In spring 1953, Britain was looking forward. After the trauma of the war and its aftermath, people were no longer focused simply on surviving. Thanks in part to the postwar settlement and welfare stat

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

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On his first time back in Mexico since collecting the World Cup Golden Boot in 1986, the former England striker reflects on his career, the Three Lions’ hopes for 2026 and being inducted into the International Football Hall of Fame

NATIONAL CHAMPION AND 1950s RACING PIONEER

Largely overlooked in the previous two honours lists, the classical music world has started to enjoy something of a return to form with the publication of the New Year Honours List 2026. Among those a