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Bonhams aims to topple rivals!
The emergence of Bonhams 1793 as a global force operating in 27 countries on five continents comes at a fascinating time in the world of fine art and antiques auctioneering.
Holland to host two years of unprecedented art events
In 2009 and 2010, the four largest cities in Holland will participate in a large-scale art and cultural event called 'Holland Art Cities'.
Leach Pottery opens after £1.7m revamp
The Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall, officially re-opens after undergoing a £1.7m transformation.
Art 'supermarket' opens up accessibility
A new website has launched aiming to bring fine art to the living room of your average household.
£500 million art and antiques fair returns
The Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair is the most important event of its kind in Britain.
The world's most expensive paintings
A masterpiece by American painter Jackson Pollock is the world's most expensive painting.
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McCarthy and Rogers scoop top book award
Authors Cormac McCarthy and Byron Rogers are the winners of the 2007 James Tait Black Memorial Book Prize.
Deathly Hallows tops Harry Potter poll
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final Harry Potter book, has been crowned the fans' favourite, a survey finds.
Australian wins coveted comedy award
Australian comedian Brendon Burns has scooped the coveted if.comedy award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Mel Smith to star in Hairspray musical
Leading comedian, director and actor Mel Smith will make his West End debut in the musical Hairspray.
Book criticises French government during Nazi invasion
A book which criticises the French government for failing its citizens during the German invasion of 1940 will be launched this week.
Book award win for Iggulden brothers
Conn and Hal Iggulden's The Dangerous Book for Boys has been named book of the year at the British Book Awards.
Unfinished Tolkien set for April release
An unfinished novel by The Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien will be published next month.
Poet Barlow wins national contest
Former probation officer Mike Barlow has won the National Poetry Competition for his poem The Third Wife.
A midsummer celebration of the arts
The highly popular St Magnus Festival is Orkney's annual celebration of the arts.
Top literary prize awarded to Mahon
Northern Irish poet Derek Mahon has been awarded the coveted David Cohen Prize for Literature.
Wilson still top library author
Jacqueline Wilson was the most borrowed author from UK libraries in 2006, figures show.
Potter book left unread by many
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Letter writing remains popular
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JK Rowling tops best author poll
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German violinist scoops prestigious award
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HOTEL Of The Week
A beautiful country house hotel in the heart of Dartmoor
Gidleigh Park is a beautiful country house hotel set on the banks of the North Teign River in the Dartmoor National Park, with 45 acres of gardens and woodland.
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Brownston Street
An elegant and well-proportioned Grade II listed Georgian house in the very centre of this much sought-after South Hams town.
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WINE Of The Week
Camel Valley Bacchus 2006
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Cove's long history rich with ship wrecks and smuggling tales
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Oven roasted Ideford duck breast on a parsnip rosti, topped with rhubarb sauce
By Tim Golder, head chef at Topsham's prestigious Oliva Restaurant, which was named best restaurant in Devon at the 2007 Devon Life Food and Drink Awards.
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