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Newhaven creatives benefit from £160k funding from NEZ to grow cultural offering
Artists and creative groups in Newhaven have received an additional £160,000 funding from Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) to build on the town's reputation as a hub for creativity on the coast. The funding will be spread across three years through Towner, which will use the grant to support…
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Employers lack confidence in mental health support, new research shows
Only 34% of HR decision-makers are confident that their employee benefits support workers’ mental health, according to new research from Health Shield Friendly Society. Health Shield’s Britain at Work report found that employers estimate each of their employees took an average of 11 days off…
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Christmas decorating for real homes: how to create a festive feel without starting from scratch
You don't need a grand entrance hall or a room-sized tree to make your home feel like Christmas. A smaller tree on a sideboard, a wreath in the hallway or a garland along the staircase can be just as effective, proving that festive decorating can work in all kinds of homes and at different…
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Forza Doors launches recruitment drive as business continues to grow
Fast-growing West Sussex manufacturer Forza Doors has launched a recruitment drive, with around 20 roles currently available across the business. Based near Horsham, Forza Doors is the UK's leading manufacturer of bespoke timber fire doors and joinery. Since launching in 2010 with a team of just 12…
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Honest Communications Reveals the Home and Garden Trends Set to Shape 2027
From gardens designed to cope with a changing climate to homes that celebrate imperfection, a new trends report has revealed the shifts set to influence the home and garden sector in 2027. Specialist home and garden PR agency Honest Communications has launched its annual Home and Gardens Trends…
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Businesswomen invited to ‘take back time’ at Black Country event
A business coach and an education leader who changed the fortunes of the largest colleges group in the West Midlands are set to headline a Black Country event for businesswomen next month. The Black Country Chamber of Commerce will hold its latest Women in Leadership event on October 8 in…
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Meridian Space Successfully Activates its First Communications Payload in Orbit
Milestone marks the culmination of five years of proprietary antenna development and establishes the foundation for Meridian's next-generation LEO networks. LONG BEACH, Calif., October 2nd, 2026 – Meridian Space, the space infrastructure company enabling governments and commercial organizations to…
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CallTower transforms its global communications platform through acquisition of Momentum Telecom’s voice and collaboration business
Transaction adds more than 3,500 customers and over 250 employees while expanding products, leadership and expertise to accelerate global growth LONDON, UK, 1 October 2026: CallTower, a global leader in cloud communications, customer experience and managed services, today announced that it has
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Hydrasun and FPS.Energy enable hydrogen-powered public transport through infrastructure and fuel supply
[Baden Württemberg], 1 October 2026: Hydrasun GmbH, a leading hydrogen solutions provider, has signed a contract with hydrogen supplier, FPS.Energy GmbH, to supply two HyQube 500 and one HyQube 850 refuelling systems for a public bus company in Brandenburg, Germany. The project underlines the…
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Maidenhead and Bucks - Local legal partner named in industry Hall of Fame
27 of Gardner Leader’s team receive individual recognition in the 2027 Legal 500 1 October 2026, Maidenhead and Bucks: Dispute resolution lawyer, Michelle Di Gioia, partner at leading regional law firm Gardner Leader, with an office in Maidenhead, has been named in the ‘Hall of Fame’ in
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Swindon & Wilts - Local legal partner named in industry Hall of Fame
27 of Gardner Leader’s team receive individual recognition in the 2027 Legal 500 1 October 2026, Swindon: Dispute resolution lawyer, Michelle Di Gioia, partner at leading regional law firm Gardner Leader, with an office in Swindon, has been named in the ‘Hall of Fame’ in this year’s
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Berkshire legal partner named in industry Hall of Fame
27 of Gardner Leader’s team receive individual recognition in the 2027 Legal 500 1 October 2026, Berkshire: Dispute resolution lawyer, Michelle Di Gioia, partner at Berkshire-based regional law firm Gardner Leader, has been named in the ‘Hall of Fame’ in this year’s prestigious Legal
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Oxfordshire - Local legal partner named in industry Hall of Fame
27 of Gardner Leader’s team receive individual recognition in the 2027 Legal 500 1 October 2026, Oxfordshire: Dispute resolution lawyer, Michelle Di Gioia, partner at leading regional law firm Gardner Leader, with an office in Oxford, has been named in the ‘Hall of Fame’ in this year’s
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UK - Legal Partner named in industry Hall of Fame
27 of Gardner Leader’s team receive individual recognition in the 2027 Legal 500 1 October 2026, UK: Dispute resolution lawyer, Michelle Di Gioia, partner at leading regional law firm Gardner Leader, has been named in the ‘Hall of Fame’ in this year’s prestigious Legal 500 Guide - the
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Still using washing-up liquid for plant pests? Tessa says stop.
