Rules are there to be broken

Sheep are taking centre stage in some inventive Yorkshire businesses, among them afternoon tea with a woolly twist

Anticipation starts to build every autumn, when the Royal Horticultural Society announces the gardens for its Chelsea Flower Show, which runs from 20 to 24 May. Between then and the show’s gates openi

Childhood memories of her mum’s baking inspired Rebecca Honeywell-Ward to launch Honeywell Bakes, which makes giftworthy biscuits and baking kits with a sustainable focus. These fanciful creations are from her book, Planet Friendly Baking

With breathtaking views, natural history and rural charm, there’s no better place to enjoy a relaxing break than the great British countryside. From cosy cottages to luxurious country estates, glamping tents to more unique holiday lets – Kate Chapman rounds up 25 of the best places to stay in 2025…

Whether undertaking a full renovation or a simple refresh, it can be easy to overlook small considerations in favour of the overarching picture, but fixed finishing touches – otherwise known as hardwa

When summer beckons, it is answered by a chorus of glorious roses that fill an enchanting Isle of Wight garden, created from scratch by Derek and Louise Ness