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Shorter days and colder weather have confirmed it in bold: winter is on its way. The upshot of this is a desire for homely, oven cooked meals, and for this, you need a proper cooker. More than standing up to the task is this Richmond 1100DF Flavours range cooker from Stoves. The new collection is available in Jalapeno (red), Papaya (burnt orange), Sushi (teal green), Aubergine (dark blue/purple) and includes four ovens and a sleek one piece hob.

With the kids out of school for the summer, and a whole host of accidents waiting to happen, it’s worth bearing in mind that Magnet has a gallery of safety gadgets to help prevent disasters. A remote locking system (£157.90) for cupboards; lockable bleach cage (£125.90); a kiddie cam (£608.90) to help keep an eye on the little horrors; and this hob guard, which prevents hot pans (£73.90) being pulled of the hob when kids venture into the kitchen. Call 0845 123 6789 or visit Magnet.co.uk

Cut down on the expense and environmental waste of buying sparkling water with this new top of the range Drinksmaker from SodaStream. The Penguin comes with reusable glass carafes, and allows you to add as little or as much sparkle as you want to water. Just fill the carafe with tap water, put it in the Drinksmaker, close it and push the button. The Penguin is available for purchase online at Soda Stream Penguin.co.uk, priced £99.99 for a starter pack.