Washing-up liquid has become one of the internet's favourite houseplant pest hacks. Tessa Cobley, says it's time to stop using it. Washing-up liquid might be a popular DIY fix for aphids, spider mites, whitefly and thrips, but plant pest expert Tessa Cobley says it has no place on your…
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A Taste of Slovenia: Authentic Stories, Unforgettable Flavours
A Taste of Slovenia: Authentic Stories, Unforgettable Flavours High-res imagery available for download here. Slovenia is quickly emerging as a top gastronomic destination, offering a diverse culinary journey that spans Michelin-starred restaurants to traditional food experiences that reflect the…
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Beyond Skiing: Slovenia’s Winter Adventures
Beyond Skiing: Slovenia’s Winter Adventures High-res imagery available for download here. While Slovenia’s slopes draw skiers from across Europe, the country’s winter appeal extends far beyond the piste. For travellers who prefer to explore on foot, by bike or on snowshoes, Slovenia offers a…
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The Alpine Hotel That Was Born From a Railway
The Alpine Hotel That Was Born From a Railway Parkhotel Holzner was built by Rittnerbahn AG - the company behind the historic Renon Railway - with construction starting in 1906 as part of the railway's development up to the Ritten plateauThe hotel reopened as Hotel Oberbozen in 1908, the same year
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SEE LESS, EXPERIENCE MORE: VIENNA MAKES THE CASE FOR SLOWER CITY BREAKS IN 2027
As travellers look ahead to 2027, Vienna is challenging the ‘see everything’ city break with a simple proposition: slow down, wander and leave something for next timeThree museums before lunch, a landmark before dinner and 20,000 steps by bedtime. For years, the classic city break has been…
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Coffee Houses as Living Rooms: How Viennese Cafés Continue to Shape Daily Life
Coffee Houses as Living Rooms: How Viennese Cafés Continue to Shape Daily Life Images HERE From UNESCO-listed institutions to biodynamic bakeries and cross-cultural newcomers, Vienna’s coffee houses remain at the centre of civic and cultural life. In Vienna, the coffee house is more than…
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Beyond Sightseeing: Vienna’s Skill-Based Holiday Trend
High-res imagery of Vienna here. In 2026, there’s a new approach to holidays gaining traction - one that moves beyond simple relaxation and focuses on personal growth and enrichment. The rise of the "hobbi-day" is offering travellers a chance to engage in activities that stimulate the mind and…
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Wild Swimming in Vienna
Wild Swimming in Vienna High-res imagery available here. When temperatures rise in Vienna, the city's waterways come alive, offering a serene, natural alternative to open-air pools. From bathing ponds to shaded riverbanks, Vienna is home to nearly 40 miles of wild swimming areas, many of them just a…
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Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto: Why Travellers Should Look to Rural Japan
Selective Asia spotlights private mountain villas, preserved samurai towns and remote forest islands as demand from the UK continues to grow October 2026 – Japan's popularity among British travellers shows little sign of slowing. During the first half of 2026, the country welcomed more than…
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Tackling 450 EV cable thefts in a year: better protection now available for Italy’s charge points
With EV cable theft losses exceeding €1.4million in a year in Italy, the new V4 cut protection option for CableGuard protects charge point operators from €thousands of losses at their highest-risk sites by making cable theft prohibitive, even for organised criminals using angle-grinders and…
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As cable theft knocks out 1 in 4 of Spain’s EV chargers, a new defence steps up
With more than 25% of Spain’s EV chargers out of order due to cable thefts, new V4 cut protection for CableGuard helps to protect charge point operators from €thousands of losses at their highest-risk sites by making cable theft prohibitive, even for organised criminals using angle-grinders and
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As EV cable theft rises again in 2026, a new defence steps up for Portuguese charge point operators
With Portuguese law enforcement logging a growing number of cable thefts from 2025 to 2026, new V4 cut protection for CableGuard helps to protect charge point operators from €thousands of losses at their highest-risk sites by making cable theft prohibitive, even for organised criminals using
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€5,000 per theft: how Belgian EV charge point operators can tackle the growing costs of cable theft
With EV cable thefts rising across Belgium, the new V4 cut protection option for CableGuard® protects charge point operators from €thousands of losses at their highest-risk sites by making cable theft prohibitive, even for organised criminals using angle-grinders and other power tools.
