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Between the vineyards and a V8: the Aston Martin DB12 S storms the South of FranceA beefed up version of Aston Martin's DB12 moves the needle in more ways than one, as Matthew MacConnell explains.
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The dogs of Rivals: Every breed spotted at the Rutshire Cup polo match — and beyondFrom aristocratic pointers to glamorous Dalmatians, season two of 'Rivals' is packed with scene-stealing dogs. We paused, rewound and freeze-framed our way through episode one to identify every breed spotted at the Rutshire polo match — all in the name of extremely important journalism.
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How to have the perfect picnic in a pinch, according to Country LifeShort of time or inclination to prep a proper picnic? Follow our cheat's guide to alfresco success on sunny days.
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Engines are the stone tablets on which Rolls-Royce’s legacy was carved. So what happens when you replace them with a battery?The Rolls-Royce Phantom V by Lunaz might be the purest ever vision of Charles Rolls's electric prophecy. Trinity Francis finds out what makes it buzz.
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'If you're lucky, you might experience four seasons in the space of four hours': The snob's guide to summer dressingWhat to wear to weddings, park picnics, Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, Henley Festival, according to Sophia Money-Coutts.
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Were florals for spring ever groundbreaking? The blooming romance between flowers and fashionFlowers have heavily influenced some of fashion's most famous names, including Gabrielle Chanel, Christian Dior and Elsa Schiaparelli, finds Amie Elizabeth White.
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio: I don't have children, but even if I did, I would love this car more than themIs putting a Ferrari-derived V6 engine in an Alfa Romeo a good idea? Yes, yes it is.
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Britain's rescue dogs deserve celebratingAhead of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20, we look at Battersea's enduring legacy of rescuing and rehoming dogs, the families who say they cannot imagine life without them and why these dogs continue to change lives.
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The art of the great British summer picnic, as described by Tom Parker BowlesA penchant for picnics is part of our cultural DNA, regardless of the weather. Pork pies, pan bagna and good company are integral to getting it right.
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Men with beards rejoice, Lotus promises new petrol carLotus has slammed the brakes on its full EV plan, Morgan unveil spiciest ever car and man drives across world in Ineos Grenadier.
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A sartorial survival guide to the RHS Chelsea Flower ShowThe forecast for next week's Chelsea Flower Show looks sunny and stable, but the question around what to wear still remains.
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'There's a reason Andie MacDowell gets chatted up by everyone at that wedding — the hat': A snob's guide to hat etiquetteWedding season is upon us — and ignoring the words 'hats encouraged' on an invite is not an option, says Sophia Money-Coutts.
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'I drove the tractor after coming back from testing with Peugeot recently — and it feels so slow': A brief chat with the world's fastest farmerWhen he's not tending his fields in Cornwall, Alex Quinn is competing in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, the European Le Mans Series and testing for Peugeot in the FIA WEC.
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The unsolved mystery of Masterpiece the toy poodle, the world’s most valuable dogThis is the extraordinary tale of the toy poodle who transformed the breed into a symbol of glamour — before vanishing without a trace.
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'I’m always desperate to know how cold it was in those big houses or how disgusting people smelled': Artist Lyndsey Mendick on her dream time-travel destinationsWhere would you go if you could wind back the clock?
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The ‘fibre of the Gods’: Why a t-shirt can cost £245The world's rarest fabrics are all nature's doing and the pinnacle of luxury, finds Hayley Bloomingdale.
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'I’ve sat structural engineering exams, but nothing compared with this': How to become a honey sommelierAs challenging and prestigious as achieving a master of wine certificate, the quest to become a honey sommelier requires an elite sensory education.
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Should we credit the country house with the headpiece renaissance?Markers of time, place and personality, headpieces are little pieces of theatre; exquisite sculptural objects that exist in dialogue with the body, says Melanie Cable-Alexander.
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Meet the English dandy responsible for Royal Ascot's strict and enduring dress codeBeau Brummell was an arbiter of men's fashion who rejected flamboyant clothes in favour 'good form, fine fabrics and sedate colours'.
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It's Twingo time: The world's coolest car has made a comebackAn icon of summer holiday's past, the new Twingo carries on Renault's recent run of designing fabulous 'retro' cars.
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Short legs working overtime, royal connections and that famous ‘butt wiggle’: The history of the CorgiLong, low-slung bodies, short legs working overtime, an unmistakable strut — and, of course, that famous ‘butt wiggle’. That’s right: the corgi.
