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Whether you choose a timeless wood burner, an effortless gas model or a minimalist electric or biofuel design, banish the winter chill with a cosy stove that brings both warmth and atmosphere

The latest fireplaces, stoves and fireside accessories, selected by Amelia Thorpe

1 Always ask to taste before you buy: A good cheesemonger will be happy to give you a sliver, and it ensures you’re buying cheese at its best. 2 Look for seasonality: Like fruit and vegetables, cheese

Fred de Fossard

There was a definite nip in the air as I walked through the iconic streets of Westminster to Great Scotland Yard Hotel, an imposing building within just a few minutes’ walk from Embankment and Charing

In and around the Howardian Hills, chefs are crafting dishes that sing of this county’s rich larder, with ingredients like zesty spruce tips and salted rhubarb adding pizazz to locally sourced fish, meat and game