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Outdoor Bouclé Is the One Unexpected Idea That Will Make Your Patio Look Instantly More Expensive

Think you're bored with bouclé? Take it outside for a hot new take — yes, really

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Bed Size, From Single to Super King, so You Can Find the Perfect Fit for Your Space

Not sure which bed size to choose? We asked experts how to select the perfect proportions for your sleep space

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My Honest Thoughts After Testing King Living's Best Sofas — These Are the Styles I'd Definitely Consider Buying

Shopping for a sofa online can be scary, so here are my opinions as a design editor who has personally sat on loads of (and even owned) King Living sofas

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Glamorgan beat Somerset to claim first home win in Division One: county cricket, day four – as it happened

Nightwatchman Ryan Hadley scored 50 not out from 231 balls in Glamorgan’s two-wicket victory at Sophia Gardens

The Guardian - UK

You’d never know this stylish sofa was hiding a secret storage compartment – it’s the most comfortable space-saving sofa design I’ve ever sat on

It's comfortable, modular and comes with removable covers!

Ideal Home

I'd Have Never Known This Sofa Was for a Garden If I Saw It in a Showroom — Its Iconic, Curved Silhouette Looks Good in Rain, Hail, or Shine

The key to an outdoor area that looks and feels like an extension of your home all starts with the sofa

Livingetc

Wait, I've Never Heard of a ‘Sofa Island’ Before — Here's Why Designers Are Choosing This Unusual Layout Right Now, and Why You’ll Want It, too

Comfort, flexibility, and style — who wouldn’t want to take a seat on a sofa island? Here's what it is, why it works, and where to buy it

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These are the sofa trends that are set to go out of style in 2026 – and I think some might surprise you

Experts reveal the living room seating looks that are best left in 2025

Ideal Home

Chris Rea shared poignant final Christmas post on social media

Chris Rea's final Instagram post before his death on Monday (22.12.25) referenced his classic festive song Driving Home for Christmas.

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First Look: inside Bentley Home's new Dubai flagship

Bentley Home expands within the UAE with its first flagship store in Dubai, a light and airy showroom showcasing some of the best of luxury craftsmanship

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How town centres are recovering from the fall of Debenhams

Former Debenhams stores across the UK are being reinvented, with a dizzying array of new uses – but only a third of the sites are now occupied by retailers

The Guardian - UK

Former mayor brands charges he failed to disclose financial interests ‘untrue’

Former fund manager Andy Preston, 57, has been charged with four counts of non-disclosure of pecuniary interests in executive meetings.

The Independent UK

James Vince and Liam Dawson do the damage in Hampshire’s rout of Essex

The visitors bowled out the hosts for just 96.

The Independent UK

James Vince becomes Blast’s leading run-scorer but Will Jacks spoils his night

Defending champions Hampshire have lost two of their first three matches.

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Local elections 2023: 7 key results you missed overnight as Tories lose over 100 seats

Labour claimed they are 'on course' for victory at the next general election as the Tories lost key councils and well over a hundred councillors in a local election drubbing

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Rishi Patel shines as Leicestershire draw with Glamorgan

It’s the final day from this round of the County Championship and Tanya Aldred has the latest from around the grounds

The Independent UK

Tim Murtagh celebrates 1000th wicket as Middlesex hammer Kent

Surrey were also dominant in their victory over Warwickshire.

Liverpool Echo

Further Mersey Tunnel toll rise should be 'realistic' consideration

Initial tariff increases are expected to be signed off later this week

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Northeast joins Bradman in the 400 club

English batter Sam Northeast has joined the elite band to have scored 400 in a first-class innings, amassing 410no - the century's highest individual total.

The Independent UK

Glamorgan’s Sam Northeast hits historic 410 not out in win over Leicestershire

An enormous total before his side declared to halt his chase of the record

Daily Mirror

Glamorgan star becomes first player since Brian Lara to reach 400 in first-class innings

Country cricketer Sam Northeast etched his name in the history books as he became the ninth man in the history of first-class cricket to score 400 runs in an innings

The Independent UK

Glamorgan collapse on weather-shortened second day against Durham

Daily Mirror

Cricketer finds out he has been let go by his team for The Hundred 2022 on Twitter

Chris Cooke, who featured for the Birmingham Phoenix in the inaugural edition of The Hundred, claims to have discovered his omission from the 2022 squad on Twitter

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