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Animal Magic ; Interiors with Creative Stylist Clare Hornby in Association With

ANIMAL prints are back in fashion -again! Once considered as the height of tackiness, animal prints are fast becoming the ultimate style statement for interiors.

Proper Ty Clinic

Q. I have a pounds 100,000 mortgage on a two-bedroom flat but I need to upsize. In the current economic climate should I sell at the price I brought the flat -pounds 150,000 - and rent in the meantime or stay where I am for now and keep my tracker mortgage deal and move when the market picks up again? DAVE says: If you sell the property and choose to rent, you will release any equity in the flat which you will then need to use as a down payment on your next home - but you may find yourself us...

A Village Marvel ; Dream Home

in association with WHEN it was first built, this week's Dream Home looked little like it does now. Back in the fifties, Hylton started life as a small bungalow in the countryside village of Great Stainton.

Sorted! Diy with Diy Guru Julia Gray

TOP tips for preparing to fix tongue-and-groove panelling Tongue- and-groove panelling isn't to everyone's taste, but it's a good way to cover up less-than-perfect plaster without having to go to the trouble and expense of replastering or getting a plasterer in. Tongue-and-groove is quite popular in bathrooms, but must be waterproofed properly. It is usually best confined to one wall, or all the walls, but only up to dado-rail height, otherwise the room can resemble a sauna.

Rents On the Up

IMPROVEMENTS in the property sales market is helping push up prices in the rental sector, a Teesside estate agent has said. Anne Priestley, residential lettings manager at Manners and Harrison, said last year there was a glut of rental properties on the market as people who were struggling to sell their homes decided to rent them out, while waiting for the market to improve. This additional supply resulted in a decline in overall rental levels.

What You Can Rent in the Tees Valley

THIS property in Yarm is available for pounds 595 per month. The flat at Bridge Court includes living room/dining area, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and shower room/wc. Outside there is also a garage. Details from Family Rentals, Middlesbrough on 01642 217524.

Up for Grabs

MORE than half of the three and four-bedroom homes are now sold at Bryant Homes' Hillbrook site in Ingleby Barwick. Currently available at Hillbrook, based at Broom Hill, are a selection of four-bedroom detached properties - the Hurstwood and the Manningford, both priced from pounds 194,950 and the Malbury, priced from pounds 224,950. Each comes with an en suite to the master bedroom, private rear garden and single garage, while the Malbury and Hurstwood homes also have a utility room.

Dreams Come True with Parent Power

This'll Make You Laugh New ; Rocky Marks 5 Million Sarnies Milestone with Comedy Club Sponsorship

SIR Alan Sugar may not have been amused by his catering but sarnie tycoon Rocky Andrews hopes to have bellies full and sides splitting with his latest venture. Local entrepreneur Rocky, who was fired in the second week of BBC1's The Apprentice, has proved that there's life after reality TV by selling an incredible five million sandwiches since launching his first Fatso Filling Station in 2003.

Search for Top Stories

A NATIONWIDE hunt for Britain's most remarkable real-life stories is coming to Teesside this weekend. The BBC's My Story Road Show is to pull in at Centre Square, Middlesbrough, to publicise the launch of its My Story competition on Saturday, from 10am.

All Is Not Lost ; Routine Stop Recovers Stolen Goods

POLICE are hoping to re-unite some unfortunate Teessiders with what is thought to be their stolen possessions. Officers recovered some suspected stolen goods earlier this month and are hoping they can return them to their rightful owners.

Lift ; the Attraction That's Given Teesside a Real ...

SALTBURN'S Cliff Lift is definitely on the up this year - and how! The Victorian masterpiece is celebrating a record number of passengers as it prepares for its seasonal slowdown.

Mum's Got Biggest Heart On Teesside

SINCE she was just 11 years old, Phyllis Samuels' life has revolved around caring for family. After spending the first part of her life in an orphanage, she became full-time carer for her mother and brother who both suffer from disabilities and severe learning difficulties.

It's Carnival Time Again Says Gran

A SPIRITED great-grandma is hoping to revive a Teesside tradition with the help of others. Molly Griffiths, 74, relaunched the well-known North Ormesby carnival in the year 2000, as a one-off to celebrate the Queen Mum's 100th birthday.

Bidders Wanted for Hall

A KEY council-owned community facility may be taken over by the voluntary sector. Redcar and Cleveland Council's Cabinet has agreed to market Coatham Memorial Hall with a view to transfer it to the voluntary sector.

Pupils Tackle Dragon Panel

PRIMARY school pupils went into the "Dragon's Den" in a bid to boost their creativity. The six to 11-year-olds, from St Bede's School, Marske presented their ideas for clever new products to a panel of Teesside business experts.

Better Access Needed ; Flu Plan Slammed

THE PROSPECTIVE MP for Redcar says residents in his area are being let down by the current swine flu arrangements. Flu sufferers in Redcar and Cleveland have to arrange for a "buddy" go to Stockton or Whitby to pick up the Tamiflu drug.

In Need of a Pick Me Up?

Help Save Our Tees Treasure ; Society's Costs Soar

THE MIGHTY Wurlitzer organ thunders out its popular tunes at Eston's James Finegan Hall on Sundays once a month. These events are Langbaurgh Theatre Organ Society's monthly public musical afternoons, starting at 2.30pm. And the music, from a series of top organists, is real toe-tapping stuff - a medley of popular music and show songs.