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Everything you need to know about Sussex Day on 16 June

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Sussex Life

Faye Bartle

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Discover the how the annual day of celebrations came about and immerse yourself in the history and heritage of the county by joining in these special events With its vibrant towns and villages, beautiful landscapes and spirited communities...

Essex tops the InstaDad chart as the county with the most active dads on Instagram

Essex Life

Essex tops the InstaDad chart for the most active fathers on Instagram

Victoria Purcell

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The Dun Cow, Salthouse (photo by Alban Donohoe the, www.albanpix.com)

Norfolk Magazine

Coastal walks with pubs in Norfolk

Samuel Mathewson

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When the weather allows, take a seat in the Horse and Groom's beautiful beer garden

Cotswold Life

The definitive guide to beer gardens in the Cotswolds

Elizabeth Hartland

Things to do in Southend on Sea | Essex Life

Essex Life

Southend-On-Sea: Where to stay, what to eat and fun things to do

Victoria Purcell

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Beer gardens in Norwich (photo: GettyImages)

Norfolk Magazine

Great pubs with beer gardens in Norwich

Samuel Mathewson

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The Woolpack Inn in Slad, 'Cider With Rosie' author Laurie Lee's favourite pub

Cotswold Life

Country walks with summer pub gardens in the Cotswolds

Samuel Mathewson

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Garrington Property Finders predict market performance in the coming months

Jonathan Hopper

Roman ruins in Colchester Essex

Essex Life

Places to visit in Essex: 10 of the best

Victoria Purcell

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Cotswold Life

Where to go wild swimming in the Cotswolds

Samuel Mathewson

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Head to one of these Hampshire PYO farms to gather some delicious fruits and veg

Hampshire Life

The best pick your own farms in Hampshire

Cate Crafter

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Devon Life | Win

Win £500 of Gallox fashionwear

Martha Griffiths

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Cornwall Life

Rock Oyster Festival is back bringing great food and music to Cornwall

Martha Griffiths

Pork Pie with withe words DAD in pastry

Yorkshire gifts for Father's Day

Kathryn Armstrong

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Burger on a wooden board with hand cut chips

Somerset Life | Review

Review: A blooming great lunch

Charlotte Skidmore

David Sullivan

Surrey Life

Meet the Surrey man golfing the length of the country for charity

Eve Smallman

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A teepee is backed by trees and the open sky as dusk falls

Cornwall Life

11 truly unique Airbnbs for your summer staycation

Martha Griffiths

The beautiful beaches of Jersey

Lancashire Life | Win

Win a luxury stay at The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey

The Atlantic Hotel

Priscilla Queen of the Desert at The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

Cotswold Life

Priscilla plays on in Cheltenham!

Candia McKormack

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A cat woke us up at 4am so we decided to go and watch the sunrise which was just amazing. Very happy

Norfolk Magazine

Magical places to see sunrise and sunset in Norfolk

Rowan Mantell

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Independent shops Portsmouth plants

Hampshire Life

5 of the best independent shops in Portsmouth

Eve Smallman

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Hever Castle

Three Kent options for half-term fun

Anna Lambert

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Somerset Life

Literary festival to go ahead in Somerset

Catherine Courtenay

Hanna at Mama Society event

Living Edge

What has our Real Housewife columnist been up to this month?

Kate Houghton

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Cheshire Life

Thrilling Outdoor Activities in and around Cheshire

Jenny Schippers

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HarBAR Kitchen, Bar & Terrace

Cornwall Life

20 of the best places to eat out in St Ives

Martha Griffiths

Lyme Bay

Devon Life | Win

Win £500 of English wine from Lyme Bay Winery

Devon Life

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Cotswold Life

Where to go wild swimming in the Cotswolds

Samuel Mathewson

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Draycott Hotel, London

Cheshire Life | Win

Win a luxury break at The Draycott Hotel in Chelsea

Cheshire Life

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There are so many cool and interesting coffee shops in Hampshire; here's 13 of the best.

Hampshire Life

13 of the best places to get coffee in Hampshire

Cate Crafter

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Bella has been waiting 450 days to find a forever home

Surrey Life

Can you rehome Surrey’s loneliest dog?

Jane Thynne

Bagborough House and St Pancras Church with cricket pitch

Somerset Life

Visit the village that people never want leave

Catherine Courtenay

Padley Gorge by Keith Meredith

Derbyshire Life

6 waterfall walks in Derbyshire and the Peak District

Derbyshire Life

Food And Drink

Review: A blooming great lunch

Burger on a wooden board with hand cut chips

Somerset Life | Review

Charlotte Skidmore

When you think of visiting the beautiful Hestercombe Gardens near Taunton, food isn't necessarily the first thing on your mind. Well, maybe it should be as the restaurant there offers some great options throughout the day. Spanning three...

A bottle of Pentire next to a glass of the drink with tonic, topped with a slice of grapefruit and ice

Cornwall Life

The Cornish non-alcoholic spirits that chefs revere

Martha Griffiths

Healthy vegetarian picnic with a delicious spread of fresh fruit and bakery products on green grass.

Lancashire Life | Win

Win a picnic hamper from Booths

Lancashire Life

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Cheshire Life

Enjoy a summer tipple with these top 10 wines

Lauren Allen

Fabrizio Gobbato, owner and sommelier at Da Noi, Chester

Living Edge

Tasting Notes... Da Noi, Chester

Kate Houghton

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Home Interiors

Why you should consider a modern flat roof extension for your home

Kent company Fineline's flat roof extension, creating extra space for the family and allowing more light into the home.

Kent Life | Promotion

Victoria Chapman

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We’re spending more time in our home with our families than ever before, and many of us are feeling the need for extra living space. Steve Rawding, sales marketing director for Fineline, a home improvement company in Kent, tells us how flat roof...

