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Kutubna Cultural Center opens Dubai documentary photo exhibition

May 10, 2024, Dubai, UAE – Kutubna Cultural Center, Dubai’s newest independent bookstore and cultural center, today announced the opening of Dr. Rana AlMutawa’s urban ethnography photo exhibition “Everyday Life in the Spectacular City”. The exhibition is free to attend and runs from May…

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Two new research studies reinforce Prunes’ role in optimal health

Prunes may help reduce belly fat and the risk for cardiovascular disease while improving gut health, among other health benefits, according to new research Two newly published studies add to an already robust body of clinical research on prunes’ myriad health benefits. The tasty store cupboard…

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Hedges joined by official Olympic artist in celebration of Oxfordshire Artweeks

10th May 2024, Oxfordshire: Hedges Law, one of the region’s longest serving law firms, will be celebrating Oxfordshire Artweeks 2024 by teaming up with local artists, including official Olympic artist and former British rower Annabel Eyres, in support of the charity, Homeless Oxfordshire. Held…

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Mid Sussex to promote 70 hectares of employment space at UKREiiF

Opportunity Mid Sussex, the inward investment platform of Mid Sussex District Council, will promote 70 hectares of employment space at one of the UK’s premier real estate, investment, and infrastructure shows.  Representatives from Mid Sussex District Council will attend UKREiiF in Leeds from…

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Melanie Hick appointed as designer with ‘Climate-Forward Garden’ at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Melbourne-born and London-based exterior designer Melanie Hick has been chosen to create her ‘Climate-Forward Garden’ – a Get Started garden at RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival. The exciting news will propel Melanie forward on her mission to help people use their outdoor space to connect with…

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Hard Rock Mixology – Crafting Legendary Cocktails for Every Mood

If you like the idea of immersing yourself in music history while enjoying an iconic American cocktail, then Hard Rock Cafe has you covered. Whether you’re seeking the perfect pre-dinner drink, a late-night last stop, or an undiscovered speakeasy, Hard Rock Cafe promises an unforgettable…

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Enjoy a Topiary Extravaganza

Celebrate World Topiary Day on Sunday May 12 in the garden of its founder, Levens Hall and Gardens, which is marking the day with a very special admissions price offer, one-day-only topiary tours, art hide-and-seek and a special art workshop. The Cumbrian-based gardens, near Kendal, will be offering…

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By royal invitation - local solicitor and lead vaccination centre volunteer attends royal garden party

9 May 2024, Oxfordshire:  Local solicitor Beverley Sunderland and her husband, two lead volunteers at the Vaccination Centre at Newbury Racecourse attended the royal garden party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.     Beverley Sunderland and her husband helped co-ordinate a 400-strong volunteer…

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Create a Brilliant ‘Beaumont Banner’ for World Topiary Day

Cumbrian house and gardens, Levens Hall and Gardens, is searching for budding artists who can create a fabulous ‘Beaumont Banner’ – its version of the famous Google Doodle. As the founder of World Topiary Day, which is again engaging gardens and garden enthusiasts around the globe this year on…

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Protect turf from the inside out with Insignia

Greenkeepers across the UK are turning to strobilurin-based fungicide Insignia® to keep their turf protected this summer. With its key ingredients helping to prime the turf immune system, resist disease attacks, withstand heat and drought, and grow more efficiently, Insignia® works in a variety of…

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Specialist bird and wildlife company set to soar with new home and garden communications agency

Expert bird and wildlife company, Ark Wildlife, is set to soar following the appointment of home and garden agency, Honest Communications. The leading retailer, which is on a mission to create spaces across the country where wildlife can thrive, has joined forces with the PR and social media firm to…

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: WOMEN IN TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

2024 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards Finalists Announced 7 May 2024: The finalists for the 2024 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced. Now in their 17th year, the awards were launched to shine a spotlight on the varied and increasing avenues of opportunities…

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Think Veganuary is a one-month fad with no lasting impact?

