ZSL London Zoo is open to the public once again. Eleanor Doughty was first in through the gates to greet some of the residents and go behind the scenes of the charity’s conservation programmes.
Our remaining windmills are unashamedly romantic slices of old England. Last spring, those still working went into overdrive to meet local demand for flour, reports Eleanor Doughty.
Even simple-looking names like Powell and Coke can trip up the unwary, while Belvoir and Featherstonhaugh are positive linguistic land mines. Eleanor Doughty (Dowty? Dockerty? Dotty?) investigates.
The colours that estate owners choose to paint their buildings and cottages lend them a highly distinctive feel. Eleanor Doughty finds out how — and why — the different shades are chosen.
Island life without needing a ferry? Tidal islands can offer the romance and glamour of living on a charming dot on the map but without many of the problems, as Eleanor Doughty explains.
Major flight paths criss-cross over plenty of covetable areas of the UK.
Gone are the days when postcode snobbery hindered the London housing market, finds Eleanor Doughty. Or are they?
There’s more to London than prime central — nine zones more, in fact. Eleanor Doughty advises on where in the outskirts to invest.
Beekeeping is on the rise and you needn’t own lots of land. Eleanor Doughty explores the property possibilities.
Eleanor Doughty explores life on Scotland’s myriad beautiful islands.
Few things are more romantic than a country house with a windswept hilltop location — Eleanor Doughty finds herself entranced by homes on the hills in the North of England.
London’s multiplying Blue Plaques certainly add interest, but do they affect property values? Eleanor Doughty investigates.
Norfolk is full of charming towns and unspoilt coastline and boasts one of Britain's finest small cities. Eleanor Doughty sings its praises and suggests a few spots to look at if you're thinking of making the move.
Too good to be true? Eleanor Doughty investigates the trend for sale by raffle and explains why you should always read the small print.
