Annunciata Elwes

The great garden birdwatch schemes which need your help

This is the time of year when the big birdwatching schemes ask for the public's help to record the numbers of our feathered friends in the gardens of Britain. Annunciata Elwes explains more.

Stunning skies, terrifying falls and the thrill of the (steeple)chase: Six stunning pictures captured by the racing photographer of the year

The winning portfolio that saw the Racing Post's Edward Whitaker earn the Racing Photographer of the Year award is spectacular.

2020 anniversaries: The defining dates to look out for in the next 12 months

Six absolutely spectacular images from the Historic Photographer of the Year competition

An ethereal image of Wells Cathedral, a windswept pier on the east coast and castle in Kent were among the pictures praised by judges for the third Historic Photographer of the Year competition.

Five beautiful farms with farmhouses full of potential for sale across Britain, starting from £720,000

Our round-up takes in everything from crumbling ruins and atmospheric period places to immaculately-done buildings with all modern comforts.

A spooky museum exhibition in Bristol full of exhibits to send a shiver down your spine

A museum in Bristol is putting on a show called 'Do you believe in magic?' which, should you answer in the negative, will do its very best to change your mind...

How Waddesdon Manor gets transformed into a Christmassy wonderland

Waddesdon Manor is gearing up for Christmas, with 3,000 baubles, 30,000 lights and more than a dozen Christmas trees to decorate the home over the festive period.

A magnificent chapel in Chelsea ripe for conversion into a superb top-end home

An adorable Victorian chapel in a beautiful part of London sandwiched between South Kensington and Chelsea is set to become a rather spectacular home.

The 'massive overhaul' needed in National Parks and AONBs to rejuvenate our living, breathing, farming landscape

Seventy years on from the National Parks Act 1949, the Landscapes Review has called for sweeping changes in how our treasured green spaces are managed.

Curious Questions: Is kissing good for you?

Annunciata Elwes asks the question on everyone's lips.

Five gorgeous country houses with their own tennis courts

The tennis season is well and truly with us and Wimbledon is only a week away — with that in mind, we've taken a look at the prettiest houses with tennis courts for sale in Britain today.

The one-of-a-kind eco property which overcame planning permission to be built in the Surrey Hills AONB

Ozone was granted permission through Paragraph 55, an extremely rare clause which allows permission under the condition that the property “reflect the highest standards in architecture”.

London's newest square garden: Relaxing spaces and family fun, all 27 floors up in the air

Apartments at the Landmark Pinnacle will be ready to move into next year, allowing residents to enjoy a panoramic gym, private cinema and the chance to enjoy a contemporary take on the classic London gated garden, spread across the entire 27th floor.

Curious Questions: Why do we eat hot cross buns at Easter?

Annunciata Elwes traces the curious history of the hot cross bun in Britain.

Sporting Life: Why now is the time to get involved with your village cricket team – before it goes the way of the pub and the post office

Village cricket is going through something of a crisis – so now is the time to get out there and get stuck in. Annunciata Elwes reports.

Six heartbreakingly pretty cottages for sale at under £500,000

You can live in a picture-perfect home for the price of a small city flat – our property editor Annunciata Elwes picks out some of her favourites from among those on the market at the moment.

Hartwell House review: Bourbons, Roman gods and unbeatable luxury

Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire, where the exiled Louis XVIII took refuge in the early 19th century, has now become a grand country house hotel. Annunciata Elwes paid a visit.

Curious Questions: Why do brides throw their bouquets? And wear white? And wear something old, new, borrowed and blue?

Five idyllic farmhouses for sale, from £575,000 to £4 million

We've picked out five glorious farmhouses for sale across the country, from beautiful West Country properties to spots where you can live the country life yet still be in London for breakfast.

Three perfect houses which show just why so many of us dream of moving to a waterside home

Living by the waterside is no longer a retirement dream – young families are flocking to river, lake and seaside spots.