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Glazerite expands its manufacturing footprint into Yorkshire
The Glazerite UK Group has opened up operations at its North Division in Barnsley as part of the fabricator’s ambition to secure further growth for its installers. The purpose-built 30,000 sq. ft facility will focus exclusively on the production of Deceuninck 2500 and 2800 profile systems. It…
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FareShare Sussex & Surrey launches appeal amid record demand for food
Food waste charity FareShare Sussex & Surrey has launched an urgent appeal as it gears up for its busiest winter yet, with demand for food expected to hit record levels this year. The charity, which fights hunger and food waste, has seen demand for its service rise sharply at a time when unlocking…
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Benguela Cove Sweeps Platter’s with Top Honours
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate has earned further recognition in Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2024, receiving two 5-star awards and eleven 4.5-star awards. The boutique Hermanus winery near Cape Town shone in the 44th edition of the authoritative guide featuring over 90…
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Historic Cumbrian House Anticipates ‘Napoleon’ Visitor Boom
A Cumbrian visitor attraction is anticipating an unexpected increase in Christmas 2023 event numbers, following hugely complimentary early reviews of Ridley Scott’s new movie, Napoleon. Thanks to the life breathed into the character of the French Emperor and soldier by actor Joaquin Phoenix…
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Star guests line up to wave off Brightsides crew ahead of Atlantic challenge
A former British world record holder and popular TV presenter are among the guests lined up for a special party to honour two Midlands-based farmers as they prepare to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean for charity. Rod Adlington, from Solihull, and Guy Minshull, from Kenilworth, along with…
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Sculpture Park at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Horsham, West Sussex
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens launched in July 2021 a sculpture park, Europe’s largest exhibition by a single artist, the celebrated South African sculptor Anton Smit. The 240-acre estate features Grade I Listed woodland gardens, a Michelin Star restaurant, luxury accommodation and a programme of…
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Sussex and Surrey to get boost from Coronation Food project
The Coronation Food Project was launched to mark His Majesty The King’s 75th birthday on 14th November. The project represents a new initiative to save and circulate surplus food and use it for social good and will provide a much-needed boost to charities and people in need across Sussex & Surrey.
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illuma appoints former Oracle executive to lead strategy and business development
llluma, the artificial intelligence company at the forefront of contextual-AI, has appointed Ryan McBride to lead global strategy and business development from the United States. Ryan formerly led business development at Grapeshot and went on to be VP of Product Strategy at Oracle, post-acquisition.
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Leonardslee Announces Winter Entertainment Programme
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has announced its winter programme. This season’s lineup promises a diverse range of events that cater to all ages and interests, with the gardens and 24-acre estate remaining a hub of activity and enchantment even as the winter chill sets in. The programme includes…
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Record 2023 Harvest at Leonardslee Estate
The 2023 harvest at the English vineyard at the Leonardslee Estate in West Sussex has been nothing short of phenomenal. With near-perfect weather conditions, meticulous care of the vines, and a dedicated team effort, this year's harvest yielded record-breaking volumes of top-quality grapes. Set…
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Enjoy A Superb 2 AA-Rosette English Medieval Castle Christmas
Enjoy an idyllic Christmas in a castle, escaping all of the festive stress and hassle and relishing some escapism as you live out life as a prince or princess for a few days and feast on 2 AA Rosette food. Christmas is completely ‘sorted’, if you head to award-winning Langley Castle Hotel in…
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Community champion thrilled by surprise donation for monthly breakfast club
A community champion says she’s delighted after a generous donation which will help support a breakfast club in a Staffordshire Moorlands village. Sara Biddulph runs the monthly community breakfast club at Endon Village Hall, and has also been working to renovate the hall to encourage more people…
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WOLF-Garten’s guide to planting spring bulbs
Spring flowers are nature’s way of announcing the end of winter. Bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, snowdrops, hyacinths, and crocuses, are often planted in autumn, lie dormant during winter, and burst into bloom as temperatures rise in spring. These pretty flowers signal the start of a new growing…
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Forgetful Brits Told Why Overlooking Travel Insurance Can Be a Costly Mistake
Nearly one-in-five holidaymakers (19%) admit to having accidentally forgotten to buy travel insurance for a holiday, at some time in the past, with this rising to almost a quarter of male holidaymakers (24.4%). These are the findings of a consumer research survey conducted for Europesure Travel…
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Don’t Forget Your Travel Insurance Policy!
