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HM The Queen is a regular visitor the horse show in the private grounds of Windsor Castle (Photo: Maureen McLean)

5 of the best Buckinghamshire wedding venues

Tue, 12:11

Be a star on your wedding day at Hedsor House (Photo: Pippa Mackenzie)

A wonderful backdrop in your wedding photo is required for those treasured photos and films. Here are some of the best venues in Buckinghamshire

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The historical rivalry between Berkshire and Buckinghamshire

Tue, 11:22 Jan Raycroft

Civil War re-enactors are a familiar sight at county fairs and historical events (Photo: Per Gosche, flickr.com)

Buckinghamshire and Berkshire are no longer bordering on hostility… but the rivalry bats on, says Jan Raycroft

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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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Berkshire Instagrams of the week

Friday, May 18, 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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A look inside the Royal Wedding venue: St George’s Chapel

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

The Chapel is open Monday to Saturday (excluding 18 and 19 May for obvious reasons) and entrance is included with the Windsor Castle ticket prices, see tickets.royalcollection.org.uk © Aurelien Guichard, flickr.com

‘The Romance of St George’s Chapel’. That’s the title of a 1933 book by King George V’s chaplain, Harry Blackburne. Our ‘visit’ is naturally less detailed, but still an intriguing read!

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Berkshire walk around Windsor Great Park

Friday, May 18, 2018 Steve Davison

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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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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Eating out in Berkshire - Best restaurants

Tue, 12:14

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 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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Eating out in Buckinghamshire - Best restaurants

Monday, April 30, 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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5 brilliant dog friendly pubs in Buckinghamshire

Monday, April 30, 2018 Katy Eachus

All we need now is a lovely spring day like this one © Monkey Business Images Ltd

Katy Eachus and her pub expert companion Monty sniff out some dog-friendly dining venues across Buckinghamshire

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Coworth Park Hotel in Ascot: Restaurant review

Monday, April 23, 2018 Maureen McLean

Caviar Tart with Cornish Crab, Yuzu and Cucumber

Adam Smith is creating some extraordinary dishes at Coworth Park so Maureen McLean visited to experience the little luxuries the chef himself likes to enjoy

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People

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

Mon, 15:56 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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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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Events

Things to do in Buckinghamshire this weekend

Mon, 11:40

Sunset at Pitstone Windmill by Rob Valkass (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0) via flic.kr/p/9AUERA. Edited with canva.com.

Great things to do in Buckinghamshire 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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