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Discover the Raw, Industrial Elegance of the Furnace Collection at Porcelain Superstore

Independent tile retailer Porcelain Superstore has launched a new range which will bring brutalist beauty into the heart of the home. Introducing the Furnace Collection. The Furnace Collection offers a raw, industrial take on sleek metro tiles. Available in four colours and two finishes, a classic…

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Cobra’s Ride-On Tractors: Versatile tools for gardening tasks all year round!

Ride-on tractors are often simply associated with task of mowing the lawn throughout spring and summer. However, these machines are far more versatile as they can serve a variety of purposes throughout the year when equipped with the right attachments. From hauling heavy materials, mowing in the…

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Photography duo, Volkers & Stroud, launch new partnership and observe trend in unplugged events among UHNWI

This spring, highly accomplished award-winning photographers Philip Volkers and Venetia Stroud (nee Dearden) launch a new collaborative venture, Volkers & Stroud, dedicated to capturing intimate moments and fast-paced action at all types of international events. With over 45 years’ combined…

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The Conscious Travel Foundation launches a collaborative Climate Fund for members — in partnership with Pinwheel

The Conscious Travel Foundation launches a collaborative Climate Fund for members — in partnership with Pinwheel  Link to image bank 21 May 2024 | ​The Conscious Travel Foundation, in partnership with Pinwheel, is launching a new collaborative Climate Fund. The fund will enable members to…

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Relax and Read: Poetry Collection Baths from Renaissance at Home Combine Comfort and Culture

Is there anything more relaxing than a long soak in the tub while immersed in your favourite book? Bathroom and heating specialists Renaissance at Home have combined the two in a striking collection of freestanding baths inspired by some of Britain’s best loved writers. The five-strong Poetry…

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Vestel Hits Competition for Six at Peerless AV Showcase

Vestel Visual Solutions UK took to the crease at Lords Cricket Ground in London last week to unveil its latest display products to the trade at the Peerless AV Showcase. 20th May 2024: The popular AV industry event, hosted by one of the UK’s largest displays mounting hardware brands, attracts…

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Exclusive floating gig on Great Barrier Reef

Cairns, Queensland – An intimate gig, dubbed ‘Savannah Sounds on the Reef’, was staged on a state-of-the-art floating pontoon off Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef to acknowledge 160 community heroes.  This exclusive show was the first of its kind ever to be held on the Great Barrier Reef and…

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Only place in the world to see Dwarf Minke Whales

With World Oceans Day coming up (June 8), Tropical North Queensland is reminding travelers that the annual dwarf minke whale migration is soon, and there are only a few ways to take part in this incredible experience! The Great Barrier Reef, specifically the Ribbon Reefs, is the only place in the…

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A Multi-Generational Family Vacation in Europe on a floating Villa where 3 Kids travel for free

A Multi-Generational Family Vacation in Europe on a floating Villa where 3 Kids travel for free plus a 20% discount this July, August 2024  Finding a travel option that accommodates the whole family, their range of interests, to activity levels that explore the wonders of Europe without being a

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What's New In Cairns & Great Barrier Reef May 2024

TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS Jump on a jetski and whizz around Pajinka, the northernmost tip of Australia, with a First Nations-led jetski tour launching on 25 May. Pafetai Morseau from Badu Island has founded Cape York Jetski Tours to showcase the remote region’s culture and history as part of an…

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Sustainability News from Australia's Great Barrier Reef & Cairns

Tropical North Queensland is the most eco-certified destination in Australia with 72 active eco-certified companies and 27 businesses undertaking the process with Ecotourism Australia. To further support the goal of achieving Net Zero before 2050, Tourism Tropical North Queensland is consulting with…

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Make Time for Connection This Father’s Day with Accurist

Available at Accurist.com, independent jewellers, H Samuel, Goldsmiths & other online retailers. This Father’s Day, let's celebrate everything our dads, grandads and father figures have done for us through the years. From learning to ride a bike, and perfecting the school tie to putting up a tent…

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Home and garden PR agency nurtures homegrown talent with two promotions

