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Interiors

How de-cluttering can provide you with the perfect environment for home working

Monday, March 23, 2020 julie lucas

Add plants to a space to improve your mood

Tidying up your home can have far reaching benefits for your health

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Inside the School of Comedy founder Laura Lawson’s Monksmead home

Monday, January 6, 2020 Emma Caulton, photos Harriet Bailey Photography

Country and urban clash in the kitchen with its bunting, traditional radiator in electric blue and graffiti style artwork

Have yourself a colourful Christmas at the happy home of School of Comedy founder Laura Lawson

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Ad Feature Warm your world this winter by sparing a thought for your boiler

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Lauren Knight

Keep your toes toasty this winter, and make sure your boiler is in good health before the colder months settle in. Photo Credit: gettyimages / dima_sidelnikov

All year round we rely on the hard-working white box, tucked away in the cupboard, to keep our homes toasty and warm. Most of the time we ignore it - until it’s too late, disaster strikes and it stops working.

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Our property, homes and gardens newsletter will provide inspiration and advice for your home and garden, plus all the latest property news in your area

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Ad Feature Top tips on designing your home from a Hampshire-based interior design studio and workshop

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Are you planning a house redecoration, renovation or room redesign? We caught up with Otterbourne-based Neat House Interiors to find out some top tips from designers Wesley and Laura

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Property Market

Why you should move to Romsey

Monday, March 9, 2020 Emma Caulton

The Red Cottage, Braishfield
OIEO �1,000,000
Delightful 17th century thatched cottage with swimming pool, separate annexe and country views
Charles Powell, West Wellow, 01794 322999

The enduring charm of a traditional market town – Emma Caulton praises Romsey

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Why you should move to Odiham

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Emma Caulton

Picturesque period cottages and townhouses line Odiham’s streets

Castles, canals, character and countryside; Odiham offers much to tempt the homeowner, says Emma Caulton

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Here’s what it’s like to live in Winchester

Thursday, October 31, 2019 Emma Caulton

View to the Cathedral from St Giles Hill

Can happiness be found by living in the ancient capital of Wessex? Emma Caulton wonders and wanders

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What it’s like living in and around Liss and Liphook

Monday, September 16, 2019 Emma Caulton

Emma Caulton praises community and countryside in east Hampshire around Liss and Liphook

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Ad Feature Finding your dream home in Hampshire

Friday, September 13, 2019

Want to find your dream home in Hampshire? Then help is at hand thanks to the experts at Recoco Property Search

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Things to do in the garden during self-isolation

08:30 Hesham Abdelhamid

The best activities to keep your family busy and happy

It’s the perfect time to get out in the garden and get some motivation. Here is a roundup of all the fun and relaxing activities you can do in your garden.

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Exploring the Japanese themed Little Croft garden in Fleet

Thursday, March 26, 2020 Words and photos: Leigh Clapp

Carefully placed rocks and planting around the pond Photo: Leigh Clapp

Graham and Pauline Bowyer have transformed their garden into a peaceful haven using the Japanese garden principles of aesthetics, pleasing sounds and restful stillness.

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Ad Feature How to add value to your property and enhance your home with our guide to buying an oak framed building

Thursday, March 5, 2020 Lauren Knight

Oak is the most durable building material, making an oak framed building an investment as well as a complementary garden feature. Image: Rookery Barns

Robin Welland-Jones, founder and managing director of Rookery Barns shares his expertise on what to consider before you branch out on a stunning addition to your home with an oak framed building.

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

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Wallgarden of Stockbridge to appear at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Following their successful debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2018, winning a 5 star award, Wallgarden, in collaboration with multi-award winning designer Sarah Eberle, return for 2019 in a prime location on Main Avenue

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