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When it comes to decorating, there’s an upside to working with a smaller space: all it takes is one clever design feature to totally transform a room.

70s style is a mixture of design trends, some that are strangely in line with our current interior home styles, and some that maybe not so much. See what you think is groovy, baby and should make it into the 2026 home and onwards into the future.

Understanding how bay and bow windows differ can help homeowners choose the right design for a renovation or new installation.

“Shelley china is undoubtedly the best representative of the Staffordshire England Potteries, perhaps the epitome of all bone china.”

This wreath is deceptively easy to make and creates a pretty focal point for a party or summer gathering. Either hang it on a door or gate to welcome guests, or alternatively, lay it flat on a table and put candles in the middle to create a charming centrepiece.

North BBQ provide their customers with a wide selection of integrated solutions for gas and charcoal BBQs; wood, gas and charcoal-fired outdoor ovens; open fire cooking equipment and a wide range of outdoor kitchens and associated products.

I’m going to share with you some beautiful plant combinations that not only look great but are valuable to wildlife and our environment too.

Although this is probably the best time to sit out and enjoy your garden, it is vital to keep plants looking good. Make sure you keep new plants well-watered and hoe off weeds. There’s plenty to do to keep the display going and to enjoy great crops, including harvesting veg at its peak.

It’s summer at long last! Our gardens are in full bloom and outside is the best place to be. Few, if any free regional publications can match us for quality and longevity. The key to our success is our tireless championing of local independent businesses.

Paul Hollywood is a world-renowned baker and celebrity chef, best known for his role as a judge on the hit TV show The Great British Bake Off. Here he shares two of his favourite recipes from his new book Celebrate.