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New Forest Spring Fair

If you enjoyed the very popular Christmas Fair that was held at New Park, Brockenhurst at the beginning of December then be sure to put Sunday 5th May into your diaries as the New Forest Agricultural Show Society have decided to run another fair

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First Richard now Alfred?

First Richard now Alfred?

Following the discovery of one English king under a car park in Leicester, could the remains of Alfred the Great finally be laid to rest in a Winchester suburb, asks Viv Micklefield

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First Richard now Alfred?

The Strawberry Coast

Once famed for its delicious summer berries, the Hamble Valley has many towns, villages and countryside to explore, as we discovered when we recently took a round trip

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First Richard now Alfred?

Chewton Glen

A luxury 5 red star country house hotel and spa set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest National Park, and just a few minutes' walk from the sea

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First Richard now Alfred?

Karen Bowerman Discovers The Attractions of Glorious Glasgow

Glasgow is often referred to as Scotland's second city, known for its glorious art deco architecture, but little more beyond that. However, Glasgow has as many as 45 parks, earning it the ancient nickname the "dear green place"...

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Recipes

Ruth Clemens' Spiced Apple Chutney Recipe

The perfect winter recipe which you can enjoy yourself or can be given as a great homemade gift...

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Fudge Sauce Recipe

Fudge Sauce Recipe

A very easy recipe to create a delicious fudge sauce for any desert...

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Phil Vickery's Easy Turkey Bean Casserole

Phil shows us his useful hints and tips to creating a delicious casserole dish...

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Fudge Sauce Recipe

Dean Edwards shows how to make gravy sauce for roast chicken

Masterchef runner up and TV chef Dean Edwards has put a dash of his best culinary skills into a selection of scrumptious, yet simple, sauces...

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Fudge Sauce Recipe

How to butterfly a leg of lamb

Chef and butcher Henry Herbert shows you how in this step-by-step video...

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Interiors

Nature-friendly flooring from Moduleo

Nature-friendly flooring from Moduleo

Following its UK launch in May, Moduleo design flooring is proud to be setting out its green credentials and environmental commitment.

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Nature-friendly flooring from Moduleo

Which stone should I use for my home?

Stone Circle supply bespoke stone products for the house and garden as well as commercial properties. Here they offer their advice on choosing stone for your home.

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Life TV

Celebrity interviews

Simon Reeve

Simon Reeve

From humble beginnings at Highbury College in Cosham to encounters with box jellyfish and green-bottomed bush tucker Down Under. We spoke to Simon Reeve about his latest Australian adventure and how it all began in Hampshire...

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Simon Reeve

Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman talks fame, second chances and the peaceful Hampshire countryside

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Simon Reeve

Life in the fast lane: Tiff Needell

Motorsport driver and presenter Tiff Needell tells Viv Micklefield about the thrills and spills of rediscovering Hampshire

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Simon Reeve

Alistair Appleton

Usually found scouring the British Isles property hunting for those wanting to Escape to the Country, Alistair Appleton's roots can actually be found firmly in Lee-on-Solent. Taking a few minutes off from his travels he spoke to Hampshire Life

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