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Mitchell & Brown Expands CU Range of Freesat Smart TVs with New Screen Sizes
Mitchell & Brown has furthered its strategic opportunity for TV retailers to compete with brands across the market with an expansion to its CU smart TV range with built-in Freesat. Bolton, UK – September 24th, 2024, Mitchell & Brown, the UK’s favourite domestic TV brand, has extended its…
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TVC Wins at Home!
Bolton’s TVC Technology Solutions Completes Major AV Upgrade for Bolton Stadium Hotel Bolton, UK – September 24th, 2024, Bolton Stadium Hotel, the premier hotel and hospitality destination of the Northwest, has completed a major audio-visual upgrade to enhance its guest experience, with
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How to keep your feathered friends healthy and happy
Bird feeders are a delightful addition to any garden, offering a front row seat to the wonders of nature. While watching birds flit and flutter can be a joy, keeping bird feeders clean might not seem like the most thrilling task, but it is an extremely important one. A clean feeder ensures that the…
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The Final Ride: Ex-Royal Marine in his 80th Year Completes 435-Mile Epic Cycle Challenge through the French Pyrenees for Veteran’s Charity
In a remarkable feat of endurance and dedication, ex-Royal Marine Jonathan Thomson, in his 80th year, has completed his fifth and final epic cycling challenge for PTSD Resolution, the charity for forces veterans’ mental health. The ‘Pyrenees 24’ challenge was a gruelling 435 miles (700kms…
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Gauntlet Launches ‘Gauntlet Phoenix’ AR Proposition for Broker Returners
The Gauntlet AR Network is celebrating its 15th anniversary – and the 30th anniversary of principal, Gauntlet Group – by launching a brand-new appointed representative proposition. ‘Gauntlet Phoenix’ is targeted at a niche within the market - ex-insurance brokers, who sold their first…
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Introducing the Pathseeker child carrier: LittleLife's newest addition to the award-winning range
LittleLife has unveiled their latest innovation in the child carrier space, bolstering their range with the 'Pathseeker' Child Carrier. This new carrier finds its place in the LittleLife range as an all-purpose hybrid between the lightweight 'Adventurer' and the heavy-duty 'Freedom' carrier…
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Tetronics rolls out high-performance plasma furnace at Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology
Use of plasma furnace will be pivotal to research into treating metallurgical ores and waste and the recovery of critical raw materials, demonstrating the circular economy while reducing costs and environmental impacts. 23 September 2024, Swindon, UK: Tetronics, a world leader in plasma arc systems…
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Knick-Knacks Attacks: A Hilarious New Graphic Novel
The second book in the Happy Hills Series from Award-Winning Author and Illustrator Sophy Henn launches 10th October Hold onto your hats because Knick-Knacks Attacks is here! Award-winning author and illustrator Sophy Henn is back with a brand-new, laugh-out-loud, full-colour graphic novel that…
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New Partnership Tackles Dual Challenges Facing UK Veterans: Substance Misuse and PTSD
In a pioneering move to address the complex mental health needs of UK Armed Forces veterans, charities Change Grow Live (CGL) and PTSD Resolution (PTSDR) have joined forces to launch an innovative programme. This collaboration provides integrated care for veterans struggling with both substance…
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Splendour Festival to Return in July 2025
THE FESTIVAL WILL BE BACK AT WOLLATON PARK, NOTTINGHAM FOR THE FIRST EDITION SINCE 2023 ON SATURDAY 19TH AND SUNDAY 20TH JULY WEEKEND TICKETS START FROM £85 (+ BOOKING FEE) WITH DISCOUNTS FOR NOTTINGHAM CITY RESIDENTS AND PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS Beloved event Splendour Festival has announced its
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This is the Room You Need to Winterproof
According to new research from UKRadiators.com, there is one room homeowners are increasingly concerned about cosying up this winter. Using data from Pinterest, UKRadiators.com found searches for the term ‘Autumn Living Room’, ‘Living Room Inspiration Cosy’ and ‘Cosy Living Room Warm…
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Terracotta, Burgundy, and Brown: The New Must-Have Colours for Your Home
Grey is out and brown is in, according to new research from The Baked Tile Company. The independent tile suppliers have found consumer interest in brown interiors has surged over the last month, with Pinterest searches for the terms ‘brown living room’, ‘light brown aesthetic’ and ‘brown…
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XV Stripes on Apt New Trend
Coastal-inspired interiors brand XV Stripes are leading the way on a new interior trend: stripes. Using data from Pinterest, the eco-conscious interiors brand found searches for the terms ‘Striped Wallpaper’ and ‘Striped Bedding’ have soared over the last month. And XV Stripes, which is…
