Chrissie Wellington Feb 10, 2012

FT Masterclass: Ironman with Chrissie Wellington

The athlete is undefeated in the triathlon – a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a 122-mile bike ride, followed by a 26.2-mile run. Can Keith Watson keep up?

Gift ideas for Valentine's Day Feb 10, 2012

Giftbag: Valentine’s Day

An array of presents for your loved one, from chocolate to cheese, candles to lingerie

Flies for fishing Feb 3, 2012

Fishing with the FT: John Rocha

The fashion designer doesn’t do minimal, even on the banks of a trout lake in Ireland

Tea sets Jan 27, 2012

Kitbag: glass tea sets

Elegant and practical teapots, cups and pitchers in which to serve your favourite brews

The path out of Wenhaston Jan 27, 2012

A walk with the FT: The ‘Black Shuck’ route

In the first of our new monthly series of great British walks, enjoy the shape-shifting byways said to be haunted by a ferocious East Anglian hound...

Paul Gambaccini Jan 20, 2012

Bowling with the FT: Paul Gambaccini

The ‘professor of pop’ on why pinpoint precision is as important on the lanes as it is on the airwaves

Wellington boots Jan 20, 2012

Kitbag: Wellington boots

Lined, lightweight and waterproof wellies that are not only comfortable but stylish as well

Elephant polo Jan 13, 2012

Elephant polo ... with the FT

It’s not the paciest of sports. But when played in the Indian city of Jodhpur, it offers exhilarating views

Mark Stephens in Regent’s Park Jan 7, 2012

Jogging with the FT: Mark Stephens

Julian Assange’s former lawyer on how he counters his frantic working life with a fitness regime

Envelopes and cards Jan 7, 2012

Kitbag: personalised stationery

Beat the winter blues with beautiful cards and envelopes

Jan 7, 2012

Christmas challenge 2011: the answers

The solutions to our cultural quiz of the year

From UK Jan 2, 2012

Hayward yacht to be given to charity

‘Happy ending’ for ex-BP chief’s boat

Dec 23, 2011

The Christmas challenge

Six magnums of champagne await the winner of our cultural quiz

Nov 11, 2011

Slideshow: Gymnastics with Louis Smith

Medal-winning British gymnast Louis Smith shows the difficult art of the pommel horse – and shares his hopes for London 2012

Nov 4, 2011

Kitbag: walking boots

Boots that combine the comfort of a running shoe with the support of a walking boot

Nov 4, 2011

Golf... with the FT: Keith Allen

The actor and comedian plays on the wild side

Oct 28, 2011

In pursuit of... the universe: Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw

The physicists are on a mission to ‘sell’ science. They meet Chris Cook in the pub to explain why we all need to understand quantum physics

Oct 21, 2011

On the gallops with the FT: A.P. McCoy

He rides almost 1,000 horses a year and has broken every jump-jockey record going. What is the champion’s secret? Alice Fishburn finds out

From FT MAGAZINE Oct 15, 2011

Slideshow: Record collecting with Ian Rankin

The king of Tartan noir shares his love of vinyl

Jul 22, 2011

Sailing with the FT: Ben Ainslie

The triple gold-medal-winning Olympian shows Vanessa Kortekaas how to rule the waves

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