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New online tree resource launches to make sourcing the highest quality trees for landscape projects easier than ever
Hillier has unveiled its new amenity website, showcasing its vast offering of field and container grown amenity trees. Trees.hillier.co.uk has been introduced following last year’s successful launch of The Hillier Tree Guide. The enhanced online offering allows customers to browse an extensive…
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Construction slowdown predicted as UK economy stagnates
Total output across the UK construction industry is set to fall this year, according to the latest forecast from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). The most recent data from BCIS indicates a fall in construction output as recessionary pressures hit the industry. While the cost-of-living…
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Sweet love - fun candy for Valentine's Day
Show someone you love them this Valentine's Day with delicious sweets from UK-based candy company, Ask Mummy & Daddy. This year's Valentine's gift selection includes: Big Kisses – Vegan friendly (Strawberry & Cherry Lips) - £6.50You’re the Custard To My Rhubarb – Vegan-friendly (rhubarb…
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Save container-grown plants by banishing vine weevils
A menace to indoor and outdoor plants alike, vine weevils are especially damaging to container-grown plants. Over autumn and winter, the larvae of the weevil lurks beneath the soil, feeding on plants’ roots and cutting off their life supply – eventually killing them. Plants with fleshy roots…
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NEWLY NAMED ‘UTILITA BOWL’ STRIVES TO BECOME THE WORLD’S GREENEST CRICKET GROUND IN NEW MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
Southampton, UK | The South Coast’s premier international cricket, music and leisure destination will be renamed Utilita Bowl from 19 January as part of a ground-breaking multi-year deal that will enable the sustainable supplier to guide and support the venue’s ambition of becoming the world’s
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UK’s Leading Sheet Pile Specialist Calls for Embedded Carbon Reduction
Britain’s leading sheet piling installation specialist, project designer and sheet pile supplier, Sheet Piling (UK) Ltd, is calling on the UK construction industry to make 2024 a year in which it commits to reduce the amount of embedded carbon in its construction and refurbishment projects.
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Benguela Cove Launches Eco Kayaking for Bot River Adventures
Visitors to Bot River Lagoon can now explore this wildlife haven by electric kayak. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate has introduced self-propelled E-kayaks to enable visitors of all ages and skill levels to easily traverse these protected waters, encountering a range of wildlife and panoramic views.
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Nemasys Product Overview
Nematodes are a simple and effective way to control a variety of garden pests. BASF’s Nemasys range uses beneficial nematodes that target specific garden pests including slugs, vine weevils, garden chafer grubs, leatherjackets, caterpillars, codling moth and various other pests. …
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Fyne Audio Unveils F702 & F703' Special Production' Loudspeakers Marking its Most Ambitious and Contemporary 'SP' Models to Date.
F1 engineering meets the F700's contemporary cabinet design as Fyne Audio takes on mainstream premium loudspeaker brands with its latest UK-built SP edition loudspeakers. Thursday 18th January 2024: Fyne Audio has launched a dynamic and contemporary new loudspeaker range, building on the styles of…
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Get professional-standard lawns, with battery power!
Leading garden machinery brand, Cobra, has launched a one-of-a-kind collaboration with creators of battery-powered outdoor equipment, EGO Power+. With a focus on innovation, the companies have joined forces to create a unique offering for lawn-lovers in the form of the new ‘Fortis powered by…
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Local authorities across the UK rely on Mer’s EV expertise to meet carbon, mobility and community goals
Mer, a leading European electric vehicle (EV) company, is helping public sector authorities to make greater strides towards meeting their electric mobility, EV adoption and net zero goals. Alex Hinchcliffe, interim Managing Director at Mer UK, said “Mer’s work, most recently with Eastleigh…
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The 2024 Gardening Year: A Glove for Every Season
Gardening is a rewarding hobby that allows people to reconnect with nature and create a beautiful and relaxing outdoor space right on their doorstep. Whether an experienced gardener or just starting out, one essential tool that is often overlooked is a good quality pair of gardening gloves. Choosing…
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Decades-old gifting allowance erodes in real value, research reveals
The annual tax-free gifting allowance remaining static for the past four decades means its real value is lagging by 360%, research from Sussex law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter has revealed. Current rules allow individuals to give away assets or cash up to a total of £3,000 each tax year without it being…
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RKW continues its growth as new brands join Tower this year at Germany’s largest trade show
RKW's remarkable growth continues as it welcomes new brands to its stand this year, making waves at one of Germany's largest trade shows for SDA and Housewares with RKW’s biggest stand ever. RKW will be showcasing their top and newest brands at the event, with Tower, Swan, Barbary & Oak, Wade…
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Easter 2024: Leonardslee Introduces Michelin Star Lunch and Spring Events Programme - 100,000 Reasons to Visit Leonardslee Gardens – the Daffodils.
