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2.7m steel garden parasol & base set (12kg) in Burnt Orange, £67.99, VonHaus Arriving in two sizeable boxes, the parasol and base came with no instructions, so it took a little time to figure out how

An essential part of every 1980s interior, Venetian blinds are being reclaimed by contemporary designers to add a dash of that decade’s drama and dynamism

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There can’t be many shops that have received the distinction of being commemorated by the Royal Mint striking a coin in its honour. Not just any coin, but a £5 model, either in plain gold at £3,965, o

Budget airlines love to charge extra for luggage, with pricing structures that can make checking in a suitcase almost as expensive as booking a seat. Consequently, this summer, lots of holidaymakers w