Steve backshall

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, handy advice, weird stuff that happened: welcome to the little bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make all the difference.

Presenter and author Clare Balding, 54, lives in London with her wife

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

This week’s dream: tackling Moby-Dick at ...

Camping. I do understand the attraction. It’s stripped back, simplicity. Out in nature. There’s something romantic about it, I’ll admit. Plus, let’s face it, it’s cheap as chips. But shower blocks and

Tricia Guild, the founder of Designers Guild, on why Cornwall’s rugged landscape holds a special place in her heart