A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane

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Boarded-up shop fronts and permanently closed department stores have become a common sight across Britain in recent years. As large chains collapse, online retailers gain market share and out-of-town

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