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RENOVATING a home should be a relatively simple process, but sometimes there's legislation dictating what you can and can't do. It is important when buying a house to find out what year it was built and if there is likely to be anything that would hamper your revamp. How old is my house? Having an older house can mean there are restrictions on what renovations you can carry out on the property. For example, if your house is particularly old or in an area of outstanding natural beauty you might not be able to add an extension. An old house generally refers to one over 50 years old. Older than that and it could classed as a period property. READ MORE ON PROPERTY COOL DOWN I’m a property expert, my tips will keep your house cold DREAM HOME I'm an interior designer and there's easy ways you can renovate on a budget How to find out when my house was built? There are lots of different ways to find out the age of … [Read more...] about When was my house built and how old is it?

Rishi Sunak has quit as Chancellor and Sajid Javid has resigned as health secretary as Boris Johnson's leadership faced a fresh crisis following the Chris Pincher scandal. Mr Sunak said "the public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously", adding "I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning." In an incendiary letter, Mr Javid said the British people "expect integrity from their government" but voters now believed Mr Johnson's administration was neither competent nor "acting in the national interest". Mr Johnson had tonight admitted "it was a mistake" to give Mr Pincher his job as deputy chief whip and said: "I apologise for it". Mr Sunak and Mr Javid's resignations come after Downing Street was accused of lying over the Chris Pincher scandal this morning, as Lord McDonald said Mr Johnson was briefed "in person" about concerns relating to the then Foreign Office minister. The publication of the … [Read more...] about Tuesday evening UK news briefing: Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign from the Cabinet

Cameron Norrie might have had the backing of the Court no.1 crowd during his gruelling five-set victory over David Goffin, but the Wimbledon hero will not be cheering on his fellow Brits in the Rugby Union World Cup next autumn. The British no.1, 26, reached the semi-finals of a grand slam for the first time in his career after twice battling back from a set down to claim an astonishing 3-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over world no.58 Goffin. In a mammoth contest on Court no.1, Norrie became the first Brit to reach the last four since a certain Andy Murray in 2016 and will face six-time SW19 winner Novak Djokovic on Friday (July 7) for a place in the final. READ MORE: "Ridiculous" Wimbledon rule forced female stars to play braless - giving fans an eyeful And while Norrie urged the crowd to show their support for his centre-court clash against the world no.3, "I'm sure the fans will get behind me and I'll take the fight to him [Djokovic]," he said, following his … [Read more...] about Wimbledon hero Cameron Norrie does not support England when it comes to rugby union

S trings of ordinary lightbulbs on white plastic flex, hung like flowers on dangling vines and festooned from the ceiling, in celebration of nothing at all. A low and vacant plinth, waiting for something to happen, with more lightbulbs glowing around its edge, a tawdry halo of expectancy. A lone and distant bird in a high white sky, a huge distance caught in the camera's eye. Blue curtains sifting blue light on to a blue mirror, veiling the world outside and spilling over the silver cellophane wrappers of thousands of sweets. Walk through a blue and white bead curtain, and think for a moment that it could almost be rain (it is called Water). This is the work of Felix Gonzalez-Torres, currently at the Serpentine and on billboards around London (a single unexplained image - two dented pillows side by side, rumpled sheets, the aftermath of sleep or sex). There are more works, discretely displayed in the Print Room at the V&A, and in the studios of the Royal College of Art across … [Read more...] about All this, and free sweets too

July 05, 2022 - 13:04 BST The Queen's London home, Buckingham Palace, is currently undergoing renovations costing £369million, but the monarch will likely never live there again It may be one of the most famous buildings in the world, with the biggest private garden in London and a whopping 829,000 square feet of living space, but Buckingham Palace was never the Queen 's royal residence of choice. RELATED: The Queen's jaw-dropping palace she visits for one week of the year While Her Majesty has used the historic palace as her official residence for most of her reign, it has previously been revealed that she never wanted to move in, and hoped to remain living at Clarence House upon her accession to the throne. Loading the player... WATCH: Inside Buckingham Palace's £369million refurbishment Since the coronavirus pandemic, the monarch has primarily lived at Windsor Castle, and while she returned to the iconic … [Read more...] about The Queen’s £370million home she never wanted to live in – full tour

