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The wonderful Welsh terrier: Half the size, triple the fun

The wonderful Welsh terrier: Half the size, triple the fun

Headstrong little characters that turn heads wherever they go, Welsh terriers might look like miniature Airedales, but they have a
How to keep your dog healthy in a summer heatwave, by expert trainer Ben Randall

How to keep your dog healthy in a summer heatwave,

With hot summer weather here it can be a challenge keeping your four-legged friend cool and happy. Ben Randall shares
Seven of the best greenhouses in Britain

Seven of the best greenhouses in Britain

Some people swear by a hardwood frame, others prefer aluminium. Whether you use yours for potting on or plating up,
A handsome 16th century Cotswold stone house built on the site of a Norman castle and motte

A handsome 16th century Cotswold stone house built on the

Named a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to acquire an exceptional home, Manor Farm still bears the evidence of its
Making the ultimate elderflower jam in a bucolic place that ‘is everything the English countryside should be’

Making the ultimate elderflower jam in a bucolic place that

Delicate yet fragrant elderflowers make a jam that tastes like an English summer–especially when married with gooseberries, finds Tessa Waugh.
The extraordinary tale of Hadrian’s Wall: ‘Men have been deified for trifles compared with this admirable structure’

The extraordinary tale of Hadrian’s Wall: ‘Men have been deified

What once kept out hordes of bloodthirsty warriors is, nearly 2,000 years later, barely proof against the most timid of
A ‘Georgian gem’ in the Lake District that is on the market for the first time ever

A ‘Georgian gem’ in the Lake District that is on

Broadgate House is a refined, 19th-century property with enormous character, located in the picturesque Lake District National Park. Penny Churchill
Battle over the green verges of Britain as many ‘slashed while in full bloom’

Battle over the green verges of Britain as many ‘slashed

When should a grass verge be cut? It might seem an innocuous question, but it’s something of a battleground between
An amazing barn-style house that backs onto ancient woodland in a sought-after Hampshire village

An amazing barn-style house that backs onto ancient woodland in

Described as ‘a home of real warmth and substance,’ Deer’s Leap offers high-quality, spacious accommodation, as well as stabling, paddocks
The secret of making the most of a house with a beautiful setting, by Janine Stone’s Jeremy Spencer

The secret of making the most of a house with

You only need to explore Britain’s historic houses to appreciate the benefits of a beautiful setting. Jeremy Spencer of Janine
How to make a classic Margherita pizza with sourdough crust

How to make a classic Margherita pizza with sourdough crust

Cherry tomatoes take Melanie Johnson to Italy for this week’s recipe. Fresh cherry tomatoes are one of the highlights of
Asia: Imperfect, but rich with opportunity

Asia: Imperfect, but rich with opportunity

What is next for the Asian markets? Hugh Young, Gabriel Sacks, Flavia Cheong and Neil Sun — all Investment Managers