The relentlessly positive spirit of the VWH hounds and their huntsman is infectious during a good day’s sport

With 36 years in hunt service behind him, Robert McCarthy is one of the country’s most senior and most respected huntsmen. He talks to Tessa Waugh about Crufts, the current situation and life in Northumberland

As winter relinquishes its grip, Tessa Waugh enjoys a copybook meet, with convivial chat, springy turf and good sport – while the real hunting aficionados demonstrate their teleporting skills

A couple of years ago, I heard about a seaside campsite bordered by sand dunes and a beach beloved by seals. It has been on my mind ever since, but as we’re not really keen on just sitting on the beac

Daniel Cherriman on the reunification of the North and South Shropshire

The Sennybridge Farmers are celebrating their 75th anniversary this season. Stephen Robbins tells us something of the history and glorious country of this Welsh pack