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Legend & Lore

Discover the fascinating tales behind Hampshire landmarks that have become embedded in local legend

Floral Fiesta

Flamboyant and prolific, producing blooms from summer to autumn, dahlias are a must for the late-season garden

Happening Hook

In the heart of everything that north Hampshire has to offer, the village of Hook takes some beating this October

Down By The River

For a UK break with a difference, why not stay in a 17th-century farmhouse with eye-catching views and a piece of TV history attached to it?

Release The Hogs

As pigs are unleashed into the New Forest to sniff out acorns, VIV MICKLEFIELD discovers why the ancient tradition of pannage still matters

Devotional Art

Now in its second event, the Chaiya Art Awards supports artists inspired by their faith. We speak to their Lymington-based founder Katrina Moss

Fashion Woes Make for a Ripping Yarn

Torn trousers, too-tight shirts and odd shoes. All very hilarious, unless of course the sartorial crisis is happening to you

Wild About The Dawn Chorus

If you’re a very early riser, an annual spring treat is in store: the wonderful cacophony of birdsong that signals the start of an avian mating game. Tiffany Francis explains how and where to enjoy it

The Scenic Route

Renault has rewritten the compact MPV rulebook with its new  Scenic: Hi-tech, family-friendly and very versatile. Motoring editor Andy Russell took it for a spin and was suitably impressed

In Need Of Assistance?

Should assisted death be legal in the UK? Alice Cooke looks at whether terminally ill people should have the choice

Vintage Hampshire

Combining old-fashioned character and contemporary cool, Wickham mixes up lifestyle expectations, reckons Emma Caulton

At One With Art

A yearning for emotional interaction saw Stockbridge artist Daisy Rogers leave her Foreign Office career for something more expressive

Flying Flag For Rare Breeds

Adam Henson on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust’s new chef ambassador

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

You don’t have to like planes to live in Farnborough, but it helps

Pay Grades

Is sending your child to a private school really worth the cost? Amy Noton investigates…

Giving Back

June marks the return of Volunteers’ Week, which could offer a whole new direction later in life

It's a dog's life

Margot is becoming a regular at the local vets as pet spaniel Monty goes from one calamity to another

The Glories Of Greenery

Chuck out the old and in with the new? The New Year is the perfect excuse to check out the latest addition to Hampshire’s already rich and diverse artisan trail

Sunflowers In January

Once considered de trop, silk flowers are back in vogue offering brides every species and season imaginable – and all for the same price

Tractors To Make Switch

ADAM HENSON on how electricity is the future for farming machinery

A Taste Of The Mediterranean

A Taste Of The Mediterranean

Snow-White Maids

The first sign that spring is on its way has to be the mass of bright white snowdrops as their nodding heads begin to carpet the garden. Whether you are a galanthophile or not, these dainty beauties charm us all

Cheese Across The Channel

ADAM HENSON on a UK producer tackling the French fromage market

Margot Tries The Good Life

2018 is definitely the year of the dog for Margot and family

Romantic With An Arcadian Vision

Asking eminent landscape architect Kim Wilkie to restore the home of The Grange Opera Festival to its former glory appears a pitch perfect choice, as Viv Micklefield discovers during a sneak preview.

Down By The Waterside

Follow Steve Davison as he heads to Netley for a wander through Royal Victoria Country Park with views over Southampton Water.

Wild About Hedgehogs

These prickly creatures are fast becoming an endangered species in 21st century Britain. But all is not lost and as Hedgehog Awareness Week approaches, Tiffany Francis has ways that you can help them flourish again.

Picture Perfect

The first Winchester Portrait Exhibition, which runs until May 2, can now be added to the city’s overflowing cultural calendar. Sandra Smith meets the man who got it offthe ground, with a little help from his friends .

A Perfect Rural Retreat

The charming gardens at Houghton Lodge are a delightful mix of formal and informal areas nestling by the River Test, with the added bonus of alpacas. Words and pictures by Leigh Clapp.

Beast Becomes A Beauty

From beastly to a beacon – the rise and rise of the town of Eastleigh goes on. Emma Caulton paid a visit to see for herself.