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Our pick of the best titles about photography published this year – each one will make an ideal festive season gift for lovers of the medium…

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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Spanning the 1920s to 1970s, Into Abstraction: Modern British Art and the Landscape, at Firstsite in Colchester, examines the evolution of abstract art during periods of sweeping social and political

Eleanor Bowmer’s new tableware Showcasing her signature quirky, colourful and delightfully kitsch style, the new Eleanor Bowmer Christmas collection from Pure Table Top is sure to raise a smile this f