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Hampshire-born David Nicholls says his new book is better than One Day
It’s 20 years since Eastleigh born David Nicholls debuted his novel Starter For Ten, which launched his hugely successful career as a bestselling novelist and screenwriter, followed by top romantic tales including One Day and Us, which were adapted
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Tommy Banner on life as part of The Wurzels
‘They couldn’t get a good accordion player in Somerset so they came to Scotland and got a bad one!’ I’ve only been on the phone with Tommy Banner for less than a minute and he already has me in stitches. His soft Scottish lilt, always a surprise to
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John Craven : the pioneering presenter looks back at his career highlights
Katie Jarvis talks to Countryfile’s John Craven, a man of many parts: countryside champion, pioneering presenter and interviewer of stars So - here are some scenes (that I’ve picked out and love) from the life of John Craven. Firstly, it’s
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Maldon born Anya Hindmarch named a Dame in King’s Birthday Honours List
English designer Anya Hindmarch has been made a dame in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to fashion and business. Previously awarded a CBE, Hindmarch, 55, is known for her humorous and quintessentially British bag designs. Since
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Avril Greenaway and Emily Tisshaw on winning a West Country Women Award
The West Country Women Awards recognise women in arts and culture, sport, sustainability and more from across the region, celebrating winners in 16 categories. We shine the spotlight on a few of last year's winners as applications for nominations open
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Gyles Brandreth on all things that make him happy
He may not have achieved his ambition of becoming Pope but the chameleon that is Gyles Brandreth has many other strings to his bow. I chat with this wonderful wordsmith ahead of his appearance at next month’s free Chester Festival ofIdeas. Our conversation
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Rick Wakeman on his career and life in Suffolk
Late April, and Rick Wakeman is happy to be home in Suffolk, after almost four months of touring America and South America. It’s a tough gig for any performer. Rick’s a seasoned traveller, but at least the next one will be a bit nearer. At
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Antiques auctioneer Cristian Beadman on his favourite things about Devon
A career in antiques has taken Cristian Beadman to London salerooms and Antiques Roadshow but he is resolute in his love for Devon – despite the rain Tell us briefly about yourself and what you do in the county. My work as an auctioneer and
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Gregg Wallace: 'People don’t know how to cook any more'
There were two things that spurred on Gregg Wallace to overhaul his health a few years ago. 'One was being on the television, and really not liking what I looked like,' admits the MasterChef co-host, 59. 'Because you see yourself far more than
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Georgia Kousoulou: 'We don’t give ourselves enough credit as women'
She's a former reality TV star with 1.5million followers on Instagram and a high-profile entrepreneur husband, so Georgia Kousoulou is no stranger to her life playing out in front of people. You could, then, be forgiven for thinking we'd seen and
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The Earl of Arundel: ‘I still get lost around the castle’
Henry Fitzalan-Howard is still getting to grips with returning to the ancestral pile, Arundel Castle. ‘I don't know whether I’m just getting forgetful in my old age, or if it’s genuinely true, but if you give me a set of keys and a half an hour, I'll
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Nip Nebs author Susi Briggs on being appointed Galloway Scots Scriever
Author and singer, musician, storyteller, and sometimes-fairy Susi Briggs is passionate about Scots language literacy and Scotify-ing what she can. Appointed the National Library of Scotland’s Galloway Scots Scriever for 2024, she’s on a mission to
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Here comes summer: 17 thrilling things to see and do in Sussex
From food, arts and comedy festivals to historically important archaeological digs, adrenalin-fuelled motorsport and horse shows, Sussex’s events calendar is brimming with exciting things to see and do this summer. Here’s our pick of the season to