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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…
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Brits earned £4.6 Million 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, UK residents earned a staggering £4,612,926.68 by selling unwanted books, DVDs, and games through WeBuyBooks. Many…
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The New Gold Standard FYNE AUDIO: Vintage Classic Gold SP
Merging the acoustic technology and engineering from the high-end Vintage Series with the period aesthetics of the Classic lineup, Fyne’s latest Special Production (SP) loudspeaker range offers modern, premium sound quality with retro design. Glasgow, 24th December 2024: Fyne Audio is…
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New skittle alley at Vaga Tavern, Hereford
The replacement of a 30-year-old skittle alley in the Vaga Tavern, a pub at the heart of its community in Hereford, represents a rare piece of good news in an industry that is seeing up to 50 closures per week nationwide. “I’d become concerned about the old alley, which has done such good…
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Ringing in the New Year: 40 years on from the UK’s first ever mobile phone call… the nation still loves a natter on New Year’s Eve
New research from Vodafone suggests the value of speaking to a loved one on New Year’s Eve is still high with three-quarters (RD) of Brits expecting to place or receive a call from family or friends at midnight.Despite the rise of messaging apps, the study reveals Brits still prefer a call (37%…
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Discover Porcelain Superstore's Dolce Vita Tile Collection
Independent tile retailer Porcelain Superstore is encouraging homeowners to indulge in the sweet life with the launch of a new wall tile collection. Introducing Dolce Vita. Available in six punchy colours, Dolce Vita is packed with Italian charm and rustic allure. Its shimmering, glazed finish will…
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Retail Crime Wave Demands Enhanced Security Response
The latest figures from a Sky News and Association of Convenience Stores survey confirm an alarming surge in retail crime, with 80% of shopkeepers reporting criminal incidents within a single week in October. The study also shows that 94% of retailers believe shoplifting has worsened over the past…
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Hillier Nurseries Honoured with Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King
Hillier Nurseries Ltd, one of the UK’s leading horticultural businesses, is among the companies to have been granted a Royal Warrant by His Majesty King Charles III. This prestigious recognition cements the company's long-standing relationship with the Royal Household, marking another milestone in…
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Langley Castle Creates ‘Molly’s Favourite’ Menu & Accommodation Choices
A story that has made national headlines has resulted in a recent and hugely popular addition to the relaxed dining menu at Langley Castle, where there has been a post-publicity clamour for a certain dish and drinks combination, as featured on TV, radio and in print. Since Langley Castle suggested…
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Royal Warrant granted to Yorkshire woollen mill and textiles manufacturer
AW Hainsworth, a 241-year-old textile manufacturer and woollen mill based in West Yorkshire, has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment to HM The King for the supply of its interior fabrics to the palaces. The first wave of Royal Warrant decisions were revealed in May, and AW Hainsworth’s…
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McCarron Coates Supports Eye-opening Mock Trial
Fleet transport insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is intending to get its clients, and others in the commercial motor world, on the front foot in January, as it goes into the New Year as the headline sponsor of a mock motoring trial, to be staged on January 23, 2025. The broker has put its…
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European Waterways Elevates Culinary Experiences with Exclusive Gourmet Dining Opportunities for 2025
From Château Luncheons with Nobility to Wine Tastings in Ancient Cellars, Culinary Delights Await Aboard Luxurious Hotel Barges 18 December 2024 – European Waterways, the leading luxury hotel barge cruising company, continues to delight guests with extraordinary culinary experiences that blend
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The Bathroom Trends That Will Soar in 2025
The days of cold, clinical bathrooms are over, according to the experts at bathroom specialists Roper Rhodes. As we head into a new year, homeowners investing in a bathroom renovation are looking to embrace colourful schemes that pay homage to the past while embracing new technologies. Zoe Jones…
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Beach House Art's Valentine's Gift Guide
Forget flowers, chocolate or ill-fitting underwear, if you want to impress your loved one this Valentine’s – beautifully crafted art is the way to their heart. Coastal-inspired creative studio Beach House Art, has compiled their ultimate gift guide designed to impress and inspire the loved one…
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2025 wildlife resolutions – small steps for big impacts
As we step into 2025, it's a great time to think about how we can make our outdoor spaces a little more welcoming to the wildlife around us. Whether you’re an avid nature lover or just starting to notice the little creatures in your garden, there are simple steps we can all take to help protect…
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Tourism PR Podcast Has Helped Thousands Poodle Around in 2024
PR and content agency, Catapult PR, is celebrating the success of its travel and tourism PR podcast, Poodling Around, by highlighting 12 of the episodes from 2024 that have made it such a hit with travel lovers and those wanting leisure, pet and retail inspiration too. The Poodling Around show has…
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Cheltenham-based Emerge Digital wins contracts worth £500k
As South West businesses seek to innovate operations 16th December 2024, Cheltenham, UK: Cheltenham based technology and digital innovation provider, Emerge Digital has today announced a round of new contracts worth half a million pounds, as companies in the South West seek to innovate and
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ASG Awarded New Security Contract for Sustainable Arbor Workspace
Property management company Ashdown Phillips has appointed Assist Security Group (ASG) for a further three years to provide security officers for the Arbor building located at 255 Blackfriars Road on London's South Bank. "We are delighted to continue to partner with Ashdown Phillips to secure the…
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Heidi's holiday hacks to save thousands off half term family ski trips
