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Kate Humble honours the makers of her favourite kitchen tools with simple, seasonal recipes that are as joyful to cook as they are to eat

What are your earliest memories of Blenheim Palace? It was very much the home of my grandfather [the 10th Duke of Marlborough], and my father [the 11th Duke], was very involved with running the estate

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If you have a plot of land or a property you want to knock down and replace, planning permission is required before you can begin any work. The planning system is discretionary – there is no fixed set

Revolutionise the main event with a contemporary take on the classic turkey centrepiece, or why not opt for an inspired roasted alternative?

Discover the magic and mystery of this time-capsule Georgian terraced property in London’s East End, the unique blend of fact and fiction known as Dennis Severs’ House