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Encourage future Olympians in the family with these sporty summer breaks
With Team GB’s early successes sparking Olympic fever in the UK, there’s no better time to dive into an active family holiday this summer - especially if parents suspect there may be some latent sporting talent in their youngsters. After all, many Olympians discover their passion for their sport…
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Support biodiversity this National Allotment Week with a sprinkle of wildflowers on your plot!
As National Allotment Week approaches (12th – 18th August 2024), disruptive wildflower company Seedball is highlighting the importance of biodiversity and why it’s now more crucial than ever to entice pollinators to plots. By introducing sections or borders of wildflowers, allotments can not…
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New CL5000 NetCode® by Codelocks adds time-sensitive access code functionality to the best-selling electronic lock
Codelocks has introduced the CL5000 NetCode® which adds Codelocks’ time-sensitive code functionality, NetCode®, to its best-selling, heavy duty CL5000 access control solution for high-traffic areas. Launched in 2004, the original CL5000 has stood the test of time over the last 20 years. The…
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Solar-powered nitrogen generator investment cuts carbon and production costs
Drainage solutions specialist Fabweld Steel Products is cutting the cost and environmental impact of its manufacturing process with a new investment in nitrogen generation onsite. Powered by an extensive solar PV extension at its Midlands base, a nitrogen generator and storage tanks are the latest…
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New CL5000 NetCode by Codelocks adds time-sensitive access code functionality to the best-selling digital lock
Codelocks has introduced the CL5000 NetCode® range which adds Codelocks’ time-sensitive code functionality, NetCode®, to its best-selling, heavy duty electronic CL5000 access control solution for high-traffic areas. Launched in 2004, the original CL5000 has stood the test of time over the last…
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New Vineyard Hotel and Restaurant at Leonardslee Family Vineyards
The new Vineyard Hotel and Restaurant at the Leonardslee Estate aims to set a new standard for wine tourism in England. The launch includes the debut of Leonardslee Family Vineyards' first three English sparkling wines, marking a significant milestone for the 750-acre Leonardslee Estate near…
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Stately home goes electric with off-road motorbike launch
A stately home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border is gearing up for a fantastic new attraction - a brand-new electric dirt bike experience. Weston Park has teamed up with Begin Off Road to give visitors the chance to take to the estate’s trails and tracks on environmentally-friendly OSET…
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Law firms keeps place at top of rankings tree
Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler is celebrating after receiving global recognition for its expertise in advising wealthy clients. The prestigious international Chambers High Net Worth Guide has recognised the excellent customer service provided to clients from the award-winning firm’s…
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Ohpopsi's When I Grow Up Collection: Fun and Functional Wallcoverings for Kids' Rooms
Whether you’re looking to unleash your inner child or take on a DIY project with your offspring this summer, maximalist interiors brand Ohpopsi has just the collection. When I Grow Up is a 13-strong collection that was designed to put children at the heart of interior choices. Featuring nine…
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SweetcHome records 132% monthly growth in user adoption
July 25, 2024, Dubai, UAE – SweetcHome, a personalized property matchmaking platform in the UAE, today announced a 132% monthly growth in users signing up for its platform. The rapid monthly growth was registered in June and July, just a few months after launching the platform. SweetcHome uses…
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New figures reveal access to finance still top of business agenda
Getting access to finance and moves to cut emissions and save energy continue to be a top priority for businesses across the region, new figures show. Data compiled by the business support teams in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin shows the vast majority of enquiries they received in…
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Noho Collection: A Pop of Colour Takes Industrial Tiles to the Next Level
Independent tile retailer Porcelain Superstore is putting a 21st century spin on the industrialism trend with the launch of a new wall tile collection. Long and lean, the three-strong Noho Collection exudes the rawness and edge that industrialism is renowned for. However, forget earthy browns and…
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Santa’s Little Helper: XV Stripes Launches Festive Collection
