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Explore RKW’s British Heritage Tabletop Brands at Ambiente, Featuring Wade, Milton Brook, and Barbary & Oak
RKW is pleased to present a selection of its British heritage tabletop brands at one of Europe’s biggest SDA and housewares shows, Ambiente. These high-quality pieces can be found on Stand M40 in Hall 8.0 and will support RKW’s wider selection of housewares & SDA offerings, providing a full…
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Miss Yorkshire partners with mental health organisation to run mindful retreat
Harrogate’s Chloe McEwen, the reigning ‘Miss Yorkshire’ has partnered with HelloHope, a mental health organisation to host a mindful retreat. The 7-day ‘Hello Mindful Malta’ retreat will take place from the 2nd-9th May in a luxury 5-star villa in Malta run by Chloe McEwen and HelloHope’s…
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FEELING THOSE JANUARY BLUES? LOVE TO EXPLORE HAS THE SOLUTION
High-res images available to download here It’s that time of year again… January. The festive season has faded, the winter is lingering, and we’re all longing for somewhere with sunshine where we can feel the sand between our toes. So, where to escape to fight those January blues?
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Elevate Your Home with By Haleys' Immersive Utopia Mural
Those looking to inject optimism and create an idyllic Eden in their home need look no further than a new wall mural from family-run wallcovering brand By Haleys. Introducing Utopia. Available in three colourways, Utopia is a painterly paradise bursting with texture, colour and playful mark-making…
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Veganuary 2025: Championing plant-based living in the UK’s care sector
Veganuary 2025: Championing plant-based living in the UK’s care sector Vegetarian for Life highlights the growing importance of catering to plant-based dietary preferences in care homes. As the UK celebrates Veganuary 2025, care charity Vegetarian for Life (VfL) calls on care homes across the…
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Stylish TOG24 quilted jackets to add to your spring wardrobe
TOG24's new 2025 collection of lightweight, waterproof quilted jackets and gilets have been designed with the unpredictable British climate in mind. These wardrobe essentials offer both fashion and function, ensuring you stay comfortable and stylish whatever the weather throws your way. Available in…
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Swan Set to Unveil New Product Innovations at Ambiente 2025, Highlighting its NEW Premium Espresso Machines, Hot Water Dispensers, and Household Waste Solutions
RKW’s leading brand Swan continues to grow as it prepares to showcase new product launches at one of Germany’s largest trade shows for SDA and Housewares, Ambiente. Swan will be at the RKW stand in Hall 8.0, M40, where visitors can discover its best-selling ranges, as well as new market…
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Best spring walking gear for women from TOG24
Whether you're going on your daily dog walk or an all-day hike in the hills, TOG24 has a range of waterproof, insulated, and fleece jackets to protect you from the elements this Spring. There's also a collection of walking trousers and shorts designed for ease of movement. Short waterproof trench…
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Bare root plants: The secret to success
Angharad James, product manager at Maxicrop, shares the secret to success when planting your bare root plants: “Planting bare root trees and roses is a great way to add new life to your garden, especially during the dormant season from November to March. These plants are sold without soil around…
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Mitchell & Brown Launches 'Pick n Mix' Trade Discount Offer
Mitchell & Brown, the UK's favourite domestic TV brand, is kicking off the New Year with an exclusive January special offer for its valued retail partners. For a limited time only, retailers can enjoy up to 10% off trade prices when ordering multiple mixed Mitchell & Brown TVs from their extensive…
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FresHR Identifies Top HR Challenges for UK Start-Ups in 2025: From Talent Wars to Remote Woes
