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From Claudia Winkleman to the komondor, here are the 10 things to look out for at Crufts 2026
18,000 canine competitors — arriving from New Zealand to Peru — and more than 2,600 entries across British and Irish native breeds will gather for the biggest date in the canine calendar. Here is everything to look out for at this year’s show.
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A very brief history of brown sauce
Beloved of everyone from prime ministers to Sir John Betjeman, brown sauce — arguably Britain’s favourite piquant condiment — has a wonderfully rich history.
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Driving is an occasion. It's time to dress like it
The renaissance of 'car clothing' means there's no excuse not to be the best dressed man or woman behind the wheel, as Simon De Burton explains.
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Almanza Backseat Driver, Collooney Tartan Tease, Burneze Geordie Girl: What it takes to be crowned Best in Show at Crufts (apart from a very long name)
Ahead of Crufts 2026, look back at the past decade of Best in Show winners.
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Forget museums, the pub is where real history happens
Ashleigh Arnott looks at how our favourite watering holes have been the epicentres of scientific discovery, affairs, literature, and the Invasion of Normandy.
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It is the ‘year of the tiara’, but what’s a girl (or guy) to do if they don’t have an heirloom laying about?
Tiaras and jewelled headpieces are all the rage on the red carpet, at society weddings and in film and television shows. As the trend starts to trickle down, Felix Bischof goes in search of his own.
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It's alive! The UK producers embracing fermentation to make delicious products teeming with life
Across the country, small producers are rediscovering the ancient art of fermentation, with delicious results. Tom Howells samples British-made kefir, kombucha, kraut and more.
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1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith: 'Much of the enjoyment is gained from the smoothness and precision with which the most minor details are fitted and work'
Country Life has a rich tradition of motoring journalism dating back more than a century. We have taken a dip into the archive to bring you this review of the 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith by J. Eason Gibson.
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'It seems as if hatboxes needn’t always contain hats: ideas can percolate there, too'
In its journey from Regency status symbol to most-elegant luggage in the golden age of travel, there’s a world of wonder to unpack when it comes to the hatbox, says Deborah Nicholls-Lee.
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If this Derby boot is good enough for Bond, then it's good enough for you
In a new series, Amie Elizabeth White reveals one thing you should buy in each category, from shoes and white shirts, to weekend bags and umbrellas.
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'I loved defying the tyranny of fast fashion, one stitch at a time': Make do and mend is enjoying a creative revival
Debora Robertson gets out her darning wool
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Chery Tiggo 9: Maybe the communists are onto something
A new seven-seat SUV from China has James Fisher reconsidering economic principles.
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The revolutionary dog that almost became Ireland’s national breed
What’s the national dog of Ireland? Officially, there isn’t one — but in the early 1920s, the Kerry blue terrier came closest.
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William of Orange, Henry VIII and Shakespeare all fell under the spell of posey rings — once England's most popular item of jewellery
The beautifully crafted messages inscribed inside posy rings are among the most touchingly romantic lines in history. Jonathan Self recounts their history.
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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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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.