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has launched a new lunchtime service at Restaurant Interlude, in addition to dining in the evening, and announced its spring 2024 events programme. There is an extensive new play area for children and a 100 sculpture Art Walk amid the outstanding spring displays in the…
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The Chairboys Go Digital; Vestel Solutions Transforms Wycombe Wanderers FC
Vestel Visual Solutions transforms Wycombe Wanderers Football Club with cutting-edge, digital and interactive displays deployed throughout Adams Park as part of a major infrastructural project 16th January 2024: Vestel Visual Solutions, leading global manufacturer of professional display solutions,
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A natural tweet – scatter native wildflowers and watch the birds flock!
In the last 60 years, the UK has lost 38 million birds from its skies, highlighting that our native feathered friends are in crisis! A lack of suitable habitat and food abundance has contributed to this decline, and more action is needed to prevent further loss of once common bird species. …
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Looking for the perfect gift for Valentine's Day? Sekonda and Accurist have you covered.
We've picked out a few our favourites but if there's something in particular you're after, please don't hesitate to get in touch. And an extra bonus is that with Accurist watches, not only do you currently get a free extra strap with any watch but you can also have your watch engraved for…
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Moulton College launches solar installation course in conjunction with local energy firm
Moulton College has teamed up with Northamptonshire-based firm GenCarbon and JobCentre Plus to deliver a bespoke solar panel installation course. It follows growing interest in solar, with data from the industry’s accreditation body, MCS, revealing that more than 1.3 million UK homes already have…
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Honest Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and many of your readers will soon be looking for inspiration to spoil the special lady in their lives. Searching for the perfect products to include can be time-consuming, so to make your job easier, we’ve compiled a round-up of thoughtful gifts for…
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‘Perfect 10’ is Reason to Head to Popular LGBTQ+ Wedding Venue
North East wedding venue, Langley Castle, located near Haydon Bridge and just a short drive from Hexham in Northumberland, is marking the arrangement of hundreds of weddings for LGBTQ+ couples, over the decade since these were legalised, with a special discount. The castle is celebrating the…
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Castle Hotel Launches ‘Wizardly Wonderful’ Kids Breaks and ‘Potions 11’ Contest
Northumberland castle hotel, Langley Castle, is launching ‘Wizardly Wonderful’ kids breaks for the February half-term holidays, as well as an exciting Potions 11 competition for children, which will fully engage them during their stay. The atmospheric and imposing castle will be known as…
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Gambian tech entrepreneurs proving home-grown talent is first-class
“In The Gambia, the seeds of colonialism are still, sadly, with us today. We sometimes find that international companies are favoured over Gambian nationals when choosing who to work with. We have been very lucky to secure many high-profile contracts in the country and wider region, but others are…
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ULTRAFABRICS x PANTONE LAUNCH THE SANCTUARY PALETTE
Ultrafabrics amplifies the Pantone 2024 Color of the Year ‘Peach Fuzz’ with a dynamic textile palette and poetic conceptual spaces JANUARY, 2024 – New York-based Ultrafabrics, global leader in high-tech performance fabric in 11 different markets, has hit the ground running in 2024 with the
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‘Airport Terminal in a Garden’ in India welcomes first international passengers
A first-of-its-kind ‘airport terminal in a garden’ has opened in India, putting nature and biodiversity at the heart of the passenger experience. Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has successfully reinvented the idea of a traditionally stressful and bustling…
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Zeotap partners with Illuma for a unique audience-powered contextual expansion solution
In a strategic move that anticipates the imminent shift in digital advertising, Zeotap Data, the leading provider of people-based digital audiences, has announced a partnership with Illuma, the leader in AI-powered expansion and optimisation. This collaboration offers a new tactic in the face of…
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Ultrafabrics and Allgood partner to bring the world’s best performance fabric to luxury hardware
