FROM LOCATION TRACKERS AND CAMERA MONITORING SYSTEMS TO AUTOMATED GROOMERS, THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT FOR YOUR PETS

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Blending good looks and smart ideas, these gadgets will bring quiet sophistication to your interiors, says Lucy Hedges

CLEAN YOUR HOME WITHOUT LIFTING A FINGER WITH ONE OF THESE INGENIOUS HANDY HELPERS

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events

From supermarket tills to fast-food restaurants, having to do it for yourself is turning customers into unpaid employees, says Terry Tavner