Blazing summers, short winters and 15 years of erosion in a day
The changing weather is having an impact on everything from hibernating dormice to caterpillars and calves.
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The new rules of dining etiquette, from elbows and mobile phones to sex at the dinner table
Formal dining is no longer the minefield it once was. Annunciata Elwes identifies points of etiquette that have been dispatched, retained, revised and added.
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Jurassic bark: The 200 million-year-old trees rescued from extinction and now thriving across Britain
The Wollemi tree thrived hundreds of millions of years ago, and was thought to have disappeared some 90 million years ago — but a chance discovery brought it back, and it's now thriving in Britain as Annunciata Elwes reports.
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Chewton Glen review: 'I genuinely wanted to stay forever'
Annunciata Elwes visits Chewton Glen, the New Forest gem that's one of Britain's best-loved country house hotels.
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The Grosvenor Hotel, Stockbridge review: A boutique, historic hotel for a boutique, historic town
The Cotswolds without the crowds? Annunciata Elwes visits Stockbridge’s Grosvenor Hotel.
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A sophisticated penthouse apartment for sale in a striking converted former tweed mill in Oxfordshire
Contemporary style fuses with historic substance at Bliss Mill's three-bed penthouse apartment, resulting in a timeless property that is suited to any taste.
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Saving the teeming wildlife that calls the Irish Sea home
The Irish Sea Network is a Marine Protected Area — but more in theory than in name, since only 0.01% of it is under full protection. A new joint effort, the Irish Sea Network, is seeking to put that right.
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The cold snap and falling leaves in Britain have actually been a 'false autumn'
The leaves, acorns, nuts and berries that have been falling across the country aren't just reacting to a cold snap — it's more about the stress of a hot, dry summer that are still being felt in the form of a false autumn, according to National Trust experts.
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A handsome former shooting lodge near Chichester Harbour that is brimming with magnificent features
Unlisted Holt Place is a fantastic Georgian property located in the Chichester Harbour Area of Natural Beauty and is on the market for the first time in 35 years. Annunciata Elwes takes a look.
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A magnificent Grade I listed house in Northumberland that 'retains the grandeur of a bygone era'
There are a number of distinctive features which make Milbourne Hall so remarkable, from the central domed rotunda, to the oval rooms and octagonal library, there's plenty here to captivate buyers.
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An 'immensely rare' recently renovated 11 bed Manor House, close to Port Isaac in Cornwall, that looks as good as it sounds
Exquisite interiors, magical gardens and grounds and a wonderful private setting — yet located just moments from the North Cornish coast —make Treharrock Manor a captivating property that is sure to entice buyers looking for their own slice of Cornwall.
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A handsome Georgian house near Marlborough with lovely interiors and a fabulous entertaining barn
Annunciata Elwes takes a look at Green Hall, in the village of East Grafton, with its fine period features and exciting additional living space.
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A 'hidden jewel' in Oxfordshire deemed to be 'one of the most important houses' within its Thameside village
Elegant interiors and fabulous gardens meet at this delightful six-bedroom Victorian home in the village of Whitchurch-on-Thames.
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The dawn of the carbon-neutral carrot
Annunciata Elwes reports on how vegetable growers are making their goods greener than ever.
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A picture-perfect Cotswolds dream home that's perfectly located for commuting to Bath, Bristol and London
The intriguingly-named One Hundred House has come up for sale in an idyllic setting.
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Love them or loathe them, new builds are here to stay, as their popularity continues to rise
There’s no doubt about it — new-build homes are increasingly popular. From convenience and preference for local materials to environmental benefits, Annunciata Elwes finds out why.
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A magical family home in the Chiltern Hills AONB with inspiring interiors
Hand-painted murals, wrap-around gardens and an idyllic rural setting join forces at Buis Cottage in Buckinghamshire.
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A fabulous home set within the historic walls of a Grade I listed Tudor mansion in Gloucestershire
This irresistible property occupies the central wing of Siston Court and is bursting to the brim with character and charm. From the floor-to-ceiling windows to the farmhouse-style kitchen, there is plenty here to make you fall in love with the place.
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The English toads making their homes in the treetops — and baffling researchers at Cambridge
South America is famous for its tree frogs — but it turns out that Britain ought to be just as well known for its tree toads. Annunciata Elwes reports.
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A sprawling country residence near Windsor that offers an exciting renovation opportunity
Offering just under 9,000 sq ft of flexible accommodation space — including a staff flat and three-bed annexe — The Old Vicarage, located in the village of Winkfield, makes for an enticing property.
