‘It’s patronising’ Janet Street Porter in furious rant over changes to Countryside Code

Speaking on ITV’s This Morning to presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, the 74-year-old broadcaster launched into a frustrated rant about the government’s Countryside Code. She labelled it as “patronising” and said the government should be spending money more wisely. She joined the show via video link, and when asked what she thinks of the […]

Love in the Countryside: Sara Cox STUNNED as couple make bizarre revelation

The BBC Two dating programme sees city-dwellers trudging out to the countryside to find love in the peace and quiet. Radio host Sara Cox previously admitted she was eager to help provide struggling singletons with an opportunity to find their match in life, which is particularly hard for those living in areas with smaller populations. […]

Aix-en-Provence: Visit France's much loved city for a break in the countryside

GETTY Aix-en-Provence greatest spots include the Cassis harbour and Place de l’Hôtel de Ville The late summer sunshine filtered through the leaves of the century-old umbrella pine trees, casting dappled shadows across the manicured borders and hedges. A heady scent of lavender filled the air, and the gentle trickle of the numerous water fountains mingled […]

Snuggle up in the British countryside at these eight B&Bs

PH Discover British countryside at these eight B&Bs, including Garfield House in Devon, right Garfield House, Aish, South Brent, Devon Owner Tony is a generous spirit and gives you two sitting rooms to sprawl in, tea when you arrive and informal, sociable breakfasts at a long table by the Aga. He lives at one end, […]

The Cotswolds: Things to do in the stunning Gloucestershire countryside

GETTY The picturesque village of Painswick is an historic wool town PLACE  Painswick, Gloucestershire.  A Cotswolds delight if ever there was one, the picturesque village of Painswick is an historic wool town which boasts a grand array of listed buildings sitting in narrow, winding streets.  Just a long stone’s throw (four miles) from Stroud, the […]

BARN-STORMIMG: Deborah Stone reports on character homes with a whiff of the countryside

Even piggeries and stables look attractive to those smitten with living the rural idyll, although preferably within commuting distance of a salary sufficient to afford these often cathedral-like conversions. Let’s face, it barn conversions don’t come cheap and with the relaxation of planning rules in 2014 developers have been pushing up the price of agricultural […]

Living in the countryside may not be so healthy after all, says new report

GETTY People living in rural areas face serious barriers to ensuring good health The study, from the Local Government Association (LGA) and Public Health England (PHE), says people living in rural areas face serious barriers to ensuring good health and avoiding social isolation.  There are scant official statistics on the health of all people living […]