The Thursford Collection director, who was awarded an OBE in 2020, talks to Harriet Cooper about cosy pubs, festive celebrations and why the Christmas Spectacular is so special

Back in 2020, Polly Crosby celebrated the publication of her debut novel virtually because she was classed as clinically extremely vulnerable. Four years on, Polly has just published The House of Fever, a novel based, in part, on her experiences during the pandemic and set in Norfolk. Amanda Loose finds out more

Doggy bags at the ready! Amanda Loose and some willing friends have been out road-testing afternoon teas, all in the name of research, of course!

Amanda Loose catches up with a flock of dedicated followers of one of North Norfolk’s most wonderful wildlife spectaculars – the pink-footed geese

Rachel Bowles takes a tour of Reepham in the first of her columns exploring North Norfolk towns, sharing her must-dos and favourite finds