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Sir Cliff Richard - Why I'll always love Surrey

Looking fit, healthy and full of vigour, Sir Cliff Richard is celebrating an amazing 50 years in show business. Here, he talks to Janet Harmer about his latest tour, how he stays in shape and why he chose to make his home here in Surrey

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Brian Blessed - Blessed art thou

One of Britain’s best-loved actors, Brian Blessed will be starring in his home county of Surrey this Christmas, playing Captain Hook at Croydon’s Ashcroft Theatre. Tracy Cook caught up with him between rehearsals

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John Bird - Living the rural dream

Since moving to Newdigate some 20 years ago, TV star John Bird has thrown himself into rural life in the village – and now he’s taken over as patron of the local arts festival, too. TRACY COOK went to meet him – and got slightly more than she bargained for...

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Phil Tufnell - Just call me Tuffers

Five years ago, Phil Tufnell emerged from the depths of the jungle crowned king, after winning over the hearts of the nation. Now a TV star in his own right, MATTHEW WILLIAMS went to meet the former cricket icon, who lives in Kingswood, to see how life has changed

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Jemma Kidd Make Up School

Surrey born and bred, make-up artist Jemma Kidd has returned to her roots and set up an international make-up business in a green and leafy lane near Cranleigh. TRACY COOK put on her very best lipstick and went to meet her

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Lesley Garrett - A soprano in Surrey

World famous soprano Lesley Garrett will be performing at Wisley Music Festival, near Woking, on Thursday June 12. TRACY COOK caught up with the down-to-earth Doncaster lass to find out what she has in store for her many fans in Surrey

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Bonnie Langford - The sky's the limit

When Bonnie Langford risked life and limb in ITV’s Dancing on Ice, she gained a new-found respect. Now the popular actress, who lives near Weybridge, is set to take to the air again playing Peter Pan at Richmond Theatre. Victoria Kingston went to meet her

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Flavia Cacace - Strictly Flavia

As the countdown begins to the brand-new series of Strictly Come Dancing, we caught up for an exclusive chat with professional dancer Flavia Cacace, who has lived in Guildford nearly all her life, to get a sneak preview of this year’s show

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Nicholas Owen - Has he got news for you

One of Britain’s best-known newsreaders, Nicholas Owen has lived in Reigate for many years where he always has a ready smile for his fellow townsfolk. Here, he talks to Paul Murphy about why he’d never live anywhere else

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The story of Jaqueline Wilson

One of our most popular children’s authors, Jacqueline Wilson spent her own childhood in Kingston where she still lives now, Here, the world-famous writer speaks to JULIA GREGORY about her memories of growing up in the county

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Jacqueline Gold - A smalls fortune

One of Britain’s most successful businesswomen, Jacqueline Gold is among the few females to make it on to this year’s Surrey Life Rich List. MATTHEW WILLIAMS caught up with the charismatic chief executive of Ann Summers, which has its head offices in Whyteleafe, near Caterham, to find out all about her top tips for making your millions

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We're not celebrities... get us out of here!

The Brunei jungle isn’t perhaps the first place you’d expect to find five 40 plus Surrey mothers. Yet, that is exactly what happened recently as a group of women tested their survival skills to raise funds for Help for Heroes. Here, is their first hand account...
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The Surrey Life guide to golf in the county

Well-known for its fantastic fairways, Surrey is the perfect place to take up the ever-popular game of golf. So, join MATTHEW WILLIAMS as he speaks to the people in the know and picks up some top tips from the county’s pros
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A year in the life of Surrey Life – 2008

Join us for a look back at the year that was, via 2008's Surrey Life magazine cover stories...
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Your guide to eating out in Surrey

Whether you are looking for fine dining in Michelin starred restaurants or a cosy meal in an old fashioned country pub, eating out in Surrey has a little bit of everything. Here, we give you a brief overview of some of the options...
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Your Surrey Life

DISCUSS the latest news; SHARE your favourite Surrey pubs and restaurants, ideas for days out, cookery tips, home and garden ideas and more; VIEW pictures from the best events around the county and let us know about the ones you're organising; and SEND us your beautiful Surrey pictures
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