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Dare to board? Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express comes to Cornwall
With a passion for trains and a love of a good mystery, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at Hall for Cornwall was a must-see event for me. On Tuesday evening, my friend and I took our places in the full auditorium. The start of the
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Help for farmers at free Cotswold roadshow
The CLA Agricultural Transition Roadshows across the south west; making the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes work for your business and offering an update on the recent budget. The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is inviting
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11 wonderful wreaths and garlands to style up your space
When it comes to doorscaping, charming décor and celestial centrepieces, a Christmas wreath is one of the most heartening ways to say welcome. Moreover, you can up the ante by using them as wall art, tying them to the back of a chair with a ribbon
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Review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre
The fantasmagorical children’s classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang got off to a flying start at Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre winning over a new generation of fans with its timeless nostalgia. Penned by Ian Fleming in 1964, who made up the tale as
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A countryside and waterside walk from Garstang centre
Park next to the visitor centre and take the riverside footpath upstream, with the river Wyre on your left. Turn left after crossing the bridge and walk down Castle Lane. You will see the castle ruins, which the Royalists held in the Civil War and
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North Yorkshire's new pilgrim trail: an antidote to 21st century stress
Fresh air, a good walk and friends are often lauded as the antidote to the pressures of modern day life. Leave the phone behind, go at your own pace and take in the sights and sounds of nature and landscape – often the best medicine, but not necessarily
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Photographer Ian Lawson releases second book on Herdwick sheep
Photographer Ian Lawson has been back into sheep country, spending the past three years capturing Herdwicks in their habitat for his second volume of images of the iconic breed and the shepherds who care for them Almost a decade has passed since
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Conquer a Neolithic Hillfort on this Dorset walk
Although hugely impressive, the Neolithic hillfort with its causewayed enclosure only occupies the north-west half of Hambledon Hill. The south-east half of this local landmark is more agricultural with mostly cereal crops and contented sheep grazing
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How to photograph Ramshaw Rocks in the Peak District
For the second feature in this series, I take my camera to the western boundary of the Peak District National Park and Ramshaw Rocks. Located in the Staffordshire Moorlands area of the Peak Park, Ramshaw Rocks is one of a trio of famous Gritstone
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Exotic egrets are gathering for spectacular roosts at Burton Mere this autumn
Deep within the heart of the Dee Estuary is an oasis of wonder and wildlife and never more so than in autumn. Summer's vibrant green has gone, and oranges and reds now set the tone at RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands near Neston, on the Wirral peninsula.
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The Norfolk pitstop on the amazing bird superhighway
A ‘flyway’ is a major migratory route used by birds to move between their breeding areas and the places they spend the winter. Several of these flyways or ‘superhighways’ for migratory birds exist around the world. The East Atlantic Flyway, which
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The distinct birds with no road sense
Originating in Asia, pheasants are a non-native species, introduced into much of Europe by the Romans. They are beautifully marked birds and pose well for pictures, even if they are a non-native species,’ says our wildlife expert Keith Kirk, who shares
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A walking experience with great restaurants and hotels
If you love hiking and want to experience a unique combination of stellar views, countryside adventures, sea air, luxury hotels and delicious dining, then step into The Milsom Way experience package. Andrew Millham did just that... August was at
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Cheshire’s guide to a merry Xmas
Looking for inspiration for some fabulous Christmas gifts? If some merry Christmas shopping is on your agenda but you're not sure where to start, why not take a look at these incredible, local businesses this holiday season? With everything from delicious
