Island Life

The tomato. Solanum lycopersicum. The one-time pomme d’amour or pomo d’oro, still regarded today by many as the island’s historic and cultural symbol – if not our ‘national fruit’ – is the star of a wonderful new guide called The Tomato Grower’s Handbook. Shaun Shackleton spoke to its author, award-winning writer and Guernsey resident, Holly Farrell.

Sea swim group the Bluetits are heading to Finland to compete in the Winter Swimming World Championship. Georgie Rowbrey caught up with them to find out why...