s on
The Oxford Literary Festival returns for spring 2026 with a packed nine-day programme of talks, debates and family events across the city.
Thame Players Theatre hosts free Open Day in February 2026
Interested in seeing what goes on backstage at the theatre? The Players invite you to take an exclusive peek behind the curtain and discover how a production really comes together.
Henley Royal Regatta returns for 185th year in 2026
See world-class rowing at one of the best-known boating competitions in the world, when the 185th annual Henley Royal Regatta returns this June and July 2026.
Remember Monday Q&A ahead of Blenheim
Not long to go until and another star-spangled Nocturne Live against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace! Remember Monday share their thoughts ahead of supporting The Corrs and Natalie Imbruglia on 21st June
The enduring charm of Midsomer Murders
Bucks tour guide Tony Long ponders the enduring appeal of Midsomer Murders 28 years later…
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
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
Shake Shack Pride Menu 2025: Delicious Deals for a Great Cause in Oxford
Liz Nicholls checks out the colourful new menu at Shake Shack supporting the LGBTQIA+ community in Oxford Trying to book …
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Delicious Middle Eastern Dishes: Noor Murad’s Lugma Recipes
Discover flavourful Lugma recipes from Noor Murad’s cookbook Lugma: Abundant Dishes & Stories from My Middle East. Plus, win a copy!
Recipes from The Bell at Ramsbury
James Graham, talented head chef at The Bell at Ramsbury shares two gorgeous recipes to make and tuck into at home
Recipes from The White Hart, Fyfield
We’re sharing two recipes from The White Hart in Fyfield, which was recently named one of the UK’s top 50 gastropubs
Fryer tuck! Easy air fryer recipes
We’re sharing a taste of Healthy Air Fry Feasts: Fast, Easy, High-Protein Recipes in 30 Mins or Less by Christina Kynigos, AKA @VeryHungryGreek
Recipes from The Golden Ball, Henley
Priya & Ben Watson of The Golden Ball in Lower Assendon share two special winter recipes which have the ‘wow’ factor!
Game on! Venison recipes for autumn
We’re sharing two recipes using venison, a sustainable, ethical local meat, thanks to Chiltern Venison & Robin Popham of Create Terroir.
Tucking In! Recipes by Sophie Wyburd
We’re sharing a taste from Tucking In by Sophie Wyburd who is the star chef at this month’s Wild Feast in Otmoor Farm in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.
Recipes with Clodagh McKenna
We’re sharing two recipes to make the most of the last of summer thanks to Irish chef, author & TV star Clodagh McKenna.
Green & easy! Wonderful watercress recipes
May brings us the start of British watercress season, thanks to The Watercress Company’s recipes
Recipes from Gennaro’s new Verdure cookbook
We’re sharing a taste of Gennaro’s Verdure: Big and bold recipes to pack your plate with veg by Gennaro Contaldo (Pavilion Books).
Star Q&A: Gardeners’ World star, Adam Frost
Round & About Editor, Liz Nicholls, chats to Gardeners’ World star Adam Frost about pets, plants and passions ahead of his extended spring speaking tour.
Dr Scott Miller on unconditional love, lifelong care and why pets make us better humans
TV vet Dr Scott Miller shares why pets bring unconditional love, improve mental health and enrich our lives.
Chesney Hawkes touring star Q&A
Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad Chesney Hawkes who is touring the UK in March with his new album Living Arrows
Chef John’s Culinary Magic at The Greyhound Inn
We chat to chef John Harrison who now leads the kitchen team at The Greyhound Inn in Letcombe Regis Chef …
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Tom Kerridge chef Star Q&A
Liz Nicholls chats to Tom Kerridge, the double-Michelin starred chef who opened The Hand & Flowers 20 years ago & The Coach 10 years ago
Star Q&A with Tim Rice ahead of tour
Liz Nicholls chats to the multi-award winning, internationally renowned lyricist Sir Tim Rice who returns to a theatre stage near you this spring with Tim Rice My Life In Musicals I Know Him So Well
Star Q&A exclusive with Tom Parker Bowles
The Castle Hotel, Windsor, will welcome British food writer and critic Tom Parker Bowles for an exclusive Q&A event following the release of his latest book, Cooking & The Crown.
Star Q&A with gardening guru Adam Frost
Liz Nicholls chats to dad and Chelsea & Gardeners’ World star Adam Frost whose new book For The Love Of Plants is out on 13th March ahead of his spring UK tour
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Star Q&A
Liz Nicholls chats to interior designer, dad & grandad Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, 59, who has helped design Rangeford Villages’ new luxury retirement villages, with his daughter Hermione
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
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
Win! A pair of ShyneFest tickets
Win tickets to one of Surrey’s friendliest festivals as ShyneFest returns on 29 & 30 May 2026.
Win! No VPL String Nix thongs worth £150
Five pairs of sustainable luxe String Nix thongs worth £150 to be won…
Win! SmartyPlants plant sensors
House plant care sensors from SmartyPlants to win in our May competition…
Win! A Toucan Smart Home Security bundle worth £249.99
This month, one lucky winner can enjoy a premium Toucan Smart Home Security bundle worth £249.99.
Win! A stay at a beautifully restored 17th-century inn and foodie destination in Oxfordshire
We’re raising a toast to The Chequers in Berrick Salome – a beautifully restored 17th-century inn and foodie destination – where you could win a stay…
Win! A pair of ShyneFest tickets
Win tickets to one of Surrey’s friendliest festivals as ShyneFest returns on 29 & 30 May 2026.
Win! No VPL String Nix thongs worth £150
Five pairs of sustainable luxe String Nix thongs worth £150 to be won…
Win! SmartyPlants plant sensors
House plant care sensors from SmartyPlants to win in our May competition…
Win! A Toucan Smart Home Security bundle worth £249.99
This month, one lucky winner can enjoy a premium Toucan Smart Home Security bundle worth £249.99.
Win! A stay at a beautifully restored 17th-century inn and foodie destination in Oxfordshire
We’re raising a toast to The Chequers in Berrick Salome – a beautifully restored 17th-century inn and foodie destination – where you could win a stay…
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2019
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2016
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