Stamps of mystery

Dark matter Fantasy novel Cotswold Mist weaves myths, ghosts and beasts into the heart of the English countryside’s heritage sites

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

The best of the season to inspire and admire

With returning swifts screaming across the rooftop and golden buttercup pollen gilding his Wellingtons as he strides across the cow meadow, John Lewis-Stempel marvels at the many pleasures of May

MATT BAKER on celebrating the unsung heroes who quietly shape our nation