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‘French pastries all look amazing… but I wish more British bakers would look at what we used to have’: Richard Hart on the joys of jammy dodgers and iced buns
Richard Hart has made his name as one of the world’s best breadmakers, but as Oliver Berry finds out, his latest project marks a return to his British roots.
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Where's the rum gone? How the temperance movement took on the Royal Navy
Henry Jeffreys considers the role of hard liquor in the lives of those who serve on the seas.
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I'm thinking about the ice and wasting an afternoon on Autotrader
In this week's Glovebox, we consider why we love being on the ice so much, and where you can buy Heathcliff's carriage from Wuthering Heights. Important questions, as always.
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Forget the sex, the real talking point of 'Wuthering Heights' is Margot Robbie's vintage brooches
Inspired by Margot Robbie's Cathy, Amie Elizabeth White reveals where you can buy the best brooches and how to wear them in 2026.
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Fashion fit for the Winter Olympics (sort of) from the Country Life Archive
The Country Life Archive is a gold mine of inspiring winter fashion, finds Melanie Bryan.
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What is everyone talking about this week: How to make the most of wetter winters
With constant storms throughout January and February, 2026 has confirmed climate science's view that British winters are becoming rainier. The least we can do is embrace this
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Renault 4: Retro, rewired, and ridiculously likeable
Matthew MacConnell falls in love with a reimagined French classic.
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Five of our favourite dog-friendly hotels — and they've all been approved by Geoffrey the dachshund
We sent Jennifer George and her canine companion Geoffrey on a quest to find five of the best dog-friendly hotels in the south.
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How Coco Chanel's crush on a polo-playing Parisian inspired a revolutionary handbag and fine jewellery line
The launch of Chanel's 2026 Coco Crush jewellery collection was lauded in Hollywood, but its origins and inspirations lie hundreds of miles away, in the designer's home country of France.
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Tom Parker Bowles: 'There is no dish more lusty and full blooded than boeuf à la Bourguignonne'
Our food columnist extolls the merits of the dish from Burgundy, France, and provides his perfect recipe.
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Glovebox: Gaze upon the glories of the cosmos from the comfort of this Jeep
A stargazing Jeep, an electric Ferrari, an engraved Rolls-Royce and a Royal Audi. Another regular week in the world of cars.
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The W1 set is up in arms about Liz Truss's roof terrace. But what is a members' club without one?
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.
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'Heart motifs combine romance, history and craftsmanship in one very intimate object': Jewellery to fall in love with
Heart-shape jewellery has a rich history stretching back centuries. Amie Elizabeth White investigates and rounds up the best pieces to invest in —or gift — today.
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Border terriers: The low maintenance dogs beloved by Sir Andy Murray, Lorraine Kelly and Country Life
The border terrier has it all: bags of character, endless energy and yet small enough for cuddling on the sofa.
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The rugby shirt is a bona fide sartorial superstar
Once the reserve of mud-caked public schoolboys, the rugby shirt is now embraced by outfitters across the globe.
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Every now and then, it's important to remember some Alfa Romeos
In the 1980s, Toby Keel's dad somehow got the keys to an Alfa Romeo GTV as his company car: a gorgeous rocket that was just about usable as a family car. So how does it compare to Alfa's modern equivalent, the Junior Elettrica Veloce?
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'Uncut Gems' and the mystery of the most significant collection of Tudor and Stuart jewels ever found in London
As the London Museum prepares to unveil the Cheapside Hoard in new premises on Smithfield, Will Hosie speaks to historian Victoria Shepherd about the story behind these precious jewels.
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The 'chef's table' is off the ick list
What was once an interesting concept became tired and annoying, but restaurants are now figuring out the perfect balance between a 'peak behind the curtain' and a great meal.
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Jenson Button: 'Get rid of your ego'
The former F1 World Champion speaks to Country Life about retirement, his career, and what the future holds.
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Sophia Money-Coutts: A snob's guide to supermarkets and what to do when there's no Waitrose
First step: Do not panic.
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Patrick Galbraith: 'The idea that a bar in Norfolk selling vinho verde would make it through even one winter was about as likely as the Madonna herself reappearing by the old water pump'
The success of a Walsingham wine bar shows that all is not yet lost in the English village.