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650 charging stations vandalised since January: cable theft protection steps up.
With EV cable theft losses exceeding €13 million this year, new V4 cut protection option for CableGuard® protects French charge point operators from €thousands of losses at their highest-risk sites by making cable theft prohibitive, even for organised criminals using angle-grinders and other
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More than 1,000 EV cable thefts in a year: German charge point operators now have better options
With EV cable theft losses now in the millions of euros a year in Germany, the new V4 cut protection option for CableGuard® protects charge point operators at their highest-risk sites by making cable theft prohibitive, even for organised criminals using angle-grinders and other power tools.
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Trending: the European city where ‘hub and spoke’ searches are soaring
With searches for day trips from Lisbon rising, travellers embrace a "hub and spoke" approach to city breaks Hi-res images here Travellers are increasingly looking beyond Lisbon’s city centre on their holidays, with new search data pointing to a growing appetite for day trips and easy escapes
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Cyber insurers gain greater AI visibility at point of risk selection
AUSTIN, TX – 30.09.26 – Cyber insurers can now access greater visibility of AI technologies across an organization’s online assets following the launch of new AI detection capabilities from cyber risk intelligence provider KYND. The new AI discovery capability enables underwriters to identify…
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Hillier Nurseries celebrates latest sustainability award following landmark year of industry recognition
Hillier has been named a winner of the 2026 Planet Mark Action and Innovation Award, recognising its pioneering work to transform water management across its long-term tree production. The award comes during a landmark year of recognition for the fifth-generation family business, which has also…
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Cyber insurers gain greater AI visibility at point of risk selection
Cyber insurers can now access greater visibility of AI technologies across an organisation’s online assets following the launch of new AI detection capabilities from cyber risk intelligence provider KYND. The new AI discovery capability enables underwriters to identify AI technologies present…
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As demand grows for more discovery-led travel, wine-focused trips are shifting away from the usual suspects towards lesser-known regions with strong local identity. Budapest is starting to benefit from that shift. While Hungary has a winemaking histo
As demand grows for more discovery-led travel, wine-focused trips are shifting away from the usual suspects towards lesser-known regions with strong local identity. Budapest is starting to benefit from that shift. While Hungary has a winemaking history dating back over 1,000 years, it remains…
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Wellness goes wild as Brits ditch spas for nature breaks
New data reveals how travellers are turning to forests, wild swimming and wildlife for their next wellbeing break. Use of Pitchup.com’s “walkers’ paradise” filter has increased by 1,552% compared with the same point last yearForest filter use has risen by 737%, as travellers seek quieter…
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Revealed: The UK's top 10 trending wildlife and the best campsites to spot them
Common toads and badgers top Pitchup.com's ranking of the UK's top 10 most searched-for wildlife, based on Google and TikTok data Google searches for 'nature breaks' are up 240% year on year, while use of Pitchup.com's birdwatching filter has risen 65% The outdoor accommodation site reveals the…
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The Best of Buda: the Side of Budapest You Need to Explore this Autumn
Last year, Hungary's tourism sector welcomed more than 20 million guests staying at hotels and Airbnbs, making it a record-breaking year and surpassing the previous national record set in 2024, reported by Hungary’s tourism board. Budapest remained the country’s most visited destination…
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Beyond the Boardroom: Business Travel at Kimpton BEM Budapest
Hungary is emerging as a growing European start-up destination, with more than 9,500 start-ups established across the country, according to Tracxn. More than 2,300 founders have gone on to build companies that have collectively raised over $8.51 billion in venture capital and private equity. At…
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Check In, Switch Off: A Last-Minute Cascais Escape
