Nottingham-born cider maker, Michelle Rafter, has turned her dislike of seeing fallen apples going to waste into a successful business. Now her cider business, Ashover Cider Company, is finding fans throughout the UK, especially in her home county of Nottinghamshire. Aspect spoke to Michelle to find out more.

Celebrations to mark the sixteenth anniversary of Chocolate Utopia opening in Nottingham may be on hold at the moment, but owners Chris and Helen have managed to continue trading and supplying their beautiful handmade chocolates during lockdown.

Set in the beautiful south east Nottinghamshire village of Colston Bassett, is The Martins Arms, a pub renowned for its award winning food, top quality beers and a friendly welcome. Situated in a grade 2 listed building on School Lane, a quiet and leafy corner of the village, The Martins Arms is a quintessential English pub.