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More than a quarter of parents 'bend rules or even lie' to get their children into the right school
A survey by Zoopla reveals just how far parents are prepared to go to get their child into a top school. So, what would you do?
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Dawn Chorus: An 11-bedroom castle in Sussex up for sale at just £1 million, plus the world's poshest festival and a mind-blowing fact for the day
Toby Keel tells the tale of what must be one of the most unusual houses in one of Sussex's least unusual towns; plus our quiz of the day and more in Monday's Dawn Chorus.
By Toby Keel Published
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Be more squirrel: What you can learn from Britain's favourite woodland animal, plus Valentines for cheapskates and our Quiz of the Day
Take a leaf out of the book of the red squirrel, and try our quiz of the day.
By Toby Keel Published
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'There seems to be little sympathy, understanding or respect for the kind of work that goes on in the world’s leading horticultural charity': Alan Titchmarsh calls for RHS Wisley compensation
The RHS estimates that it will lose £11 million from ongoing roadworks on Junction 10 of the M25 — enough to fund 15 NHS wellbeing gardens.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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Dawn Chorus: Shepherd’s hut staycations, living walls and our quiz of the day
London will soon be able to lay claim to the world’s largest living wall, Rick Stein and Designers Guild have teamed up on a one-of-a-kind shepherd’s hut and a rather unique-looking Bernini sculpture pops up in Amsterdam.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Come and work for Country Life
Have you always dreamed of working for Country Life? Well, now is your chance because the magazine is looking to fill three roles across print and digital.
By Country Life Published
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Dawn Chorus: Rent a house with a shark in the roof, red squirrels run riot in Yorkshire and superstitious planning enforcement
Plus, top properties from the magazine and the daily quiz.
By James Fisher Published
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Dawn Chorus: How the Lottery is protecting our heritage, David Hockney's biggest exhibition yet, and Lewis Hamilton's first day at Ferrari
Plus a stunning Georgian home in Wiltshire and the daily quiz.
By James Fisher Published
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More than a quarter of property sales collapsed in 2024. Here's why.
The most common reason for sales falling through last year? Buyers pulling out or failing to renegotiate the purchase price following a property survey.
By Annabel Dixon Published
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Dawn Chorus: Why the Moon matters and Festival of Speed's plan to commemorate 75 years of F1
The Moon is among 25 sites on the World Monuments Fund's 2025 Watch list, Goodwood Festival of Speed's plans to host ‘its biggest ever celebrations’ in honour of the 75th anniversary of the Formula 1 World Championship and our quiz of the day.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Dawn Chorus: The train line in Yorkshire named as one of the world's top things to do in 2025
Global fame beckons for Bentham Line in today's Dawn Chorus.
By Toby Keel Published
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The test-tube cow, a bit of beaver bother, and the strings of Barbara Hepworth
Plus an Arts-and-Crafts delight in the Surrey Hills and the daily quiz.
By James Fisher Published
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A slice of La Dolce Vita lands at Claridge’s London
Hotel Il Pellicano in Tuscany, Italy, is brightening up the gloomy London skyline with a week-long residency at Claridge’s. Don't forget your beach bag, says Rosie Paterson.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Dawn Chorus: The second-happiest place to live in Britain is a complete bargain, where a dream farmhouse with stables goes for £600k
This morning's Dawn Chorus looks at the surprise findings of some recent research, a magnificent new display and shares the Quiz of the Day.
By Toby Keel Published
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The National Trust's big birthday present, and how much does a tuna the size of a motorcycle cost?
Plus England's slowest roads, and the quiz of the day.
By James Fisher Published
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Dawn Chorus: The world-famous fashion icon who found global fame in her 90s, beating the January blues and our quiz of the day
Today’s Dawn Chorus spans the collections of American fashion icon Iris Apfel for sale with Christie’s and 25 years of the Serpentine Pavilion.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Dawn Chorus: A Traitors-style castle at the price of a Shepherd's Bush terrace, the very hungry otter, and Octopus's garden at Chelsea and our Quiz of the Day
The hugely popular BBC show Traitors and a hungry (and very brave) otter make our Dawn Chorus round-up today.
By Toby Keel Published