Sep

We’ve recently had a chat with the lovely Kevin McCloud about all things interiors, making the most of your home and of course, Grand Designs. From 7-9 October 2011 at the NEC in Birmingham Grand Designs Live will be returning, full to the brim with inspiration for your house and design ideas for the bedroom to the kitchen, the garden and future extensions...

Jul

The trend for blurring the boundaries between house and garden and reinventing the extra living space shows no sign of going away, which can only be a good thing as retailers get more innovative and adventurous with their outdoor offerings. Next Home has taken its lead from the Spring catwalks this summer and their garden ranges are fillde with bold colours,...

Jun

Summer is upon us and with many of us jetting off to warmer climes, one of the most important additions to the suitcase is a good book. Or several good books. To help you make sure you’ve got a nice big selection, the lovely people at Waterstones have given us a £100 gift voucher to give to one of you! All you need to do is enter your details below to be...

Jun

Congratulations are in order to our friends at Cease Hairdressing on Leicester’s Braunstone Gate. Three of the staff, including owner Craig Saunders, have entered the British Open Hairdressing Championships, which takes place on Sunday 12th June at the Cardiff City Stadium. Competing against salons and stylists from across the nation, Craig and co...

Mar

Alan Ayckbourn wrote Absurd Person Singular nearly forty years ago but with its timeless themes it remains as fresh and provocative as ever. Set over three successive Christmases, in three kitchens, with three couples the play forms a triad powerhouse of a comedy that highlights marital tensions at the trickiest time of the year. For an evening of ingenious...