Every year, naysayers wax lyrical about how Halloween is an American import. But is it? Most definitely not. Here’s a brief history of the spookiest night of the year, plus where some of the ...

The first PIG pub – and, unsurprisingly, it’s simply gorgeous. Just four miles from Cirencester, this Grade II-listed inn is rurally located in the lovely village of Barnsley and comes with all the ...

From the outside, The Bull in Charlbury looks like your average country inn, with its quintessential honey stone, ivy-clad facade. But as soon as you step indoors, it becomes quickly apparent that you ...

In case the gloomy, wet weather hasn’t clued you in, British summer time is drawing to an end for another year. Here’s what you need to know about when the clocks will change – and why. The clocks ...

Now that we’ve made it to November, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas – seriously. Finding the perfect gift for your family and friends might fill you with dread, but fear not, we’ve done ...

Greenwashing was coined by a student looking for a towel back in the 1980s at a hotel in Fiji . It’s said that he found a note asking guests of the hotel to pick up their towels because reusing them ...

Veering between long tresses and super-short locks? If you’re fed up of Rapunzel-like tresses, but aren’t quite ready to make the leap to a full on bob, then you’ll be happy to know about the secret ...

We are delighted to announce the winning brands for Country & Town House’s Future Icons Awards 2025. Future Icons stands as the pinnacle of trustworthy recognition for brands and individuals who ...

There’s a bob for every season, it seems – and this summer, it’s all about the beachy bob. Here’s how to get the look (and style it at home). ‘A beachy bob is a textured bob worn wavy or with natural ...

Tied up in knots when it comes to working out what to wear? Well, at least you’ll be on trend. Bows are the latest trend to hit the runway, making big (and small) waves across the fashion scene.

Fancy a movie marathon this weekend? A plethora of stars young and old featured in the original Harry Potter films, including a sad collection who have since passed away: Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, ...

3. Francis Lovehall Two months into a two-year contract at Brentford Football Club, Francis made the gutsy switch to acting, earning a place on the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’s BA course, aged 17.