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A derelict property in Surrey has been transformed into a storybook haven for artists. The garden designer Anthony Paul has lived in the same black-and-white cottage in the Surrey Hills for more than 40 years. He is surrounded by villages that recall the trees that...Sustainable gardening: Ways to be less wasteful in the garden
We’re all looking towards sustainability and not chucking garden stuff away, whether it be old tools, gluts of veg or clippings. As you start your great garden clear-up at the end of summer, spare a thought for what you may be throwing away. Old squeaky tools, blunt...Drink in the views: The UK’s 20 best waterside pubs
Stunning views over lakes and rivers make these the prettiest places to enjoy a pint, and maybe stay a night. The Cross Guns, Wiltshire A honey-stone exterior gives way to beautiful gardens with panoramic views of the River Avon, fringed with weeping willows. There is...Sugarcane cabins and floating seats: The future of air travel
A lot goes into a best-ever flight experience – seat comfort, service and safety to name but a few factors. And all three could look completely different in a few decades’ time. Plane cabins are ever-changing, particularly in the long-haul world. In the past few...Ourplace News
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