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A wise old West Country man

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

John Hudson talks to author Peter Parker, whose new book on the last veteran may be the best yet

Bringing troops safely home

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Cheryl Kelser's a grandmother and former beauty therapist – so what's she doing in Afghanistan with a group of other volunteers from Wiltshire? Chris Ducker explains

History marches on

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Sue Mitchinson reveals the ongoing importance of Wellington School's Officer Training Corps Band – a familiar sight at Remembrance events across the West Country for almost 100 years

Reach for the bargain bucket

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Ned Halley says there are plenty of great wines around for less than £3.99

Are you feeling saucy?

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Chris Rundle picks up tips from the master of all things culinary, Michel Roux Snr

Infuse your home with calm

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Interiors experts Sally and Mark Bailey have a recipe for calm – and now they're passing on their tips to bring a little peace into all of our homes

Let your beauty make a difference

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Whether your weakness is cosmetics, haircare or bathroom pampering products, you can make a difference to Breast Cancer Awareness Month with your beauty routine

An all-new top of the Range Rover

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Two remarkable new Land Rover models are about to take centre stage at Yeovil Land Rover in Somerset, and the dealership is encouraging local motorists to book early if they want to be among the first to test drive them.

To the £2m Manor born

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

The Manor House at Didmarton, near Badminton, in Gloucestershire, is a remnant of the original, much larger house built in about 1600 for the Codrington family, who subsequently built nearby Dodington Park.

See the wood through the trees

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Photographer Sarah Howard has captured Westonbirt Arboretum in all its seasonal glory. Here, she explains why the West's ancient tree collection is so inspiring

In the hot seat: Kevin Newton

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Somerset property tycoon Kevin Newton has signed Boyzone, Katherine Jenkins and James Morrison for three huge gigs in the West next month. Here, he steps into the spotlight

As keen as...

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Barry Keen is known these days as a model maker of some repute but the 85-year old has a remarkable aviation background and an intriguing family history. Tim Davey went to meet him

Blessed are the cheesemakers

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

A new cheese from the West Country is about to start appearing on Tesco's shelves. But how was it selected? Chris Rundle joins the judges to find out

A river on canvas

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

John Hudson meets artist Kurt Jackson, who has created a body of work following the path of the Avon

Lives beyond the lens

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Tina Rowe talks to photographer George Wright about his latest book of pictures – a catalogue of all the characters he's captured on camera during his career

Martyr country

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Sue Gearing heads to Dorset and walks in the footsteps of Britain's first trade unionists

'In pursuit of butterflies'

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT

Tina Rowe finds out more about Somerset's Eleanor Glanville, a pioneering naturalist, whose life story is being re-written by author Fiona Mountain

Are you sitting comfortably?

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Charlie Caffyn knew exactly the sort of chair he wanted to sit and read books in – so he designed and made it himself, writes Suzanne Savill

Open a shutter to the past

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

A fascinating collection of photographs of Bath and the surrounding villages has come to light in the past few months. Jackie Chappell went to take a look

Bring back the sparkle

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT

Vicky Brooks used to cope with her stressful job by making beaded silk scarves and jewellery. Now she has turned her passion for beads into a career, writes Suzanne Savill