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INTERIORS EXPERT, JOHN BIDDELL This month John talks about living rooms, or lounges as they are sometimes called, the most used and important room in the house.
STEP INTO SPRING WITH LEEKES Spring is the perfect time to refresh your outdoor living space, and Leekes in Cheltenham is ready to help you do just that.
THE MASTER’S TOUCH In an age of mass production and quick renovations, bespoke craftsmanship continues to hold a special place in the modern home.
HOMES AND GARDENS Our monthly round-ups of news and product launches from some of the best retailers and manufacturers in your own area.
BUSINESS AND EDUCATION Business, county and education news from around your county for the month of April.
IMPOSTER SYNDROME For many small business owners, the biggest barrier to growth is the quiet, persistent voice insisting you’re not “legitimate” enough.
LIFE ON THE FARM Each month Richard Thomas will join us to talk about life on his family farm where their ethos is to try to farm in a more regenerative style.
FOCUS ON EDUCATION Not to be missed, the latest news and information from some of our favourite independent schools and nurseries.
WINING AND DINING Food news, great recipes to try at home and our round up of local restaurants in your area.
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MOCHA TRUFFLES Our April recipe comes courtesy of Megan Lodge from Simply Wild, one we can’t wait to try.
L’ECOLE DES AMIS FOOD REVIEW The art of Haute Cuisine in Herefordshire, delivering traditional French cuisine with a modern twist is evident in every plate they serve.
MOTORING, SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT A section full of useful information, motoring reviews plus our What’s On Guide for your area.
HOW TO VALUE ART? Today we are investment obsessed, as it seems we won’t buy anything ‘expensive’ unless it is going to give us a higher return in the future.
NIKKI TAPPER MBE We catch up with Nikki, an award-winning broadcaster for BBC Local Radio, now an established compere and events host as well as podcaster, trainer and facilitator.
HEREFORDSHIRE’S QUIET ARCADIA Tucked beneath the eastern slopes of the Black Mountains near the Welsh border lies one of rural England’s most quietly beautiful landscapes.
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THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE This month, television horticulturist Camilla Bassett-Smith celebrates the launch of a brand-new gardening book from one of our nation’s favourite food focused faces!
FIRST LOOK AT LICHFIELD FESTIVAL 2026 Every July, Lichfield buzzes with drama, dance, literary events, comedy and music of every kind, as Lichfield Festival fever takes hold of the city
WHAT’S ON IN YOUR COUNTY Our monthly round up of Music, Film and great family entertainment to keep everyone busy this month.
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