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The Ideal Stay if You Can’t Get Romans Out of Your Head
According to Tik Tok evidence, men think about the Roman Empire at least once a week, daily, or three times a day in some cases.[i] Despite this obsession, over a quarter (27%) of British men have never seen the Roman UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian’s Wall![ii] This is the finding of…
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Annual clay shoot raises £20,000 for charity
More than £20,000 has been raised for a specialist charity following a hugely successful clay shooting event. Teams from across the country attended the event held at the prestigious Holland & Holland Shooting Grounds in Northwood, near London, to help raise funds for the Get A-Head Charitable…
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Hillier furthers commitment to sustainable growing with unveiling of new facility
Hillier has commenced the build of a new state-of-the-art growing structure at its Hampshire nursery, as part of the latest step in its sustainability commitment. The new structure spans an impressive 1.2 hectares of the 40-hectare Hillier container nurseries where over one million plants a year are…
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Cumbrian Visitor Attraction Introduces Temporary Umbrella Ban
Cumbrian visitor attraction, Levens Hall and Gardens, home to two giant, centuries-old topiary umbrella trees, is ironically placing a temporary ban on umbrellas - all to try to instil a love of Shakespeare amongst the younger generation. On July 25, it is welcoming the internationally renowned…
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V Bites Unveils Revolutionary Vegan Yorkshire Puddings: A Mouthwatering Twist to Traditional Puds
There may be a vegan version of practically every food you can think of nowadays however one of the most missed British side dishes by those who avoid eggs and dairy is the humble Yorkshire Pudding. However everyone can now get ready to enjoy this ultimate comfort food with a plant-based twist! V…
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Nearly one in three parents will have to re-mortgage their home should Labour tax private education
- 39 per cent of parents will ‘definitely’ or likely withdraw their children from private school - More than one in 10 will be forced to sell their property, or have to take a second job - Most families will have to cut back on school trips
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Hillier ticks all the boxes for 2024 home and garden trends with launch of first furniture range
Leading horticultural brand Hillier has launched its first-ever range of garden furniture, designed to elevate buyers’ al fresco dining experiences. With an eye on both classic comfort and 2024 home and garden trends, the two new sets of outdoor furniture mark an exciting next step for Hillier.
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Langley Castle Invokes Origins of the Great Sunday Lunch
A Sunday roast can be delicious anywhere but there are few places in the north that can serve it up in as authentic a historical context as Langley Castle, near Haydon Bridge, where Sunday roasts have ‘come home’ in 2024, for residents and non-residents alike. The reinstatement of Sunday…
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Last-minute summer breaks at Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts, Portugal
Last-minute summer breaks at Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts, Portugal With the school summer holidays less than eight weeks away, families looking for a sunny summer break should look no further than the Algarve and Lisbon, some of the most child-friendly destinations in Portugal. The…
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Unexpected Age-Old Hobby Transforming Modern Family Bonds
London - June 2024 In an age dominated by digital interactions, families are rediscovering the joy of tangible experiences through the timeless hobby of trading cards. This shared interest is not only bridging generational gaps but also fostering deeper family connections and creating lasting…
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Hillier ticks all the boxes for 2024 home and garden trends with launch of first furniture range
Leading horticultural brand Hillier has launched its first-ever range of garden furniture, designed to elevate buyers’ al fresco dining experiences. With an eye on both classic comfort and 2024 home and garden trends, the two new sets of outdoor furniture mark an exciting next step for Hillier.
