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10 top style tips for men and women at Royal Ascot

Yesterday, 12:20 Maureen McLean

Stephen Jones's show-stopper for The Royal Ascot Millinery Collective features dramatic ostrich and tulle spines, £2,550

Follow these style rules to enjoy your time at racing’s ultimate day out and make sure you have the perfect hat for those glamorous photos and to turn heads in the stands

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10 of the best restaurants in Windsor

Thursday, June 14, 2018 Harry Maddock

People eating in cafe on the old street of Windsor (Getty Images)

It may be known for its regal connections, but Windsor is also home to a number of restaurants and pubs fit for royalty. We round up some of the best…

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Berkshire Instagrams of the week

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Getty Images/iStockphoto (Edited with www.canva.com)

A look back at some of the best Berkshire photography shared on Instagram this week…

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What we love about Buckinghamshire: An A to Z guide

Monday, June 11, 2018 Harry Maddock

Old abandoned barn in Buckinghamshire at sunset by Richard Walker (CC BY 2.0) via flic.kr/p/mtRKJD. Text added with canva.com.

We set ourselves a challenge to name 26 great things about Buckinghamshire on a trip to the countryside, along the rivers and straight from A to Z…

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Top spots for breakfast in Buckinghamshire

Thursday, June 7, 2018 Harry Maddock

Whether it’s a quick stop for a coffee and a croissant or a full English with the family on a Saturday morning, these great places in Buckinghamshire have got your breakfast sorted

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Buckinghamshire walk around Great Missenden

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Steve Davison

On the way from Prestwood towards Rignall Wood (Photo by Steve Davison)

This month we head to ‘Roald Dahl land’, the Great Missenden area, for a walk through the lovely Misbourne valley

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The ultimate Berkshire walking guide

Friday, May 25, 2018 Harry Maddock

The Long Walk by Robin Jaffray (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0) via flic.kr/p/pALujP

With the North Wessex Downs, Windsor’s Long Walk and a whole host of beautiful towns and villages, Berkshire is an amazing place for a stroll

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Berkshire walk around Windsor Great Park

Friday, May 18, 2018 Steve Davison

From Snow Hill the view stretches north along The Long Walk to Windsor Castle

Follow Steve Davison as he heads to East Berkshire for a visit to Windsor Great Park with views which would delight any Royal Wedding guest

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5 great Buckinghamshire dog walks

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Steve Davison suggests some super short walks that are great for both you and your four-legged companion

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Buckinghamshire walk around Edlesborough

Monday, April 9, 2018 Steve Davison

The walk passes St Mary's Church at Edlesborough

Follow Steve Davison as he heads north to the village of Edlesborough for a walk in the shadow of the Chilterns, passing a memorial to a remarkable lady

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Eating out in Berkshire - Best restaurants

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Burger by Alpha (CC BY-NC 2.0) via flic.kr/p/qZapS5. Text added with canva.com.

Whether you’re looking for fine dining, pub food, a romantic meal for 2 or a taste of something from further afield, eating out in Berkshire really has something for everyone. Here’s our guide to the best local restaurants and pubs

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10 of the best restaurants in Windsor

Thursday, June 14, 2018 Harry Maddock

It may be known for its regal connections, but Windsor is also home to a number of restaurants and pubs fit for royalty. We round up some of the best…

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Eating out in Buckinghamshire - Best restaurants

Monday, June 11, 2018

Tapas by Ian S (CC BY-NC 2.0) via flic.kr/p/eZujx4. Text added with canva.com.

Whether you’re looking for fine dining, pub food, a romantic meal for 2 or a taste of something from further afield, eating out in Buckinghamshire really has something for everyone. Here’s our guide to the best local restaurants and pubs

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Top spots for breakfast in Buckinghamshire

Thursday, June 7, 2018 Harry Maddock

Whether it’s a quick stop for a coffee and a croissant or a full English with the family on a Saturday morning, these great places in Buckinghamshire have got your breakfast sorted

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10 great places for a lunch meal out in Buckinghamshire

Friday, May 11, 2018 Sandra Smith

Whether you seek a traditional lunch, or something to keep the vegetarians, ‘pickies’ and ‘pizza brigade’ entertained, Sandra Smith has some great ideas

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People

10 artists to visit at Bucks Art Weeks 2018

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Sandra Smith

Pots and cutlery are lifted to a new life by Marjolein Trewavas

We’ve chosen the visits marked on our calendar, but you can plot your own creative path through the work of some 500 artists and makers in 200 studios this month

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The art therapy helping people with mental health issues

Friday, May 25, 2018 Sandra Smith

With art you don’t have to have eye to eye contact so it’s good for those on the spectrum, or who are traumatised (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

In some cases a child’s ‘work of art’ can be the perfect therapy to help them cope with life’s difficulties and build healthy relationships

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Nicky Henderson on getting into training racehorses, the Valley of the Racehorse and the prospect of retirement

Monday, May 21, 2018 Claire Pitcher

‘The boss’ out on the course at Sandown (Photo: Kate, flickr.com/photos/43555660@N00)

Claire Pitcher takes a tour of the Valley of the Racehorse, starting at Seven Barrows with trainer Nicky Henderson

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25 famous people who went to the University of Reading

Monday, May 14, 2018 Harry Maddock

Jamie Cullum by Kmeron/Vincent Philbert (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) via flic.kr/p/adwtbn

Are you off to the University of Reading soon? Or did you study there back in the day? We’ve rounded up a few former students who went on to find fame in the future. Some slightly more left field than others…

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Mimi Harker and her pride in being a patron for The South Bucks Community Hospice

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Mimi at the opening of Butterfly House (Photo: Anita Ross Marshall)

Mimi Harker OBE, the former Mayor of Amersham and immediate-past Chairman of Chiltern District Council, tells why she is so proud to be a patron of The South Bucks Community Hospice – and calls on readers to back her by volunteering to help patients with life-limiting conditions

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Events

Win: WIN a VIP tour of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet

Yesterday, 15:25

We have teamed up with Clipper Round the World Yacht Race to offer a winner and guest the chance to tour the race fleet and meet race crew

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Homes & Gardens

Englefield: What it takes to maintain a 400-year-old garden

Friday, May 25, 2018 Fran McElhone

As the seasons change the gardens surrounding Englefield House provide a perfect setting

Sue Broughton is looking forward to her second spring as the Head Gardener at Englefield Gardens, which are open to visitors every Monday and are available for weddings and corporate events. She tells Fran McElhone what it takes to maintain the 400-year-old garden

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New Five A Day project coordinator Yvonne Redgrave

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Five A Day project provides a welcome boost for healthy eating and those who lovingly grow the produce and flowers

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Spring colour: 5 flowers that will bloom in March

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Tamsin Westhorpe

No March garden would be complete without daffodils

Add colour to your garden now with the top flowers of March and this season will be all the brighter

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How to look after houseplants

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Toby Buckland

Houseplants are a hot interior trend at the moment and can completely transform a room - but they have their downsides! Gardener and broadcaster Toby Buckland delivers his expert advice

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