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The British seaside holiday began with the railways. Before the mid 19th century and the tentacle-spread of rail to the country’s outer edges, the coastline was, apart from a few Georgian watering holes, inhabited mainly by fishermen. A century later, sand and shingle was decked with resorts, spas, piers and…

Paul uses this century-old design technique to bring a hint of individuality to his dining room, and you can do the same

Adele Cardani visits some of Britain’s best creative designers and notes important shifts away from a recently favoured minimalist look toward individual character and personality

From sophisticated garden furniture to an award-winning mattress, this curated list has everything you need to enhance and simplify your home life

An autumnal palette doesn’t have to feel gloomy, writes Adele Cardani, deep hues can be cosy and even dramatic. Here are some expert tips and tricks to vamp up a bland room...

Whether you have a petite urban patio or a sprawling countryside lawn, there are an abundance of ways to create a personality-filled al fresco area for lounging and dining, writes Adele Cardani

From linen and velvet to florals and stripes, these fabric combinations are timeless

From butter yellow to powder blue, these are the colors to decorate with this summer

A magistrate said a senior constable's threats to his de facto partner were serious but he'd been suffering PTSD at the time he assaulted and intimidated her.