This summer (10-17 July 2022) sees the 150th running of The Open Championship. Fitzdares’ Henry Beesley charts how people have bet on golf’s original major through history. Don’t miss the…
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The hottest properties in Wales right now
Home to stunning landscapes, ancient history and tongue-twisting language, Wales is a charming place to settle down. From a coastal home with landscaped gardens to Grade II listed country house…
The best British gunmakers of today
As we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, we also celebrate everything British. The British gunmakers have a proud and fascinating history and Douglas Tate has compiled a report of the best…
How to barbecue game
We should all eat what we shoot, so knowing how to barbecue game is an essential skill. Here is my useful guide which will show you how to prepare game…
Deer stalking: 10 things to take to the hill when stalking
Deer stalking is far more of a challenging day than a day spent on the peg. It also offers incomparable surroundings and almighty views, which change quickly with the weather.…
Sporting Artist: Richard Whittlestone
The UK micro safari has always fascinated sporting artist, Richard Whittlestone, and has spent countless hours observing Britain’s wildlife to ensure he gets every detail in his paintings as accurate…
Oyster and asparagus Fritto misto with black olive dip
Fritto misto is an Italian dish of deep-fried meat, fish and/or vegetables and is an ideal summer dish. The secret to achieving a particularly crispy batter is to use gluten-free…
Pigeon racing: Formula One with feathers
Pigeon racing has long been a favourite royal pastime. Charlotte Mackaness gives an insight as to why. The country house chicken comes in all shapes and sizes, with eggs from…
The best fishing dogs for the riverbank
While fishing dogs can be unpredictable, find a good one and you’ll never be lonely on the river again, says Vicky Warren. Your guide on where to flick your fly…
Could avoiding breeding from popular studs improve your dog’s life?
Over time the number of dogs are being put down before retirement has been increasing. Is this due to the gene pool from selected studs that perform well in the…