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Angela Patrone
Senior Lifestyle Reporter
Angela Patrone is a Senior Lifestyle Reporter at Express.co.uk, having joined in 2021. She covers topics including home improvement tips and gardening advice. She is particularly interested in interior design, houseplants, and is always on the lookout for the best cleaning hacks.
Angela graduated with a degree in Journalism from Brunel University and joined the Express soon after.
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