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The fast and the furryous: When some cool canines stole the show from priceless cars in St Moritz

The ICE is synonymous with beautiful cars, but everyone knows that the real stars of the show are the dogs strutting their stuff on St Moritz's frozen lake.

By Rosie Paterson Last updated 2 March 25

'As fun a dog as you’ll ever come across’, and a global icon — so why have smooth fox terriers become so rare?

Once so popular they were labelled the ‘English terrier’, numbers of smooth fox terriers have dwindled to worrying levels. Yet these smart and charming little dogs could rival the labrador if better known, devotees tell Flora Watkins.

By Flora Watkins Published 28 February 25

The unseen Queen, the ultimate Highland train and the three-bedroom wreck for sale at £695k

By Toby Keel Published 28 February 25

Dawn Chorus: A Blue Plaque for Marc Bolan, holidaying in the Caribbean with Francis Ford Coppola and a history of the National Gallery in 25 pictures

Plus the best of the property pages, and how the railways will save the countryside.

By James Fisher Published 24 February 25

Everything you need to know about Hampstead: The real star of 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'

From Protestant Dissenters to Dame Judi Dench, Hampstead has long been synonymous with liberal values and prosperity — which is what makes it different from other parts of London. Now, it's stealing hearts the world over in the latest Bridget Jones film.

By Carla Passino Published 19 February 25

Tricks of the trade: London's best spots for second-hand sales

Need a mid-century desk? A frock from the 1960s? Here are five London markets that satisfy every taste.

By Arabella Youens Published 18 February 25

In pictures: A celebration of British food and culture in New York

Find out what happened when Country Life, The Beaumont Mayfair and Tom Parker Bowles spent a night in New York. Photographs by Andrew Werner.

By Rosie Paterson Published 13 February 25

Dawn Chorus: The Serpentine Pavilion names their 2025 designer, political activism comes to Margate and Rolls-Royce make nesting boxes for mice

Who has the Serpentine chosen to design their 2025 Pavilion, why are Rolls-Royce making nesting boxes for hazel dormice and how is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show honouring the Chelsea Pensioners at this year’s event? We answer all these burning questions in today’s Dawn Chorus.

By Rosie Paterson Published 31 January 25

The Bordeaux Bullet, Mr Universe, The Friendly Ghost and The White Wizard: The Six Nations stars to keep an eye on in 2025

England will have to fly to overtake runaway favourites France and Ireland in the impending Guinness Six Nations, says Owain Jones, as he sizes up the key players who could change their team’s fate.

By Country Life Published 30 January 25

How to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. Here are exhibitions, events and more — happening across the UK — that mark the occasion.

By Annunciata Elwes Published 27 January 25

Unputdownable: 12 page turners to see you through the rest of the winter

From cookbooks to cricket, biographies to Sunday Times bestsellers, Country Life contributors name some of their favourite books from last year.

By Country Life Published 20 January 25

'Dozens died, and during the 1683 Thames Frost Fair a party of skaters was caught by the wind and blown out to sea': The risky business of skating on thin ice

Now that we've successfully negotiated the ice skating season, spare a thought for those in the past who literally put their lives on the line to enjoy winter's most elegant pastime.

By Harry Pearson Published 18 January 25

'Sometimes, it’s about the journey, rather than the destination': The fascinating history of the double-decker bus

The first covered double-decker buses made their debut on the streets of the capital 100 years ago. Rob Crossan steps on board and goes up top to trace the evolution of a true London icon.

By Rob Crossan Published 16 January 25

Curious questions: How a horse on a treadmill almost defeated a steam locomotive

The wonderful tale of Thomas Brandreth's Cycloped and the first steam-powered railway.

By Martin Fone Published 4 January 25

Don't fancy Dry January? Try our list of London's best bars instead

With lots of people off the sauce, why not head to our list of London's best bars and enjoy them while they're quiet.

By Amie-Elizabeth White Published 1 January 25