Check In, Switch Off: A Last-Minute Cascais Escape With the summer season in full swing, many travellers are waiting last-minute to book their trips away, according to Hotel News Research, with 40% of travellers in 2026 planning to book their overseas holidays just a month before departure. The…
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The 28-Day Winter Reset: A New Approach to Long-Stay Leisure and Wellness in Portugal
The 28-Day Winter Reset: A New Approach to Long-Stay Leisure and Wellness in Portugal Wellness travel has moved firmly into the mainstream for American travelers. Simon-Kucher's 2026 US Travel Trends report found that roughly three-quarters of US respondents are now familiar with wellness trips…
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The rise of ‘skillcations’: Why Cascais is the place to learn something new
The rise of ‘skillcations’: Why Cascais is the place to learn something new A recent survey from Mastercard found that 48% of travellers plan to learn a new skill during their summer holiday. More than half of respondents said skill-based trips feel more meaningful than traditional holidays…
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Why Cascais Is Becoming Portugal's Capital of Cultural Events
Why Cascais Is Becoming Portugal's Capital of Cultural Events Just 30 minutes from the bustling city of Lisbon, Cascais is a destination not only known for its beaches and fresh seafood, but also where visitors can combine leisure with world-class music, creativity and authentic Portuguese
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Chefs on Fire Festival, Cascais - The hottest festival of the year
Chefs on Fire Festival, Cascais - The hottest festival of the year The 8th edition of the food and music festival, Chefs on Fire, will take place on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September at Marechal Carmona Park in Cascais, PortugalTickets start from €50 for entry to the venue and access to
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Gloucestershire divorce enquiries climb 16% as national divorce rates stall
Local law firm reports growing demand for separation advice despite divorce numbers across England and Wales remaining virtually unchanged 105,961 divorce and dissolutions in England and Wales last year, a marginal 0.3% increase, according to national ONS data Yet, WSP Solicitors saw a 16.5% rise…
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Sense and Sensibility Is Back: The Real Locations Behind the New Austen Adaptation That Fans Can Visit
Sense and Sensibility Is Back: The Real Locations Behind the New Austen Adaptation That Fans Can Visit Georgia Oakley's new adaptation reaches UK cinemas on 25 September, largely filmed across Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Travel experts at Perfect Stays, the South West's luxury holiday home…
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Infrastructure gap continues to hold back commercial EV adoption, says CES
Leading renewables energy specialist CES says a two-fold infrastructure gap continues to hold back EV adoption across the UK’s commercial fleet sector. The Midlands-based company says a widening gap between the UK’s EV adoption ambitions and the availability of specialist charging…
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Searches for ‘Secret Cornwall’ Up 225% as Brits Seek Out Under-the-Radar Coastal Escapes This Summer
Searches for ‘Secret Cornwall’ Up 225% as Brits Seek Out Under-the-Radar Coastal Escapes This Summer As UK travellers increasingly seek out quieter, more local coastal destinations, new data reveals a sharp rise in demand for lesser-known seaside spots. Analysing Google search data from…
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Christmas by the Coast: Perfect Stays Reveals the Holiday Homes Available to Book This Festive Season
Christmas by the Coast: Perfect Stays Reveals the Holiday Homes Available to Book This Festive Season With Christmas just months away, Perfect Stays has picked out seven Cornwall homes for a festive escape this year. From a harbourside retreat with its own sauna to clifftop escapes with sea…
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‘Alfres-staycations’: Outdoor living set to define luxury holiday rentals in 2026
‘Alfres-staycations’: Outdoor living set to define luxury holiday rentals in 2026 UK travel experts dub the ‘Alfres-staycation’ a top travel trend for 2026 It comes as Perfect Stays launches two new properties which echo this trend Forget the token patio set: the future of luxury
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UK workers are sitting on 199 million days of unused holiday, travel experts share where to spend it this autumn
September 2026: As the days quietly shorten, the UK is gearing up for its darkest, greyest months, with UK Google searches for "when do the clocks go back" soaring 582% in the past month. But despite the blues that come with the annual seasonal slump, Wild Frontiers is flipping the script. Rather…
