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29 of the best Surrey pubs to visit this winter

Fri, 16:21

From ancient hostelries with roaring inglenook fireplaces to craft- beer bars and whisky havens with a twist, Surrey is blessed with some truly tantalising pubs for a cosy winter lunch or leisurely couple of drinks

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5 of the best places for festive afternoon tea in Surrey for 2018

Thu, 15:53 Simone Hellyer

We pick some of the best places in Surrey to enjoy a festive take on the quintessential English tradition of afternoon tea at Christmas

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11 of the best places for Sunday lunch in Surrey

Thu, 12:30

Sunday lunchtimes are made for delicious roast dinners

Sunday lunchtimes are made for lazing in a cosy pub with a beer in hand and an overflowing plate of delicious roast dinner on the table. We pick our favourite places for Sunday lunch in Surrey

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5 cosy places to stay in Surrey this winter

Tue, 11:43 Zoe Richards

Snuggle around your own fire pit at North Downs Shepherd Huts (Photo: botleyhill-farmhouse.co.uk)

If the colder weather is making you feel like escaping to somewhere snug and cosy, you might be surprised to find some perfect rural retreats right on your doorstep. Here’s our pick of the best to discover in Surrey…

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5 of the best pantomimes in Surrey

Tue, 11:33

Ann Widdecombe headlines as the Wicked Queen in Redhill's production of Snow White (Photo by Alex Harvey-Brown)

Get ready to laugh, boo and hiss, and cheer on your favourite childhood heroes in the array of pantomimes coming to Surrey theatres this Christmas

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Food & Drink

29 of the best Surrey pubs to visit this winter

Fri, 16:21

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5 of the best places for festive afternoon tea in Surrey for 2018

Thu, 15:53 Simone Hellyer

We pick some of the best places in Surrey to enjoy a festive take on the quintessential English tradition of afternoon tea at Christmas

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11 of the best places for Sunday lunch in Surrey

Thu, 12:30

Sunday lunchtimes are made for lazing in a cosy pub with a beer in hand and an overflowing plate of delicious roast dinner on the table. We pick our favourite places for Sunday lunch in Surrey

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Eating out in Surrey - Best restaurants

Tue, 11:01

A few of Surrey's finest restaurants. Text added with canva.com.

Whether you're looking for fine dining, pub grub or exotic dishes, eating out in Surrey has something for everyone. Here's our guide to the best local restaurants and pubs

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Reviewing Kinghams restaurant in Shere

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Matthew Williams

Celebrating its 25 anniversary, Kinghams restaurant is found at the heart of one of Surrey’s most iconic villages. Matthew Williams visits to discover the secrets of its longevity

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Homes & Gardens

Ad Feature Giving the next generation the keys to their own front door

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

We are regularly reminded of the high cost of housing with statistics revealing that only one in three millennials will be able to afford their own home during their lifetime and that most will remain in the category known as Generation Rent

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Ad Feature One of the best ways to protect your Surrey home from burglary

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Surrey is a beautiful, green and affluent county and I’ve certainly enjoyed living here the last 11 years. Towards the end of April 2018, Surrey Police released its latest crime statistics and we are still one of the safest counties in the country.

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Leding south east property expert joins Recoco property search

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

A leading property agent is going back to his roots after a 32-year career by joining one of the UK’s foremost property search companies covering Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex East Sussex and Kent.

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Art

Learning pottery with Claire Waterhouse at The Portable Pottery Company in Milford

Monday, August 13, 2018 Adele Parks

Claire helping Adele have her 'Ghost' moment

Adele Parks ticks off an activity from her bucket list and learns how to throw a pot

Review: The incredible War Horse gallops into Woking

Friday, August 3, 2018 Words by Rebecca Younger

War Horse Tour. Picture by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

It has been more than a decade since War Horse was first immortalised for the stage – followed by Spielberg’s big screen hit in 2011 – yet I’m rather ashamed to admit that until earlier this week, I had never seen any adaptation of, let alone read, Michael Morpurgo’s much-loved 1982 novel

Surrey Artists’ Open Studios 2018: 10 new artists to visit

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Tinx Newton

Each June, Surrey Artists’ Open Studios (SAOS) takes place in studios and workshops across Surrey and its borders. For 2018, more than 275 artists will show their fabulous range of work in 164 studios. Tinx Newton meets this year’s new kids on the block

Anita Harris on her career, life at home in Chertsey and her tour

Mon, 16:01 Tinx Newton

Actress, singer and entertainer, Anita Harris has travelled the world in an illustrious career that spans over five decades. From her home in Chertsey, she talks to Tinx Newton about the people she has worked with, her tour and life in Surrey

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Dame Jacqueline Wilson on her latest novel and favourite Surrey places

Monday, November 19, 2018 Jake Taylor

She may have recently moved to the seaside, but Surrey still holds a uniquely “precious” place in the heart of legendary children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson – not to mention the crucial role the county played in bringing everyone’s favourite and newly-returning feisty foster-kid to life

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Kylie Minogue announced as the first headliner for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2019

Monday, November 12, 2018

Historic Royal Palaces and IMG have announced that Kylie Minogue is the first headliner confirmed for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2019. These will be her only London shows of summer 2019. Here’s how you can get tickets

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Surrey singing duo Verity & Violet blending vintage classics with modern favourites

Monday, November 5, 2018 Simone Hellyer

Verity & Violet (Photo by Wonderland Creative)

Verity & Violet are Loui and Jess – a singing duo from Surrey who specialise in blending vintage classics with modern favourites. The two have achieved success in the capital, but are now hoping to attract an audience closer to home

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Ad Feature Giving the next generation the keys to their own front door

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

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Style

Ad Feature Non-surgical treatment for women’s intimate health

Wed, 12:41

Bella Vou run us through CO2RE Intima, a non-surgical treatment helping with women’s intimate health

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Ad Feature Look refreshed and radiant for your Christmas and New Year party

Friday, November 2, 2018

With the Christmas celebrations seemingly starting earlier every year, it all feels a little too ‘soon’ sometimes, but what if you want to look your best for Christmas & New year celebrations and are considering having cosmetic non-surgical procedures? The Bella Vou Pantiles Clinic offers surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures and treatments from a purpose-built private clinic in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Ad Feature Leading anti-ageing facial at The Cobham Clinic

Thursday, September 6, 2018

One of the leading anti-ageing facials, Ultraformer 3, has arrived at The Cobham Clinic

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Ad Feature New online tool can help you identify the different types of tinnitus

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Between six and eight million people in the UK suffer from tinnitus

Tinnitus sufferers are being invited to use a new online, sound matching tool to help better understand their type of tinnitus and the potential treatments available to them.

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Ad Feature How to spot the symptoms: glaucoma and AMD

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Photo copyright: Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care

Glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are both serious eye conditions, but how much do you know about them?

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Ad Feature Unique facelift surgery less invasive than traditional methods

Thursday, July 12, 2018

If your skin is loose, developing deep lines, sagging or creating the appearance of jowls you may be a good candidate for the Concept™ Facelift. This type of facelift surgery is unique as the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, and is far less invasive than traditional methods, meaning the procedure requires minimal down time.

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12 boho clothing items to purchase this summer

Thursday, July 5, 2018 Janet Reeder

Chloe dress, £249, www.prettyeccentric.co.uk

As the weather hots up give your look a modern boho twist

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