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Stubbington-based Quentin Bates on becoming a Nordic Noir author

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Sandra Smith

From his Stubbington home Quentin Bates tells us how a decade in Iceland led to a career as a Nordic Noir author

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Meeting the stars of Southampton Women's FC

Monday, September 23, 2019 Sandra Smith

Tia Hoope from Southampton Women FC skips over a Maidenhead player (Photo by John Bilcliff)

Following England's impressive World Cup run, Sandra Smith meets the stars of Southampton's 49-year-old women's team

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Fordingbridge-born photographer David Bailey

Monday, September 23, 2019 Duncan Hall

David Bailey signing copies of his first book Wildlife Wanderer

Award-winning photographer David Bailey is returning to his New Forest roots with a new exhibition

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Tracy Chevalier on her latest novel and the inspiration from Winchester Cathedral

Monday, September 23, 2019 Rebecca Fletcher

Tracy Chevalier - who tried bellringingas part of her research for her Winchester-inspired latest novel (Photo by Jonathan Drori)

For her latest novel Tracy Chevalier has taken inspiration from the embroideries found in Winchester Cathedral

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The work of Southampton electro-pop group BASH!

Friday, September 13, 2019 Stu Lambert

Electro-pop group BASH!, from Southampton

Five talented students from Southampton Solent University are making waves in the music world

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How Daisy Rogers is bringing art to the community

Thursday, August 15, 2019 Sandra Smith

Daisy Rogers (Photo: Claire Barlow Photography)

We meet Daisy Rogers, who's on a mission to bring art, along with all its associated benefits, to the community

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Cat Hadler on her countryside ranger role at the National Trust

Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Rebecca Fletcher

National Trust area ranger Cat Hadler on Stockbridge Down (Photo by Simon James Newman)

When she's not driving tractors or wielding a chainsaw, Cat Hadler is forging a deep connection with the landscape she manages

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Ad Feature A closer look at Orchard Gardens care home

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Orchard Gardens is a hive of activity with plenty to enjoy. As it acts as a resident's home, they regularly choose what they would like to do. Residents regularly enjoy a range of activities including gardening, art therapy and music for health which proves very popular

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The people behind Hampshire's zero waste movement

Monday, June 24, 2019 Natalie French

We talk to some of the passionate people behind Hampshire's zero waste movement

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A look at Basingstoke's thriving art scene

Thursday, May 30, 2019 Natalie French

Basingstoke's quietly thriving art scene is finally starting to get the attention it deserves. We meet two artists who are helping to create the buzz

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