Don’t forget your toothbrush and don’t forget your travel insurance, if heading abroad. Nearly one-in-five holidaymakers(19%) admit to having accidentally forgotten to buy travel insurance, at some time in the past, with this rising to almost a quarter of men (24.4%). These are the findings…
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Cheshire & Merseyside uses innovative data-led approach to help more than 1,000 vulnerable people cope with fuel poverty
The Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Health and Care Partnership, which brings together NHS Trusts, local authorities, and other organisations from across the region to improve the health and wellbeing of its citizens, is using population health technology and targeted support to help more than
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California Prune Board seeks to attract health-conscious consumers in South Korea marketing push
The California Prune Board (CPB) has launched a major promotional push in South Korea as part of multi-channel marketing efforts to highlight the nutritional and taste benefits of California Prunes. The campaign forms part of the CPB’s global awareness strategy to target new and younger…
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Robert Hillier Hands Over to The Next Generation
It’s time for a new chapter at Hillier Nurseries Ltd. Chairman Robert Hillier has announced that he will be standing down from his position of Chairman and will hand the reins of the family-run business over to George Hillier, who will take the role of Chairman from 1st January 2024. Robert will…
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Don’t Forget Your Travel Insurance Policy!
Don’t forget your toothbrush and don’t forget your travel insurance, if heading abroad. Nearly one-in-five holidaymakers (19%) admit to having accidentally forgotten to buy travel insurance, at some time in the past, with this rising to almost a quarter of men (24.4%). These are the findings…
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Connected Trucks: Jungheinrich drives forward the digitalisation and interconnection of intralogistics
· Enhanced connectivity thanks to telemetry units in every new truck · Truck customers now have easy access to the Jungheinrich Fleet Management · The FMS and telemetry units deliver increased efficiency and performance thanks to better data management
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Travel light with Graco’s FoldLite LX
The FoldLite LX from Graco is a must-have travel cot, perfect for use at home or away thanks to its ultra compact two-way fold and lightweight design. It’s an upgraded model of Graco’s parent favourite FoldLite Travel Cot, with the addition of a raised bassinet for newborn naps or fuss-free…
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Graco launches value-driven lightweight stroller for today’s family
EZLite is the latest lightweight and compact stroller from Graco, perfect for families looking for a reliable and convenient solution that won’t cost the earth. At a budget-friendly price of just £50, families get peace of mind from the reliable Graco quality, in stylish Midnight, Dusty Rose or…
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Orchard Ovens Introduces New Valoriani Electric Oven Delivering Wood-fired Standard Pizza
Chefs who thought it impossible to deliver the authentic flavours of wood-fired pizza, whilst benefiting from the ease of electric cooking, have a new dream option available from Orchard Ovens Professional, set to shake up the pizza oven market. The Northern-based commercial and domestic pizza oven…
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The season to be merry….but not too merry.
