The Ranger PHEV might deviate from first principles, but it remains convincingly fit for purpose — and therefore highly ...

George Plumptre pays tribute to the late Roger Phillips, whose seminal book on trees has been updated almost 50 years after its initial publication.

Arabella Youens considers the renaissance of the cook’s table — a vortex of culinary activity, used for everything from ...

It beggars belief that the state lists buildings in order to protect them — and then doesn’t contribute to their upkeep, says ...

Who are art dealers used by Britain's top interior designers and creative minds? Giles Kime asks some of the most ...

They’ve recently made headlines for interfering with boats, but intelligent, family-focused and remarkably long-lived orcas–better known as killer whales–contain multitudes.

Every Monday, Melanie Bryan, delves into the hidden depths of Country Life's extraordinary archive to bring you a ...

Deborah Mitchell's skincare range has generated quite a buzz among celebrities including HRH and Victoria Beckham.

Four-poster beds aren’t for historic houses alone. A new generation of designers is using them to create a pared-back contemporary look.

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Terry towelling — whether it be clothing babies, adorning a poolside Bond or mopping tennis players’ brows — altered domestic ...

There are certain plants that weave their way into one’s affections over a period of years. For me, agapanthus is one such ...