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BIOPHILIA - CONNECTING TO NATURE Author Sally Coulthard, on behalf of Neptune, discusses how the way humans relate to nature affects our sense of well-being and how we can incorporate this with our interiors.
KITCHEN SHOWCASE The kitchen rules supreme as the most important room of a house. It’s gone from simply a practical space to a showcase for entertaining, the hub of the home as well as one that can add value to your property.
HOMES AND GARDENS Our monthly round-ups of news and product launches from some of the best retailers and manufacturers in your own area.
INTERIOR EXPERT JOHN BIDDELL Moving on, January is a great time to freshen up the home, John looks at Little Greene, an independent, family-run business, a manufacturer still producing a complete range of paints.
BUSINESS AND EDUCATION Business, charity and education news from your region plus a round up of some of the best schools in our area.
MPA FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2020 will go down as one of the most diverse years in the history of investing, be that in a pension fund, ISA or other investments.
HARRISON CLARK RICKERBYS You can keep the house, I’ll have the dog, When a couple splits up, their dog can become a bone of contention – for some, it’s as important as sorting out the money or the house
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WINING AND DINING Food news, recipes to try at home and reviews from some of our favourite restaurants across the region.
SCOTTISH SHORTBREAD Nigel Cooke, Head Chef at Laura Ashley The Tea Room Solihull, has shared his festive shortbread recipe which makes 30 – 35 biscuits, ideal to share with friends and family.
BANK HOUSE HOTEL FOOD REVIEW With Covid-restrictions affecting all of our socialising plans, Sharon Napper was delighted to enjoy a lovely Sunday lunch with her mum and husband at this picturesque country house hotel.
INDIAN SNOB Afternoon tea with a spicy twist, Tina Thomas-Bassett this month enjoyed a sumptuous afternoon tea at home.
MOTORING, SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT Reviews, travel and places to visit, our monthly Buyers Guide plus a not to miss review on The Foraging Course Company.
TRENTHAM LIVE 2021 After a year of virtually no live music entertainment, a brand new three-night musical extravaganza has been announced for Staffordshire.
WILL FARMER - A BUYERS GUIDE For the love of Lalique - René Lalique created a legacy of work which would live on long after his death
THE FORAGING COURSE COMPANY Sally-ann Bloomer talks to Kerry Bowness of the Warwickshire-based Foraging Course Company about this increasingly popular pastime.
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