Christmas is approaching and Christmas means office meals, drink and parties, a time for everybody to unwind after a long year of working hard, but what should a company do if the celebrations go too far? Katy Foster, Senior HR Consultant at Cream HR shares advice on how to handle to works…
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How to overwinter plants so they survive the frosty season
‘Tis the season of wrapping up warm when leaving the house, defrosting cars before travelling and lighting fires to keep away the chill on long, winter nights. Although we take great pains to keep ourselves cosy over the colder months, often gardens are forgotten. It’s important to protect…
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Top three tips to get the most out of your heating this winter
Love it or loathe it, winter is here. And UK Radiators – the country’s leading online radiator supplier – has plenty of advice when it comes to heating up your living space as the temperature cools. Rob Nezard, Managing Director of UK Radiators, said: “Getting the best out of your…
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Free online construction carbon database rolled out to industry by BCIS
A free-to-access embodied carbon database has been launched by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) with a rallying cry for the industry to unite behind it. The first data repository of its kind, the Built Environment Carbon Database (BECD) is designed to help drive down carbon emissions…
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Head to Levens Hall for ‘Silhouettes and Song’
Head to glorious Lake District visitor attraction, Levens Hall and Gardens, for Silhouettes and Song - an event focusing on the essence of a quintessential British Christmas and the opportunity to tick something off your must-do travel list. On six weekend days between December 2 and December 17…
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Levens Hall Re-shapes Event to Focus on the Essence of Christmas
Lake District visitor attraction, Levens Hall and Gardens, has changed its special Christmas event, to take into account pressures on household budgets during the cost of living crisis. Although Levens Hall and Gardens traditionally closes in the first week of October each year, it has, for the past…
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SETTING SAIL WITH ULTRAFABRICS
The world’s leading luxury performance fabric will show at the 35th Anniversary of Metstrade in Amsterdam Ultrafabrics, the world’s top producer of high-end performance textiles for the marine industry, will showcase its luxurious and hard-wearing outdoor fabrics at the 35th anniversary of
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Ultrafabrics features the upgraded Promessa Collection at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo
The brand's premier textile collection introduces new colors, a backcloth made of eight recycled plastic bottles and removes anti-microbial additives NEW YORK - Ultrafabrics, the global leader in high-tech performance fabric across 11 industries, announces that one of its most enduring collections
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Ultrafabrics Color Lab 2024/2025 Trend Report Released, Themed “Infinite Loop”
Ultrafabrics, global leader in performance textiles across 11 markets, has just announced its 2024/25 color trend report for its brand partners. The annual release, designated the Color Impact Report, is a forecast that empowers designers and specifiers to design for the future. Ultrafabrics…
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“De Tokio a Lima” - The ultimate restaurant for foodies at urban retreat, Can Alomar, in the heart of Palma, Mallorca
Not only is Mallorca home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe; it is also home to a thriving gastronomic scene. De Tokio a Lima - located within It Mallorca hotel, Can Alomar - is a trendy gourmet restaurant located in the heart of Palma offering a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian…
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Award winning travel communications specialist, Lemongrass becomes B Corp (PR, travel trade and all consumer targets)
2nd November 2023: Lemongrass, an award-winning PR and content agency for travel brands [with an eco-office in Bicester] is proud to announce that it has achieved B Corp status, demonstrating its commitment to being a more environmentally and socially responsible business in the travel sector. B…
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Pollenca in Mallorca revealed as the UK’s fifth favourite European coastal destination An ancient town home to cobbled streets lined with cafes, restaurants, bars, and beautiful boutique hotels such as Can Auli – is it any surprise Pollenca made th
The UK’s favourite European coastal towns have been revealed by Which?, with lesser-known destinations beating popular hotspots. Which? asked more than 3,500 UK travellers to rate their trips to 44 coastal towns and cities across Europe, taking into consideration a number of factors such as the…
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Interflora Partners with FarEye to Revolutionise the Customer Delivery Experience
Interflora, the renowned flower delivery network with over 900 florist members across the U.K. and Ireland, is proud to announce its collaboration with FarEye, a leading last-mile logistics technology platform. This groundbreaking partnership aims to revolutionize the customer delivery experience…
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Tower to launch TV campaign to support innovative cookware collection
The UK’s fastest growing SDA & Housewares brand are looking to build on the success of the innovative energy saving SmartStart® cookware range Tower, the UK’s leading SDA and housewares brand, have announced an ambitious TV campaign to build on the success of the innovative SmartStart®
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Appleby Blue in Bermondsey reimagines the almshouse for 21st century inner-city living
United St. Saviour’s Charity welcomes its 63 residents aged 65+ to live in Appleby Blue, its newly developed social housing project that reimagines the concept of the almshouse for inner-city living Designed by RIBA Stirling Prize-winning architects Witherford Watson Mann in partnership with…
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Essential tools to make winter garden maintenance safe, efficient and productive
Winter can be a daunting season for gardeners, with the freezing temperatures and the added burden of snow and ice making the thought of going outdoors less appealing. Preparing the garden for the cold months ahead requires effort and planning, especially when there are trees or large bushes to…
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Kick off the Christmas season with Hillier’s festive events!
