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Sussex village named among Britain's best places to work from home
A Sussex village which is a "haven for wildlife" has been named among Britain's best locations to work from home. Amberley in Sussex, was included alongside 19 other locations in a list from the Daily Mail, which analysed various criteria.
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Why you should move to Wirksworth
With its imposing stone buildings and intricate network of narrow lanes, yards and alleys, Wirksworth is one of Derbyshire's prettiest market towns. Its fortunes were built on lead mining, quarrying and textiles - introduced by Richard Arkwright
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Why the iconic Coastguard Cottages on the Sussex white cliffs are under threat
They’ve starred in some of Hollywood’s most iconic movies including Harry Potter, Foyle’s War, and Atonement and have inspired countless lines in literature but after the latest rockfall in April eroded yet another section of the historic Seven Sisters
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The Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition ‘open to all artists of merit’
When the Royal Academy of Art was established in 1968, the 40 founding artists made a commitment that each year an exhibition would be held, ‘open to all artists of merit’. It has become the holy grail for creatives - showcasing major artists like
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How to create the perfect home office
With working from home so much more than a lifestyle choice, juggling a work life balance has its challenges – and depending on your set-up, where we seat ourselves is at the heart of the matter. As George Clarke, architect, TV presenter and lecturer
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These are the 10 'most important' questions to ask your mortgage adviser
These are the ten 'most important' questions you should be asking your mortgage adviser, according to property experts. The importance of choosing the right mortgage for your circumstances cannot be underestimated. From a fixed rate to repayment
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This Yorkshire former Victorian spa town is full of gorgeous properties to buy
Described by The Guardian as ‘a la-di-da spa town’ Ilkley certainly rivals its nearby neighbour of Harrogate thanks to its blossom-lined streets, well-heeled stores, refined wine bars, and of course, the famous Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms. Akin to its North
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A contemporary detached Frome property on the market at £1.25m
Nyumba, meaning ‘home’ in Swahili is an ultra-modern and energy efficient home. Positioned in a quiet residential road on the edge of the highly desirable market town of Frome, this cool contemporary detached property is one of three that were exclusively
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Living in one of Kent’s prettiest seaside destinations
Dubbed one of Kent’s prettiest seaside destinations, Deal has a colourful history and we’re not just talking about the colourful pastel cottages which greet visitors to the old town. First mentioned as a village in the Domesday Book as “Addelam
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The property market in the Teignbridge district of Devon
Teignbridge possibly offers the most varied landscapes in Devon, encompassing east Dartmoor down to the coast at Teignmouth and along the borders of the River Exe to the outskirts of Exeter. It has an eclectic mix of commercial and residential
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The Hampshire town where you get more for your money
Alton is a sleepy market town on the edge of the South Downs National Park and surrounded by countryside that’s a patchwork of farmland, copse and lavender fields. Picturesque villages round and about are discreetly smart, among them Beech, Binsted
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The Essex town which offers a bit of everything
If there’s one Essex town which offers a bit of everything, it is certainly Manningtree. The name, thought to derive from ‘many trees’, grew around the wool trade from the 15th century until its decline in the 18th century and it was also known for