Local hero

Local families were struggling, and I had an idea…

Nature is the common thread woven through Sophie’s crafting business, Forest and Dot – from the workshops she holds in woodland teepees to the yarn she dyes by hand with locally foraged plants. Herita

I’m bringing the street together, one brew at a time

Chef and influencer Claire Thomson shares how to cook quick, nutrition-packed meals on a shoestring

Expert advice from money-saving champion Mel Hunter on consumer rights and how to squeeze the most out of life for less

I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty to keep my area looking great