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By Royal Appointment

As the Queen’s representative of the Judiciary in the county, the High Sheriffof Surrey is a demanding role. In this exclusive interview, Andy Newbold meets Her Majesty’s latest appointment, Robert Napier CBE, to find out how he intends to rise to the challenge

From The Archives: 60 Years Down On The Farm

Priory Farm, in Nutfield, has been in the Shinner family for 60 years this summer. Today, it is a Mecca for food lovers and the answer to parents’ prayers with its natural Discovery Walk. In the past, it was at the forefront of the pick-your-own revolution. We take a look back with father and son farmers John and Nic

The Bank Vole

Often confused with field voles, the chesnut brown bank vole is a difficult one to spot but is common in this county, says Alex Learmont, assistant ecologist at Surrey Wildlife Trust

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The Archbishop's Table

Winner of best pub and best local menu at last year’s Surrey Life Food & Drink Awards, the Stephan Langton Inn has long been a popular escape to the country. Matthew Williams discovers whether it has maintained its award-winning touch

On Your Doorstep: Barnett Hill

In the latest instalment of our series which looks at places to stay right here in Surrey, Rebecca Younger visits Barnett Hill, the home built by Thomas Cook’s grandson in the early 1900s

Glass Maiden

Shoals of fish, tumbling leaves and rock pools in fused glass shimmer and sparkle in artist Jo Downs’ Ripley showroom. Janet Donin discovers the inspiration behind her collections

Man Of Many Faces

From playing an unscrupulous reporter to a conflicted priest and now a comedy writing legend this Christmas, Weybridge’s Stephen Tompkinson is one of television’s most recognisable stars. Duncan Hall meets him on the set of his latest play

New Beginnings

BBC Surrey Breakfast Show presenter James Cannon welcomes 2018 with a new addition to the family and a never-ending list of things to do

Bottoms Up!

Despite being the first to admit she enjoys a glass or two of wine, bestselling author Adele Parks has never visited the vineyards on her doorstep. This month, she sampled some award-winning home-grown wine at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking

Baking Queen

Fresh from her Great British Bake Off win, Thames Ditton resident Sophie Faldo tells Rebecca Younger about her future plans and why she doesn’t want to put all her eggs in one basket

Tractors To Make Switch

ADAM HENSON on how electricity is the future for farming machinery

London Calling…

Andy Smith, Surrey branch director of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), finds that the London Mayor’s approach to housebuilding is significantly better than that of some local authorities here in Surrey

On Top Of The World

In her last column, author Miriam Wakerly heads for the heights of Coldharbour to visit a pub that’s at the heart of its community

Mud Bath

This month BBC Surrey Breakfast co-host, James Cannon, prays for the rain, rain to go away and gets stuck into some DIY

Daubenton's Bat

Xenia Snowman, senior bat ecologist at the Surrey Wildlife Trust, on why its so important to help conserve these insect-eating mammals

Culture Vulture

Croydon-born stand-up comedian Lucy Porter is returning to an old Epsom haunt for two shows in 2018. She talks to Duncan Hall about coming home and her influences.

That's Entertainment

That’s entertainment! In the world of collecting, movie and music memorabilia is one of the most exciting areas to invest in and six-figure sums for rarities are not uncommon, writes Juliet McDonald.

All Hands To The Pumps

Ewhurst-born former supermodel and racing driver Jodie Kidd has taken on a new role as pub landlady at the venue where she turned 21. Duncan Hall visits The Half Moon on the Surrey/Sussex border to find out more

Taking The Scenic Route

This month BBC Surrey Breakfast host James Cannon ventures off the beaten track to get to the church on time

Walk This Way

This month bestselling author Adele Parks encourages her family to appreciate the bountiful countryside on their doorstep with a Sunday afternoon walk

Cheese Across The Channel

Adam Henson on a UK producer tackling the French fromage market

Wildlife: A Spotlight On Snowdrops

Claire Gibbs, senior ecologist at Surrey Wildlife Trust looks at the history of this whimsical winter blossom

A Load Of Old Rubbish

Andy Smith, Surrey branch director of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), makes a plea for a cleaner, greener Surrey

Culture Vulture

Star of The Brittas Empire and Absolutely Fabulous, Harriet Thorpe, is joining Guildford Shakespeare Company for its first 2018 production. On a break from Bath’s annual pantomime, she tells Duncan Hall about her inspirations.

Learning to Write Brick by Brick

Bestselling author of Brick Lane, Monica Ali, has returned to the University of Surrey as its distinguished writer in residence for the second year. Here she talks to Rebecca Younger about why she loves the job, walking the North Downs Way and learning to ignore what’s in vogue

Grape & Grain

When a day out in the Surrey Hills involves wine, beer and spirits, as well as top-notch local food, what more could you want? Rebecca Younger joins a boozy tour of the county launching this spring

Landline? What landline?

BBC Surrey Breakfast host, James Cannon, grapples with the rise of social media while searching for Oval Office insiders.

Culture Vulture

Stand-up comedian, author, TV presenter and self-confessed “shabby dad”, Absolute Radio morning show host Christian O’ Connell needs to have his finger firmly on the nation’s cultural post. Here, the Dorking resident tells us about his cinema woes, Dance Floor Dads and learning to understand women…

Strictly Speaking

Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins may well have hung up her Strictly Come Dancing shoes but the Surrey girl is looking forward to spreading seasonal cheer with local charity Harrison’s Fund. She chats to Claire Saul.