Katie French

Oct 29, 2024 | readingchronicle.co.uk | Katie French

6 1/1 Lord Carnarvon has hinted that a fourth Downton Abbey film may be in the cards, which will delight fans eagerly awaiting the franchise’s third film, due out next year. In an exclusive interview with the Reading Chronicle, the 60-year-old estate owner said he would "never say never" to the possibility of the beloved period drama’s cast returning to film at his 5,000-acre Hampshire estate.

Oct 28, 2024 | readingchronicle.co.uk | Katie French

4 1/1 A classic children’s book that has entertained youngsters for four decades is continuing to delight audiences with its live theatre show. Dear Zoo, published by Scottish author Rod Campbell in 1982, has been touring the UK with its highly-popular stage adaption Dear Zoo Live. And the Chronicle was invited along to watch the production at Basingstoke’s Haymarket Theatre on Monday, September 28.

Sep 27, 2024 | bucksfreepress.co.uk | Katie French

Wycombe Hospital (Image: Bucks Free Press) It has been 20 years since this newspaper launched its campaign “Save Wycombe Hospital” to safeguard NHS services in our town. At the time, we were campaigning against the removal of 24/7 minor injury care and were successful in managing to retain the services. But gradually over the last two decades, an increasing number of services have been removed - including, famously, its A&E.

Sep 26, 2024 | countypress.co.uk | Katie French

“She thinks of nothing but the Isle of Wight” - so said literary legend Jane Austen about her love and interest in the Island. And after returning from a four-day minibreak there, it is easy to see why. Beautiful countryside, a warmer climate and under six miles from the mainland, this gorgeous location has lots to offer. The Island has been back in the news recently after YouTuber and influencer Zoella (real name Zoe Sugg) and her finance Alfie Deyes visited.

Sep 25, 2024 | bucksfreepress.co.uk | Katie French

Cecily Spa in Windsor (Image: NQ) You could very easily walk past it without realising it is there, writes Katie French. And it is what makes Cecily Spa on Windsor High Street such a unique, hidden gem. But once you realise what lies behind the pretty pink door, you’ll want to return as it is a lovely little high-end Oasis and feels a world away from the bustling streets below. Cecily Spa is one of three boutique spas in the UK and its Windsor branch has only been open since June.