As the holiday season approaches, get into the festive spirit with Hillier’s 2023 events calendar. Hillier is thrilled to invite visitors to experience the joy of Christmas with an array of magnificent events that promise to make this year’s celebrations truly magical. From Christmas lunch or…
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SECUTIX supports Team GB House as ticketing delivery partner
SECUTIX proudly announces it is providing ticketing technology support for the Team GB House at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Team GB House, a remarkable hospitality venue that acts as the British delegation’s home-from-home at an Olympic Games, will be based at the Pavillon d’Armenonville for…
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Christmas trees with a difference
How to adorn trees and make floral arrangements with nature’s stars The hallmark of Advent is a beautifully decorated tree, a mainstay of households around Britain in the run up to Christmas. This is where poinsettias come into their own, offering a charming alternative to plastic baubles and…
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Benguela Cove Winemaker Shortlisted for Diners Club Award
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate winemaker Michelle Waldeck is one of six talented wine professionals, under the age of 30, shortlisted for the Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year award. She is nominated for the estate’s 2019 Benguela Cove Catalina Sémillon, a single-vineyard wine that…
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Say it with stars: Floral inspiration for the festive season
Whether as a pot plant or cut flower in bouquets and arrangements, the poinsettia - also known as the Christmas Star - comes into its own as an interior decoration and wonderful gift during the festive season. With beautiful bracts that are available in a broad variety of colours and shapes, there…
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Travel even more sustainably: RINGANA travel sets with new containers
RINGANA has launched its popular RINGANA travel sets with even more eco-friendly containers. As of now, our fresh skin care for when you’re travelling comes in pouches. These practical foil pouches are 100% PCR – post-consumer recycled plastic. Mono-material is the ultimate pioneer in terms of…
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Berry Superfos uses Jungheinrich AGVs to create a safer, more efficient workspace
An AGV that offers speed, nimbleness, great lifting capacity and the ability to handle many different pallet types - why Berry Superfos chose Jungheinrich Berry Superfos needed an automated warehouse/shopfloor solution so Jungheinrich got involved… The client Berry Superfos designs,
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£25,000 raised as 75 people bed down on Leeds street for charity sleep-out
75 people braved Storm Babet to sleep out on the streets of Leeds for a local homelessness charity, helping to raise almost £25,000. Sponsored by British online homeware retailer, DUSK.com, West Yorkshire homelessness charity Simon on the Streets held its annual sleep-out event, ‘Simon’s Big…
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Jungheinrich wins third consecutive EcoVadis platinum certificate for sustainability
Jungheinrich wins third consecutive EcoVadis platinum certificate for sustainability 1. Jungheinrich is once again certified as one of the world's most sustainable companies 2. Awarded for "outstanding" environmental performance 3. The award reflects Jungheinrich’s…
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Cultural PR Campaign Leads Catapult PR to Victory
North west PR and content agency, Catapult PR, has won a Prolific North Marketing Award for the third year in a row. This follows its scooping of three awards at the 2020 Northern Marketing Awards, then rebranded in 2021 as the Prolific North Marketing Awards. The Lancashire-based agency…
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Perfect Pizza with Must-have Scandinavian Pizza Thermometer Gun with Laser Pointer
Following the huge success of its pizza oven range launching in the UK, award-winning Scandinavian brand Witt has released the perfect tool for precise temperature measurement, the Infrared Thermometer Gun with Laser Pointer. 25th October 2023: Introducing the ultimate tool for precise…
