Cats film adaptation to hit cinema screens Posted On 29 November 2019

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s successful West End and Broadway musical, Cats, is recognised as being one of the most successful musicals of all time and has now been adapted for the big screen. Since 1981, the musical Cats has been a massive stage hit around the world and now this holiday season, the live action remake …

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Black Friday 2019: Are the deals as good as they seem? Posted On 27 November 2019

Early Black Friday deals have already arrived; but are the deals any good? Black Friday; a date in your calendar that you can never get away from. However, how good are the ‘limited-time sales?’ and what’s the history of the day itself? The name Black Friday originated for the name of the day after Thanksgiving …

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’Tis the season… to get creative with your decorations! Posted On 25 November 2019

With Christmas fast approaching, you’ll be thinking about decorating your home. Keep it rental-friendly with our incredibly easy ways to get your property festive–and fast Ornaments Ornaments are a great and easy way to make your house festive with no Blu-tac or Sellotape. You could go classical with wooden nutcrackers or more modern with light-up …

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A Christmas cake delight! Posted On 22 November 2019

Baking your own Christmas cake is a must-do to help you get in the festive spirit. Involve the kids to make it a family affair! Our editor shares her family recipe so you can create your own special, family, memories   Ingredients 350g plain flour 1 tsp mixed spice 100g ground almonds 1 eating apple, …

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Let the countdown begin! Posted On 20 November 2019

Count down the days to Christmas in style. Here we feature our top picks for kids and adults alike (plus something for the pooch too!)   1. This limited time only, online exclusive, contains £50 worth of products to please any stationery enthusiast. You can expect to find notebooks, pens & pencils, a Paperchase voucher …

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The Davis Cup Posted On 18 November 2019

  Tennis’ Davis Cup is the ultimate team tennis event. Run by the ITF, it is the World Cup of Tennis As of this years’ tournament, the format has changed, so it is now an 18-team event at the end of the season taking place in Madrid over one week. They divide the 18 teams …

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Farm conversion wins House of the Year award Posted On 15 November 2019

It doesn’t look anything special. In fact, it looks like an undistinguished farm building. But House Lessans, the carefully-worked conversion of a barn and a shed into a modernist family home built on a very tight budget in the hills of Co Down, Northern Ireland, has been revealed as House of the Year by the …

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Stephen King – The Institute: Book review Posted On 13 November 2019

Having recently celebrated his 72nd birthday, King released his 61st novel last month. Along with ten short story collections and five non-fiction books, he has written more books than years he’s been on this world. Stephen King is the living author with the most film adaptations to his name. You may know the obvious ones …

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Kit out your kitchen Posted On 11 November 2019

With the kitchen one of the hubs of the home, it’s key to ensure that you have the right tools to make it fully functional. Having these to hand will ensure you cook up a storm in no time! Here’s what you should have – and why. 1. Worktop savers These might not quite do …

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Market Leaders Posted On 08 November 2019

‘tis the season for Christmas markets and here’s a selection from home and abroad ‘yule’ go wild for! It may be hard to accept that the most magical time of year is just around the corner; but it is, and if you need a helping hand to start embracing the Yuletide spirit – or kick-start …

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Bring the outside, in Posted On 06 November 2019

It’s a trend that is growing in popularity. More of us  are embracing the great outdoors and bringing it inside the home. Create your own nature-inspired interior with our top tips. Floral and botanical patterns Inject a woodland feel into your home by adding floral or botanical patterns. Whether that is with a bold wallpaper, …

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Hamilton’s masterclass puts the seal on a golden era for British sport Posted On 04 November 2019

Lewis Hamilton’s sixth world drivers’ championship, duly confirmed at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday, confirms his place on the front row of the grid of Formula One legends. It also marks a milestone for British, and certainly English, sport. The latest world crown for Hamilton completes another processional year for the Mercedes team …

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A guide to staying safe on Bonfire night Posted On 01 November 2019

Bonfire night can be one of the most exciting nights of the year and for very good reason. It’s a night filled with pretty firework displays, traditional bonfire treats and cosy hot drinks. However, it’s important to stay safe. Whether you’re attending a firework display or celebrating at home, it’s important to remember that there …

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