Learn to capture the beauty of marine life in watercolours with artist Julie Collins

From childhood collections to international exhibitions, artist Steve McPherson transforms the Kent coast’s cast-offs into powerful works of memory, mystery and meaning

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

If you’re planning to enter our Urban Life round, which launches next week, take these tips from four of last year’s top ten photographers

DOCTOR WHO SPINOFF THE WAR BETWEEN THE LAND AND THE SEA SEES THE CURTAIN FALL ON THE BBC’S COLLABORATION WITH DISNEY. WE VISIT THE SET AND TAKE A DEEP DIVE IN THE COMPANY OF CO-WRITER PETE MCTIGHE

Described as an antidote to throwaway culture, Suzy Bennett’s beautiful book, Artisans of Dartmoor , celebrates inspiring individuals who work in traditional crafts. Tracy Calder talks to her about the challenges involved in environmental portraiture