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Property mogul to create London's most extravagant home by converting seven Grade I-listed Regency houses into luxury 'mega mansion'
Marcus Cooper has been granted planning permission to turn the properties overlooking Regent's Park into one private home that will rival Buckingham Palace…
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Box Watch: in the first of a new weekly series, we give you the heads up on the best of the week's upcoming TV homes shows
This week's highlights include housewife's favourite Jonnie Irwin in search of a West Sussex country pile in Escape to the Country while Mel and Dom hunt down a rogue puppy trader in a brand-new series of Cowboy Traders…
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Check in to the snugglefest: 40 rabbits, 4 soft pillows and plenty of added fluffiness - new Ibis commercial is officially the cutest ad of 2013!
What do you think your pets would do if they were let loose in a hotel room? This gorgeous posse of 40 fluffy rabbits, filmed for the new Ibis hotel ad, prove all they want to do is sleep…
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And you thought sheds were just for potting! Shed of the Year competition hots up as replica Tardis and mini pub make the shortlist
Love your shed? Not as much as these 'sheddies' who are vying to have their beloved outhouse named 2013 Shed of the Year in a hotly-anticipated finale during Shed Week (what do you mean you've never heard of it?!)…
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Nottingham homeowners 'in a mardy' over housing market, but there's good news for Bristol and Brighton...
Over half of Nottingham's homeowners take a gloomy view about buying and selling their homes, a recent survey shows, but at least the rest of Britain is more optimistic…
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Are you a Hyacinth Bucket? The UK is revealed as a nation of curtain twitchers as our dirty secrets are revealed
Ever taken a sneaky look around a friend's house while they were in the other room? Apparently nearly two thirds of women think their friend's house is a filthy mess…
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Joseph Joseph celebrates its 10th birthday with some stylish new kitchenware
Never content to sit on its laurels, culinary expert Joseph Joseph brings out its latest collection of innovative accessories…
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More monkey business: who will triumph in the battle for Darwin the 'Ikea monkey'? And will his ex owner go ape if it's not her?
He's back! The monkey found wandering around the Toronto branch of Ikea last winter - wearing a rather stylish faux-shearling coat - is now the subject of a court battle as his former owner fights to win him back. We couldn't resist bringing you the latest newsflash on the pampered primate…
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Ray of light: after 6 months on the market Madonna finally sells the New York apartment she bought with Sean Penn, for a staggering £13m
After dropping the price by £2 million, Madonna has decided to 'Take a Bow' and leave the Upper West Side apartment she bought with former husband Sean Penn…
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Secret gardens: have a nosy round the roses at No. 10 Downing Street this Open Garden Squares Weekend
Every year some of London's most exclusive private gardens open their gates to the general public during the aptly (if not particularly catchily) named Open Garden Squares Weekend. So if you're keen to find out whether David Cameron's grass is greener than yours, or feel like hanging out in the place that inspired EastEnders' Albert Square, grab your A-Z and get garden spotting…
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From flightpath flats to dodgy mortgages: one in five Brits have regrets about buying their homes
A new survey reveals that 20% of homeowners admit to making mistakes when buying their not-so-dream property…
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Catwalk to Couch: Kimberly Stewart looks blooming lovely at Kim Kardashian's baby shower
Each fortnight we show you how to bring the hottest catwalk trends into your own home - this week we're loving the floral fancies worn by Kim Kardashian's baby shower guests.…
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Dishwasher vodka: the quick-fix cocktail craze that’s flooding the nation
Flavoured vodka is all the rage these days - though anyone who’s ever spent an hour stuffing Skittles into a bottle then waited weeks for the sweets to ‘infuse’ will know how much of a faff it can be to make. But now you can create a delicious vodka cocktail all at the push of a button - a dishwasher button, to be precise. Read on to find out how to make your very own ‘dishwasher vodka’.…
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War of the renovations: the race is on for Hollywood exes Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston to spruce up their luxury pads ahead of their respective w...
Planning a renovation? Take inspiration from two Hollywood couples, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux, who are renovating their homes for their respective weddings - and they're spending a fortune!…
