At first glance the new Honda HR-V could be mistaken for being rather dull. It didn’t help that my test car arrived in Abigail’s Party beige (Honda bravely calls it…
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Coronation street parties
The Coronation of HM The King will be marked in manner of ways but few are as enjoyable or inclusive as a street party. This very British tradition is thought…
The landscapes of Britain that inspired the literary greats
One of the conundrums of the great and varied landscapes of Britain is whether or not the land is more important than the literature it inspired. Or is the literature…
The Victoria – a perfect coastal escape
On the North Norfolk coast the night sky is vast, devoid of light pollution and rather wonderful. This quiet stretch of coastline has been a familiar destination, even before the…
Sporting Diana Bo Wilson
I was fortunate to have grown up on a beautiful arable farm in the north-west of England. As the youngest of three daughters, I was encouraged, along with my sisters,…
The fight to save Scotland’s capercaillie
The current decline in Scotland’s capercaillie, the woodland grouse, presents a real risk that the bird will soon be driven into extinction. Cautious estimates suggest that we could lose the…
Our must-buy selection of Coronation products
A round up of our favourite must-buy Coronation-themed products to wear or use on the day HM King Charles III is crowned. OUR MUST-BUY SELECTION OF CORONATION PRODUCTS CORONATION MUG…
Tales of life, light and laughter
The Hampshire Hunt: 1749-2022 by Adrian Dangar Making a foray into unfamiliar hunt country is always diverting, especially when High Leicestershire is home. What better reason for broadening the horizons…
Nissan Juke Hybrid Tekna+ review
I had a soft spot for the original Nissan Juke. It seemed halfway between ‘funky’ and ‘barking mad’, with its unconventional styling and weird little touches; check out those dinner…
Saving the eiderdown: how to give an old eiderdown a new lease of life
The finishing touch to a well-made bed (along with hospital corners) used to be an eiderdown, which would lie on top to perform both a decorative, and warming function. Then…