CONTENTS AUGUST 2026
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2026 KITCHEN TRENDS The kitchen remains the heart of the home, and 2026 moving into 2027 is set to bring a fresh wave of ideas.
GARDEN AND INTERIOR WISH LIST Our round up of products and services from some of the regions top independent manufacturers and retailers.
JOHN BIDDELL INTERIOR EXPERT For August John introduces a company who’s product brought joy to him and his clients from the very first viewing, Brand McKenzie.
COMPLETE FLOORING DESTINATION Choosing the right flooring is about more than simply finding a style you like, CFO explain.
BUSINESS AND EDUCATION Our round up of Business and Education from around your county for the month of August.
NAVIGATING HR Formal HR processes can seem like a luxury reserved for bigger teams with bigger budgets.
LIFE ON THE FARM Richard Thomas talks about life and Regenerative Farming on his family farm.
WINING AND DINING Food news, great recipes to try at home and our round up of local restaurants in your area.
LEAMINGTON FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL Thousands of food lovers are set to descend on Leamington Spa as the much-loved Leamington Food and Drink Festival returns .
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THE KENT EDIT AT CLARO This summer, Claro launches a two month-long celebration of Kent's finest seasonal produce.
SOUFFLÉ À L'OSSAU IRATY Another great recipe for you to try at home courtesy of L’école Des Amis in Hereford.
MOTORING, SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT A section full of useful information, motoring, travel, entertainment plus our What’s On Guide.
RIMROCK BANFF For travellers looking for an alternative to the traditional summer holiday, the Canadian Rockies offer a cooler, adventure-led alternative.
MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW RETURNS Malvern Autumn Show is set to return to Three Counties Showground from 25 – 27 September 2026 with a blaze of autumnal colour.
THE FRIDA KAHLO EXHIBITION The current Frida Kahlo exhibition at the Tate is great and shows how popular this artist was and still is. Kahlo’s image has become a symbol of resistance and heroism.
THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE Television Horticulturist, Camilla Bassett-Smith, shines a light on some prominent plantswomen, who have played their part in promoting gardening.
LOCAL PEOPLE - TRACEY MCATAMNEY As Tracey McAtamney, from Balsall Common, headed into her 60th birthday year, she made a promise to to do something both memorable and meaningful.
WHAT’S ON IN YOUR COUNTY Our monthly round up of Music, Film and great family entertainment to keep everyone busy this month.
LIVE 24-SEVEN CONTENTS AUGUST 2026
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