Guide to buying the perfect bed from Peter Betteridge Furnishers in Devon

Mental Health | Promotion

How to choose the right bed to ensure you get a good night’s sleep

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Desk, chair and storage filing cabinets for a home office from BDI Furniture in Lancashire, England.

Cheshire Life | Promotion

5 tips for creating your ideal home office

Victoria Chapman

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Rooflight by The Rooflight Company in Oxfordshire

Cotswold Life | Promotion

How to find the perfect rooflight to transform your home’s interior

Lauren Knight

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Moorcroft's RHS Fiori Bottan collection

Cheshire Life | Promotion

Moorcroft: how decorative art pottery brings the outdoors in

Hannah Gosset

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Gardening

How to plant a National Trust style herbaceous border

Colourful summer borders in the gardens at Nymans, West Sussex.

Sussex Life

Faye Bartle

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Joe Whelan, National Trust head gardener at Nymans in Handcross, West Sussex, shares his top tips for cultivating a showstopping summer border in your own back garden Nymans lures garden lovers year-round to view its stunning garden set around...

The Golden Rose Walk at Chartwell created in 1958 for Winston & Mrs Churchill to commemorate their G

Kent Life

Gardening tips from Kent's National Trust gardeners

Anna Lambert

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The RHS Hyde Hall garden centre in Chelmsford, Essex in England.

Essex Life | Promotion

5 benefits of shopping local for your garden

Victoria Chapman

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Woman hands collecting herbs in home garden

Cheshire Life

6 of the best fragrant herbs for your garden

Alisha Davis

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Calming reflection pool in garden designed by Envisage Gardens

Cotswold Life | Promotion

Five ways to improve your health through your garden

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Lifestyle

Win £500 of Gallox fashionwear

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Devon Life | Win

Martha Griffiths

A Devon-based fashion grand is putting environmental issues and sustainability at the core of its business ethos As Devon and the rest of the UK starts to gradually warm up, spring begins to show itself. With the added benefit of pandemic...

Pork Pie with withe words DAD in pastry

Yorkshire gifts for Father's Day

Kathryn Armstrong

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Bouquet by Abbey Meadow Flowers

Cotswold Life

British Flowers Week: Inspiration from Abbey Meadow Flowers

Candia McKormack

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Respite carer from Sandstone Care helping an elderly woman

Lancashire Life | Promotion

Why finding the right respite care is so important

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Elmore Court, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Life

VIDEO: Elmore Court is flying again!

Candia McKormack

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People

Essex tops the InstaDad chart for the most active fathers on Instagram

Essex tops the InstaDad chart as the county with the most active dads on Instagram

Essex Life

Victoria Purcell

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Essex Instadads are the UK's most active fathers on Instagram, according to a new study

Hanna at Mama Society event

Living Edge

What has our Real Housewife columnist been up to this month?

Kate Houghton

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David Sullivan

Surrey Life

Meet the Surrey man golfing the length of the country for charity

Eve Smallman

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Cornwall Life

Do you speak Cornish? Learn some key words and phrases

Carol Burns

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Tyrone Mings in an Aston Villa shirt

Somerset player to join Euro 2020

Bernard Bale

Things To Do

Southend-On-Sea: Where to stay, what to eat and fun things to do

Things to do in Southend on Sea | Essex Life

Essex Life

Victoria Purcell

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The best hotels, restaurants and family activities in Southend-on-Sea, as recommended by Essex Life

The Sussex Flag features six martlets on a blue background

Sussex Life

Everything you need to know about Sussex Day on 16 June

Faye Bartle

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Priscilla Queen of the Desert at The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

Cotswold Life

Priscilla plays on in Cheltenham!

Candia McKormack

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Cotswold Life

Where to go wild swimming in the Cotswolds

Samuel Mathewson

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Hever Castle

Three Kent options for half-term fun

Anna Lambert

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Travel

Southend-On-Sea: Where to stay, what to eat and fun things to do

Things to do in Southend on Sea | Essex Life

Essex Life

Victoria Purcell

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The best hotels, restaurants and family activities in Southend-on-Sea, as recommended by Essex Life

Roman ruins in Colchester Essex

Essex Life

Places to visit in Essex: 10 of the best

Victoria Purcell

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A cat woke us up at 4am so we decided to go and watch the sunrise which was just amazing. Very happy

Norfolk Magazine

Magical places to see sunrise and sunset in Norfolk

Rowan Mantell

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Independent shops Portsmouth plants

Hampshire Life

5 of the best independent shops in Portsmouth

Eve Smallman

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Concept of an open magic book; open pages with water and land and small child. Fantasy, nature or le

Somerset Life

Literary festival to go ahead in Somerset

Catherine Courtenay

What's On

Priscilla plays on in Cheltenham!

Priscilla Queen of the Desert at The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

Cotswold Life

Candia McKormack

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Smash-hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert will launch its UK tour at Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre on Monday June 21. Following today’s (Monday, June 14) announcement of a delay in the easing of the final stage of social distancing...

A poster with the headliners for Rock Oyster 2021 listed

Cornwall Life

Rock Oyster Festival is back bringing great food and music to Cornwall

Martha Griffiths

Changeling Theatre's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Kent Life

Deal Festival: a host of experiences to enjoy

Anna Lambert

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The Leeds Castle Concert is just one of many fabulous attractions at this year's bigger than ever Kent Big Weekend

Kent Life

Kent Big Weekend 2021 is bigger than ever

Cate Crafter

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US Bluesman Seasick Steve with guitar on a beach

Hertfordshire Life

27 of the best festivals in Hertfordshire this summer 2021

Louise McEvoy