Just a hop, skip and jump from London, but a million miles from the stresses of the city, newly refurbished countryside retreat Burnham Beeches makes a perfect escape, whether you’re seeking a Mother’

When a major retailer planned to set up a shoe repair service directly across from the local cobblers, villagers in the town of Bishop Cleeve, Gloucestershire, joined forces. A petition deterred the c

This new spring 2026 collection from Laura Ashley is inspired by antique textiles and sun-drenched interiors featuring soft, muted blushes, deep, luxurious terracotta and grounding shades of green and

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Throughout February 2026 Head to this beautiful garden near Stroud in the Cotswolds to see snowdrops at their best, with steep banks and woodland glades carpeted in pure white and fresh green. There a

Hares tend to steal the limelight in March, thanks to their spirited boxing bouts, as the females fend off unwanted advances from feisty males. However, rabbits are fairly boisterous, too. The differe