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One of the best things about living in Berkshire is having some fantastic walking routes right on your doorstep. Whether you're looking for a gentle riverside stroll, a longer countryside ramble or simply somewhere to stretch your legs on a Sunday afternoon, Windsor and the surrounding Thames Valley offer some of the most picturesque walks in the South East. With historic landmarks, beautiful river views, ancient woodland and plenty of […]

The idea of owning a campervan is incredibly appealing. Freedom to travel where you want. Weekend getaways whenever the mood takes you. Road trips, festivals, coastal adventures and the chance to wake up to some spectacular views. But buying a campervan is a big investment, and getting it wrong can be an expensive mistake. Whether you're looking for your first campervan or upgrading to something bigger, here are some essential […]

Weddings might change over time. Different venues. Different outfits. Different budgets. Even different playlists thanks to streaming and DJ apps. But one thing never really changes. The moment the dancefloor opens, the same songs appear like clockwork. Every. Single. Time. No matter where you are in the UK, there are certain tracks that guarantee people will end up singing, dancing, or suddenly remembering they “love this one actually.” Here are […]

When people think of Maidenhead, they often think of: the River Thames great transport links rowing picturesque surroundings What they might not realise is just how many famous names have connections to the town. Over the years, Maidenhead and the surrounding area have been home to actors, musicians, sports stars, politicians and broadcasters who have gone on to achieve national and international success. Here are some of the most notable […]

Few film characters are as iconic as James Bond. For more than 60 years, 007 has survived changing trends, changing audiences, changing villains and increasingly unrealistic gadgets to remain one of Britain’s biggest cinematic exports. Fast cars. Sharp suits. Ridiculous stunts. Classic one-liners. And somehow always finding time to order a drink properly during international chaos. But every generation has its Bond. Some fans prefer the suave sophistication. Others love […]

There’s something special about a proper power ballad. It usually starts quietly. Someone sings emotionally into the distance. Then suddenly: the drums arrive the guitar solo kicks in lighters go in the air and everybody’s singing like they’re headlining Wembley Power ballads dominated the 80s and 90s in particular, becoming the soundtrack to slow dances, heartbreak, road trips and questionable karaoke performances. And honestly? They still sound brilliant. Here are […]

Everyone says they’ve got “great taste in music”. Very curated playlists. Very cool artist selections. Very serious opinions about obscure B-sides from 1994. But then something happens at a wedding, in a taxi, or late at night on the radio… and suddenly all that credibility disappears the moment a certain song comes on. Because no matter how much we deny it, we all have guilty pleasure tracks. The songs we […]

Slough gets a lot of jokes. Mostly from people who’ve never actually spent much time there. But while the town has often been unfairly mocked over the years, Slough has quietly produced and attracted some seriously famous names from the worlds of music, sport, television, film and entertainment. In fact, there’s a good chance some of your favourite actors, musicians or sports stars have a connection to Slough somewhere along […]

Pop music moves fast. One minute an artist is topping the charts with a certain sound or image, the next they’ve changed direction completely and somehow become even bigger. For Gen X music fans, we’ve seen some incredible reinventions over the decades. Some artists changed their style to survive, others simply got bored and wanted something new. Here are some of the artists who pulled off complete reinventions and proved […]