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The smash hit musical Hairspray comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 9 to 14 April

18 photos of bluebell season in Buckinghamshire and where to see them

Tue, 15:19

Bluebells in Mop End by Timo Newton-Syms (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) via flic.kr/p/c17rDS

Blue is the colour across Buckinghamshire right now as everyone's favourite spring flower blossoms

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15 photos of bluebell season in Berkshire and where to see them

Mon, 16:31

Bluebells by Gavin S (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0) via flic.kr/p/4HhQ4R

Bluebells, bluebells and even more bluebells. Berkshire is blooming right now...

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Meeting the Street Angels of Windsor

Mon, 16:25 Janice Raycroft | Photo by Maureen McLean

PCSO David Bullock with some of the Street Angels preparing to set off with their kit

Jan Raycroft and Maureen McLean meet the people who take to our streets to help others when most of us are tucked up in bed

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Berkshire Instagrams of the week

Friday, April 13, 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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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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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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The ultimate Berkshire walking guide

Tuesday, March 13, 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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The ultimate Buckinghamshire walking guide

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Harry Maddock

Bottom Road, Radnage by Amateur with a Camera (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0) via flic.kr/p/qx1BGN

The county of Buckinghamshire is an amazing place for a Sunday stroll. From the Chilterns to the waterways, we round up our favourites

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Berkshire walk through Chaddleworth and Brightwalton

Monday, March 12, 2018

Follow Steve Davison as he wanders through the rolling Berkshire Downs visiting the neighbouring picturesque villages of Chaddleworth and Brightwalton

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Eating out in Buckinghamshire - Best restaurants

Friday, April 13, 2018

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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Eating out in Berkshire - Best restaurants

Monday, April 9, 2018

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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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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5 of the best country pubs in Berkshire

Monday, March 19, 2018

The Plough at Eastbury in West Berkshire

It’s wonderful that so many of us have pretty pubs on our doorstep – or at least within walking distance – and here are some of our favourites to complete the perfect day out

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Meeting MasterChef: The Professionals winner Craig Johnston

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Claire Pitcher

Craig with the treasured Masterchef trophy in the restaurant

From being the youngest winner of MasterChef: The Professionals to a menu for the French President, it’s all in a day’s work for easy-going Craig Johnston

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People

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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Tom Kerridge on his training routine and bringing Pub in the Park to Marlow

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Tom Kerridge at the Hand & Flowers (Photo by Maureen McLean)

Tom Kerridge is going ‘on tour’ but his fabulous celebrations naturally begin with a not-to-be missed long weekend in Marlow

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Meeting MasterChef: The Professionals winner Craig Johnston

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Claire Pitcher

From being the youngest winner of MasterChef: The Professionals to a menu for the French President, it’s all in a day’s work for easy-going Craig Johnston

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Ad Feature: Leading ladies of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire - 2018

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Women in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire mean business! We turn the spotlight on some of our most successful - and discover what it is that makes them tick

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Calor launches £50,000 national grant scheme for rural communities

Friday, March 2, 2018

Rural communities throughout the UK could be eligible to receive funding via the Calor Rural Community Fund from energy provider Calor

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Events

Things to do in Berkshire this weekend

Mon, 11:08

Donnington Castle by NIL L (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0) via flic.kr/p/nqHuro. Edited with canva.com.

Great things to do in Berkshire this weekend: art exhibitions, walks, concerts, theatre, places to visit and other events and ideas.

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Homes & Gardens

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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