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The appeal of Britain’s countryside owes much to our tradition of creating and preserving beautiful houses and gardens. Today, that tradition is as strong as it has ever been, thanks to the knowledge, dedication and creativity of the architects, interior designers, garden designers and craftspeople described on the following pages

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Last year, Desert Island Discs presenter Lauren Laverne received a shock cancer diagnosis. In her first inter view since, she tells Sali Hughes how the experience has helped her to find joy in the everyday

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Who needs a flagship phone anyway? If you’re canny these days you can find solid specs, sharp design and smart features for less cash…

We’ve washed, styled, straightened and waved our hair hundreds of times to find the 61 best buys that give shine and strength to every hair type and texture