As the UK’s start-up ecosystem continues to thrive, 2025 brings a new set of HR challenges for budding businesses. From navigating hybrid working, the fierce competition for skilled talent to staying ahead of regulatory changes and fostering inclusive company cultures, start-ups are finding…
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Celebrate Mum with Coastal-Inspired Art
Give the beauty of the coast this Mother's Day, with unique artwork from coastal-inspired studio Beach House Art. This collection, inspired by the ever-changing hues of the ocean and the tranquillity of the beach, offers a thoughtful tribute to the special women in your life. From florals that…
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Bring the Beach Home: Shoreline Collection Sparks Joy with Coastal Charm
A ceramic collection inspired by the British coast has been designed to spark joy in homes the length and breadth of Britain. Shoreline from Habulous is a homeware collection channelling the spirit of the coast. Each piece in the seven-strong collection is handcrafted in Habulous’ Dartmoor studio…
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SlatWall Goes Mini: Naturewall's Striking Innovation
Naturewall, the UK’s largest manufacturer of SlatWall, is redefining wooden wall panelling with SlatWall Mini. Offering a contemporary take on traditional wall panelling, SlatWall Mini features Naturewall’s signature slatted structure in a convenient, easy-to-handle square format. Measuring in…
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CallTower Acquires Inoria
CallTower Announces Acquisition of Inoria to Expand Market Presence and Strengthen Communications Technology Capabilities CallTower, a global leader in cloud-based communications (unified communications, contact centre, and collaboration solutions), is pleased to announce the successful
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Maidenhead - Gardner Leader acts in purchase of 133-year-old Henley Standard by Baylis Media
8th January 2025, Maidenhead: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has supported Maidenhead-based, independent newspaper group, Baylis Media in the purchase of the 133-year-old Henley Standard weekly newspaper from Higgs Group. The Henley Standard is now operated by the Baylis Community…
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Berkshire - Gardner Leader acts in purchase of 133-year-old Henley Standard by Baylis Media
8th January 2025, Berkshire: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has supported Maidenhead-based, independent newspaper group, Baylis Media in the purchase of the 133-year-old Henley Standard weekly newspaper from Higgs Group. The Henley Standard is now operated by the Baylis Community…
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Levens Hall and Gardens to Feature on New BBC Programme
Friday January 17 will see one of the Lake District’s most magnificent gardens showcased on TV, when Levens Hall and Gardens features on BBC2’s ‘Monty Don’s British Gardens’. From 8pm that evening, viewers will be able to tune in and watch the cameras explore the horticultural delights…
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Scots Earned Nearly £150,000 Selling Unwanted Books in 2024
As the New Year begins, many people in the UK are preparing to declutter —and one platform is helping households clear their shelves while recouping some much-needed cash. In 2024, people in Scotland earned a staggering £144,269.92 by selling unwanted books, DVDs, and games through WeBuyBooks.
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People in Glasgow Earned Nearly £50,000 Selling Unwanted Books in 2024
As the New Year begins, many people in the UK are preparing to declutter —and one platform is helping households clear their shelves while recouping some much-needed cash. In 2024, people in Glasgow earned a staggering £49,945.70 by selling unwanted books, DVDs, and games through WeBuyBooks.
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People in Edinburgh Earned Nearly £50,000 Selling Unwanted Books in 2024
As the New Year begins, many people in the UK are preparing to declutter —and one platform is helping households clear their shelves while recouping some much-needed cash. In 2024, people in Edinburghearned a staggering £48,264.26 by selling unwanted books, DVDs, and games through WeBuyBooks.
