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Voices of Kent

Rating: 3

January 10th 2010

When you hear someone speaking with a rural burr, it’s usually places such as the West Country or East Anglia that come to mind. And yet there was a time when speaking with a slight twang was common across Kent

Joe Lemer, Star Radio, Cheltenham

Rating: 3

January 7th 2010

As we say hello to 2010, Joe Lemer reports back on how he waved goodbye to 2009.

The Royal Navy's Derby-affiliated Submarine HMS Ambush

Rating: 2

January 7th 2010

On board the Derby-Affiliated Astute class submarine HMS Ambush with Mike Smith.

Steam enthusiast Nigel Taylor tells us about Devon's most beautiful branch lines

Rating: 2

January 5th 2010

Steam enthusiast Nigel Taylor fondly remembers his days as a volunteer working on one of Devon’s most beautiful branch lines.

Real Dorset Wedding - Hear about Bryony and Jeremy's proper Dorset Country Wedding!

Rating: 3

January 4th 2010

Coming from two West Country farming families, Bryony and Jeremy wanted a proper Dorset country wedding with all the trimmings. We hear about their special day.

Lesley Double writes about what the local say about Truro, Cornwall

Rating: 3

January 4th 2010

Truro, Cornwall’s only city, is a great place to visit, whatever time of year, with bustling shops and markets, theatre performances and music in the cathedral, writes Lesley Double

Sam Harrison: Service with a smile

Rating: 3

January 4th 2010

Restaurateur Sam Harrison is passionate about a few things. Luckily for us, they include good food, good drink and… Balham, discovers Vicky Smith

SW checks in with Susannah York

Rating: 3

January 4th 2010

Christopher Nye meets Clapham resident and actress Susannah York as she takes to the stage in Miracle

Vicki Allen - The Cheshire boutique owner who sailed around the world

Rating: 3

December 25th 2009

The owner of a Cheshire boutique swapped the high street for the high seas on a six year trip around the world, as Paul Mackenzie reports

‘I sold vegetables to pay for school’

Rating: 3

December 24th 2009

The charity Camfed works to support young African women through education. Olivia Abbott hears the inspiring story of one of these young women, who is now working for the charity in Cambridge

We mean business

Rating: 2

December 24th 2009

Ever fancied setting up a business that you can call your very own? Six Cambridge women who have share their experiences with Danielle Wilkins

A place to live

Rating: 2

December 24th 2009

Ask someone to tell you what a hospice is, and chances are you’ll get a reply along the lines of ‘a place where people go to die’. But nothing could be further from the truth at Arthur Rank Hospice, as Olivia Abbott finds out

North East News and Summary

Rating: 2

December 23rd 2009

A summary of news and happenings from across the North East

Pedal for Yorkshire to fundraise for Marie Curie

Rating: 3

December 21st 2009

We begin the New Year with a pledge to support Pedal for Yorkshire, whose patron is chef Raymond Blanc. They aim to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care and readers are invited to join in

Dr Roget: The Man Who Invented the Thesaurus

Rating: 3

December 21st 2009

One of the most famous men of letters (or should that be words) came to Malvern every year for rest, relaxation and inspiration.

Bright Young Thing

Rating: 3

December 21st 2009

Gareth Morris on athletics in Ashford, his Olympic hurdling dreams, personal bests, aviation and being a dab hand in the kitchen

Wendy's House

Rating: 2

December 15th 2009

Sarah Peters talks to Internationally renowned poet Wendy Cope about her writing, music and living in the heart of our county town

Sweet harmony

Rating: 3

December 15th 2009

Britain’s most famous champion equestrian talks to Sarah Peters about her riding career, her love of horses and living in Hampshire

Katie Johnson: Writer, Compere, Broadcaster

Rating: 3

December 14th 2009

Writer, compère, broadcaster and smallholder Katie Johnson lives with her husband Glyn and other assorted animals on the Shropshire/Herefordshire border.

By Ecc! It's lovely in Lancashire's Eccleston

Rating: 3

December 13th 2009

Photographer John Cocks soaks up the festive atmosphere in Eccleston