Bee Griffith refuses to dismiss dogs in her artwork, even though the sporting art world can all too often forget man’s best friend. Her beautiful canine portraits could signal their…
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Walsall leather: where to buy the best
Walsall leather is a proud tradition of saddle-making and leatherwork in the West Midlands. In fact, Walsall has more saddlers and leather goods makers than anywhere else in northern Europe.…
Freemen of the city of London
The freemen of the city of London brings to mind strange rituals and odd handshakes. But, looking beyond the pomp, Rupert Bates investigates their rights and responsibilites, admires the freemen’s…
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI: a great mile-eater
The Mercedes GLA 220 CDI is yet another new offering in the compact crossover market. With more buyers wanting the benefits of four wheel drive without having an enormous car…
Best fruitcake recipe: WI centenary cake
Fruitcake is a sporting essential, and all the more so over the festive season. Whether you are tucking yours in a pocket for the peg, handing it out at the…
Winter chutney: great with leftovers
Winter chutney is the perfect match for a feast of cold meats. Save it to enjoy with your Christmas day leftovers and you won’t tire of cold turkey and ham…
William and Son over-and-under
The William and Son over-and-under is our test gun. It’s a 12-bore with 30in barrels, a low-profile and hand-engraved action and weighs just over 7lb. It cleverly brings together modern…
Stoats and weasels: the wild wooders
Stoats and weasels have an undeserved, bad reputation. From the weasels that plot to take over Toad Hall in Wind in the Willows to being accused of killing sleeping infants,…
Outbreeding: essential for gundog survival?
Outbreeding could be critical for gundog survival. As accustomed as we are to having springer spaniels, labradors and other such familiar gundogs around, we fail to realise that they are…
Fried scallop canapés: a decadent Christmas treat
These fried scallop canapés with sloe gin, nutmeg and speck are so decadently rich they are perfect for Christmas day. They can be made in the morning and only need…