Wineries, galleries and splendid beaches: five car-free day trips from Melbourne

With great local beer, wine and spirits at the end of every journey there’s plenty of reasons to take public transport to the country towns around Melbourne

Biewer Terrier – A new toy breed recognized by The American Kennel Club

    Toy Breed Biewer Terrier Becomes 197th To Be Recognized. American Kennel Club Welcomes Biewer Terrier To The Pack The American Kennel Club (AKC), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Biewer Terrier has received full recognition, and is eligible to compete in the Toy Group. … Read more

25 of the most unexpected items of 2020

From Dominic Cummings’ staff and milk frothers to Connell’s chain and – of course – face masks: how the stuff that people used, and occasionally bought, in 2020 tells the story of a year like no other

An MDF bookcase for £12,000? The jolting genius of design superstudio Memphis

The high-voltage style, comic-strip colours and eye-watering price tags of this Italian collective changed the world of design – what better place for an exhibition than modernist Milton Keynes?

Gus Van Sant: ‘We are living in a wilder time than anything we could imagine’

He is the king of the Hollywood underground. So why has he made a mini-series for Gucci? The film-maker talks about life in isolation, his gay president project and the big screen’s demise

How to Enjoy a Luxury Weekend Away to Cambridge

    Cambridge is synonymous with lush lawns, elite education, and spectacular period architecture – and that’s before you even factor in the river. It’s thus a part of the country that’s drawn its fair share of tourists. Easily reachable from London, it’s a fantastic choice for a glamorous weekend away – catching the train … Read more