The Sembla collection by Allgood marks the first time Ultrafabrics is available on customizable door and cabinet hardware for the commercial market NEW YORK - Ultrafabrics, the world’s leading producer of high-tech performance fabrics in 11 global markets, has announced its first partnership with
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New Camps & Lodges Opening Across Africa 2024
Aardvark Safaris, the leading independent specialist safari tour operator, is delighted to present a wealth of exciting new openings and significant refurbishments for the year ahead. From private safari houses to luxury tented camps and elegant beach retreats, these new openings all embody Aardvark…
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Levens Hall and Gardens Forges Stronger Links With European Counterparts
Cumbrian visitor attraction, Levens Hall and Gardens, has become even closer to the European topiary community by becoming a member of the European Boxwood and Topiary Society (EBTS). The historic property, home to the world’s oldest topiary garden, dating back to 1694, has become increasingly…
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Designit makes global ambitions clear with latest appointments at Copenhagen studio
Copenhagen, 9th January 2024 - Designit, the Wipro-owned global experience innovation agency, has bolstered its creative team in its Copenhagen studio with the appointment of Mikkel Lemvig as creative director, and the promotion of Niklas Mortensen to head of design. Lemvig will report to…
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Designit cementerer globale ambitioner med nye ansættelser i København
København, Januar 2024 – Designit, det globale, Wipro-ejede experience- og innovationsbureau, har styrket sit kreative team i København med udnævnelsen af Mikkel Lemvig som Creative Director og forfremmelsen af Niklas Mortensen til Head of Design. Lemvig vil referere til Head of…
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RKW and BLACK+DECKER Partner to Introduce Smart Dehumidifiers for More Convenient, Energy-Efficient Homes
RKW, one of Europe’s leading distributors and manufacturers of small domestic appliances and housewares products, is partnering with BLACK+DECKER, a cordless innovation leader in the home and lifestyle space, to introduce a range of smart dehumidifiers, that help create a healthier home and reduce
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Scottish FA agrees long-term ticketing partnership with SECUTIX
The Scottish FA has agreed a long-term partnership with SECUTIX as its official ticketing technology partner for events at Hampden Park. Starting in early 2024, the agreement will see the Scottish FA benefit from SECUTIX’s full suite of tools and will cover all ticketed events at the stadium…
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Get A-Head looks ahead to next 30 years
A specialist charity which supports people with head and neck diseases, especially cancer, to live better lives is gearing up for a year of celebrations to mark its 30th anniversary. The Get A-Head Charitable Trust was formed in the Midlands in 1994 by John Watkinson – one of the UK’s leading…
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Staffordshire crisp producer backs Atlantic rowing challenge
A Staffordshire-based crisp producer is backing a farmer’s ambitious bid to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to raise money for charity. Anthony Froggatt, owner of the award-winning Just Crisps and Just Oil brand, has produced 40,000 special edition packets of crisps in support of farmer…
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Valpak welcomes Defra’s commitment to collaborative approach to EPR with appointment of Dr Margaret Bates
Steve Gough, CEO at the UK’s largest compliance scheme – Reconomy brand Valpak – has welcomed Defra’s announcement that OPRL’s Dr Margaret Bates has been appointed as Head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging Scheme Administrator. Gough said: “Both I, and…
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Alitex set to grow media presence with appointment of garden PR agency Honest Communications
Leading greenhouse manufacturer Alitex is set to see its media presence grow following the appointment of home and garden PR agency, Honest Communications. Known for its premium bespoke builds and popular National Trust collection, the family-owned British business has joined forces with the…
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Security Industry Partnership to Support Mental Health in 2024
Mental health charity PTSD Resolution and ASIS UK have announced a partnership for 2024 to highlight the mental health issues experienced by many security professionals across the UK. ASIS UK, the UK chapter of the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has appointed…
