Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them

We’ve made a list (and checked it twice) of independent brick-and-mortar shops well worth a visit this holiday season

Every corner of this characterful London home exudes a certain charm that immediately fills you with a sense of ease and happiness

Harriet Hastings restored a traditional Suffolk long house and built a new barn alongside it, providing space for all the family, especially at Christmas

The chance to restore a stable block near their old home has given Tish Potter and Jim Down the perfect place to enjoy big family festivities

With an eye for design and craftsmanship, Kate Owen and her husband Luke restored a soulless property to create a cosy and characterful home perfect for nostalgic family festivities