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Shell V-Power Diesel - designed to give Scotland’s diesel drivers ‘more power for longer’ Shell V-Power Diesel - the fuel designed to give drivers ‘more power for longer’ is to hit the forecourts in Scotland. Using the same fuel technology that for the first time ever powered the winning Audi Sport car to victory at the 2006 and 2007 24 Heures du Mans, Shell V-Power Diesel is formulated to offer diesel drivers the highest levels of performance. more

Gadget-loving generation driving up value of home contents Consumer electronics dominate the interior look of modern British homes as the country approaches the first stage of the digital switchover. more

Is the web calling you for free? Switching telephone providers used to be the only way homeowners could save money on their telephone bills. Now, thanks to new technology, consumers have another option – making phone calls over the internet. more

FRESHERS NEED CLEAR HEADS WHEN BUYING PCs, ADVISES CONSUMER DIRECT As the new academic year gets underway, Consumer Direct, the governments consumer helpline, is offering advice to university freshers thinking about buying or upgrading their PC or laptop. more

IS YOUR HOME KILLING YOU? THINK MOST ACCIDENTS HAPPEN ON THE ROAD? WRONG... MORE PEOPLE ARE more

Buying and selling in Scotland The Scottish property market is quite different to that in England. the most notable difference is more

Choosing an estate agent Estate agents have been unfairly labeled the sharks of the property world but they can help more

Which features add the most value? Thanks to the many TV programmes popularising the idea, there is an increasing number of more

Ikea flats pack FURNISHINGS store Ikea are launching their own flat-pack blocks of more

Pipe down Leaking pipes need immediate attention, but it's not always practical to carry out a permanent repair straight away. more

Kidz in mind Children often draw the short straw when it comes to bedrooms. more

Good old-fashioned style Cath Kidston's come a long way since she first designed floral ironing board covers and wallpaper and sold them from a tiny London shop. more

Locking good With the warmer weather upon us, it's an excellent time to open up the house and give it a good spring airing after the stuffy, centrally-heated cooler months. more

Good enough to eat If you haven't space for a vegetable garden, you can always grow some of your favourites in pots on the patio. more

Designers uncovered Designers' rooms aren't just full of beautiful things they have a style and elegance that money can't buy. more

Waterside style is plain sailing Just thinking about a home by the water conjures romantic images of white washed cottages hugging a cliff or harbour edge, or maybe a retreat overlooking the river. more

Hot shots can warm up Radiators have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. No longer are we confined to simple white panels... more

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