An 86% to 113% increase in the uptake of plant-based meals during the Veganuary campaign which ran January to March.A 23% to 79% increase in the uptake of vegetarian mealsApproximately one third of the initial rise in sales of vegan meals over a two-year period 2020 and 2021 lasted until the end of…

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New study shows Veganuary in workplace restaurants really works – and can boost plant-based choices over a full year

An 86% to 113% increase in the uptake of vegan meals during VeganuaryA 23% to 79% increase in the uptake of vegetarian mealsApproximately one third of the initial rise in sales of vegan meals lasted until the end of the year in both 2020 and 2021 The benefits of a Veganuary campaign in workplace

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TOG24's Women's Festival Essentials 2024

Update your festival look with some essentials from TOG24's spring/summer collection for women. Designed in Yorkshire, TOG24 knows what you need to keep stylish and comfy whatever the weather. From a packable poncho if it pours down to playsuits and shorts for when the sun shines, you can rely on…

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FYNE AUDIO : MUNICH HIGH END 2024 MAKING SENSE OF SOUND

Munich High End, 2024: FYNE AUDIO officially launches SuperTrax super tweeter globally, adds a contemporary black cosmetic and introduces the high-end SuperTrax SC1 cable. The UK brand will also preview 'Special Production' versions of its popular Vintage Classic Series… Vintage Classic Gold SP.

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UK charity helps teachers plan school trips for children with hearing loss

The UK’s leading environmental education charity is sharing some top tips during Deaf Awareness Week 2024 (May 6-12) to help teachers improve outdoor residential experiences for school children with hearing impairments. The advice comes from the Field Studies Council – a charity dedicated to…

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Insect Week: The perfect time to encourage ‘the little things that run the world’ to your patch

Insect Week runs from the 24th to the 30th June, and is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the little things that run the world! This year, disruptive wildflower brand, Seedball, is encouraging the public to do more in the garden to help these fascinating critters thrive.   Dr Emily Lambert and…

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Visitors to RHS shows given the opportunity to learn about the secret world of nematodes; the gardeners’ secret weapon against pests

Visitors to this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival and RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival will have the opportunity to speak directly to experts from a leading biological pest control solutions manufacturer about how to protect their gardens and allotments from a wide range of pests,

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Beautiful Walls Confirms Botanical Bedrooms Craze with Stunning 40% Search Increase

New research from family-run wallpaper retailer Beautiful Walls shows homeowners are embracing the serenity of botanical bedrooms. Using data from Pinterest, Beautiful Walls have found searches for 'botanical bedrooms' have increased 40% over the last month. In fact, in April searches peaked at 9…

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May to Supercharge Newest Tourism Niche – Topiary Tourism

‘Topiary tourism’ will be spreading its way across the world in May 2024, as gardens from Peterborough to Le Touquet and Pennsylvania follow the lead of Cumbrian garden, Levens Hall and Gardens, in helping visitors better appreciate the art-form of topiary and enjoy experiences around it. This…

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‘Topiary Tourism’ Ready for May Crescendo

'‘Topiary tourism’ will be spreading its way across the world in May 2024, as gardens from Peterborough to Pennsylvania follow the lead of Cumbrian garden, Levens Hall and Gardens, in helping visitors better appreciate the art-form of topiary and enjoy experiences around it.   This type of…

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Discover Superior Craftsmanship in Woodpecker Flooring's New Collection

Family-run flooring experts Woodpecker Flooring are celebrating the craftsmanship that goes into their hand-finished boards with a specially curated collection. The Artisan Interiors collection showcases the handcrafted flooring created by Woodpecker’s experienced craftspeople. The three-strong…

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Export Champions 2024 announcement

St Leonards on Sea based electrical accessories manufacturer Focus SB’s Managing Director, Gary Stevens and Head of Strategic Partnerships, Duncan Ray have both accepted an invitation from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to join the Export Champions’ programme, representing Southern

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UK Radiators share expert advice on saving money this summer

As summer arrives, bringing with it the promise of warmer days, managing your home's heating needs can become a little trickier, warns Rob Nezard, Managing Director of UK Radiators. What’s more, it can also prove expensive if not done right. Here Rob spells out SIX spring heating mistakes that can…