Specialist PR and social media agency, Honest Communications, has reinforced its commitment to nurturing homegrown talent with the promotion of two of its team members – Dani Hawkins and Sophie Clarke.  Dani, who joined Honest Communications as an account executive, has quickly climbed the ranks…

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Choosing the Perfect Pair! Town & Country’s Guide to Task-Specific Gloves

When it comes to gardening, it's important to have the proper equipment for each task. Most gardeners focus on tools such as shovels, rakes, and pruners, but they often overlook the importance of gardening gloves. Each gardening task requires a specific type of glove to ensure comfort, protection…

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PROFILE: Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens' New Three-Day Wedding Experience

Couples can now have their picture-perfect wedding and luxurious getaway, with Michelin Star dining, all in one magical setting. Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, near Horsham in West Sussex, has launched a new all-inclusive, three-day wedding experience, so lovebirds can celebrate their marriage amid…

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Must-have summer gardening essentials for 2024!

Summer is the perfect season to get out into the fresh air, and Wilkinson Sword understands exactly what gardeners need to keep their outdoor spaces healthy and flourishing during the warm, sunny months. Pruning, trimming hedges, and digging are all important summer tasks, and with Wilkinson…

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Must-have summer gardening essentials for 2024!

Summer is the perfect season to get out into the fresh air, and Wilkinson Sword understands exactly what gardeners need to keep their outdoor spaces healthy and flourishing during the warm, sunny months. Pruning, trimming hedges, and digging are all important summer tasks, and with Wilkinson…

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Hillier celebrates trio of nods for Plant of the Year

As excitement mounts ahead of this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Hillier is thrilled to have three of its new plant introductions for 2024 shortlisted by the RHS in its annual Plant of the Year awards.  Philadelphus 'Petite Perfume White', Mahonia eurybracteata subsp, ganpinensis ‘Meteor…

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New 'Topiary Tourism Guide' Shapes Unique Day Out or Holiday

Garden lovers who revel in the art of topiary have been treated to a new resource, which celebrates topiary artistry worldwide.   The new Topiary Tourism Guide has been produced by Levens Hall and Gardens – a Cumbrian visitor attraction that is a Guinness World Record Holder thanks to having the…

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NICHOLAS GALITZINE NAMES EMILY SEAWEED CRISPS AS HIS 'SPECIAL OCCASION SNACK'

“This is good! They could be my special occasion seaweed snacks,” ** – Star of Amazon Prime hit “The Idea of You” Nicholas Galitzine endorsed EMILY Seaweed Crisps in his “10 Essential Items” with GQ** Nicholas Galitzine recently announced he is a fan of EMILY and the B Corp's Seaweed…

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Young environmentalists wanted for 2024 Darwin Scholarship

A UK scholarship designed to help young people learn a range of environmental skills and explore future career opportunities in the natural world is open for applications. The Field Studies Council is looking for 75 young people aged 16 to 25 to take part in its 2024 Young Darwin Scholarship…

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Seaweed offers unique potential to tackle microplastics and boost coastal economies

Speaking at Wales’ first Festival of Seaweed, Dr Alex Newnes – co-founder and COO at PlantSea – explained how seaweed can replace plastic packaging to tackle microplastics, reduce carbon and contribute to a resilient green economy. PlantSea is an award-winning start-up based in St Asaph.

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Retail park sets trend with new EV chargers

Mer, a leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging company, has extended its partnership with Federated Hermes Ltd. to bring rapid charging to the Maybird Shopping Park in Stratford-Upon-Avon. As driver demand increases for destinations that offer more than the charging infrastructure alone, the…

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Unparalleled customer service sees Codelocks celebrate 10 years of success in Australia

Codelocks (Australia) Pty Ltd, an access control company that designs and distributes innovative, standalone keyless door locks, is celebrating ten years of providing leading-edge mechanical and electronic access control solutions to the APAC market. In ten years, the Australian arm of the global…

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Codelocks celebrates a decade of innovative access control solutions for Australian customers

