Alice Cairns
Review: 'Mystery On Air'
3 STARS: "A nostalgic celebration of simple storytelling set in a world without screens" Read more
Downsizing in retirement
Alice Cairns finds out about Beechwood Grove, a stylish solution for retirees looking to downsize Read more
The fantastic novelist Mr Fforde
Alice Cairns talks to novelist Jasper Fforde about fantasy, flying and the terror of writer’s block Read more
A patchwork of family memories
Alice Cairns talks to Frédérique Hull about her story sharing website, Family Quilt Read more
Windsor's new food festival
This month, Windsor will play host to a festival of the best British food and drink. Alice Cairns finds out more Read more
A coach for your divorce
Alice Cairns talks to divorce coach Sara Davison about love, loss and the rise of the silver splitter Read more
Review: The Collector at Hampton Hill Theatre
5 STARS, June 24-30. A bone chilling and riveting production that’s not for the faint hearted, says Alice Cairns Read more
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Every day he loves it more and more
Ricky Wilson, lead singer of Kaiser Chiefs, tells Alice Cairns why he’s still living the dream after 18 years Read more
Henley heroes
Curtis Stigers and Phill Jupitus talk music and fun ahead of their appearances at this month’s Henley Festival Read more
Joe Willcocks
Eating al fresco in Berkshire
Alice Cairns gets her teeth firmly into the English summer Read more
Flower power
Alice Cairns talks to Alexandra Denman, creative force behind the Windsor Summer Show Read more
Independent cafés in Berkshire: break free from the chain!
Take a chance on an independent café, says Alice Cairns Read more
Funny business with Shappi Khorsandi
Alice Cairns talks to Shappi Khorsandi about humour, history and the hero that England forgot Read more
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Review: Sherlock Holmes at Kingston's Rose Theatre
2 STARS, May 14-19. An intriguing premise is let down by a thin and implausible plot, says Alice Cairns Read more
Review: Stones in his Pockets at Hampton Hill Theatre
4 STARS, April 29 – May 5. Two actors play 15 characters in an impressive tragicomedy that careers from laughter to tears Read more
Review: This is Elvis at Woking's New Victoria Theatre
5 STARS, April 30 – May 5. This musical about the comeback King of Rock and Roll could change the mind of even the most cold-hearted Elvis sceptic, says Alice Cairns Read more
Windsor wedding
We’ve heard a lot about the impact on the monarchy, the country and the Commonwealth. But what do the coming nuptials mean for the host town? Alice Cairns finds out Read more