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Chatsworth House decorated Devonshire family DNA tiles

Wednesday 20th November 2013

An artist has begun decorating part of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire's home with tiles depicting their DNA. The work by Devon-based Jacob van der Beugel will see 659 handmade ceramic panels placed in the North Sketch Gallery at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, a spokesman said. The 50cm by ...

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Gardening 'linked to longer lives'

Monday 4th November 2013

Pottering around the garden or fixing up the house has been linked to a longer life in a study of people over the age of 60. Older people can struggle to exercise vigorously, but the study said simply getting off the sofa and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle was a lifesaver. The Swedish study...

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How to winter proof your home

Tuesday 29th October 2013

The clocks have rolled back an hour last weekend, the British Summer Time is officially over and the chill in the air is a lot more noticeable. With the dark nights set in we should all be snuggling up at the fire with our family and friends. There are many different reasons why we need to winte...

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