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Stand Out From the Crowd ; Sue Kelbrick On a Spacious House with Plenty of Features

O FFERING the opportunity to live in a truly unique home, this already spacious property has been substantially redesigned, renovated and extended to an extremely high specification. The property is surrounded by extensive landscaped grounds which offer a suitably private setting and which include a split-level feature decking area to the rear.

Crown Fields, Near Chester, Pounds 510,000

HOUSE hunters seeking luxury living in Saighton, Chester, should visit Bryant Homes' Crown Fields development, where the last Eccleston - a sumptuous five-bedroom detached property - is attracting attention. Offering 2,120 square feet of modern yet practical living space, the Eccleston is ideal for growing families and anyone with the cash to splash on a spacious home nestled in the picturesque Cheshire countryside.

Relaxation? It's Simple ; Gabrielle Fagan Discovers How It Pays to Keep It Simple When Creating a Calm Haven in Your Home

IF THERE was an easy-tomake recipe for calm, there'd surely be no shortage of takers in our stressed times. But that's exactly what interiors experts Mark and Sally Bailey have devised for our homes.

Simplicity Itself

KITCHENS should be versatile, casual spaces for eating, so have the largest table possible. A wooden refectory one works well. Experiment with seating - for instance, garden benches or wrought iron outdoor chairs. If your home doesn't come with architectural gems such as a sculptural stone fire surround, a carved wooden one or a decoratively-tiled cast iron Victorian beauty, don't attempt to make up for it by installing replicas. Be true to your home, and don't force it into anything which lo...

Step Into the Boudoir at Debenhams

SHOE fans in Liverpool can't fail to have noticed the new addition to Debenhams in Liverpool One - the Shoe Boudoir. The luxurious new department is the perfect place for your Cinderella moment with its luxurious backdrop, glowing neon sign, and double bed ... that's right, a double bed! But, best of all, it is home to the new diffusion range from Kurt Geiger, Miss KG.

Turn Courtesan with Dorothy Perkins

THE second range from Dorothy Perkins's premium line - the DP Collection - hits store from October 12. Called Courtesan, it is full of rich embellishment, velvets, silks, satin and gold.

This Ring's Got Quite a Bite

The Thigh's the Limit This Season ; Fashion Victim

DON'T look now ladies but there are some potentially very dangerous things on the high street right now. They are everywhere you look, they are very tempting, and if you are not careful they could seriously affect your winter wardrobe. They are over-the-knee boots.

Girls Behaving Stylishly

I've Been Reasonably Good at Spotting the Big Trends ; Crosby's George Davies Tells Dawn Collinson About His Latest Fashion Venture

GEORGE DAVIES is a man who relishes a challenge. In fact, he positively goes out of his way to find one. Which might explain why, while the rest of the high street licks its credit crunched wounds, the man behind Next, George and Per Una for M & S is braving the market with an entirely new "affordable luxury" venture. Recession, apparently, is no deterrent for the Crosby-bor n fashion visionary; it's simply a reason to try harder.

Going Under Cover with Marks & Suspenders ; Emma Pinch Checks Out the Fabulous New Lingerie at the Newlyrevamped M&S Church Street Store

GOOD old dependable M&S, first stopping off point for decent- quality smalls. Except what's this? Not just any old upholstery, but Marks & Spencer's new va va voom autumn winter lingerie collection. It's all grown up - but in a seductive Catherine Deneuve way, rather than stout and sensible auntie fashion. It may be the autumn winter collection - but you'll need something else to keep you warm if that's what you're after.

Dignity Up for Sale - Cheap ; Man Overboard a Life Less Ordinary with Gary Bainbridge a Life Less Ordinary with Gary Bainbridge

WONDER who invented car boot sales. IWhoever it was should be given a prize.

Beauty/ Win or Bin?

H IGH-OCTANE glamour might be the current trend for evening, but sometimes you don't want to go all out with foundation and powder. That's where tinted moisturisers come in. Offering all the comfort of a moisturiser, with just a hint of colour and coverage, they are ideal for day times when you don't quite feel up to going bare-faced. Here we try three of them.

Time to Think Pink ; Dawn Collinson Looks at How You Can Give Your Backing to Breast Cancer Care

01 CELEBS Lisa Snowdon, Davina McCall, Alexandra Burke and Gabriella Cilmi have all designed limited edition T-shirts in aid of Breast Cancer Care. The Little Tees go on sale at Dorothy Perkins from the beginning of this month and retail from pounds 16-pounds 20, with pounds 5 going directly to the charity. 02 LIZ HURLEY is lending her name to an Este Lauder Lip Collection in aid of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. It includes three gorgeous products, all hand picked by Elizabeth in a s...

Gaynor Lanceley, 37, Legal Executive for Morecrofts Solicitors ; Living It Up with ...

What are you reading? Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children (again!) Where did you last eat out? Croxteth Park - Teddy bear's picnic with my little boy! I know it wasn't a restaurant, but we had a really lovely afternoon. What are you listening to? I currently have a thing for the Black Eyed Peas and their new album, The E.N.D. I am sure I will have a new favourite next week, though.

By Invitation Only ; Carolyn Hughes Reports From the Latest Lunches, Launches and Parties

THE decadent setting of Tallulahs, in New Brighton, was the venue for a fashion show last week to raise funds for Wirral Witches (Women in Touch with Claire House). Jackie Thompson organised the showcase with hair and make-up provided by Jumi Hairdressing and clothing from Matalan, in Bromborough.

Wirral's Libraries Saved From Closure

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Chase for unpaid rent THE partner of a Wirral law firm is being pursued for unpaid rent of pounds 53,000. PAGE 3 Squirrels hope PIONEERING new research which could help save red squirrels at Formby is being launched today.

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