October 17, 2014
My Coast: Ian Rankin
When crime writer IAN RANKIN needs to switch off and write, or enjoy a family holiday, he heads to his coastal bolthole on the Black Isle peninsula in the Scottish Highlands. Interview by Alex Reece.…
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October 16, 2014
My Coast: Lisa Faulkner
Actress and Celebrity MasterChef winner LISA FAULKNER shares her passion for Cornwall’s beaches and its unique food scene. Interview Alex Reece I first visited Cornwall years ago, but it wasn’t until I had my daughter Billie…
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October 7, 2014
4 Challenging Coastal Walks in the South West
If a leisurely Sunday amble isn’t quite the thrill you’re looking for, then our selection of challenging coastal walks in the South West are sure to test your mettal. Christopher Somerville takes you through each…
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September 25, 2014
My Coast: Sharron Davies
Olympic swimmer and TV presenter SHARRON DAVIES on growing up by the sea in Plymouth, Devon, and how she’s encouraging families to get active. Interview by Alex Reece I was brought up in Plymouth, and…
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September 16, 2014
My Coast: Zandra Rhodes
Legendary designer ZANDRA RHODES describes growing up in the estuary town of Chatham, Kent, and how the North Downs landscape has stayed with her throughout life. Interview by Alex Reece. I grew up in Chatham…
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September 16, 2014
My Coast: Gruff Rhys
GRUFF RHYS of Super Furry Animals describes the impact of the Welsh coast on his imagination and that of ancestor John Evans, the subject of his new project, American Interior. Interview by Alex Reece. Wales…
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September 16, 2014
My Coast: Lesley Sharp
Actress LESLEY SHARP delights in wild-water swimming off the hidden beaches of South West Cornwall. Interview by Alex Reece. Although I live in London now, I’ve always felt strongly that I need to be able…
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September 16, 2014
My Coast: Fatboy Slim
DJ and musician NORMAN COOK – aka Fatboy Slim – dissects the unique appeal of Brighton, where he’s launched a new café at Hove Lagoon. Interview: Alex Reece I have always moved south in my life,…
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September 15, 2014
My Coast: Kirsty Wark
Newsnight presenter KIRSTY WARK talks about her life-long link with the Isle of Arran, which provides the setting for her debut novel. Interview by Alex Reece
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September 15, 2014
My Coast: Jacqueline Wilson
Author JACQUELINE WILSON reveals how reading Coast inspired her to visit Holkham Beach in North Norfolk – now her favourite seaside place. Interview: Alex Reece About three or four years ago, I thought it would be…
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September 11, 2014
Best B&B: Lower Barns, Cornwall
Ginny Weeks visits Lower Barns in South Cornwall.
