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A new stained-glass window in St Andrew's Church in Thursford, North Norfolk depicts aspects from the lives of the local villagers who contributes to its creation and installation. The unique window ...

So it's best to keep the windows, curtains or blinds closed during the day to minimise the amount of sunlight coming in. "Night-time is when summer temperatures tend to dip, so make a habit of ...