Codelocks (Australia) Pty Ltd, an access control company that designs and distributes innovative, standalone keyless door locks, is celebrating ten years of providing leading-edge mechanical and electronic access control solutions to the APAC market. In ten years, the Australian arm of the global…

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Product overview: Gloves for delicate gardening tasks

Whether it's transplanting fragile seedlings, pruning intricate foliage, or carefully weeding around little blooms, finding the perfect pair of gloves for delicate tasks is essential for every gardener. Town & Country has shared what factors should be considered when selecting gloves for these types…

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Keep your garden beds blooming and slug free with Nemaslug 2.0

Every year, beloved plants face the threatof being devoured by slugs. The worry faces every avid gardener each spring as they work tirelessly to protect them from these voracious pests. Hostas, sweet peas, lettuce, and cabbage are all favourites and slugs will take any opportunity to slither across…

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Seedball return to RHS Chelsea Flower Show with wildflower celebration of beauty, functionality and biodiversity alongside WaterAid partnership

Stand EAE517 21st – 25th May   Disruptive wildflower company, Seedball, is set for a big presence at the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024, with an inspirational stand full of edible, medicinal and beautiful plants, and a partnership with Tom Massey’s WaterAid show garden.    For…

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Broker Calls for Highway Code to be Better Embedded in Fleet Driving

-       Liability implications too great to allow Code knowledge to pass fleets by, as survey shows large number of drivers never reference the rules Fleet broking insurance specialist, McCarron Coates, is warning fleets to ensure they have checked drivers have updated themselves on the rules

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Celebrating 30 years of leading garden ladders: Henchman marks milestone at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

Leading garden ladder specialist Henchman will celebrate its 30th birthday at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024.  The much-loved British brand, first made its inaugural product the Wheeled Henchman in 1994, will mark the milestone with live topiary demonstration, an exclusive show discount, and a…

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New Account Manager is the final piece of the puzzle for Hillier’s Amenity team

A new appointment at Hillier Trees, marks the conclusion of a two-and-a-half year focus on developing the company’s amenity team. Will Innes-Taylor has been appointed to the team as an Account Manager, joining Gavin Bell and Ben Kyte as the third hire to the team in as many months. While Gavin and…

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RKW strengthens its senior leadership team with new appointments across cookware, grocery and high-end retail.

RKW, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers and distributors of small domestic appliances and housewares products has appointed new roles in its senior leadership team to strengthen its cook and kitchen accessories category and efforts in the grocery and high-end markets. The company has appointed…

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Oxenwood returns to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and announces partnership with Hortus Loci and services expansion

Premium, bespoke furniture brand, Oxenwood, is returning to the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May and, to enhance its stand, has partnered with renowned plant nursery, Hortus Loci. This comes as part of a wider partnership with the nursery, with Oxenwood’s furniture now being on display…

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STRUCTURAL TIMBER ASSOCIATION HOSTS NEW EVENT FOR ARCHITECTS AT RIBA LONDON

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has announced a new, free event ‘Navigating Structural Timber Construction to Address Net Zero’, taking place on the 2nd of July 2024 at RIBA’s London headquarters.   Aimed at architects and structural engineers, the event features high-profile…

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Town & Country Expands Product Range with Three New Additions for Summer

Town & Country is excited to announce the expansion of its gardening range with the addition of three new products for summer. These innovative products are designed to complement the existing lineup, providing gardeners with even more options to tackle their summer tasks efficiently and…

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Kutubna Cultural Center opens Dubai documentary photo exhibition

May 10, 2024, Dubai, UAE – Kutubna Cultural Center, Dubai’s newest independent bookstore and cultural center, today announced the opening of Dr. Rana AlMutawa’s urban ethnography photo exhibition “Everyday Life in the Spectacular City”. The exhibition is free to attend and runs from May…

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Two new research studies reinforce Prunes’ role in optimal health

Prunes may help reduce belly fat and the risk for cardiovascular disease while improving gut health, among other health benefits, according to new research Two newly published studies add to an already robust body of clinical research on prunes’ myriad health benefits. The tasty store cupboard…