Andorra peaks as top choice for February half term ski holidays - up 212% on last year Save over £2,250 by swapping Avoriaz for Andorra Save over £2,000 by opting for self-catering Save £490 on lift passes for your family There's no doubt that fantastic snow and a February half-term ski
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‘Rent a Grid Manager’ service provides expert support to simplify and accelerate grid connections
Eclipse Power Solutions, the specialist Grid Consultancy within the Eclipse Power Group, has a dedicated service offering skilled expertise to support customers with their grid connection journey. Called ‘Rent a Grid Manager’, the consultancy service addresses critical pain points that can hold…
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Entrepreneurs Can Now Carry Their HR team in Their Pocket
What do business owners keep in their pockets? Keys? Phone? Handkerchief? What about their HR team? Probably not but that’s about to change. Established HR consultants Cream HR have created a new resource that enables owners of SME’s (there are 5.51 million in the UK)to have their HR…
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Reclaim Your Space and Make Money This Christmas
Declutter Your Home and Wallet Before the Festive Season with Webuybooks The festive season is a time for joy, but for many, the clutter that accumulates throughout the year – combined with the pressure of holiday preparations – can lead to unnecessary stress. Psychology Today reported that…
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Tender prices up by 0.8%, reports BCIS
Tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.8% between 3Q2024 and 4Q2024, according to the latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). The increase resulted in 2.3% annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender Price Index, down from a peak of 10.3% observed in 2Q2022. BCIS…
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Cosy Christmas at All Saints Church thanks to Pilbeam Construction
Visitors to All Saints Church in Lindfield, West Sussex, will have an even warmer welcome this festive season, thanks to state-of-the-art underfloor heating installed by Pilbeam Construction. The Sussex-based construction company, known for its expertise in historic buildings, has successfully…
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Gardner Leader rounds off year of growth with three new appointments
12th December 2024, Berkshire: Leading regional law firm, Gardner Leader, has announced the appointments of three new solicitors, bringing more than 60 years’ worth of collective experience to the firm. Joining Gardner Leader’s 200 strong team, the firm’s latest additions include James…
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Fleet Broking Specialist Shines With Silver
Specialist fleet transport insurance broker, McCarron Coates, has achieved double success at the prestigious Insurance Times Awards, scooping two silver awards. The broker competed against larger and more general commercial brokers in these awards, hoping the judges would appreciate its dedication…
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Graco Unveils The Turn2Me Grow i-Size R129: A Single Solution Car Seat from Birth To 7 Years
Graco, a trusted leader in child safety and innovation, expands its award-winning Turn2Me car seat range with Turn2Me Grow i-Size R129, ingeniously designed to evolve alongside your child from birth through approximately 7 years of age (from 40-125cm), as a standout choice for budget-conscious and
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Winter Whites: XV Stripes' Collection for a Serene Home
It might be renowned for its dazzling blue homewares, but interiors brand XV Stripes is putting its crisp white homewares into the spotlight as we enter a new year. The coastal-inspired brand has curated a collection of cool winter whites to bring a fresh new look for 2025. Izzey Hung, Founder of XV…
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Weatherproof Your Garden Fence: A Winter Essential
It has to contend with everything the Great British weather can throw at it, quite literally. So isn’t it time you showed your garden fence a little bit of love. According to the experts at Forest Garden, absolutely! Forest Garden, the UK’s largest manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden…
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BCIS industry panel reports tender prices up in Scotland
Building tender prices in Scotland rose by 0.6% in 4Q2024 compared with 3Q 2024, according to a panel of cost consultants involved in multiple construction tenders. The Scottish Tender Price Assessment Panel, which was established by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) to help measure the…
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Dreaming of a White Christmas? Mitchell & Brown Brings Festive Cheer with White TV Range at Richer Sounds
Bolton, December 10th, 2024 — This Christmas, you can make your home a winter wonderland with a little help from Mitchell & Brown. The UK TV brand is delighted to announce that its stylish small-screen white-cabinet TVs are now available exclusively at Richer Sounds, just in time to add a dash of…
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“United and robust”: solid fuel and biomass industry comes together to collaborate under new not-for-profit Cleaner Safer Group
10th December 2024, UK: Local Authorities, industry leaders and key stakeholders across the biomass and other solid fuel industries unite under the newly launched Cleaner Safer Group (CSG), to discuss how they can work together to achieve a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environment. Hosted…
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Fortifying love: Newhaven Fort to open its gates for unforgettable weddings
Couples are set to march down the aisle at one of Sussex’s most iconic heritage attractions as Newhaven Fort unveils a new range of wedding packages for 2025. The historic 19th century fort is currently undergoing a £7.5m restoration – and will soon be ready to host couples looking to tie the…
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BCIS reports rise in construction input costs in Scotland
Construction input costs in Scotland increased by an average of 4% in the year to 4Q 2024, according to a contractors’ panel established by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). The BCIS Scottish Contractors Panel was formed to help monitor quarterly movement in costs, i.e. the prices…
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New Sales Manager for Glazerite UK Group
Leading trade fabricator Glazerite has appointed a new Area Sales Manager for the South West region. Industry stalwart Jason Scrivens joined Glazerite last month and brings over two decades of fenestration experience to the role. Based in Glazerite’s Bristol office, Jason will support the…
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Transform Your Venue with the Future of Karaoke: TVC Technology and Singa
Bolton, UK – December 5th, 2024 – One of the UK’s top AV installers, TVC Technology Solutions, is taking the karaoke world to the next level, offering high-tech, future-proof karaoke systems. From intimate private karaoke rooms to lively venues like pubs, bars, and holiday parks, TVC is…
