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The best of new sustainable design – in pictures
Jumeirah sideboard, GBP599, Atkin and Thyme
Rose gold rug, GBP79, limitedabode.co.uk
Bilot side table by Porada at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, London (020 3155 3065); dcch.co.uk/
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2020 Mammal Photographer of the Year winners
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