From maximalist murals and nostalgic chintz to exotic prints and cool collaborations, wallpaper is riding high in the interiors style stakes. Amanda Loose gets the hang of it!

Bestselling local author Heidi Swain knows a thing or two about festive fiction – she’s written six super seasonal novels of her own. So we asked her to share eight reads to get us in the Christmas spirit!

Independent bakeries seem to be popping up faster than doughnuts in a deep-fat fryer. Has the pandemic sent us crazy for sweet treats and sourdough? Alison Huntley finds out

The Treehouse in Holt is an inspirational place offering all manner of community support and help to those in need – and its gardens play their part too, as Alison Huntley discovers

In need of some bookish inspiration? We asked six local bookworms to share a ‘could not put it down’ read and we’re already working our way through them!