New research from scientists in Oxford and Switzerland demonstrates the vast differences in buying food that's locally produced and sensitively-farmed — and they've called for a labelling system to make it easy to tell when you're doing so. Carla Passino reports.
With blossom trees across the nation bursting into bloom we've polled our team of writers and contributors to offer these wonderful suggestions for the best places to enjoy this glorious seasonal show.
Living in an eco-friendly home needn't mean suffering in a characterless box. Carla Passino picks out four homes across the country which offer vibrant homes that will do their bit to help the environment.
A beautiful cottage has come to the market which offers a magical mixture of old world charm and easy access to the city.
They may be little, but they’re perfectly formed, says Carla Passino.
Many of the great discoveries made in Britain are almost unknown among the British public – how many do you know?
Forget rainy Britain — Carla Passino finds where the sun shines for longest in the Mediterranean.
Carla Passino takes a look at the things which have turned the unlikely spot of Rutland into a property hotspot.
A crop of international cities looks set to see a rise in demand as a result of the EU referendum, finds Carla Passino.
Now's the time to invest in a buy-to-let.
With Britain’s top universities performing better than ever, Carla Passino discovers the best places to invest in student property.
With the advent of drone photography and virtual-reality headsets, digital developments are affecting the way we buy and sell country houses.
Less bohemian than Brighton, the East Sussex town of Lewes offers an attractive escape for Londoners looking to keep a toe in the cultural waters.
The east Somerset countryside has become as fashionable as it is beautiful and this is drawing growing numbers of London buyers, says Carla Passino.
As buyers look to protect the value of their investment in uncertain times, Carla Passino finds the most resilient locations in the English countryside.
If you're moving within an hour and a half of London with a young family, securing a prep-school place can be harder than finding the right house to buy
From four-posters to lits bateaux via Victorian brass frames, Carla Passino discovers how best to dress a period bedroom.
How to heat your country house: a guide to the options.
Country bathrooms always look good in a period style: we show you how to do Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian bathrooms
If your perfect country house features modern bells and whistles, take our tour of the best on the market, from Hampshire to York
