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Is this ruff justice?
Hampshire Life

Is this ruff justice?

New rules to limit the number of dogs people can walk have caused a huge row in Gosport – and around the world.

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May 2017
CDs For Dogs? They Must Be Barking Mad
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CDs For Dogs? They Must Be Barking Mad

We are known as a nation of canine lovers, but some people are just taking that to ridiculous extremes.

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May 2017
The Greatest Roles Of Their Lives
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The Greatest Roles Of Their Lives

They’re famous, successful and happily married to each other. What more could actors sarah parish and james murray want? Try a £4m children’s a&e unit in southampton. Faith eckersall hears about the motivation behind their mission.

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May 2017
Adding some extra spin to our menus
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Adding some extra spin to our menus

From pan-friend salmon, to air-dried ham, the way many restaurants and supermarkets describe food gets Chris’s organic, grass-fed goat.

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February 2017
The Patter Of Tiny Salesmen
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The Patter Of Tiny Salesmen

If you’re thinking of flogging Chris a new car, don’t waste your time. When it comes to motors, he’s in it for the long haul.

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March 2017
Southsea Is Full Of Surprises
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Southsea Is Full Of Surprises

Thought you knew Southsea? Then it’s time to take a closer look. Viv Micklefield makes some remarkable discoveries hidden within the unlikeliest of buildings.

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March 2017
Fooled By Fraud
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Fooled By Fraud

When it comes to cyber crime, why are we still being trapped by the web?

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May 2018
Plot To Plate
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Plot To Plate

The productive gardens that supply the restaurant at the Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu are full of inspiration for introducing organic practices on your own plots 

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May 2018
Go Wilde In The City
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Go Wilde In The City

Having been a magnet for the great, the good, the bad and the ugly, Hotel Café Royal in the 21st century is modern opulence at its finest

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May 2018
A Sunday Stroll
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A Sunday Stroll

Follow Steve Davison as he explores the varied countryside around Oakley and Deane in Jane Austen country

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May 2018
Idyllic In The Countryside
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Idyllic In The Countryside

A calm has descended on Margot and Jerry HQ as they welcome the joys of spring

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May 2018
Smarten The Pace
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Smarten The Pace

Operation gridlock is on its way to the south of the county, but is it better motorways or better drivers that Hampshire needs?

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April 2018
Good Food Without The Faff
Hampshire Life

Good Food Without The Faff

Whether you’re short on time, stuck in a recipe rut, or want to eat well without the fuss of planning and shopping, Riverford’s recipe boxes are a simple and inspiring way to cook

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April 2018
The Right Blend
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The Right Blend

From her Hartley Wintney home, Anglo-Burmese food enthusiast and blogger Davina Quinlivan is exploring her heritage through the flavours of her family’s culture

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April 2018
Great Crested Grebes
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Great Crested Grebes

Thanks to a pioneering group of women, these beautiful feathered friends are a common sight on our waterways today

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April 2018
After The Show
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After The Show

Adam Henson on the ways grounds are used when the crowds go home

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April 2018
Liquid Assets Find Royal Favour
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Liquid Assets Find Royal Favour

Deep below the Test Valley, natural mineral water is waiting to begin its journey to tables around the globe. Viv Micklefield meets the royally appointed company bringing about a refreshing change to our drinking habits

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August 2017
An Island With Animal Appeal
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An Island With Animal Appeal

From birds of prey to monkeys, the Isle of Wight is teeming with animal attractions, wildlife parks and zoos for lots of summer holiday fun. And don’t forget to look out for the red squirrels, says Viv Micklefield

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August 2017
Insect Bite That Could Change Your Life
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Insect Bite That Could Change Your Life

Lyme disease can strike anyone, says Angela Knight. As a former sufferer, she should know. The New Forest has been identified as a hotspot, but that shouldn’t deter anyone from visiting, as long as they’re ‘tick aware’

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August 2017
Splendour Of A Sunken Garden
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Splendour Of A Sunken Garden

Leigh Clapp visits the pretty garden at Starlings cottage in Wildhern, where owner and keen gardener Annie Bullen has restored and augmented the landscape, complete with an atmospheric gravel area

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August 2017
A Taste For Kitchenalia
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A Taste For Kitchenalia

Vintage kitchenware and furniture is all the rage - but for maximum impact keep it real

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August 2017
A Sign Of The Times
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A Sign Of The Times

The safety of our children is paramount, but is the world a more dangerous place these days, or have we become over-protective?

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August 2017
Lord And Master?
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Lord And Master?

Rogue landlords are being funded to let out squalid residences in Hampshire. Alice Cooke says they should be stopped

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January 2018
Making The Right Move In 2018
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Making The Right Move In 2018

Professional property finder Daniel Rowland discusses why the early months of 2018 could be the best time of year to purchase your next property

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January 2018
Faceless In The Frame
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Faceless In The Frame

From his Isle of Wight home, artist Tim Fawcett shares the influences behind his unfussy compositions

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January 2018
The Winners
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The Winners

Food heroes from across the county assembled at the glamourous Elvetham hotel for the celebrated annual awards evening

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January 2018
Master Veg With River Ford
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Master Veg With River Ford

“I never wanted to sell the stuff, I just couldn’t eat it all myself!” Frustrated organic farmer launches ‘veg nerd’ cookery classes

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January 2018
Foxes
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Foxes

There’s no mistaking the captivating sound of foxes mating at midnight. Entice them in to your garden this winter and watch wildlife from your window

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January 2018
Margot Tries The Good Life
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Margot Tries The Good Life

As the bells ring in a New Year, Margot looks back fondly over 2017 as being her best in the country yet

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January 2018
The Big Smoke
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The Big Smoke

Southampton is one of the most polluted cities in the UK, Alice Cooke looks at what’s being done

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February 2018