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Elevate your indoor jungle with elho’s latest houseplant pots
As the crisp autumn air arrives and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to bring the natural world indoors and refresh living spaces with greenery. With the latest creations from sustainable plant pot innovator elho, everyone can enhance their living spaces with style while embracing…
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Baron and Baroness Reveal New Luxury Villa and Castle Hopping Option
A brand-new luxury villa with a versatile accommodation option has opened in Northumberland, offering guests not just designer accommodation but also the unique opportunity to ‘castle gaze’ and ‘castle hop’. Toll Bar Luxury Villa at Langley Castle, sits in the shadow of what is regarded…
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Horsham care home doubles in size after project with Pilbeam Construction
A care home in Horsham has more than doubled in size following an innovative building project that has taken it from 26 bedrooms to 54. Glen Arun Care Home in Athelstan Way worked with Sussex-based building experts Pilbeam Construction to transform its premises and increase capacity. The new…
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New XtraD Gate Lock from Codelocks delivers robust outdoor access control for gated facilities
Codelocks introduces Gate Solutions by Codelocks – XtraD Heavy Duty Gate Lock to its expanding range of access control lock solutions. Codelocks’ single point, bolt through, fixed gate lock is specifically designed for gates where a coded lock is the preferred method of entry for secured…
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Plant Huggers: Habulous' Latest Range of Charming Plant Decorations
British pottery specialists Habulous have launched a new range of plant decorations which make the perfect gift for the green-fingered among us. Introducing the Plant Hugger Collection. Made from British clay and recycled glass, the Plant Huggers range features quirky creatures designed to bring a…
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Mitchell & Brown launches Smart TV Range with Freesat and WebOS
Mitchell & Brown launches a stunning Freesat-enabled Smart TV range in eight sizes, from 32 to 85 inches, complete with a slick WebOS operating system. Bolton, UK – September, 19, 2024 – Mitchell & Brown, the UK’s favourite domestic TV brand, has unveiled a complete range of Smart TVs…
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Aardman partners with TOG24 for exclusive Shaun the Sheep children’s collection
The family-owned outdoor brand TOG24 has teamed up with Aardman, the multi-award-winning independent animation studio behind beloved characters such as Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Creature Comforts and Morph, to create a collection for kids. The collaboration will see the launch of an…
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Swan expands partnership with cleaning sensation Lynsey to unveil exciting new additions to innovative cleaning & floorcare range
Swan x Lynsey Collection Cleaning guru Lynsey has teamed up with Swan to launch an exciting new range of floorcare products. This builds upon their previous collaboration in 2022, expanding the success with an even broader collection. Lynsey, the UK’s leading homecare expert, has become…
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Ultrafabrics Welcomes Stephen Gatny as Director of Automotive Advanced Design, Business Development
Ultrafabrics is pleased to announce that Stephen Gatny has joined its international team as the Director of Automotive Advanced Design, Business Development. Based in California, Stephen brings over 16 years of advanced design experience, most recently from Rivian Automotive, where he played a…
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Leeds Broker's Board Game Highlights Considerable Commercial Transport Risks
Leeds-based fleet transport and commercial insurance broker, McCarron Coates, has created its own board game, called Road Hierarchy. The game sets the world of the HGV, van and bus and coach operator in a motoring law and regulation context, providing food for thought about the legal framework…
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Brakeburn officially launches AW24 collection online
Laid-back lifestyle brand Brakeburn’s new vibrant and contemporary autumn/winter 24 collection is now available to browse and purchase online. Combining comfort and style, while protecting from harsher temperatures as winter rolls around, there’s something for every occasion – from…
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Master the Roast with Witt's Range of Advanced Technology Meat Thermometers
Award-winning Scandinavian brand Witt has released a range of next-generation multiple-sensor meat probes, the ultimate tools for achieving perfect precision in your culinary creations. Wednesday 18th September 2024: Award-winning Scandinavian brand Witt has released a range of next-generation…
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Global Travel Trends For 2025: A Year of Transformation and Sustainability in Tourism
