Meet Hampshire's master thatcherGill Newton talks to Simon Crouch, a local craftsman and entrepreneur who is determined to keep the ancient art of thatching alive READ MORE » 
Artful lodgers at the ArtShedElizabeth Barnett talks to exhibiting artists at Artshed, New Milton, about the town, its people, and what the gallery brings to the area READ MORE » 
The garlic kingEmma Caulton meets entrepreneur, explorer and farmer Colin Boswell, the unconventional producer of an unusual English crop – garlic READ MORE » 
Hook's merry menKate Eastman meets a few colourful characters of the infamous Hook Eagle Morris Men READ MORE » 
Isle of Wight food producersOn the Isle of Wight, food and drink tastes just how it used to… full of flavour and memories. Emma Caulton discovers the stories behind three producers growing, catching and making the tastiest produce READ MORE » 
Hayling Island's RNLIHayling Island's Lifeboat Station has just had a £750,000 makeover to help it deal with increasing demands. Jill Belcher talks to the volunteers who save lives READ MORE » 
Shelley JoryPowerboat racer and bridal wear shop owner, Shelley Jory leads an extraordinary double life; she told Emma Caulton which life she’s passionate about READ MORE » 
Alan TitchmarshThis month, Britain’s best-known gardener will take on a completely new local challenge on the Isle of Wight, writes Liz Kavanagh READ MORE » 
Sunnyside up...Food hero Ian Nelson is an unlikely farmer and an unlikely visionary. Winner of Hampshire Life’s Achievement Award at this year’s Food & Drink Awards, he talked to Emma Caulton... READ MORE » 
Christine HamiltonChristine's verbal attack on former war correspondent Martin Bell – who took Neil’s Tatton seat from him – earned her the nickname ‘Battleaxe’. It’s a title this Hampshire-born girl has embraced with pride. Photography by Mark Fairhurst... READ MORE »
| Against all oddsNot even a wayward speedboat, the worst weather for 80 years and the rugged Scottish coastline could stop sailor Geoff Holt from sailing single-handedly around Britain – Jonathan Savill spoke to him about his adventure READ MORE » 
Lifting the curse of King TutAs the Tutankhamun exhibition at the O2 continues to draw the crowds, Tessa Harris talks to the Countess of Carnarvon of Highclere Castle about her book on the relationship between the fifth Earl and Howard Carter and dispels some long-standing myths READ MORE » 
Sally TaylorVeronica Cowan talks to Sally Taylor, presenter of BBC South’s flagship news programme South Today, about sailing, charity and a rustic French escape READ MORE » 
Murray WalkerAlthough Murray Walker enjoys his ‘retirement’ in rural Hampshire, there really is no holding the man back, as Andrew Doig discovers READ MORE » 
Raymond BlancRaymond Blanc talks to Susie Carter about Hampshire produce, his new Winchester brasserie and a love of cheese READ MORE » 
Mark ByfordVeronica Cowan talks to Mark Byford about balancing his high-profile BBC job with family weekends at home in Hampshire READ MORE » 
Sir Michael ColmanTára Walker finds out why reviving an old English mint crop has proven to be the perfect retirement project for Sir Michael Colman READ MORE » 
Sally FearMuch more than a collection of striking shots, Sally Fear’s book New Forest Drift must have been a labour of love, writes Claire Pitcher READ MORE » 
Esther RantzenIt used to break Esther Rantzen’s heart to leave the New Forest when she was a child. She reveals her passions for the Forest, vintage clothing and ChildLine to Sophy Robinson... READ MORE » 
Buoy racerSadie Sheppard is under starters orders as she catches up with Hampshire powerboat racing champion Ian Sanderson. Photography courtesy of XSMG... READ MORE » 
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