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Embrace autumn indoors: elevate your space with elho’s sustainable plant pots
As the vibrant warmth of summer gracefully fades into the russet hues of autumn, it’s time to embrace the changing seasons within our homes. Leading sustainable plant pot innovator, elho, is encouraging everyone to incorporate more houseplants into their living space this autumn. From the earthy…
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BASF encourages biodiversity this National Allotments Week
Proud allotment holders across the UK will be showing off their sites and espousing the many benefits of home-growing this National Allotments Week, which runs from Monday 12th to Sunday 18th August 2024. The celebration has been held for over two decades by the National Allotment Society and this…
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Honouring Jim Woods: Join the 3rd Annual Memorial Ride and Support brainstrust
Participate in a meaningful ride on July 3rd to commemorate Jim Woods and support vital brain tumour research and support services. On the 3rd of July, the third annual Jim Woods Memorial Ride will take place in honour of Jim Woods, a devoted club cyclist who joined Alton Cycling Club (ACC) in 201…
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Nottingham Poetry Festival: A Tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celebrating a Legendary Poet and Supporting Brainstrust Nottingham, UK – This summer, the Nottingham Poetry Festival paid homage to the late, great British poet Benjamin Zephaniah, who passed away late last year. In a heartfelt tribute, the festival showcased a series of…
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Young Athlete’s Bursary Deadline is Looming
The county of Cumbria is going all out, for the second year running, to help shape a young cross country or track runner of the future, through the award of a running bursary established in the name of the late great, Pete Bland. The Pete Bland Bursary was set up in honour of Pete who, as well as…
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How California Prunes can aid the food industry’s sugar reduction aims
The California Prune Board is championing the use of dried fruit by food manufacturers and commercial bakers as a natural alternative to processed sugar. It follows the publication of a University of Southampton study earlier this year which revealed almost one in four children aged 10 and 11 in…
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Codelocks NetCode® Technology, ten years of unlocking innovation
Codelocks NetCode® Technology is celebrating its 10th anniversary. This innovative solution to the age-old problem of allowing the right access to the right people at the right time has been at the forefront of access control for over a decade. Since it launched in 2014, Codelocks NetCode…
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Unlocking innovation with advanced access control
Ten years of Codelocks NetCode® remote code generation Codelocks NetCode® Technology is celebrating its 10th anniversary. This innovative solution to the age-old problem of allowing the right access to the right people at the right time has been at the forefront of access control for over a…
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Warrington is next stop on PCC’s LPU tour
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dan Price has continued his tour of the Constabulary’s Local Policing Units (LPUs), sharing his plans for his term of office, and talking to officers and colleagues. The latest stop on his tour has been Warrington Local Policing Unit. During the visit, the PCC…
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McCarron Coates Experiencing Mud, Sweat and Tears for Charity
When the going gets tough, the team at specialist fleet insurance brokerage, McCarron Coates, get going, as proven by the entry of 16 members of staff into Tough Mudder Yorkshire 2024. The McCarron Coates team, which includes director Paul Coates, will be taking on the 15km, 20-obstacle course in…
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Your next festival: Ageas CoolJazz Festival celebrates its 20th edition in Cascais, Portugal this July
Located 30 minutes from Lisbon on the Portuguese Riviera, Cascais is known as the ‘Charm of the Atlantic Coast.’ With breathtaking beach and ocean views, hiking opportunities through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, an old town steeped in history and the nearby fairytale palaces of Sintra, there…
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It’s un-bee-lievably easy to help out Britain’s bee population!
Sean McMenemy, passionate nature expert and founder of Ark Wildlife, shares some advice on how to spot the UK’s most common bee species, and how to help them thrive: “We all know that bees play a massively vital role in our ecosystem, pollinating our plants which support other insects, which
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Wilkinson Sword’s essential tools for autumn lawncare
Keep lawns in check this autumn with Wilkinson Sword’s range of tools designed to make clearing leaves, trimming grass and neatening up the garden easier and more efficient. Discover the perfect combination of durability, and precision from Wilkinson Sword’s expert ranges, and transform outdoor…
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Graco launches Family Matters campaign alongside great value deals
New research reveals that 90% of mums worry more about money once they are expecting or have a newborn and over half (51%) describe their feelings as anxious or worried. The top financial concerns are household bills (81%), affording childcare (61%) and returning to work after maternity leave (49%).