Coastal-inspired interiors brand XV Stripes is giving Santa a helping hand this Yuletide, after unveiling a range of products which make perfect Christmas gifts. The Isle of Wight-based interiors brand, which is famous for its dazzling blue and crisp white stripes, is bringing the spirit of the sea…
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Play Art Hide-and-Seek in the South Lakes This Summer
Make a beeline for the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year*, Levens Hall and Gardens, and you can enjoy a summer game of ‘art hide-and-seek’. There are 11 works of art, all helpfully positioned on giant easels, to find within the extensive gardens and not just in the world’s oldest topiary…
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AS ASTROTOURISM CONTINUES TO ESTABLISH ITSELF AS ONE OF THE BIGGEST MOVEMENTS IN TRAVEL, SELECTIVE ASIA INVITES DARK SKY HUNTERS TO CONSIDER ASIA
· Nighttime light pollution covers nearly 80% of the globe which is perhaps why it’s become such a trend to escape to destinations with the darkest skies blanketed in stars. After all, we’re all in search of the extra ordinary. In fact, Selective Asia has experienced a 300% increase…
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Nathan returns to his Suffolk roots to lead environmental education centre
After working overseas for most of his adult life Nathan Whittaker has returned to his homeland of Suffolk to lead an environmental education centre. Nathan, who grew up in the Gipping Valley but has lived in East Asia since early on in his career, has taken up the role of centre manager at Flatford…
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Boutique Modern to deliver 16 affordable homes in Lancing
Construction company Boutique Modern will transform two rundown garage sites in Lancing, West Sussex, when it completes 16 affordable homes in February 2025. Work is already underway to build the much-needed modular homes in Daniel Close and Gravelly Crescent, with the units due to be craned into…
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Poignant New and Glittering Established Silverware On Offer in Grasmere
As Olympians start to eye up medals, Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show is making it known that it too has glittering trophies on offer – and more than ever before. A brand-new cup, with a real touch of poignancy, is up for grabs in the Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling mixed boys and girls…
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Cumbrian Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Enjoys Big Exposure
Levens Hall and Gardens, recent winner of the Small Attraction of the Year Award at the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2024, is to feature on the TV programme, Cumbria: The Lakes and the Coast, in an episode to air on July 31. Head gardener, Chris Crowder, will be interviewed in the programme which will…
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Mayo Wynne Baxter moves to new home in Eastbourne
Leading Sussex law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter has moved its Eastbourne team to a new modern office hub in the heart of the town. The purpose-built office at Ivy House in Ivy Terrace has recently undergone a £1m refurbishment and features an eight person lift and a ramp, making it more accessible.…
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Jason Harries appointed as Head of Woodsure
22nd July, Tewkesbury: Woodsure, the organisation behind the UK’s only wood fuel quality assurance scheme, has appointed a new Head, Jason Harries, to continue its mission of improving the standard of wood fuel across the UK for a cleaner, safer and more sustainable environment. Working…
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CAPE OF SENSES CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY AS LAKE GARDA GAINS TRAVELLERS ATTENTION IN 2024
Cape of Senses celebrates first anniversary Encourages guests to reconnect with nature Quintessentially Italian experiences on offer Awarded Michelin Key within one year of opening New imagery here Cape of Senses, Lake Garda’s five-star, adults only spa hideaway, has released new
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Deputies confirmed at Police and Crime Panel
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dan Price has appointed two deputies, Gemma Southern and Jane Whalen. The two deputies were confirmed at the Police and Crime Panel meeting which was held today, 19 July 2024. Police and Crime Commissioner, Dan Price said: “Jane and Gemma are senior leaders with…
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Encourage children into the great outdoors by growing their very own wildflowers
The summer holidays are here and with it comes the inevitable – parents desperately trying to think of ways to amuse their little ones without having to resort to the digital nanny! Wildflower expert Seedball is encouraging youngsters to spend time in the garden by growing their own wildflowers…
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Woodpecker Flooring Reports Boom in Living Room Wood Floor Demand
Wood is the flooring of choice in living areas, according to new research from family-run flooring experts Woodpecker Flooring. Using data from Pinterest, the wood floor experts found searches for the term ‘wooden flooring living room’ are booming, up 20% over the last month. Darwyn Ker…
