Jayne Dowle

Outreach programmes to primary schools — and Poppy the Cavapoo — are bridging divides

Selective schools remain consistent but it is a Quaker School that hits the No 1 spot

With the property market in turmoil, more sellers are considering the auction route for a fast, seamless sale. But when is it the best route, and when should it most definitely be avoided?

Despite the flood risk, many buyers are drawn to the allure of living by a reservoir, canal or even a village duck pond

After living in the American south, one family returned to the UK with a new-found love for coffee — so they set up their own business

A winter hanging basket will bring a splash of colour to the garden even when it's dark early and chilly outside.

The Michelin-starred cook is getting ready to make his first Christmas lunch in his revamped Scandi space

It's perfectly possible to buy a house with a restrictive covenant, but before you do, it's important to understand what this means

Buying a house for cash can be quicker, easier and less likely to fall through than taking on a mortgage, but it's important to understand some key differences

The garden might be dormant, but there are still plenty of tasks to get ahead on