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STRUCTURAL TIMBER ASSOCIATION SPEAKS AT HOUSING 2024

Chief Executive of the STA, Andrew Carpenter, will be speaking at Housing 2024 on the topic of ‘Understanding whole life cycle carbon in a changing climate’. The panel discussion takes place on 27th June 2024 at 10.30am at Manchester Central on the UnlockNetZero stage and will see Andrew discuss…

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Enjoy a Topiary Extravaganza

Celebrate World Topiary Day on Sunday May 12 in the garden of its founder, Levens Hall and Gardens, which is marking the day with a very special admissions price offer, one-day-only topiary tours, art hide-and-seek and a special art workshop. The Cumbrian-based gardens, near Kendal, will be offering…

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By royal invitation - local solicitor and lead vaccination centre volunteer attends royal garden party

9 May 2024, Oxfordshire:  Local solicitor Beverley Sunderland and her husband, two lead volunteers at the Vaccination Centre at Newbury Racecourse attended the royal garden party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.     Beverley Sunderland and her husband helped co-ordinate a 400-strong volunteer…

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Dan Price takes office as Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire

Dan Price has today, Thursday 9 May 2024, taken office and begun his four-year term as Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) following his election victory last week. The new PCC’s packed first day in office included; meeting with the Chief Constable, visiting various Constabulary…

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Create a Brilliant ‘Beaumont Banner’ for World Topiary Day

Cumbrian house and gardens, Levens Hall and Gardens, is searching for budding artists who can create a fabulous ‘Beaumont Banner’ – its version of the famous Google Doodle. As the founder of World Topiary Day, which is again engaging gardens and garden enthusiasts around the globe this year on…

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Specialist bird and wildlife company set to soar with new home and garden communications agency

Expert bird and wildlife company, Ark Wildlife, is set to soar following the appointment of home and garden agency, Honest Communications. The leading retailer, which is on a mission to create spaces across the country where wildlife can thrive, has joined forces with the PR and social media firm to…

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: WOMEN IN TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

2024 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards Finalists Announced 7 May 2024: The finalists for the 2024 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced. Now in their 17th year, the awards were launched to shine a spotlight on the varied and increasing avenues of opportunities…

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New study shows Veganuary in workplace restaurants really works – and can boost plant-based choices over a full year

An 86% to 113% increase in the uptake of vegan meals during VeganuaryA 23% to 79% increase in the uptake of vegetarian mealsApproximately one third of the initial rise in sales of vegan meals lasted until the end of the year in both 2020 and 2021 The benefits of a Veganuary campaign in workplace

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Think Veganuary is a one-month fad with no lasting impact?

An 86% to 113% increase in the uptake of plant-based meals during the Veganuary campaign which ran January to March.A 23% to 79% increase in the uptake of vegetarian mealsApproximately one third of the initial rise in sales of vegan meals over a two-year period 2020 and 2021 lasted until the end of…

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FYNE AUDIO : MUNICH HIGH END 2024 MAKING SENSE OF SOUND

Munich High End, 2024: FYNE AUDIO officially launches SuperTrax super tweeter globally, adds a contemporary black cosmetic and introduces the high-end SuperTrax SC1 cable. The UK brand will also preview 'Special Production' versions of its popular Vintage Classic Series… Vintage Classic Gold SP.

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Dan Price elected as Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner

Dan Price has today (Saturday 4 May 2024) been elected as Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner. The result was declared at the DCBL stadium in Widnes by the police area returning officer, Halton Borough Council’s Chief Executive Stephen Young. The number of votes cast for each candidate was…

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UK charity helps teachers plan school trips for children with hearing loss

The UK’s leading environmental education charity is sharing some top tips during Deaf Awareness Week 2024 (May 6-12) to help teachers improve outdoor residential experiences for school children with hearing impairments. The advice comes from the Field Studies Council – a charity dedicated to…

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Insect Week: The perfect time to encourage ‘the little things that run the world’ to your patch

Insect Week runs from the 24th to the 30th June, and is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the little things that run the world! This year, disruptive wildflower brand, Seedball, is encouraging the public to do more in the garden to help these fascinating critters thrive.   Dr Emily Lambert and…

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