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

Alison Huntley rounds up some of the best places to enjoy this delicious pastime in North Norfolk

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

Fresh air favourites and a tale or two to entertain your little nippers