Tall table shelf and frame, Off-set oak and steel console table, Orla Kiely floor lamp, Finnieston bookcase, and Adnet Circulaire mirror Jan 25, 2013

Barometer: design

Fixtures and furniture with a little value added

The old railway path, just north of Aldeburgh ©Rob Ball Jan 25, 2013

A walk with the FT: In Britten’s footsteps

Sound recordist Chris Watson tunes into the Suffolk soundscape that inspired the composer

Nigel Mansell and Gemma Briggs hit the road on their bikes ©Gareth Phillips Jan 18, 2013

Distance cycling with the FT: Nigel Mansell

The former Formula 1 world champion had more Grand Prix wins than any other British driver. So what’s he like on two wheels?

Jan 18, 2013

Barometer: innovation

Looking for iDeas for all ages? Here is some clever stuff for babies, kids and grown-ups…

The 'Trench Warfare' obstacle in the 2012 World’s Toughest Mudder, New Jersey, US ©Christopher Lane From FT MAGAZINE Jan 18, 2013

Could you handle the World’s Toughest Mudder?

“As a Tough Mudder I pledge that: I understand that Tough Mudder is not a race, but a challenge. I put teamwork and camaraderie before my course time. I do not whine – kids whine. I help my fellow mudders complete the course. I overcome all fears”: 24 hours of hell in New Jersey, US

John Campbell at Coworth Park ©Niall Clutton Jan 11, 2013

Barometer: travel

Country tweed meets urban chic – and an award-winning super spa

Darren Clarke ©Mary Furlong Jan 11, 2013

The Pursuits Interview: Darren Clarke

He won the 2011 Open, yet since then even he admits his game has been poor. So why is Darren Clarke in line to captain Europe’s Ryder Cup team? By Brian Viner

A view of Pendle Hill ©Michael Collins Jan 4, 2013

A walk with the FT: The Pendle Hill route, near Blackburn, Lancashire

Jack Straw, MP for Blackburn and ‘adopted Lancastrian’, heads out across the moors to discuss nature, religion and Iraq with Julian Flanagan

Jan 4, 2013

Barometer: tech

Virtuous gadgets that can help you make - and keep - your New Year’s resolutions

The Grove Dec 21, 2012

Barometer: travel

Discover ancient sites – and food heaven – in the wilds of Pembrokeshire. Plus, the top spots for New Year skiing

Dec 7, 2012

The Pursuits Interview: Heather Watson

Heather Watson is the first British woman to win a WTA Tour title in nearly a quarter of a century. She tells Alison Kervin about hunger, hard work and looking after number one

Nov 30, 2012

Barometer: design

Presents for kids can be cute and stylish

Nov 23, 2012

A walk with the FT: The Dylan Thomas route

How better to mark the anniversary of the poet’s death than by exploring the landscape he loved?

Nov 23, 2012

Barometer: tech

Innovative gadgets perfect for the freewheeling cyclist – plus talent-poaching in Silicon Valley

Nov 16, 2012

Hiking with the FT: Love Raj Singh Dharmshaktu

One of India’s greatest climbers on the highs, and dangerous lows, of summiting Everest

Nov 9, 2012

Military history with the FT: Lewis Moody

England rugby star Lewis Moody fought hard for his 71 caps. But, off the field, the former captain draws inspiration from battles of a different scale

Nov 2, 2012

Barometer: travel

Could a bed and breakfast down by the Southampton docks change the hospitality industry?

Nov 2, 2012

Classic car driving with the FT: Nick Mason

It’s not every day that you get the chance to drive a £23m Ferrari belonging to Pink Floyd’s drummer. Jeremy Taylor pinches himself

Oct 26, 2012

A walk with the FT: The Weedon Bec route

The travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor enjoyed a blissful childhood of ‘barns, ricks and teazles’ in the village of Weedon Bec. His biographer, Artemis Cooper, shows Suzi Feay the landscape of his adventures

From TRAVEL Oct 19, 2012

Kitbag: cool kit

Get your hands on this winter’s hottest gear