Shake off the winter with a stroll around a lovely garden resplendent with the tiny nodding blooms of snowdrops and hellebores

Craig Fletcher, head chef and co-owner of Skylark in Eastbourne, on what it takes to open your own restaurant

The Sussex Wildlife Trust pick out an unusual flower to enjoy in February

Sussex composer Damian Montagu has released a second album inspired by the majesty of the South Downs

The West Sussex town of Chichester has plenty of cultural capital and a fascinating history

We find a reassuring emphasis on local ingredients at this Lindfield pub

Due to its geographical position, Sussex has often been the nucleus of national events. Here are 10 times that Sussex rocked history

Clare Connor is managing director of women’s cricket at the England and Wales Cricket Board. Here the former Sussex and England player explains why there has never been a better time to be a woman in the sport

Looking back on 10 years of Sussex history, from environmental protests to our new Duke and Duchess

For a settlement of its size, the West Sussex town of Arundel has a huge number of attractions – from a fairy tale castle to county cricket

When Hannah Risbridger and her husband Tim moved to East Sussex from Tunbridge Wells, they wanted to put their own stamp on the house while acknowledging its rural heritage

We find a tantalising combination of tradition and innovation at The Urchin in Hove

Robertsbridge-based Sarah Massini always wanted to illustrate children’s books for a living and now she has two out in time for Christmas. Here’s how she made it happen

At 15, she was sleeping rough on the streets. Today, she’s one of the UK’s leading firefighters. Meet Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, the new head of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Acclaimed jazz singer and pianist Joe Stilgoe has a packed schedule Christmas, including gigs in Brighton, Hastings, Chichester – and the Royal Albert Hall. He talks about family festive traditions, carol-singing with The Rolling Stones, and his new Christmas album

When Henfield horologist Giles Ellis launched his independent fine watch company, his uncompromising personal taste was his guide

Complete immersion in seasonal beauty is one of the main aims of the new winter garden at Wakehurst, where you will find swathes of stunning plants in a naturalistic landscape

Sophie and Tristan Gooley moved to West Sussex 13 years ago, lured by a converted 18th century woodkeeper’s cottage backing onto Eartham Woods

Sean Brailsford, head chef at The Urchin in Hove, on avoiding style over substance

Trying out some classic cars as part of Goodwood’s Revival Racing Experience

Enjoying Mediterranean flavours at The Millstream in Bosham

The beauty, sadness and history of Beachy Head are all explored in The Light Keeper, the debut fiction novel from writer Cole Moreton.

This route from Robertsbridge to Saleshurst crosses the river between the abbey and the church

Artist Jill Iliffe on why Lewes FC Women were perfect for a new art exhibition opening at the Depot Cinema in Lewes

From boxing bouts to golfing tensions, via celebrity weddings, here’s an in-depth look into the history of Copthorne

Tommy Boyd discusses radio rants, TV history and living in Chichester