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Scandinavian Brand Witt Launches the Ultimate Air Pump Just in Time for Father’s Day

Introducing the Witt Multi-Purpose Air Pump, the premium, multi-function air pump. Wednesday 1st May 2024: Premium Scandinavian brand Witt has launched a robust, long-lasting, electric multi-purpose air pump in the UK, ideal for adventure-seeking Dads. The Witt Multi-Purpose Air Pump brings premium…

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SweetcHome launches property matchmaking service in the UAE

May 1, 2024, Dubai, UAE – SweetcHome, a personalized property matchmaking platform in the UAE, today announced its official launch in Dubai. The new proptech company aims to simplify the real estate search through its first-of-its-kind, tailored home-hunting services and AI matchmaking…

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Pharma Travel Health Gurus Again Raise the Bar

Pharma travel health solutions gurus, Andrew Halliday and Harnek Chera, have reunited to bring travel clinics PinPoint Travel Health – an advanced software-driven travel health and vaccination platform that helps any traveller stay healthy during their exploration of the world. The partnership…

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Yorkshire Travel Tech Gurus Again Raise the Travel Health Bar

PinPoint Travel Health, a subsidiary of Yorkshire-based company, Personalised Diagnostics Limited (PDX), has been launched by travel health gurus, Andrew Halliday and Harnek Chera. The well-known travel health team have reunited to once again raise the travel health bar for individual travellers…

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Travel Industry Gurus Again Raise the Travel Health Bar

Travel travel health solutions gurus, Andrew Halliday and Harnek Chera, have reunited to bring the travel sector PinPoint Travel Health – an advanced software-driven travel health and vaccination platform that helps any traveller stay healthy during their exploration of the world. The partnership…

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London Gatwick lends helping hand to good causes in Sussex, Surrey and Kent

Community groups in Sussex, Surrey and Kent were celebrating this week as London Gatwick announced the recipients of nearly £100,000 of funding from the first round of the London Gatwick Foundation Fund of 2024. A total of 17 groups across the region benefitted from a financial boost from the fund…

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London Gatwick lends helping hand to good causes in Kent

Kent community groups were celebrating this week as London Gatwick announced the recipients of £30,000 from the first round of the London Gatwick Foundation Fund of 2024, across Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. Among the six good causes which benefited from a financial boost…

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Consumer Interest in Planters Soars

New research from Forest Garden – the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden products – shows Brits are harvesting a desire to grow their own. Using data from Pinterest, Forest found searches for planter inspiration soaring. Over the last month, the term ‘planter ideas…

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London Gatwick lends helping hand to good causes in Surrey

Surrey community groups were celebrating this week as London Gatwick announced the recipients of £30,000 from the first round of the London Gatwick Foundation Fund of 2024, across Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge and Mole Valley. Among the six good causes which benefited from a financial boost were…

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New Cocorose Clapham Loafers Provide Glamour and Glitz

Flat shoes don’t have to be boring but should deliver all the comfort benefits a wearer seeks for their on-the-go lifestyle. Luckily, fabulousness and über-comfort combine in the two new stylish loafers launched by Cocorose London in its hugely popular Clapham range.  Both gorgeous loafers are…

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London Gatwick lends helping hand to good causes in Sussex

Sussex community groups were celebrating this week as London Gatwick announced the recipients of £30,000 from the first round of the London Gatwick Foundation Fund of 2024, across Mid Sussex, Crawley and Wealden. Among the five good causes which benefited from a financial boost were Wealden…

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Levens Hall and Gardens Inspires New ‘Topiary Tourism’

'‘Topiary tourism’ will be spreading its way across the world in May 2024, as gardens from Peterborough to Pennsylvania follow the lead of Cumbrian garden, Levens Hall and Gardens, in helping visitors better appreciate the art-form of topiary and enjoy experiences around it.   This type of…

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FoodFest is Offering a Banquet of Activities at this Year’s CarFest presented by bp pulse