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Catapult Picks Up Award 66
Catapult PR, the Lancashire PR agency with a penchant for devising and delivering hugely creative and high-impact PR and content campaigns, has just scooped its 66th top award. The achievement is a phenomenal one, for a micro-sized, regionally-based agency, highlighting that size is no substitute…
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Keep warm outdoors this autumn with Town & Country’s cosy accessories
As autumn settles in and temperatures begin to plummet, venturing outside or into the garden can become a little less inviting. Town & Country offers a wide range of accessories such as shoes, hats and gloves designed to keep you warm and comfortable, no matter the weather. Whether you're taking the…
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The five essential garden jobs to complete this autumn
As the sun begins to set a little earlier each day and the temperatures take a turn for the chillier, it’s clear that autumn’s beckon is just around the corner. But while the vibrant blooms of summer may be fading, there is still much that can be done in the garden during autumn, both to make…
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Kutubna Cultural Center launches Café Kutubna
June 13, 2024, Dubai, UAE – Kutubna Cultural Center, Dubai’s newest independent bookstore and cultural center, today announced the opening of its new café. Located within the center’s premises in Madina Avenues, Nadd Al Hamar, Café Kutubna offers a blend of literary charm and specialty…
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NOURISHING NATURE | New Zealand’s first hotel led regenerative travel experience
The Hotel Britomart launches a new offering for guests looking to travel lightly and give back to the community. The Hotel Britomart in Auckland is launching a new regenerative travel experience that takes guests into New Zealand’s beautiful native bush for an immersive sensory adventure that…
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Accessible tourism grows in Tropical North Queensland
Media Release June 5, 2024 An accessible rainforest canopy walkway and a kayak launcher are among 46 new Tropical North Queensland initiatives to result from Queensland’s Year of Accessible Tourism. Tourism Tropical North Queensland Chief Executive Officer Mark Olsen said the Queensland…
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Vegan Party Conference September 28th 29th 2024 at Kensington Town Halls
Vegan Party Conference September 28th 29th 2024 at Kensington Town Halls 10am – 7pm Saturday, 10am – 6pm Sunday New Conference with a focus on activism, campaigning and skill sharing takes place in London this Autumn The first Vegan Party Conference takes place over two days in late September
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Hillier Garden Centres return to BBC Gardeners’ World Live as proud sponsors of the Let’s Talk Plants stage and plant supplier for Adam Frost’s show garden
Hillier Garden Centres is thrilled to announce its return to BBC Gardeners’ World Live for the third year. As part of its continued support for the event, this year Hillier will be sponsoring the Let’s Talk Plants stage in the Floral Marquee and supplying the plants for Adam Frost’s Chef’s…
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Graco Energises Car Seat Range with Latest Launch
Graco has added to its popular car seat range with Energi i-Size R129 – the perfect combination of comfort, safety, and value for little ones from 76-150cm (15 months to approx. 12 years). Energi i-Size R129 can be used in 5-point harness booster mode from 76-105cm (15 months to approx. …
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Restaurant Interlude Wins National Restaurant Award
The 2024 National Restaurant Awards feature Restaurant Interlude, at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in Horsham, as one of only two Sussex restaurants in its Top 100. Launched in 2007, the awards celebrate "the brilliance and vibrancy of the UK's eating out scene, and reward the very best chefs, front…
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Let’s lend a helping hand to prickly garden visitors
Sean McMenemy, passionate nature expert and founder of Ark Wildlife, shares some of his top tips on some easy ways toto care for hedgehogs: Make a hedgehog highway “We’re all hoping warmer weather and lovely, balmy summer evenings are coming our way, not just to make our time outdoors longer
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The Kiwi Craft Makers bringing Innovation to New York
The representation of Aotearoa New Zealand at the Good Food Mercantile show in New York in June promises to be an immersive journey into the heart of the country's rich culinary and cultural tapestry, highlighting groundbreaking products and the innovation of some of the best craft makers in the
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FBC Manby Bowdler trials artificial intelligence in pioneering research project
A leading Midlands law firm is trialling the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of a pioneering nationwide research project to assess how it might shape the future of the legal sector. FBC Manby Bowdler is one of just eight firms across the country exploring the potential benefits of AI for…
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Scatter a rainbow this Pride Month with a colourful array of wildflowers
June is Pride month, a time dedicated to celebration and commemoration of the LGBTQ+ community, its history, and achievements. To help celebrate this vibrant time, disruptive wildflower company, Seedball, is encouraging people to ‘scatter a rainbow’ to bring beauty, colour and pretty wildflowers…
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Best school coats from TOG24: padded, hooded & insulated
The new school year will be here before you know it, and kids will need waterproof, warm and stylish coats for the autumn term. And parents will want all this at an affordable price. Luckily TOG24 ticks all those boxes with their great collection of warm children's coats. Designed in West Yorkshire…
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Charity VfL 2024 Awards Now Open… Awards for Excellence in Veg*n Care Catering.
