Knight runner
Sir Mo Farah, Britain’s most famous athlete, lives right here in Richmond borough. He tells Fiona Adams about local life, fun times with his kids and how he will always love running more
Features
Edinburgh Fringe: Just William's Luck
4 STARS, August 16-27. An adaptation of Richmal Crompton's novel, Just William's Luck stars Crompton's great-nephew as the title character and is showing at the Underbelly more
Edinburgh Fringe: The Voice Behind The Stars
4 STARS, August 16-27. In the Voice Behind The Stars, Australian actress and singer Eliza Jackson pays tribute to Marni Nixon, the unsung hero behind many of Hollywoods most iconic musicals more
Matt Stronge
Edinburgh Fringe: The Pin
4 STARS, August 16-27. Alex Owen and Ben Ashenden, aka The Pin, perform their comedy double act at The Pleasance more
Edinburgh Fringe: Paul Sinha
4 STARS, August 16-27. Former star of The Chase, Paul Sinha, performs his stand up show The Two Ages Of Man at The Stand Comedy Club at York Place more
We're hiring!
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sheengate Publishing for a Digital Editor, passionate in planning and creating lifestyle content that can connect with our audiences more
George and the giant pledge
As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month looms, Jane McGowan meets a Surrey family who are putting the disease to the sword more
The ballad of Dónall Dempsey
Poetry is alive and well in Guildford thanks to Dónall Dempsey who runs a monthly open mic night for aspiring poets. Suzanne Antelme visits The 1000 Monkeys at The Keep and discovers a thriving community of scribes more
Edinburgh Fringe: In Loyal Company
5 STARS, August 16-27. Showing at the Pleasance, In Loyal Company is a one man show by David William Bryan that looks at the life of his great-uncle Arthur 'Joe' Robinson' during WW2 more
Edinburgh Fringe: Elvis, Still Young & Beautiful
4 STARS, August 16-27. Showing at the Frankenstein Pub on George IV Bridge, Elvis, Still Young & Beautiful is a celebration of The King's life and music more
Edinburgh Fringe: Horatio's Tale
2 STARS, August 16-26. Showing at the Assembly Rooms on George St, Horatio's Tale retells Hamlet from the perspective of his best friend, Horatio more
Should you be friends with your children?
Should you be friends with your children? Michele Theil talks to parenting coach, Anita Cleare, about her thoughts more
A Precious Star: Bryony Farmer
A rising star when it comes to reusable menstrual products, Bryony Farmer has a lot to say about how she got to where she is. Michele Theil talks to her about her company, Precious Stars, and her upcoming event in Richmond. more
A heat-proof makeup look
It looks like this heatwave is continuing, so we need to make some changes to our makeup to protect our flawless look from the rising temperatures. Michele Theil has created the perfect heat-proof makeup look to combat the weather more
Birgit & Ralf Brinkhoff
Review: War Horse at the New Victoria Theatre
5 STARS, August 3-18. An enthralling, heart-warming evening full of surprises and excitement – and a fitting play for the centenary of the end of WWI more
105 things to do with the kids in Surrey and SW London
Got kids? Michele Theil has compiled a mighty list of fun things to do in and around Surrey when you've got a couple of eager children to entertain more
Get personal with your child's bedroom decor
When it comes to decorating your little bundle of joy's bedroom a personal touch is always the best policy more
Stay sun smart
Whether you’re heading somewhere exotic for the summer or enjoying the British heatwave, it’s important that you look after your skin in the sun. The team at the Light Touch Clinic have put together some tips to help you be sun smart more
Review: Handbagged at Walton's Riverhouse Theatre
3 STARS, July 28. An interesting premise with some bright moments is somewhat bogged down by a self-defeating focus on historical minutia, says Lori Heiss more
The 10 best pubs in Kingston
With so many pubs in and around Kingston, it can be hard to find the perfect one after a hard day's work. Michele Theil rounds up the 10 best pubs in Kingston for good food, amazing drinks and a great atmosphere. more
No strings attached for War Horse puppeteer Nicky Cross
Jane McGowan goes behind the scenes of the acclaimed production of War Horse, to find out what life is like for puppeteer extraordinaire Nicky Cross more