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Q&A with Michael Parkinson

We sit down for a quick-fire Q&A with broadcasting legend Sir Michael Parkinson ahead of his appearance at Kingston's Rose Theatre on September 11 more

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Older, wiser, still curious: Edwina Currie

Writer, TV star and ex-MP Edwina Currie tells Miranda Jessop about the joys of septuagenarian life more

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Surrey & SW London's best open air theatre 2017

As the summers evenings are longer and warmer, the open air theatre season is getting in to full swing. Alexia Lavender looks at the best and most exciting outdoor theatre performances on offer in Surrey & SW London. more

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Young at heart

What better way of staying youthful than to work with young people as a volunteer? Samantha Laurie looks at some inspiring local opportunities more

Features

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We launch our very own Certificate of Excellence to reward local organisations that add to the overall culture and wellbeing of Surrey & SW London more

12 Oct 2016 11:16 News

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From July through to September the London Wetlands Centre in Barnes is offering young visitors the chance to become a real Wildlife Ranger with Dusty the Duck, a perfect summer activity to keep the kids out of mischief more

27 Jul 2017 11:06 Kids/Schools

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The Surrey Wildlife Trust has joined forces with the Royal Horticultural Society to encourage gardeners across the county to help create havens for wild bees more

1 Aug 2017 11:44 Craft & Country

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The producers of the hit show are particularly keen to find men over the age of 65 more

1 Aug 2017 12:13 News

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As temperatures soar, you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort, says Pip Mills more

12 Jul 2017 16:44 Health/beauty

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As Raymond Blanc opens the doors of his brand new Brasserie Blanc on the river at Fulham Reach, Sophie Farrah pops in to see if it’s a case of ‘ooh la la’ or more ‘je ne sais quoi’ more

19 Jul 2017 14:43 Food

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Fellow riders rushed to help Mr Ozols who collapsed at the 13th mile more

31 Jul 2017 16:19 News

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Taking a cookery course is the perfect way to upskill in the kitchen. Age and gender are no object, says Catherine Whyte more

21 Jul 2017 11:08 Food

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From posh picnics to cool cakes and classes, summertime is filled with gorgeous, gastronomic goings-on. Sophie Farrah rounds up the very best more

12 Jul 2017 15:04 Food

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Train travel isn’t all about delays. On holiday it can be full steam ahead. Sarah Tucker keeps the conversation on track more

12 Jul 2017 15:33 Health/beauty

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Being active is not the preserve of the young. There are plenty of fitness opportunities for the older (wannabe) athlete, discovers Fiona Adams more

12 Jul 2017 15:50 Health/beauty

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Not first past the post but the Running Horses in Mickleham still goes the distance, says Catherine Whyte more

18 Jul 2017 17:24 Food

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Learn something new – and make friends in the process – with one of the many health-benefiting courses, projects or volunteering schemes throughout the county more

17 Jul 2017 10:05 Craft & Country

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It takes courage for the English to teach the art of Gallic cookery in France. William Gadsby Peet talks to chef Heather Hayes about swapping Windsor for the Canal du Midi more

17 Jul 2017 10:14 Food

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Moving into a retirement residence can be a hard call. But sometimes it’s a home from home. Miranda Jessop researches some top local options more

12 Jul 2017 11:37 Home Style

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Surrey is abundant with historical landmarks and famous faces. Alexia Lavender lists some of the less well-known historical sites and figures who have resided in the county, and left their mark on local and national history more

7 Jul 2017 09:45 Craft & Country

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Gearing up to watch the RideLondon-Surrey 100? All set for Wimbledon? A luxury picnic hamper could be just the ticket to keep you far from the hungry crowd more

20 Jun 2017 11:07 Food

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Hold onto your pelvic floor. Samantha Laurie discovers a lunchtime comedy club for new mums and their babies more

16 Jun 2017 11:11 Kids/Schools

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Making waves at this year’s International Youth Arts Festival is a musical retelling of Tony Bullimore’s dramatic brush with death in the Southern Ocean. Rosanna Greenstreet catches up with the nautical hero more

19 Jun 2017 16:53 Theatre/Arts

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In need of some motivation to get out and exercise? Sophie Farrah looks at local hotspots where food and fitness combine in delicious harmony more

16 Jun 2017 11:45 Food