Care setting charity Vegetarian for Life (VfL) is on the lookout for 2024's rising stars in vegan and vegetarian care catering. This year marks the eighth VfL Awards for Excellence in Veg*n Care Catering. With more vegans and vegetarians moving into residential care every year, this annual award…
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Pedalled With Purpose: Lark Rise Bike Ride Raised Crucial Funds for brainstrust “Brain Boxes” and Supported Brain Tumour Patients
Press Release: Lark Rise Bike Ride The Lark Rise Bike Ride returned on Sunday, June 9th, blending community spirit with charity fundraising. Starting at Swallows Nursery in Mixbury, this family-friendly cycling event was designed for all ages and skill levels. The fundraiser promised a memorable…
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Unleash Culinary Creativity as Witt Brings 100 Years of Varimixer Innovation and Reliability to the UK with the TEDDY Mixer
Introducing the Witt TEDDY, a game-changer in small-batch mixing for kitchen enthusiasts Tuesday 11th June: Say goodbye to mundane mixing and hello to a world of effortless culinary adventures as premium Danish brand Witt proudly launches the TEDDY, a game-changer in small-batch mixing for kitchen
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Leonardslee Presents the Ultimate Summer Adventure: The Labyrinth Challenge 2024
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens at Horsham in West Sussex has announced the return of the Labyrinth Challenge, an exhilarating four-day festival of summer fun from 8th to 11th August 2024. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring one of the UK's largest inflatable…
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Enjoy a Uniquely Themed Holiday Thanks to New 'Topiary Tourism' Guide
Have you ever thought of basing a holiday or short break around topiary? Have you considered weaving your way around France, exploring all the topiary delights that French gardens can provide, before or after visiting the world’s oldest topiary garden at Levens Hall and Gardens in the Lake…
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Dan Price kicks off Local Policing Unit tour in Crewe
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cheshire, Dan Price has begun his tour of the Constabulary’s Local Policing Units (LPUs), sharing his plans for his term of office, and talking to officers and colleagues. During the visit, the PCC discussed the new police station as well as detailing his…
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Estate to plate: SCHLOSS Roxburghe adds new six-course tasting menu to its ‘Scottish bistronomy’ culinary offering
SCHLOSS Roxburghe, a beautiful historic manor house set in the elegant countryside of the Scottish Borders, has expanded its culinary offering this summer. Fine dining restaurant Sunlaws is now offering a new la carte and six-course tasting menu - with as many of the ingredients possible sourced…
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Paul ‘Graduates’ and Launches His Own Insurance Business
A Wakefield-based insurance professional has launched his own insurance brokerage as from June 1 2024, having been working towards this day for a year, as a part of a unique new programme at Leeds-headquartered Gauntlet Group, for which he was the first recruit. Paul Howley, whose career has…
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BCIS reveals movement in contractors’ construction costs in Scotland
Construction input costs in Scotland increased by an average of 4.5% in the year to 2Q 2024, according to a contractors' panel newly established by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). The BCIS Scottish Contractors Panel was formed to help monitor quarterly movement in costs, including the…
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Gauntlet Celebrates First Gauntlet Brokerage Builder ‘Graduation’
Former Gauntlet Group account executive, Paul Howley, is the first insurance professional to complete the Gauntlet Brokerage Builder programme and set up his own insurance brokerage. Paul opened the doors to Gauntlet Select on June 1, having been a Broking Partner Designate on the Gauntlet…