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Happy families at Butlins

Butlins has modernised. This is the Shoreline Hotel in Bognor Regis

Ben Bentley and family were happy campers at Butlins in Minehead.

How to make your house pay for itself

TV presenter Dick Strawbridge

Celebrity television presenter and author Dick Strawbridge is a man on a green mission. He and his family are determined to find a sustainable way of living that is not wasteful and does not damage the environment.

Take a peek at some village gardens

Diddlebury garden trail organiser Julie Tustin.

Gardens in the village of Diddlebury, in the beautiful Corvedale, will be open to the public for the first time next weekend. At least 14 gardens will be open on June 7 including Delbury Hall.

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Derelict country cottage for sale

An historic semi-derelict cottage on the Shropshire/Herefordshire countryside will be going under the hammer this month.

Staying up to date on land values

What do you do when your neighbour approaches you for an extra piece of land for his garden? Tim Main of Balfours Property Professionals is urging vendors to think very carefully - however good the deal sounds.

Spotlight on Market Drayton

While south Shropshire towns like Ludlow are synonymous with good food, Market Drayton depends on it. The small market town in north Shropshire is famed for being the home of gingerbread.

Making the most of your cut flowers

Spring is a wonderful time of year for filling your home with flowers, so we’ve assembled a useful selection of expert tips from The Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Centre on making your cut flowers last longer, as well as how to plant your summer bulbs.

Unusual gem in bustling town centre

The Gatehouse in Lower Broad Street is a rare gem of a property perched in the bustling centre of Ludlow, currently on the market with estate agents Nock Deighton. Read more about it in our picture gallery.

Town profile: spotlight on Dawley

When EastEnders actress Lauren Crace told the nation she hailed from Dawley, she unwittingly shone the spotlight on the Telford town. But Lauren, who plays Danielle Jones, isn’t the only famous resident to hail from this Telford suberb…

Could you build your own house?

Building your own home remains cheaper than buying a property, according to self-build expert David Snell. We caught up with him at the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC for his top tips on self-builds.

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