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Graceful and practical in equal measure, the parasol has a long and colourful history when it comes to creating shade. Deborah Nicholls-Lee takes cover

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

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As summer temperatures continue to soar, fans–long considered a fashion anachronism–are back in the style spotlight, says Jack Watkins

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