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Not only the longest pier in Britain, Southend is the longest in the whole wide world. So long indeed that it has its own railway to take visitors from one end to the other, a distance of 1.34 miles i

Over the last decade, the focus of the top London auction houses, Sotheby’s and Christie’s, has evolved away from the traditional middle-ground of art and antiques to focus on selling major paintings

‘The English style is fairly daring and we aren’t afraid of colour or pattern. However, it needs to be blended well. I was always taught to use different scales to make the pattern mix comfortably. En

Breathe new life into your home with our round-up of the latest interior trends –discover key colours, plus new looks for fabrics, wallpapers and homeware

September’s a good month to think about food so join us on a gallop through some gourmet getaways across Yorkshire with timely things to do on your trip

Tumbling down to the River Severn in Shropshire, Bridgnorth captivates with its storied past and breathtaking views from two levels