Towns & Villages
Spend a weekend in Hemel Hempstead
March 16th 2012
From snowboarding and caving to shopping and croquet, there is plenty to do in Hemel Hempstead, as Louise McEvoy discovers...
Is yours an Olympic village?
March 16th 2012
Get the paints and pencils out as the CPRE Hertfordshire Village of the Year Children’s Poster Competition gets underway...
Trading places in Cheshunt
March 15th 2012
Despite its proximity to London and a population of around 50,000, Cheshunt has retained a strong community feel with many generations-old family businesses, as Richard Young discovers...
Dorking: where to eat, shop and visit
March 15th 2012
Famous for its thriving antiques trade, award-winning vineyard and giant cockerel, Dorking is a great place to while away a weekend. Plus, with the Olympic cycling coming to the area, it will be receiving global attention this year
A postcard from St Asaph - Diamond Jubilee City
March 14th 2012
It is lovely to explore such spectacular scenery at St Asaph, a tranquil place of Welsh legend
Baildon - step off the beaten track to discover the best of West Yorkshire
March 13th 2012
Step off the beaten track to discover the best of Baildon in West Yorkshire, says Chris Titley Photographs by Joan Russell
Bishop Auckland - the town bidding to be the friendliest in the North East
March 13th 2012
What Bishop Auckland lacks in visitor pulling power, it more than makes up for in the warmth of its people and understated attractions, as Andrew Smith discovers
Why it’s time to move to St Albans
March 13th 2012
If you want a city that has it all – including a strong community spirit – then this is the one for you...
Your icons of Surrey - architecture, landscapes, signs and sculpture
March 12th 2012
What do you think are the most instantly recognisable icons of Surrey? Is there a statue, view, example of architecture that immediately reminds you of why you're proud to call the county home? Share photos of your Surrey icons with us
Clitheroe Castle prepares for Yarn Bomb
March 12th 2012
People across Clitheroe will have us in stitches as they yarn bomb the historic castle, writes Kathryn Preston
Richmond - taking the tourist trail in the Yorkshire Dales
March 12th 2012
The busy market town of Richmond is working hard to attract visitors to what is a very special part of the world as Terry Fletcher discovers Photographs by John Cocks
A Surbiton success story: a hive of creativity
March 12th 2012
While many high streets have become dominated by faceless chain stores and empty shop fronts, the town of Surbiton is thriving – thanks to innovations ranging from a cheese club and giant board games to a ski Sunday event
Surrey’s great sporting history: from cricket to football via baseball
March 12th 2012
As thoughts turn to the Olympics, with one of the main cycling events taking place in Surrey, it’s an exciting time for sport-lovers. But did you know that our county already has an extraordinary sporting past?
Controversial plans to redevelop Halifax are the talk of the town
March 9th 2012
Controversial plans to redevelop the town centre are the hot topic in Halifax, as Jo Haywood discovers Photographs by Joan Russell
Hedon - the old new town refloating it's nautical origins
March 9th 2012
The story of an old new town which hopes to refloat its nautical origins is intriguing as Chris Titley reports Photographs by Neil Holmes
Reavealing the secrets of Whickham
March 9th 2012
This charming village has retained and regained much of what makes it special, as Steve Newman reports
York celebrates 800 years of civic pride
March 8th 2012
There are 800 reasons to celebrate in York this year, as Chris Titley reports
Meet the people striving to keep Middlesbrough on its feet
March 8th 2012
Philanthropists are helping the town through tough economic times, as Paul Mackenzie reports
Surrey's twin towns - an international affair
March 8th 2012
Twin towns are common enough in Surrey – and yet, beyond their presence on a few road signs, it’s not always clear what these relationships mean. Jim Keoghan discovers how having friends in faraway places can actually be of real benefit
Solihull - facing the future with confidence
March 8th 2012
Solihull - a town with its heart in the past, is grappling with the challenges of the 21st Century
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