New report from Lemongrass reveals the top trends in global travel for 2025 Significant shifts in traveller behaviour and industry practices highlight the need and desire to travel more intentionally, responsibly, and sustainably Frontier Tourism, Grounding Getaways, Micro and Macro Travel
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Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore visits Focus SB
Focus SB’s MD, Gary Stevens was today pleased to welcome the Labour MP for Hastings and Rye Helena Dollimore, in advance of this year’s Make UK National Manufacturing Day. East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2024-09-18 Helena Dollimore MP was hosted by Gary Stevens for a meeting and a private tour of…
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Boost for businesses as cafés and pubs increase in Newhaven
Newhaven Enterprise Zone has welcomed the arrival of a raft of pub and café openings in the town this year which will give both businesses and residents more choice. The Seaford Piggery has moved into The Ship and is now offering hog roasts, while Harvey’s pub The Bridge has reopened with a…
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Codelocks erhält CE-Kennzeichnung für branchenführende Reihe von Zutrittskontrolllösungen mit zertifizierten Schlössern und Riegeln
Newbury, UK, 18. September 2024: Codelocks hat die CE-Kennzeichnung für seine Einsteckschlösser und Riegelschlösser erhalten und damit eine umfangreiche Reihe von Zutrittskontrolllösungen und Brandschutztür-Einheiten mit CE-zertifizierten Schlössern und Riegeln etabliert. Diese Errungenschaft…
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Codelocks obtient la certification CE pour une gamme leader de solutions de contrôle d’accès avec des serrures et verrous certifiés
Newbury, Royaume-Uni, le 18 septembre 2024 : Codelocks a obtenu la certification CE pour ses serrures à mortaise et ses verrous tubulaires, établissant une vaste gamme de solutions de contrôle d’accès et d'ensembles de portes coupe-feu avec des serrures et verrous certifiés CE. Cette…
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Codelocks behaalt CE-markering voor toonaangevend assortiment toegangscontrolesystemen met gecertificeerde sloten en grendels
Newbury, VK, 18 September 2024: Codelocks heeft CE-markering behaald voor zijn insteeksloten en buisvormige grendels, waarmee een uitgebreid assortiment toegangscontrolesystemen en branddeurassemblages met CE-gecertificeerde sloten en grendels wordt gerealiseerd. Deze prestatie biedt…
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It’s easy to support World Animal Day with a simple scattering of seed balls
World Animal Day takes place on the 4th October each year, coinciding with the feast day of St Francis of Assisi – the patron saint of animals! The day exists to motivate people to take action and create a better future for wildlife, with this year’s theme revolving around the messaging that…
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Undulating Stripes: Fiona Howard's Wallpaper Design Takes Stripe Trend to New Heights
As consumer interest in striped homewares surge, one wallpaper designer is putting a unique spin on the trend. Using data from Pinterest, Fiona Howard Wallpapers found interest in ‘Striped Wallpaper’ has increased 30 per cent over the last month. Fiona’s own take on traditional stripes is Sway…
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Utilita Bowl appoints SECUTIX to enhance the digital ticketing experience
Utilita Bowl, the South Coast’s premier international sport, music and leisure destination, has announced SECUTIX as its new ticketing technology partner. Utilita Bowl joins SECUTIX’s growing roster of cricket clients, including The Hundred, ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024, Lancashire…
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Protect Lawns from Problematic Pests this Autumn
As the summer season winds down and autumn approaches, now is the time to plan ahead and protect lawns from leatherjackets, the larvae of crane flies, otherwise known as daddy long legs! Crane flies lay eggs between August and October, these eggs take only two weeks to hatch and become root-munching…
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Give the Gift of Creativity with Preloved LEGO® Sets
Most people are aware that single-use plastic is bad for the environment and yet still in the UK we only recycle 45% of plastic meaning that 55% of plastic waste ends up in landfills or the ocean. As Christmas approaches parents may be panicking about the arrival of yet more plastic presents being…
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Baron and Baroness Officially Open Castle’s New Luxury Villa
Award-winning Northumberland castle hotel, Langley Castle, has added a versatile option to its hospitality portfolio, officially opening the Toll Bar Luxury Villa at Langley Castle, a superb guest property nestling within the castle’s grounds. Toll Bar Luxury Villa is the realized vision of the…
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Beautiful Walls Unveils Classics by Ronald Redding
A new collection from family-run wallpaper retailer Beautiful Walls fuses timeless style with contemporary touches to deliver a modern take on interior design. Classics by Ronald Redding is a 13-strong bounty of traditional florals, geometrics and textured prints, but with a nod to the 21st century.
