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Born one of 11 children in a Cuban slum, it’s been 36 years since Carlos Acosta’s career as an internationally famous dancer formally began. Lotte Brundle meets him at the Birmingham Royal Ballet, where he is the director.

By Lotte Brundle Published 14 February 26

Valentine's Day unsurprisingly ranks as one of the top dates each year for proposals. But how to make sure you are doing it right?

By Will Hosie Published 14 February 26

More Britons are single, unmarried or living alone now than at any other point in history. Our predecessors might offer ways out of the rut — and into each other's arms.

By Will Hosie Published 12 February 26

The former Prime Minister is launching a new club in Mayfair's Leconfield House, angering local residents who've complained prematurely of the ruckus this is certain to cause.

By Will Hosie Published 12 February 26

Young lovers are foregoing expensive gifts and turning instead to quill and paper. Is it a result of the cost-of-living crisis — or something else?

By Will Hosie Published 9 February 26

Caroline initially wanted to be a lawyer, but now that she works for Richard Avedon’s foundation, she can’t imagine doing anything else, finds Lotte Brundle.

By Lotte Brundle Published 7 February 26

The author of more than 10 cookery books talks to Amie Elizabeth White. Illustrations by by Ollie Maxwell.

By Amie Elizabeth White Published 3 February 26

The comedian, actor and conservation campaigner Griff Rhys-Jones has called rural Suffolk home for over 40 years.

By Arabella Youens Published 3 February 26

The Winter Olympics are nearly upon us. To celebrate we're taking a look back at legendary photographer Slim Aarons's photographs of Cortina d'Ampezzo which is hosting the Games for the second time.

By Florence Allen Published 1 February 26

Cece Jewellery's signature signet rings are beloved by the famous and fabulous — including Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and Taylor Swift. Lotte Brundle meets the woman behind the jewellery.

By Lotte Brundle Published 31 January 26

In his latest Country Life column, Will Hosie reveals what everyone's talking about this week (and growing, and drinking).

By Will Hosie Published 26 January 26

The professional chef talks to Lotte Brundle about food, family and how fame came calling.

By Lotte Brundle Published 24 January 26

'One of my least favourite forms of snobbery is television snobbery,' says our weekly columnist — who also reveals what her favourite reality television shows are.

By Sophia Money-Coutts Published 21 January 26

As our winters warm, so have Britons warmed to winter weddings. Just keep the fireplace well stocked.

By Will Hosie Published 21 January 26

Two years and two thousand miles into her epic journey on foot around Scotland, The Scotsman's rural affairs correspondent Katharine Hay joins the Country Life Podcast.

By Toby Keel Published 20 January 26

Sophia Money-Coutts reveals her 'permissible forms of movement'. Spoiler alert: the gym and Zumba are out.

By Sophia Money-Coutts Published 14 January 26

Country Life's 100th podcast celebrates Mark Hedges's 1,000th issue at the helm of one of Britain's best-loved magazines.

By Toby Keel Published 13 January 26

Kate Green takes a closer look at the goddess of the murder mystery, 100 years after the author was catapulted to literary stardom.

By Kate Green Published 12 January 26

P.s if you've made any New Year's resolutions, please don't tell us — or anyone else — about them.

By Will Hosie Published 12 January 26