She's been brightening up daytime TV for over a decade and next month, along with husband Nick, Andrea McLean will join Surrey Life as our new columnist. We sent Zoe Richards to meet them at their home in Ashtead | Photos: Andy Newbold Photography

Many of the nation's heritage crafts are in danger, threatening traditions and livelihoods. Claire Saul studies the 'Red List'

Ever wondered what it was like to star in panto? BBC Surrey's Mark Carter tells Surrey Life all about his on stage debut

Malcom Loveday has been winding the clock at St Peter's Church, Chertsey since 1972 | Words: Simone Hellyer - Photos: Douglas Kurn

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. In this new series, Malcolm Triggs remembers some of the Surrey heroes who kept this country safe from invasion in the summer of 1940

Stephen Roberts delves into the macabre as he takes a look at Surrey's most notorious crimes and the fates of the perpetrators

Godalming-based Paralympic gold-winning equestrian Sophie Christiansen on how a horse riding charity set her on the right course

Following her successful West End debut in 9 to 5: The Musical, Oxshott's Louise Redknapp is getting ready to take to the stage as a solo star once again

llustrator and cartographer Aidan Meighan, who was born in the head gardener's cottage at Painshill Park in Cobham, has produced a series of illustrations of the 18th century landscape gardens