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Our columnist is worried that the British custom of elevenses is in danger of going out of fashion

What do our beloved hostelries have to do with the discovery of DNA, the D-Day landings and The Lord of the Rings ? Everything, as Ashleigh Arnott discovers

Beloved of everyone from prime ministers to Sir John Betjeman, brown sauce–arguably Britain’s favourite piquant condiment–has a wonderfully rich history, writes Harry Pearson

The good news? Our cuppa ‘addiction’ is great for the body and mind. ‘There are so many teas that can boost wellbeing,’ says Dr Donald Grant from theindependentpharmacy.co.uk. ‘It’s easy to see why th

Many homeowners are discovering the aesthetic pleasure and functional value of vintage tableware. Kerryn Harper-Cuss explores how to seek out and imaginatively use period pieces