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Castle Stays Soar in Popularity Thanks to ‘The Traitors’
A unique 4-star hotel accommodation in Northumberland, England, celebrating its 675th birthday this year, is experiencing what it calls ‘The Traitors Effect’, as Brits who are obsessed with the hugely popular BBC TV show seek to find their own route to staying in a luxury castle. Langley…
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Tower to Showcase New Innovations in Space Saving Solutions such as the Dual Stack Fryer and Omni Cordless Range, as well as their New Partnership with Media Giant Good Food
At Ambiente, Tower is set to showcase a variety of new innovations to the market, as well as their latest partnership with food media giant, Good Food. Tower is an iconic British brand boasting over 100 years of quality in manufacturing and design excellence. As one of the UK’s fastest growing SDA…
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Mayo Wynne Baxter sees significant growth and strengthens position in legal sector
Sussex-based law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter (MWB) has announced a 7% increase in revenue for the past financial year, taking the firm’s turnover to more than £13.5 million for the first time, thanks to organic growth and team expansion. In September 2023, the firm merged with Pure Employment Law in…
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Honest Communications strengthens for future growth with new Senior Leadership Team
Leading home and garden specialist PR agency, Honest Communications, has kicked off the new year by announcing the formation of its Senior Leadership Team. Founded by managing director Holly Daulby in 2018, the agency has bolstered the business with the promotion of longstanding employees, Fay…
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People In Greater Manchester Made Over £100,000 from Unwanted Books in 2024
As the New Year begins, many people in the UK are preparing to declutter —and one platform is helping households clear their shelves while recouping some much-needed cash. In 2024, people from Greater Manchester earned a staggering £107,075.61 by selling unwanted books, DVDs, and games through…
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People In The West Midlands Made Over £200,000 from Unwanted Books in 2024
As the New Year begins, many people in the UK are preparing to declutter —and one platform is helping households clear their shelves while recouping some much-needed cash. In 2024, residents from the West Midlands earned a staggering £200,251.93 by selling unwanted books, DVDs, and games…
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Start the day the sustainable way with Kallo granolas
Packing a crunch, Kallø launches a new range of Granolas made with simple, tasty and natural ingredients With spoonfuls of sustainability and a crunch-load of tastiness; Kallø is set to launch two NEW naturally delicious granolas made with organic ingredients. Kallø Organic Three Nut Granola and…
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People in Brighton Made over £55,000 from Unwanted Books in 2024
As the New Year begins, many people in the UK are preparing to declutter —and one platform is helping households clear their shelves while recouping some much-needed cash. In 2024, residents from Brighton and nearby areas including St Leonards and Hove earned a staggering £55,475.53 by selling…
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Derbyshire People Made Nearly £70,000 from Unwanted Books in 2024
As the New Year begins, many people in the UK are preparing to declutter —and one platform is helping households clear their shelves while recouping some much-needed cash. In 2024, residents from Derbyshire earned a staggering £69,384.37 by selling unwanted books, DVDs, and games through…
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Liverpudlians Made Nearly £35k from Unwanted Books in 2024
As the New Year begins, many people in the UK are preparing to declutter —and one platform is helping households clear their shelves while recouping some much-needed cash. In 2024, Liverpool residents earned a staggering £34,497.99 by selling unwanted books, DVDs, and games through WeBuyBooks.
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Londoners Made Nearly Half a Million from Unwanted Books in 2024
Londoners Made Nearly Half a Million from Unwanted Books in 2024 As the New Year begins, many people in the UK are preparing to declutter —and one platform is helping households clear their shelves while recouping some much-needed cash. In 2024, London residents earned a staggering £465,471.2…
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The People of Cheshire Made More than £65k Unwanted Books in 2024
As the New Year begins, many people in the UK are preparing to declutter —and one platform is helping households clear their shelves while recouping some much-needed cash. In 2024, people in Cheshire earned a staggering £67,675.80 by selling unwanted books, DVDs, and games through WeBuyBooks.
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Christmas Stars align for Poinsettia Day
If you want to bring a naturally elegant style into your home this season, without losing any of the traditional charm associated with Christmas, poinsettias are the perfect place to start. Beautifying garden centres up and down the country, they also help to keep these stores alive during the…
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Holy Night Flowers keep the Christmas Spirit blooming
Decorative poinsettias have played an integral role in Christmas traditions for hundreds of years. With their star-shaped bracts, these magnificent plants (also known as the Christmas Star) are as much a part of this festive time of year as Christmas trees, Advent calendars, gifts and cards.