Angela Hartnett, Atul Kochhar, Cyrus & Pervin Todiwala, Glynn Purnell, Molly Robbins, Theo Randall and many more… All Prepped to Cook Up a Storm at this Year’s FoodFest Knives and forks at the ready this summer, as foodies and budding chefs alike are in for a tasty treat at this year’s

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Lawns and new build gardens under threat from lurking infestations

As spring unfolds and temperatures rise, homeowners across the country are discovering that their once luscious lawns are being torn to pieces. The culprit of the damage? The lesser-known leatherjacket. Leatherjackets are small grubs that are the larvae of crane flies, or daddy long legs, and are…

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BTTC Group is a 'Great Place to Work' for the Second Year Running

The infrastructure project consultancy, BTTC Group, has been accredited a 'Great Place to Work' award for the second year running, with 98% of employees agreeing that the company is a great place to work. This recognition adds to the firm's other recent award wins, including the ‘Best Workplace…

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Dare To Be Fair – The Must Read Book For Women Of All Ages

“The current ‘norm’ seems to be that once a woman has had a child, she’s likely to return to work part-time – Dare To Be Fair will open your eyes to the consequences of this Dare To Be Fair brings unique insights to the arena of female finances, informed by her distinct perspective as a

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Get A-Head director takes up role with cancer coalition

Leading Midlands-based charity Get A-Head has joined an influential coalition of organisations working to improve the lives of people with head and neck cancers. Danni Heath, director of the Get A-Head Charitable Trust, has joined the Head and Neck Cancer UK Coalition CIC as a director, helping to…

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Leading Executive Vegan Pastry Chef “We are Losing the Art of Baking” Introducing Chef Danielle's Vegan Afternoon Tea Club

Chef Danielle Maupertuis says:   “We are losing the art of baking and I want to do something about this. In my demos I have been asking:   “When was the last time you baked from scratch? “When was the last time you baked with your son or daughter?”   The answers are not positive….. …

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Harness the power of biological control to banish pesky garden pests

Few things disturb the peacefulness of a garden more than discovering slugs munching on the vegetable patch and vine weevil larvae infiltrating pots and planters. Thankfully, beneficial nematodes offer an easy and effective solution to rid the garden of these unwanted pests, without causing harm or…

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Why Fleets Need to Wrap Operations in an ‘App, Track, Protect’ Approach

Vehicle security and technology specialist, HH Driveright, is driving home a message that it says fleet manager’s need to adopt, if they want to benefit from a holistic protection of both their livelihoods and their managers and drivers’ liberties. “App, Track, Protect should be every…

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Porcelain Superstore launches new Tropez Collection

Independent tile experts Porcelain Superstore have launched a new collection guaranteed to bring the sunshine. The Tropez Collection is a vibrant geometric that bursts with character. Available in two colourways, a fresh, breezy Mint and warming Cotto, Tropez is colourful, patterned and effortlessly…

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Naturewall launch new paintable wall panels

SlatWall specialists Naturewall have launched a trio of new collections designed to make it even easier for homeowners to add character and personality to their interiors. Tongue and Groove MDF Panels, Fluted MDF Panels and Reeded MDF Panels are the latest products to join Naturewall’s range of…

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Choose Vegan Friendly Be at One for Compassionate Glamour ..... Empower Your Beauty

Be at One is the definitive vegan make-up brand. It’s the brainchild of vegan campaigner Heather Mills and Milena Thacker, the make-up artist and model.  The Be at One collection, which is available via www.be-at-one.com is specifically designed to be gentle and nourishing on the skin without…

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Where Saints Go launch new Scandi-inspired seating range

Eclectic interiors brand Where Saints Go has launched a new seating collection inspired by timeless Scandi style. The Scandi Edit brings together five statement seats, typified by sleek lines and wooden finishes. Each seat has been handpicked for its versatility, ensuring they not only complement…

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Enhance Your Outdoor Living with rucomfy's New Cushion Line

Family-run textile brand rucomfy have launched a new collection of weatherproof cushions which will add colour and pattern to outdoor furniture this summer. New for 2024, the four-strong collection features classic square cushions as well as stylish bolster cushions in two different designs. The…

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