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Unveiling a Winter Wonderland: Why Slovenia is the Perfect Choice for a Skiing Holiday This Season
With a recent investment of nearly €80 million, Slovenia's ski resorts have undergone a spectacular makeover, beckoning snow enthusiasts with a compelling blend of transformative resort experiences, top-notch infrastructure, and an array of affordable offerings. This significant investment will…
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Sustainable, stylish and super-sized: the new XXL plant pots by elho
Embargo 1st January 2024 The trend of having luscious potted trees and extra-large houseplants is set to soar in 2024, with more people opting for big, bold, and beautiful statement foliage to fill their homes and gardens. From oversized exotic houseplants like the palm plant, bird of paradise or…
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The beauty of waste: elho launches plant pots made from coffee grounds
Sustainable plant pot pioneer elho has found another innovative way to turn waste into beauty with the launch of its new coffee collection. The B-Corp company, which is on a mission to help people introduce more nature into their lives while making the world a greener place, has partnered with…
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The secret to a successful strawberry harvest: Introducing elho’s new green basics strawberry pot
EMBARGO: 1st January 2024 Strawberries are one of the nation’s favourite fruits, with their sweet smell and taste symbolising the warm days of summer. They are also one of the most popular to grow, but what many don’t realise is that these beautiful, bright berries are extremely fragile. Too…
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Interior Trends 2024
Victoriana, craftsmanship and a splash of individuality will dominate the interiors scene in 2024, according to the design experts at SlatWall specialists Naturewall. Olivia Crosher is Designer and Visual Stylist for Naturewall. And as 2023 draws to a close, she rounds up the interior trends that…
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ASG PROFILE: Protection Through Partnership
Assist Security Group (ASG) is a UK security solutions provider with over 30 years of experience securing a wide range of commercial clients across multiple industries. Key sectors include luxury hotels and retailers, corporate headquarters and managing agents, entertainment venues and events…
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Solvay awards 14forty three-year FM contract
14forty, one of the UK’s foremost facilities management companies and part of Compass UK & Ireland has won a three-year contract to provide cleaning, security and managed services at a Solvay chemical plant in Warrington. This is in addition to the catering service that Compass already provides…
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14forty cleaner honoured with IWFM Frontline Hero Award
Jackie Kennedy, a hardworking cleaner at leading facilities management provider, 14forty, has won the coveted Frontline Heroes category at the IWFM Impact Awards, held on Monday 16 October at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. Jackie has been a valued member of the 14forty cleaning team at the…
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14forty celebrates double win at PFM Awards
Leading facilities management provider 14forty is celebrating a double win at the coveted Premises & Facilities Management Awards 2023, after two of its dedicated team members impressed judges to take home the trophies. Ian Hillard, Transition Director for 14forty at the Essar Oil refinery in…
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Virtual care project developed by Frimley Health and Care's Connected Care team and its partners shortlisted for 2024 HSJ Partnership Awards
Connected Care, part of the Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System, is delighted to announce that its ‘Supporting Residents with Virtual Care Using Data Driven Digital Transformation’ project has been shortlisted for the ‘Virtual Care Project of the Year’ at the HSJ Partnership
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Happy Loo Year! Toilets Highlight Where to Pay a Visit
Toilets - or bathrooms, if you live across The Pond - usually serve one purpose – which everyone appreciates – but at UK-based castle hotel, Langley Castle (www.langleycastle.co.uk), in Northumberland UK, they help highlight why it’s the most authentic, medieval and fortified castle hotel in…
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How Eurest helped Heathrow deliver a free food scheme for colleagues during cost-of-living crisis
Cost-of-living initiative in place in double-quick time With the winter in full swing and a cost-of-living crisis raging, Heathrow Airport has launched a free meal scheme for all their colleagues, with the help of contract catering partner Eurest. The airport wanted to offer every single colleague…
