Alice Cairns
Downsizing in retirement
Alice Cairns finds out about Beechwood Grove, a stylish solution for retirees looking to downsize more
The fantastic novelist Mr Fforde
Alice Cairns talks to novelist Jasper Fforde about fantasy, flying and the terror of writer’s block more
A patchwork of family memories
Alice Cairns talks to Frédérique Hull about her story sharing website, Family Quilt 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 more
A coach for your divorce
Alice Cairns talks to divorce coach Sara Davison about love, loss and the rise of the silver splitter 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 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 more
Henley heroes
Curtis Stigers and Phill Jupitus talk music and fun ahead of their appearances at this month’s Henley Festival more
Joe Willcocks
Eating al fresco in Berkshire
Alice Cairns gets her teeth firmly into the English summer more
Flower power
Alice Cairns talks to Alexandra Denman, creative force behind the Windsor Summer Show more
Independent cafés in Berkshire: break free from the chain!
Take a chance on an independent café, says Alice Cairns more
Funny business with Shappi Khorsandi
Alice Cairns talks to Shappi Khorsandi about humour, history and the hero that England forgot 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 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 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 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 more
Ringing the changes
Royal biographers Ingrid Seward and Penny Junor on Meghan, marriage and the monarchy more
The Great British street party
Get in the mood with food and drink designed to celebrate the royal wedding. Alice Cairns serves up more
School's out: summer holiday camps for kids in Windsor, Maidenhead & Ascot
Berkshire is saturated with fun-packed summer camps and courses, perfect for boosting the confidence of even the most reclusive child. Walk a tightrope, try zorbing, learn to code: the choice is yours more
All you knead: Windsor's best bakeries
Who doesn’t love bread? Alice Cairns chooses the very best local bakeries more
