Plenty of drama in the sky off Shoreham Beach today.

Light breaking through the clouds and shining on the sea off Shoreham Beach.

Are we sleepwalking into a dystopia? The smartphone tracking industry has been rumbled. When will we act? by John Naughton

Headline of the day: Prominent lawyer Jolyon Maugham clubs fox to death while wearing kimono

Perfect weather for trying out my Christmas coat…

Adam Tinworth in a Jack Wolfskin parka

Practice ‘scruffy hospitality’ : Your home doesn’t need to be picture-perfect to invite people over.

Merry Christmas from one man (and his blog).

Just an intimate dinner for a few chums, wot.

The dining room at Tyntsfield House, near Bristol, decked out for a Victorian Christmas.

A very Victorian Christmas at Tyntsfield.

A cozy room features a decorated Christmas tree, warm lighting from a lamp, and comfortable seating with a backdrop of wooden shelves and dark curtains.A decorated Christmas tree adorned with lights and ornaments stands next to vintage-style upholstered furniture in a cozy room.

Why we need to feel the photos

I think this bauble crop is nearly ready for harvesting.

Bare trees in a grassy area are decorated with red Christmas ornaments hanging from the branches.