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My Weekly Latest Issue May 11 By When I was a child, going for a picnic was something very special indeed – a real treat with a bit of adventure thrown in too, if you were going somewhere new and exciting. Now, in 2021, the Great British Picnic is enjoying something of a renaissance as Covid restrictions ease, and staycations enjoy a surge in popularity. With that in mind, we’ve decided to put together our perfect picnic planner (p26) which is full of great tips to make sure you enjoy your...

Normal text size Very large text size Fifth-generation farmers Doug and Nic Robertson are out mustering some of the 300 breeder cattle on their property near Scone on a crisp mid-autumn morning, wondering how long their rural idyll can last. Nic Robertson joins her husband Doug, with their horse Hamish, as they muster cattle on their property near Scone. Credit:Janie Barrett Plans by Japanese trading giant Idemitsu to develop its Gateway project north-west of Muswellbrook in the Upper Hunter w...

My Weekly Latest Issue March 16 By After a year unlike any other in recent memory, the Prime Minister has signalled that we are now starting to prepare for life beyond lockdown and a return to “normality”, whatever that may be! While we are not getting too far ahead of ourselves, this week we’re looking forward to all the things we have missed in the last 12 months and our plans for the post-Covid world. (p36) Personally, I can’t wait to go to a coffee shop, with a book or a magazine, ...

My Weekly Latest Issue March 9 By Here at My Weekly we are always fond of a nice slice of cake. We also enjoy the odd chocolate bar too, so it’s perhaps surprising it’s taken us so long to come up with the idea for this week’s cookery – combining the two for an amazing treat! (p18) Even a sweet tooth as legendary as mine may struggle with the culinary delights inside, but I will certainly give them all a good try. We’re continuing the chocolate theme in our travel pages. (p42) A holi...

Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A Dingwall man recorded a video of him beating another man unconscious after they met up for a “square go” in nearby woods. Inverness Sheriff Court heard on Tuesday that Darren Kennedy, 27, and Stuart Johnstone had exchanged insults into the early hours of November 10 last year. They agreed to fight in Maggies’ Woods and when they arrived there, both men stripped to ...

The daughter of Joan Johnstone penned a tribute to the community champion who passed aged 73. Mrs Johnstones daughter Sarah Harrison said: "Born at Castlerigg Farm, Armathwaite, Joan was one of four children of the late Thomas and Mabel Brownrigg. She had two brothers, the late Bert, George, and a sister Ruth. "Joan attended Lazonby Primary School, before continuing her education at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School. "Joan was 16-years-old when she met Stuart Johnstone, then aged 18. They m...

My Weekly Latest Issue January 26 By Where did January go? The first month of the year seems to have flown by, despite us being in lockdown. I hope you have been able to pass some of the time enjoying your magazine. We’d like to think we are a worthy distraction from the news! This week we have everyone from the ever-popular Ben Shephard to Elizabeth I to keep you busy reading. We’ve also got an exclusive story from B A Paris and loads of puzzles to keep you entertained. As always, I’m k...

My Weekly Latest Issue January 19 By We have a feature in this issue on beating the January blues (p26). It’s a great read, but really, that’s what we try to do on every page in every issue – and not just the January ones! One of my favourite ways of keeping positive is to go for healthy, invigorating, long walks while listening to music, so it was with great interest that I read this week’s travel on some of the best UK gardens for walking in (p42). As soon as restrictions allow, I wi...

A man is to take part in a domestic abuse programme after offences involving women.

My Weekly Latest Issue December 29 By What can you say about 2020 that hasn’t been said already? I tell you what – let’s say nothing! Instead, why don’t we look ahead to 2021 with optimism? We’ve packed this issue full of great features to welcome in the New Year. There are reasons to celebrate, things to look forward to and loads of great reading! We’ve also listened to your requests and included a fab bumper crossword (p35), which I hope you enjoy. Please do let me know what you ...