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Sit Back in Style: Where Saints Go's New Chairs Channel Mid-Century Vibe
Eclectic homeware brand Where Saints Go has launched a new range of chairs paying homage to an iconic interiors’ movement. Channelling the spirit of the Mid-Century movement, the six-strong ‘Fabric’ collection combines form and function to fabulous effect. Each piece in the collection, which…
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Cosy up with Brakeburn’s new AW24 womenswear pyjama collection
Laid-back lifestyle brand Brakeburn is set to launch its first ever pyjama range as part of its autumn/winter 2024 collection. Give autumn a warm embrace with the new collection, perfect for dreamy lounge days on the sofa, cosy movie nights in, and a truly snug sleep. Womenswear pyjamas are listed…
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Start-Rite announces 12 new styles for Back-to-School 2024
Start-Rite Shoes announces 12 new styles across its primary and secondary collections as the business continues its mission to help every parent and carer understand the important supporting role of fitted footwear as a child develops during the school days. The twelve new Start-Rite school shoe…
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STRUCTURAL TIMBER IS THE KEY TO DELIVERING LABOUR’S 1.5 MILLION HOMES, SUSTAINABLY
In response to the King’s speech yesterday at the State Opening of Parliament, the Structural Timber Association (STA) is calling on the new Labour Government to recognise that delivering its manifesto pledge of building 1.5 million homes will require a significant change in focus and a rapid…
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Business event showcases best of business in Wakefield
More than 70 business owners attended a unique event showcasing the best of Wakefield’s businesses at a unique event last week. 2-Work hosted the event dubbed ‘Ey Up Wakefield’ on Thursday 11th July where guests were welcomed to Tileyard North’s historic mill and enjoyed food, drink…
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How to create a refreshing summer oasis for wildlife
Providing essential water for wildlife is not just a gesture of kindness, it’s crucial for taking care of our natural habitats. As temperatures rise during the summer months, animals heavily rely on finding water to survive. By taking simple steps to create accessible water sources in your outdoor…
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Historic complex transitions into the modern era with Mer
Mer, a leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging company, has partnered with Dean Clough Ltd to install ultra-rapid EV chargers at its historical, 22-acre mixed-use mill complex in Halifax. Dean Clough already had EV charge points prior to this partnership, however Mer’s installation marks…
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Shopfronts in Newhaven to benefit from £100,000 revamp
Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) is calling for businesses in the town centre to apply for a share of £100,000 of funding to improve the appearance of their shopfronts. The Town Centre Revitalisation Fund will be delivered by grant funding specialist The Company Connector, which has previously…
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Sensoria Dolomites second sound healing retreat after huge success
After the overwhelming success of their first-ever Sound Healing Retreat, the adults-only wellness hotel, Sensoria Dolomites, has announced new dates for their second Sound Healing Retreat , from 13th - 20th October 2024. According to a SpaSeekers report, searches for sound baths have risen 83…
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Experience the Beauty of Autumn at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens 2024
This autumn at the 240-acre Grade I listed estate at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens there is a visual feast of seasonal colour. The gardens contain a remarkable collection of rare trees from across the globe. Japanese maples display fiery red leaves in the autumn. Birches, liquidambars and rowans…
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Independent story-led family attraction, Wyvernwood, sees record start to 2024
As visitor numbers to Essex’s only truly immersive experience jump 60% in 12 months 17th July 2024, UK: Wyvernwood, an immersive, story-led outdoor adventure park located in East Anglia, has announced a record start to the 2024 season, with visitor numbers jumping 60% since the end of March,
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New CL5000 NetCode® by Codelocks adds time-sensitive access code functionality to the best-selling electronic lock
Codelocks has introduced the CL5000 NetCode® which adds Codelocks’ time-sensitive code functionality, NetCode®, to its best-selling, heavy duty CL5000 access control solution for high-traffic areas. Launched in 2004, the original CL5000 has stood the test of time over the last 20 years. The…
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*PINNED POST* TIMBER IN CONSTRUCTION POLICY ROADMAP BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR INDUSTRY GROWTH
