Delicacies from the deep

Whether it is a bumper bag of prawns foraged from a summer rock pool or a hard-fighting bass played to perfection, the fruits of the ocean never fail to delight Neil and Serena Cross

The Countess Bathurst

The indomitable chatelaine of Cirencester Park in Gloucestershire talks about pensions for police dogs and her deep love of shooting and the countryside

RSPB lays blame for raptor deaths

The RSPB believes illegal killing is the major cause of death in hen harriers, and grouse shooting is the main reason for the majority of these deaths.

Packham role will alienate RSPCA supporters, says CA

\"The organisation has done so much to rebuild its reputation over recent years,\" he pointed out.

Curlew to be extinct in Wales as snare ban heads for assent

The Welsh government has now passed the Agriculture (Wales) Bill prohibiting the use of any snare - including licensed use or other humane cable restraint (HCR).

Smolt project on track

The West Coast Tracking Project, started by the Atlantic Salmon Trust in partnership with Fisheries Management Scotland and Marine Scotland Science, has entered its third year.

The Field's 170th anniversary

Generations have passed since this magazine was founded in 1853 but its ethos remains the same, keeping sport at its soul and country life at its heart, says Editor Alexandra Henton

Given the cold shoulder

Smart motorways were designed to ease congestion but significant safety concerns prompted the Government to apply the brakes a move that has now been made permanent

Things are looking rosy

For those cursed with clay soil, roses are the perfect garden addition. Colourful, richly fragrant, adaptable and almost endless in variety, they define the word summer’

Art in the field

David Williams-Ellis’ sculptures of fish and fishing celebrate the past but he hopes they will also help change the future

Minority report

A sensible approach to outcrossing is essential if our vulnerable native spaniel breeds are to have a future. But it appears that, for some, purity is more important than survival

Knights of the long knives

The mock battles that kept men at arms amused during a siege or quiet period morphed into extravagant festivals with often deadly outcomes

Deserving of a bigger buzz

Solitary bees are often ignored in favour of their honey-producing brethren, but their incredible importance as pollinators cannot be overestimated

Welcome to picnic season

Eat your way through the summer months with panache as only the British can

Where the river is still king

Multi-lane lakes may level the playing field for top rowers but in Britain, when regatta season rolls around, rivers reign supreme

From batting whites to trusty tweeds

The connection between cricket and game shooting goes beyond dress codes and conviviality: these seasonal pastimes are two sides of the same sporting coin

In the field with father

We celebrate the role-model hunting heroes who are passing on their love of the sport to their children

The European eel: a life extraordinary

Its migration is among the most incredible feats of the natural world but this once-prolific eel is now critically endangered and needs our help

Scotland's secret sport

THERE are some secrets in angling that are genuine secrets. They manifest as rumours and half-truths passed between anglers and over time morph into legends and hearsay

Our wild fish future

Fishing is at a crossroads but if anglers can change their expectations, this wonderful sport will live on

Norman's conquest

A major new exhibition marks the centenary of artist Norman Thelwell’s birth and 70 years of his endearing if wilful cartoon creation, Kipper

A royal pistol returns

During this Coronation year, the Royal Armouries is delighted to add a rare 17th-century pistol from an under-represented British monarch to its collection

The crowning glory

Whether a dazzling spectacle or a more restrained affair, the coronation of the monarch is a grand ceremony steeped in centuries-old tradition

Ringing in the old

Long worn by gentlemen as a signifier of status, the signet ring is making a curious comeback with a new cohort of champions leading the charge

The kings of Savile Row

For hundreds of years, the golden mile of tailoring’ has been the heart of British bespoke with many eminent Royal patrons including our new monarch

A living ring of sharpened steel

The perfectly turned-out and impeccably drilled military personnel marching alongside HM The King’s Coronation procession are not merely there for show

A brush with royalty

An established patron of the arts and a talented watercolourist himself, HM The King has a passion for painting that connects him with the people

The simple joy of cooking outside

There is no finer dining hall than the great outdoors, and with careful and planning you can create a feast fit for a king preparation

Match the hatch?

Despite the hype from tackle merchants, most artificial flies only ever catch humans. Trout, it seems, don’t share our obsession with fly patterns

Brave, spirited and doggedly determined

Sealyham terriers stole the show during a historic Meet at the famous Badminton estate, which brought shooting, ratting and hunting together for the day