July 05, 2022 - 13:48 BST Amanda Holden house: Britain's Got Talent star Amanda has a beautiful countryside home – and it looks stunning in brand new clip Amanda Holden 's private Cotswolds cottage is unbelievably stunning in a brand new video where the star embarks on the latest TikTok trend. PHOTOS: Amanda Holden's TWO family homes are nothing alike – photos The Britain's Got Talent star was joined by good friend Lauren Silverman, who is the fiancée of Simon Cowell , Amanda's daughter Holly and Lauren's son Eric and they all aced the popular handstand challenge. Loading the player... WATCH: Amanda Holden shows off her flexibility in chic living room "Handstand challenge completed with the #laurensilverman #Eric and #HRH at the wkd!!!" wrote Amanda next to the video. The four of them used an exposed brick wall in the living room to prop themselves up on and overhead the cottage's authentic … [Read more...] about Amanda Holden’s Cotswolds cottage is so chic in new video

Corroll Pereira with four of his children, Thomas (L) James (C) Hayden (2-R) and Kayne (R) (Image: Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Corroll Pereira lives with his wife and five sons in a three-bedroom house in Kenley, a borough of Croydon, south London. They moved into the house in October 2021, but the lack of space is having a "detrimental" effect on the whole family. Related articles 1,400 holiday cottage owners set to quit Wales over new rules Woman spends day in police cells over bin bags she put out 8 years a Corroll is a full-time carer for his wife, 40, who has epilepsy and an anxiety … [Read more...] about Family of seven living in three-bedroom house feel ‘fobbed off’ by council

Dale Dominey-Howes is an Honorary Professor of Hazards and Disaster Risk Sciences at the University of Sydney ANALYSIS: Again, thousands of residents in western Sydney face a life-threatening flood disaster . At the time of writing, evacuation orders spanned southwest and northwest Sydney and residents of the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley were being warned the crisis was escalating. It’s just over a year since the region’s long-suffering residents lived through one of the largest flood events in recent history. And of course, earlier this year floods devastated the northern NSW town of Lismore. Right now, attention is rightly focused on helping those immediately affected by the disaster. But as the floodwaters subside, we must urgently act to avert a repeat of this crisis. Obviously, nature is a major culprit here. But there’s plenty humans can do to plan for major flooding and make sure we’re not sitting in the path of disaster. NINE Residents … [Read more...] about What’s causing Sydney’s monster floods and how can they be stopped?

For those of us trying desperately to get on the property ladder, a £15k house sounds pretty appealing. And it’s true – this two-bedroom house in Barr, Ayrshire, Scotland, does have bags of potential, as a detached home with its own driveway and garage, plus an enclosed courtyard. There’s just one – pretty major – problem: the property is missing a roof. Although perhaps you could spin that as a natural skylight? The house has a massive hole in the roof thanks to a fire, which has also left damage to the interiors. Some rafters remain, but they’re a tad charred, the windows are smashed, and there’s debris strewn across the drive. Oh, and potential buyers can’t have a peek inside due to safety issues. All that goes quite a way to explain the budget-friendly price tag. The house is being sold at auction by Slater Hogg and Howison, with starting bids at £13,500 and a £15,000 reserve. The listing reads: ‘Well located in the centre of the picturesque conservation … [Read more...] about Two-bed house in Scotland is on sale for £15,000 – but it’s missing a roof

WITH summer in full swing, barbecues and pool days make your backyard the prime destination of the season. Yet decorating the outdoor space can be both creatively and financially overwhelming. Pulling inspiration from high-end retailers like West Elm and Pottery Barn is helpful, but you don't actually need to purchase the decor to get the same pieces. Luckily, YouTube's DIY queen Megan from the channel Glue Guns & Roses has figured out the key to decorating your backyard at the lowest cost possible. As an avid Dollar Tree fan, the crafty influencer uses wood planks, small fabric rugs, and some hot glue to create side tables, outdoor pillows, lanterns and so much more. In the video, Megan compares the original prices of the decor to what you can spend to make it yourself. READ MORE ON THE US SUN POWER MOVE I'm a gardening pro - how to turn your hose into a DIY power cleaner Mirror moves I’m a DIY fan - I made a … [Read more...] about I’m a Dollar Tree super fan – how to transform your backyard for a fraction of what Walmart & Pottery Barn charge