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Mental Health Charity Launches Campaign to Help UK Forces’ Veterans Overseas
PTSD Resolution, a leading UK armed forces charity, has launched a campaign to provide free mental health support to British ex-service personnel living overseas who may be struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues. PTSD Resolution provides free, prompt and…
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rucomfy's Christmas Gift Guide: Something for Everyone
A family-run textile brand has the whole family covered this Christmas. From gamers and avid readers to the family pet, rucomfy has compiled the ultimate gift guide from their range of beanbags, cushions and dog beds. Nicole Hussey, Creative Manager of rucomfy, said: “Christmas is all about…
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J.J. Textile's Christmas Gift Guide: Luxurious Homeware for the Festive Season
Luxury homeware and soft furnishing brand J.J. Textile unveils its Christmas Gift Guide for 2024. Packed with sumptuous throws and plush cushions, it has been curated to bring style and colour into the home. And while some pieces are destined to become a staple of Christmas Decorations for years to…
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Get set and grow your own with Seedball’s Herb Tubes New for Autumn 2024!
As the British public become more conscious of where their food is coming from, and how much they are willing to pay for it, people are increasingly choosing to grow their own at home in a bid to protect both the planet and their purses. But not everyone is blessed with a green-thumb, so to help…
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Hoppy Habitats – transform your garden into a frog and toad paradise
Creating a haven for frogs and toads in your garden is not just a treat for these often misunderstood little critters. While many might squeal with an ‘eek’ or ‘yucky’ at their sight, frogs and toads are delightful garden helpers. They are indicator species and natural pest controllers, and…
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Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner launches £150k community fund
People across Cheshire can now take positive action to help make their communities safer by accessing a new funding pot, thanks to Dan Price, Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) The community fund is the largest the PCC has made available and will empower communities to bring their good ideas
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FareShare Sussex & Surrey welcomes a Royal visit at Guildford warehouse
His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester visited FareShare Sussex & Surrey’s new warehouse in Guildford on Tuesday and unveiled commemorative plaques on the new fridge and freezers, to mark the charity’s important work to fight hunger and food waste. The Duke was joined by His Majesty’s…
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Eating prunes daily may reduce negative bone effects of oral contraceptives in younger women
New research suggests the ‘prune effect’ appears to target a specific bone area most prone to fracture A newly published study among 18- to 25-year-old women shows that eating about a serving of prunes daily for a year may be a safe and inexpensive solution to reduce the risk of bone loss
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Wilkinson Sword enhances Ultralight Range
The hugely popular Wilkinson Sword Ultralight range is once again expanding, with new products being introduced. As well as this, developments to certain lines have also been unveiled. The Wilkinson Sword Ultralight range is designed for gardeners seeking tools that deliver professional performance…
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New Dragonfly Collection from Town & Country brings additional link purchases for retailers
Town & Country has unveiled the launch of the Dragonfly Collection. This new range offers a curated selection of best-selling garden essentials seamlessly interwoven with complementary gifting lines and link purchase opportunities. The Dragonfly Collection brings together functionality, luxury and…
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Indulge in Opulence: Where Saints Go Launches Luxe Dining Collection
Eclectic homeware brand Where Saints Go is urging homeowners to make every mealtime an occasion with a new range of opulent dining accessories. The Luxe Dining Collection brings together a selection of dining chairs and tables. Each piece in the five-strong collection unites mid-century design…
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Patterned Powerhouse: Porcelain Superstore's Nancy Tile Collection
Porcelain Superstore’s newest wall tile collection might be small in stature but is packed with style. Nancy is a six-strong collection of patterned and plain tiles. Measuring a diminutive 15cm x 15cm, the range has been designed to bring colour and decoration to the smallest of spaces – from…
