In this extract from her book American Grown, Michelle Obama describes her joy at being able to

The British designer talks to Georgia Dehn about his favourite tools, teaching and the bookcase

Jane Sanders doesn't just live in a Fifties house, she also embraces the decade's lifestyle, says

This week the Olympic torch begins its journey around the country. It will illuminate some hidden

Value, views and modern facilities - it's no wonder homes on golf courses are beating the global

Value, views and modern facilities - it's no wonder homes on golf courses are beating the global

The housing market is broken and overcrowding getting worse, a report warned, as official figures

David Nicholls rounds up the most stylish and exciting new interiors on the market. This week:

Badgers Holt in Haslemere, Surrey is a stylish contemporary five bedroom home offering plenty of

For guaranteed sunshine, at least some of the year, try these bright spots across England and

A round up of the wettest places to live in England and Wales. Keep the brolly handy at all

Caroline McGhie discovers a water tower with potential.

Ruth Bloomfield meets an ingenious architect who has maximised space in his urban home.

Couples who are paid more than £40,000 a year will not be entitled to council homes under plans

Exclusive pictures of Cotchford Farm, the former home of Winnie-the-Pooh creator AA Milne and Brian

Exclusive pictures of Cotchford Farm, the former home of Winnie-the-Pooh creator AA Milne and Brian

Exclusive pictures of Cotchford Farm, the former home of Winnie-the-Pooh creator AA Milne and Brian

Danny Revitt and Matthew Wayman from national law firm Irwin Mitchell answer readers' questions on

Cotchford Farm connects Winnie-the-Pooh with the Rolling Stones, two British figures that could

Caroline McGhie discovers why surprising numbers of adventurous idealists are falling under the

The Naked Chef's chain of retro restaurants offers a quirky modern twist on British design.

The Naked Chef's chain of retro restaurants offers a quirky modern twist on British design.

In January this year Becky Sunshine visited the late Vidal Sassoon at his London home and found

Hairdressing's arch-modernist, the late Vidal Sassoon, styled his London home in typically angular

Property sleuth Graham Norwood hops in his hybrid car and travels the country to find eco-friendly