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Who took the Rook?

Most farmers would agree that there’s very little to beat the taste of a hot, nourishing pie for supper after a hard day’s work in the fields.

Ashes to Ashes

Since its discovery in the UK in late 2012, ash dieback has advanced through the English countryside at an alarming rate, as Will Page of Corylus Environmental and Planning explains

Loving The Alien

Artist George Underwood is a creator of fantastical people and mythological beings who inhabit a world of his creating. Candia McKormack talked to him about his life in art and music, and his enduring friendship with David Bowie.

Plunging Into Elsewhere

Magic is in the air, says Sue Limb, as Stroud Book Festival returns to the Shire.

A Farmer And His Dog

In his latest book, Cotswold farmer and TV personality Adam Henson explores the relationship between farmers and their dogs. In this exclusive extract, we hear how his father Joe relied on his dogs’ ability to know instinctively what was expected of them.

The Medieval Skyscraper

When Derek Taylor goes to the village of Deerhurst near Tewkesbury to investigate one of England’s oldest and finest Saxon churches, he’s in for a few shocks.

The Beauty Of Bespoke

Chris Baylis, principal of Oxfordshire-based makers The Real Wood Furniture Company, waxes lyrical about commissioning a bespoke piece of furniture.

At Home With Farmer Giles

Katie Jarvis meets Giles Coren, Times columnist and restaurant critic, and discovers a) his Cotswold home is quite hard to find b) his lawn tractor is quite hard to start and c) he isn’t especially angry at all (but actually quite pleasing).

Driving Ambitions

My old Land Rover Discovery lies dying, and it’s time to move on…

The Bitch Is Back!

‘If you’re not going to get a nasty comment when talking about a new version of Dynasty then when will you? But it won’t be from me’

Ben's Feline Fine At Panto Time

IF you’re as excited about panto season as most of us, you’ll be delighted to hear that the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham has another cracker lined up.

Bustling Bicester

Jane Leigh is lured to the Oxfordshire town of Bicester by promises of bustling markets, quirky independent traders, and lashings of history… and is far from disappointed.

The Holidays Are Coming…!

Decorating our homes for Christmas often triggers those first stirrings of true seasonal joy. We asked leading interior designer Steven Dalton to share his top tips for a super stylish and elegant festive season.

My Sherry Amore...

The Cotswold name is applied to everything from anoraks to mattresses that have little to do with our limestone hills. So isn’t it time we got into the fortified wine business?

Trotters' independence

Anybody selling you a ‘micro pig’ is a con artist. Pigs are not household pets and anybody who tries this out will live to regret it.

Christmas Among The Dreaming Spires

Tracy Spiers gets in the mood for Christmas by donning a pink Santa hat and heading to Oxford ahead of its festive celebrations.

Why We Need A Genes Genie

Setting up a genetic bank is a complex and expensive ambition, with the cost of each collection varying from £900 to more than £6,000 depending on the species.

Where There's Smoke, There's A Fire

I continue to pay the exorbitant annual fee for a chimney sweep and throw logs onto the fire as casually as a billionaire refuelling his yacht.

It's Happy Hour again!

I’m back travelling the world doing a show on… the History of Beer.

Here's To The Master An' To His Right Hip

The stroud wassail tradition.

Stunning Springfield

A substantial family house on the edge of the village with stunning and far-reaching views.

Honey-coloured Charm

Why should you buy a property in The Cotswolds, asks Hannah Edge

Playing The Name Game

‘One point was scored if you knew somebody well enough to say ‘hello’, two points were gained if you had had some sort of meal with them and three were netted if you had snogged them’

Bringing Home The Bacon

‘I used to think that Wilbur was greedy. Then I met Francis...’

Jousting And Carriages Take Centre Stage

Proud to be media partner, Cotswold Life takes a sneak peek at the actionpacked line up promised for this year’s Cotswold Show & Food Festival, taking place on July 1-2 at Cirencester Park - and you could win a very special prize.

All Hail The Orchard Pig

If you asked a random group of people ot name any breed of pig, the immediate response from most would be the Gloucestershire Old Spot.

May Madness

... is just the beginning. The ‘merriest month’ heralds all manner of summer revels that add colour and character to life in the Cotswolds. 

Focus On...Young Farmers

With 630 clubs and 25,000 members, the National Federation of Young Farmers is one of the largest youth organisations in the UK. And there are 15 clubs in Gloucestershire.