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Valpak by Reconomy welcomes Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM)
Valpak by Reconomy has welcomed Defra’s new Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM). Steve Gough, CEO at Valpak – the UK’s largest compliance scheme – described the announcement as a key component in the move towards implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR)…
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OPRL: Recyclability Assessment Methodology for pEPR brings clarification for business and labelling
OPRL has embraced the publication by Defra and the pEPR Scheme Administrator of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) for Packaging EPR. Jude Allan, Interim MD at OPRL, described it as valuable clarification both for businesses and for labelling. Allan said: “The arrival of eco-modulation…
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Gloucestershire - Divorce enquiries up 25% in Gloucestershire due to the pressures of Christmas
6th January 2025, Gloucestershire: New data released ahead of Divorce Day, the first working Monday after 1st January, reveals how the pressures of Christmas have pushed strained couples in Gloucestershire to breaking point. According to fresh data released by WSP Solicitors, based in Gloucester…
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National - Divorce enquiries up 25% due to the pressures of Christmas
with desperate couples contacting law firms even on Boxing Day 6th January 2025, UK: New data released ahead of Divorce Day, the first working Monday after 1st January, reveals how Christmas pressures are pushing strained couples to breaking point. According to fresh data released by WSP…
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Slow Food From Your Wood-fired Oven
Orchard Ovens’ domestic wood-fired oven owners continue to delight us with their enthusiasm and inventiveness as home cooks. Their stories about their lifestyle with a wood-fired oven and the brilliant entertaining opportunities that it provides, fill us with joy. But as we head towards…
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Save our Pizzeria! Commercial Wood-fired Oven Rescues Soar
This is the message which Orchard Ovens has been receiving from many pizzerias and restaurants offering a woodfired pizza menu this year: ... .- ...- . / --- ..- .-. / .--. .. --.. --.. . .-. .. .- If you are not au fait with Morse Code, the message actually spells out Save Our Pizzeria. This has…
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New Harrogate Pizzeria - and Its Oven - Wow Reviewers
A specialist pizzeria in Harrogate, which opened its doors in spring 2024 with a Valoriani Igloo woodfired restaurant pizza oven at its heart, is already wowing local diners with the quality of its delicious Neapolitan pizzas. Stefano’s Italian Pizzeria is the new business baby of Stefano…
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The Best Wood-fired Pizza in Rome?
Entering bustling, multi-platformed Termini railway station in the busy heart of Rome, it’s easy to become side-tracked by a plethora of shops, temptingly selling everything from books to designer football gear. It’s similarly tempting to become over pre-occupied by the helpful warnings relating…
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The Woodfired Pizza Ovens Not Just for Summer
Last November 5, homeowners and restaurants that recognised that bangers and burgers are now a little old-hat for Bonfire Night, were rustling up something far more adventurous … and in amazing, theatre-creating woodfired pizza ovens. Al fresco dining is not just for summer afternoons, as many…
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Revolving Gas Pizza Oven Eases Budget’s Pressure on Restaurant Budgets
Restaurants, pubs and other eateries considering early 2025 refurbishments may have been considering a wood-fired pizza oven as a new money spinner and menu asset. But, since the Autumn 2024 ‘Rachel Reeves’ budget, perhaps the requirement to keep a watchful eye on wages and staffing levels is…
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Get Easter 2025 Ready with a DIY Pizza Oven Project
Easter falls on April 20, 2025, potentially providing those who love a bit of outdoor DIY with a couple of months, once the worst of the winter weather passes, in which to get stuck in to a new project. If you also have no plans to get away in the spring, perhaps it’s the perfect time to use…
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A Neapolitan Wood-fired Margherita Pizza Fit for a Queen: the story of pizza
On National Pizza Day on February 9, pizzerias across the UK will be serving up, as usual, hundreds of gourmet Margherita woodfired pizzas. But how many of them will know the story behind the Margherita pizza’s invention? That happened back in June 1889 and all because of the arrival of Queen…
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Wood Fired Ovens for ‘Real Neapolitan Pizza’ Accreditation
Serving Real Neapolitan Pizza has become one way to differentiate a pizzeria, mobile pizza catering operation or pizza takeaway business, in what has become a more congested pizza market. As pizza eaters have become more savvy, they have acquired a preference for the lighter, less ‘bready…
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The Perfect Six Nations Commercial Woodfired Pizza Oven Strategy
Ready for the 2025 Six Nations? Sporting events like this, for which groups of friends gather and share in the highs and the lows, are perfect for pubs and bars wanting to get the tills ringing. To do that, the combination of beer, wine and wood-fired pizza is a proven winner. Such occasions…
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Brummies earned nearly £60,000 Selling Unwanted Books in 2024
Brummies earned nearly £60,000 Selling Unwanted Books in 2024 As the New Year begins, many people in the UK are preparing to declutter —and one platform is helping households clear their shelves while recouping some much-needed cash. In 2024,Birmingham residents earned nearly £60,000 by…