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Treasures of the Chatsworth archive

3:57pm Monday 6th July 2009

THERE is a an opportunity to see rare treasures spanning more than 500 years in a special talk and display at Chatsworth, Derbyshire, on Tuesday, July 14 at 7.30pm.

Classic cars on show at Berrington Hall

Berrington’s interpretation assistants Sarah Pedro and Sarah Boughton, with one of the stylish motors.

1:23pm Monday 6th July 2009

FANS of classic cars should motor on down to Berrington Hall.

Midlands theme park hosts charity walk

1:14pm Monday 6th July 2009

THE managing director of Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, is chairman of the charity’s West Midlands Walk to Cure Diabetes for the second consecutive year.

Austen's Emma staged at Hanbury Hall

Austen's Emma staged at Hanbury Hall

1:21pm Monday 6th July 2009

TICKETS are now on sale for the first of this year’s outdoor theatre productions at Hanbury Hall.

Are you up to date on food labels?

Are you up to date on food labels?

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Confused by all that packaging saying 'Sell by', 'Use until' and 'Best before'? We look at the health effects of eating food past its official date.

Only the music matters for Moby

Only the music matters for Moby

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Moby returns with a new album Wait For Me on Monday June 29. We talk to the New York musician about the record and his love of technology.

On the record

On the record

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Another week, another debut from an electro singer. But can La Roux's first offering compare to Little Boots or Lady GaGa? Elsewhere, there are strong albums from Lenka, Kish Mauve and a storming soul compilation from the Stax vaults.

'Graffiti? It doesn't really suit the way I live'

Joan Collins arriving at The Cauldwell Ball at the Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park, London.

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

In an exclusive interview, Hollywood royalty Joan Collins opens up about her rollercoaster career, why she doesn't envy Angelina Jolie and her reasons for sending her diva status up in a new tongue-in-cheek film, Banksy's Coming For Dinner.

The family way

Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova arriving for Breast Cancer Care's annual Fashion Show at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane in central London.

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Lisa Salmon looks at the weird, wonderful and sometimes weary world of parenting.

Six of the best green gadgets

Econav from £159.99. See: www.vexia.co.uk.

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Six of the best gadgets and gizmos on a theme. This week: six of the best green gadgets.

Rising to the occasion

Rising to the occasion

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Glam up for summer occasions with our dressing-up box tips.

Thirsty work

A couple toasting with sparkling wine at their wedding.

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Fancy a drink? Lucy Corry raises her glass to the week's best buys.

Eat, blog and be merry

Eat, blog and be merry

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Cult US food blogger Pim Techamuanvivit has released her first book, The Foodie Handbook. We find out how she started her blog, which attracts half a million hits per month, and which restaurant and recipes she loves the most.

Where does your recycled rubbish go?

Where does your recycled rubbish go?

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Fear that your recycling travels by ship to the Far East and then dies a toxic death somewhere in China? With new figures showing that 90% of the UK's recycling is actually done in the UK, we follow the contents of our own green box to see just where they go - and what they turn into.

Return of the natives as enthusiasts cut back

Return of the natives as enthusiasts cut back

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

GARDENERS are likely to return to native plants that give value for money, with an emphasis on low-cost options and a merge of vegetables within the flower border.


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