An ‘infectiously enthusiastic’ history of herring

Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them

Upholstered with scenic fabric featuring birds perched among flowers and trees, these accent chairs add artistic interest within a neutrally decorated setting. Their curved design means they could als

Ushering in the New Year are the Decorative Fair, brimming with good-quality antiques, and the London Art Fair, with its tradition of tipping artists in the early stages of their career

Spry, shimmering and occasionally even sanctified, the indefatigable mackerel is the wanderer of the sea–and one of history’s most fabled fish

From tiles to free-standing kitchens, British brands are starting the year with craft, colour and character