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Blair Castle Horse Trials 2015

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Scotland's Blair Castle plays host to the FEI European Championships of Eventing from 10-13 September 2015

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Holiday Destinations - Jade Mountain, St. Lucia

Thursday, June 26, 2014 REVIEW BY KATHERINE LEVY PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE MCNALLY AND TURNER FORTE

Jade Mountain, St. Lucia, was formed on a volcanic eruption millions of years ago but it offers a rare type of tranquillity

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70 years ago today: June 6th 1944

Friday, June 6, 2014

On 6 June 1944, Winston Churchill announced the landings in France - news of the biggest invasion and largest military campaign the world had seen thus far

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Top 10 travel tips - Hidden Gems Around England

Thursday, May 1, 2014 Boomerland Travel Tips.com

Randomly stick a pin into a map of the England and chances are you will hit on somewhere, or something of interest. Our little Island nation is steeped in history and choc-full of treasures. Here are 10 hidden gems from our personal favourites list.

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Homes and Gardens

These stunning English homes will inspire you

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

From beautiful barn conversions and Georgian mansions to fairytale cottages, we take a look at the inspirational interiors of three stunning homes in England

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Christmas Decorations - Vintage Style

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Starry starry night
Every home should feature at least one star decoration at Christmas, as perhaps the most important symbol of the season. You might prefer a shimmering antique gold, but for a rustic look, this twiggy star is a lovely alternative.
Twig star, £6, Neptune

Vintage ideas for your house for the festive period.

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Christmas Decorations - Red and Silver

Saturday, November 22, 2014

A great alternative to tinsel, try these fun red pompom garland Christmas decorations.
£14 at PomPom Galore, www.pompomgalore.co.uk

Deck the halls

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6 of the best chandelier style lightings

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Ooh la la!
Theres something a little&je ne sais quoi about this pretty golden chandelier.
Temperance Six Arm Gold Chandelier £255
outthereinteriors.com

Chandeliers are a trend that's never gone away, but has evolved to meet our twenty-first century style expectations. Add a little light fantastic to your home this dull winter season.

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Celebrity Interviews

GBBO Contestants' Celebrity Lookalikes

Monday, August 10, 2015

The Great British Bake Off contestants - Photographer: Mark Bourdillon

After star baker Marie was compared to Rod Stewart this week, we couldn't help but spot that many of the other contestants shared some spooky similarities with celebrities too…

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