The £40 car boot painting that might just be a long-lost Van Gogh worth more than £10 million

It's the things dreams are made of: you pick up an innocuous painting at a car boot sale only to discover that it might be a previously unknown piece by one of the most influential figures in art worth millions. This time round though the dream is a reality because…

The green Gable House: A family home in Hampshire that even we can't believe is only 15 years old

If the house isn't quite right, don't be afraid to build something new. The Gable House in Ashford Hill is a glorious example of a new home that looks like it's always been there.

Dawn Chorus: The Serpentine Pavilion names their 2025 designer, political activism comes to Margate and Rolls-Royce make nesting boxes for mice

Who has the Serpentine chosen to design their 2025 Pavilion, why are Rolls-Royce making nesting boxes for hazel dormice and how is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show honouring the Chelsea Pensioners at this year’s event? We answer all these burning questions in today’s Dawn Chorus.

A decadent savoury tart that makes the most of seasonal curly kale

The only thing better than a normal tart, is a tart with a Gruyère crust. Melanie Johnson reveals how to make one using curly kale, mushrooms and caramelised shallots.

Best country houses for sale this week

From a vast Shropshire masterpiece to an idyllic West Country farmhouse, here's our pick of the best property for sale this week.

The Bordeaux Bullet, Mr Universe, The Friendly Ghost and The White Wizard: The Six Nations stars to keep an eye on in 2025

England will have to fly to overtake runaway favourites France and Ireland in the impending Guinness Six Nations, says Owain Jones, as he sizes up the key players who could change their team’s fate.

Dawn Chorus: The mysterious miracle of the Cotswolds garden where 5 million snowdrops sprang up spontaneously, plus a Royal baby and our quiz of the day

Painswick's carpet of snodrops, plus a Royal baby, our quiz of the day and more make it in to today's Dawn Chorus.

Ten stunning character properties for sale at under £400,000

From thatched cottages near the beaches of Devon and Cornwall to a barn conversion in Kent and a wonderful getaway in Snowdonia, here's our pick of the best character cottages and character homes for sale.

The farmers who embrace the right to roam: 'Farming can be isolating... it’s really nice when we get people through the yard'

Jane Wheatley speaks to a farming couple who actively encourage walkers to come across their land.