From dazzling golds to a new dressage star and a father-and-son racing combo, here are the images that sum up the year

H&H news editor Eleanor Jones recaps this year’s big stories, and assesses what lies ahead in 2026

29 November VSCC Winter Driving Tests Bicester Motion hosts the VSCC’s final event of the year, which sees entrants attempt car-control challenges in conditions often not conducive to precision drivin

30 DUNHAM MASSEY DUATHLON (various distances) The Bramley Farm, Altrincham. mcafitness.co.uk 7 BLACK COUNTRY TRIATHLETES SPLASH AND DASH AQUATHLON (400m S/ 5km B) Ounsdale Leisure Centre, Wolverhampto

Graham Fletcher on an exciting concept and his favourite sporting moment

Swerve the big-name gardens and put these dynamic alternatives on your must-visit list this year. Chosen by our garden writer Camilla Phelps, they offer plenty of fresh inspiration to bring back to your own plot