Originally published on 11th December 2023 The Structural Timber Association has welcomed the launch of the Timber in Construction (TiC) Policy Roadmap, released today by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), which sets out a framework for increasing the use of timber in
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Youth Activities to benefit from cash injection in Cheshire
Community projects which help prevent young people from being lured into a life of crime, will soon benefit from funding as part of the Active Futures Programme. Dan Price, Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is collaborating with Active Cheshire and Cheshire Community Foundation to provide…
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Ultrafabrics Unveils AV Bio: A Game-Changer in Sustainable Aviation Performance Fabric
Launched at the 2024 Aircraft Interiors Show in Hamburg Ultrafabrics and its partner Tapis, a global leader in high-performance fabrics, have officially launched AV Bio, a ground-breaking bio-based performance fabric, which was unveiled at the highly anticipated 2024 Aircraft Interiors Show in
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Ultrafabrics Launches Pumice, an Outdoor Performance Fabric Collection Inspired by Oceanic Depths
New York, June 2024 - Ultrafabrics, the pioneer in sustainable performance fabrics, unveils Pumice, its latest outdoor collection designed to bring the allure of underwater exploration to both indoor and outdoor active living spaces. Inspired by the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean’s depths, Pumice…
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Panelling Perfection
SlatWall specialists Naturewall are making it even easier for homeowners to create their own bespoke wall installation with the launch of their MDF Wall Panelling Kits. The kits, which are available in two width sizes – 63mm and 97mm – come with eight pre-cut MDF strips which are perfect for…
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Tile Hacks: Using Shape and Grout to Add Detail in a Neutral Bathroom
Bold colours and strong patterns might be the go-to choices when it comes to adding impact to a bathroom, but expert advice from The Baked Tile Company shows neutrals can be just as effective. Utilising shape and choosing contrasting grout can add detail without overwhelming the space, according to…
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STRUCTURAL TIMBER IS THE SOLUTION TO LABOUR’S NEW PLANNING REFORM PROPOSALS
Originally published on 2nd August 2024 The Structural Timber Association (STA) has welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s assertion that local authorities must consider “how to deliver new homes, not whether to,” and is again calling on Government to recognise that the solution to
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Eco-Friendly Paint Brand Reports Surge in Sage Green Interest
Interest in sage green is building, according to new research from eco paint brand Victory Colours. The family-run brand has analysed data from Pinterest which shows searches for ‘sage green walls’ have increased 30% over a month. Victoria Yardley, Managing Director of Victory Colours, said…
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Home is Where the Bar Is: New Research Reveals Brits Embracing Garden Entertaining
New research from Forest Garden, the UK’s largest manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden furniture, shows that interest in garden bars is on the rise. Using data from Pinterest, Forest Garden found searches for ‘tiki bars’ are currently up by 10% compared to last month, while garden…
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Kendal Attraction’s Maze Challenge May Not be All Plain Sailing
The Lakeland Maze Farm Park, at Sedgwick near Kendal, is getting Cumbria in the mood for two major sporting events – the Olympic Games and the Americas Cup – by theming its 2024 mazes around sailing and medals. The family farm park hopes families will race to the gates at a rate of knots, having…
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Leonardslee Wins People's Choice Award at RHS Hampton Court for Rare Rhododendron
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has won the People's Choice award in the Plant Heritage Threatened Plant of the Year 2024 competition for its rare Rhododendron 'Leonardslee Primrose'. The prestigious accolade was awarded based on votes cast online and by visitors to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden…
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A flutter of fun this summer: How to create a haven for colourful wings
There’s nothing more delightful than spotting a butterfly – those spectacularly colourful, intriguing creatures that remind us of childhood. Our fluttery friends not only bring beauty to outdoor spaces, but they also play an essential role in pollination. So, we should do all we can to help…
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BCIS issues forecast for maintenance, cleaning and energy sector
Repair and maintenance output is expected to fall by 5.2% overall in 2024 compared with 2023, according to the latest quarterly forecast for the facilities management sector from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). Output is forecast to increase by 1.8% in 2025, and to be 10% higher in…
