Golden Cap, with its distinctive yellow peak, seen from Seatown beach ©Robert Moore May 26, 2012

A walk with the FT: The Golden Cap route

It’s a steep climb to Dorset’s highest point, but singer-songwriter Billy Bragg finds the energy to discuss politics, plesiosaurs and panthers

Majlinda Kelmendi ©Steve Ryan May 19, 2012

The Olympics Interview: Majlinda Kelmendi

One of the world’s top judo stars is fighting to represent Kosovo in London

Majlinda Kelmendi in competition ©Steve Ryan May 19, 2012

Standing up for Kosovo

Judo star Majlinda Kelmendi is fighting to represent her country in London

Bark Kustom Armchair May 18, 2012

Barometer: Design

Colour pop: British furniture makers brighten up for summer – just add sunshine

Dai Greene ©Getty May 12, 2012

The Olympics Interview: Dai Greene

The reigning 400m hurdles world champion knows all about overcoming obstacles – not least his health

Lizzy Hawker ©Ennio Leanza May 5, 2012

FT Masterclass: Ultra-running with Lizzy Hawker

The races this British world-record-holder competes in last for days, not hours – yet she doesn’t even have a coach. It’s all about fitness, focus and banana bread

LeapPad Explorer tablet Apr 28, 2012

Barometer: Tech

Playtime: reclaim your gadgets – and a little peace and quiet – with these kid-friendly devices

Heather McGregor (centre) explains that instinctive shooting is called for, rather than considered tracking ©Gianfranco Tripodo Apr 21, 2012

FT Masterclass: Partridge shooting

The etiquette of shooting is not universal, as Heather McGregor was reminded when she took a party of guests to an estate near Toledo, Spain

Emma Bridgewater Diamond Jubilee cake tin Apr 21, 2012

Barometer: Design

As the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee approaches, we celebrate with a rich pageant of all things Britannia

Forest Holidays, Nottinghamshire Apr 14, 2012

Barometer: Beds in the branches

No longer just for children, a new breed of luxury tree houses are appearing amid the leaves in England’s forests

From FT MAGAZINE Apr 7, 2012

Barometer: Innovation

Problem solved! From smart fridges that monitor your food to mind-reading computers, here are a few rather handy new ideas

Mar 30, 2012

Barometer: Tech

An iPad case that can survive the rain and a cunningly disguised laptop sleeve are included in this selection of gadgets that will protect your valuables

Mar 30, 2012

Totally smashing: the best Easter eggs

Eggs worth shelling out on – stuffed with treats from salted caramels to truffles and pralines

Mar 30, 2012

Gardening with the FT: Linford Christie

The former sprint champion talks about swapping track shoes for work boots – and the obsessive thrill of the garden centre

Mar 23, 2012

Barometer: Design

Welcome the arrival of spring with flora and fauna fabrics, and beautiful timber pieces. Winter, begone! Plus, Lauren Cochrane meets designer Zandra Rhodes

Mar 23, 2012

A walk with the FT: The ‘Dark Peak ’ route, Derbyshire

The novelist Marina Lewycka returns to the Peak District, where – like Charlotte Brontë before her – she has conjured many a best-selling character

Mar 16, 2012

FT Masterclass: acrobatics with Cirque Mandingue

As the Guinean circus troupe flips, jumps and twists its way to London’s Roundhouse, Janina Conboye wonders if agreeing to join their human pyramid was such a good idea...

Mar 16, 2012

Barometer: Easter retreats

Lighthouse, manor house or flash London pad; these are perfect settings for a get-together to remember

Mar 10, 2012

Jump racing ... with the FT: Sam Waley-Cohen

Last March, Sam Waley-Cohen became the first amateur in 30 years to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup – and now he plans to do it again

Emma Jacobs Mar 9, 2012

Barometer: Innovation

From an edible balloon to car-sensing bike lights; here are four new ideas that we’re glad someone thought of

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