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NEW AI TOOL HELPS HOUSEHOLDS SAVE £1,000 ON BILLS Household money-saving tool Nous.co today launches a ground-breaking AI assistant to help save families £1,000+ a year on their household bills. Users can upload a document or connect their inbox to the intelligent assistant to get instant alerts…
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The best tools for making the autumn harvest quick and efficient
As the temperature drops and darker nights draw in, it’s time for home growers to reap the rewards from all the hard work they’ve put into maintaining their fruit and vegetable patches throughout the year. After all, there’s nothing more satisfying than filling the fridge and cupboards with…
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First look at new homes for Marton
The developer behind a new housing development near Gainsborough has revealed the first look at the contemporary eco-friendly homes. The exclusive development of 39 two, three and four-bedroom single storey and chalet bungalows from E5 Living UK in Stow Park Road, Marton, combine stylish design, a…
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Start-Rite Quality at Unbeatable Value for Money
Shop Smart for School: Start-Rite Offers Affordable Comfort and Quality With the back-to-school rush approaching fast, Start-Rite - a children's fitted footwear specialist, is offering a selection of its most popular premium-fitted school shoe styles at a reduced price point by at least 20 percent.
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More than 8,500 businesses helped by Marches Growth Hub
The Marches Growth Hub supported more than 8,500 businesses across the region in the last financial year, new figures show today. The hub – the acclaimed business support arm of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership – also delivered 158 events which were attended by 3,323 businesses and 3,49…
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Surge in labour costs expected to hit construction industry
Labour costs are set to overtake the cost of materials as the biggest challenge facing the construction industry during the year ahead, according to new analysis from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). As part of its quarterly data briefing on construction inflation, BCIS is forecasting a…
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Lake District Children Invited to Design a Traditional Wrestling Outfit
Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show is inviting talented primary school-aged children to help celebrate the traditional Lakeland sport of Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling, by creating a design for an outfit. The show organisers are asking local primary school children, in Grasmere and Rydal, to…
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World Champion All-Weights Wrestler to be Crowned at Grasmere Sports
Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling bouts at this year’s Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show will have added spice, with the show having been awarded the huge honour of hosting the All Weights C&W Wresting World Championship. The wrestling action that will culminate in someone being crowned 202…
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Bobble Digital relocates to Leeds Dock and reveals Dubai expansion plans
Bobble Digital, a media-focused digital marketing agency in Leeds, has moved its headquarters to Department at Leeds Dock. Formerly based at the Tannery on Kirkstall Road, the agency’s new central Leeds location has its own podcast studios and event space – ideal for hosting the firm’s…
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McCarron Coates Becomes First Broker to Help Commercial Drivers Handle New Legislation's Threats
Award-winning fleet transport insurance broker, McCarron Coates, has launched a unique service for its fleet transport clients, to help protect drivers and company finances alike. The Leeds-based broker is offering commercial transport operators, courier firms and company car fleets what is…
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Glazerite Golf Day raises thousands for Kelly’s Heroes charity
The Glazerite UK Group welcomed the sunshine along with 136 guests to its annual Pro-Am golf day on Friday 7th July. The sweltering day at Wellingborough Golf Club didn’t put the fabricator’s guests off their game however, with the hotly contested event also raising thousands of pounds for the…
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Get the must-have garden look and try your hand at topiary
Topiary has long been a hallmark of historical English gardens, adorning the grand grounds of country homes and heritage estates with a touch of quintessential yet showstopping charm for centuries. Nowadays, though, it is a trend any gardener can try out, offering year-round structure and character…
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How to pick the perfect Henchman ladder for you
When it comes to using ladders, it is essential to choose the right ladder for the job at hand. Tackling a task at height with the incorrect style of ladder can put your safety on the line, so it’s crucial to carefully consider factors such as the type of work, the terrain, and the duration of the…
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California Prunes add sunshine to Peter Sidwell’s summer dishes
California Prune Board ambassador Peter Sidwell has unveiled a host of recipes to inject some much-needed Californian sunshine into the UK summer. Chef, TV presenter, and author Peter has been exploring the versatility of prunes in a range of delicious dishes, from a sweet summer Pad Thai with…
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Start-Rite Shoes delivers durability and value with extended school shoe collection
Start-Rite strides back-to-school with an extended collection of durable, playground tested shoes at price points to make fitted footwear accessible to more families. Leading the collection is the established Start-Rite premium collection, recognised by parents and retailers for offering a…
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We Are Social promotes Christina Chong to CEO, Southeast Asia Chong will drive the agency’s expansion in the region, with a focus on innovation
12th July 2023: Global socially-led creative agency We Are Social has promoted Christina Chong to the position of CEO, Southeast Asia, with a remit to develop the agency’s presence in the region and build out new innovative offerings both locally and globally. Chong, who joined We Are Social in…
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Tower Solitaire Kitchen Collection Unveils Striking New Product Colourway
Tower, a market-leader in housewares and small domestic appliances (SDA), expands on its popular Solitaire kitchen collection, to include a new Marine Blue (Teal) colourway. The Tower Solitaire kitchen collection is identifiable by its iconic textured diamond effect seen on kettles, bread bins…
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Embed Signage Partners with Vestel for New Android 9 SoC Displays
Embed Signage is proud to announce support for Vestel’s new range of MB400 Android 9 SoC displays. The partnership offers end users and resellers a high-performance, great-value digital signage solution. Wednesday 12th July 2023: Vestel’s new MB400 Android 9.0 SoC displays are now fully…
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FRAMEX expands reach to deliver nationwide service
Aluminium specialist FRAMEX has expanded its reach to service customers across the UK. It follows investment into its delivery fleet and capabilities to meet growing demand for the firm’s high-quality aluminium windows and doors. The Lancashire-based firm, which was set up in 2020, manufactures…
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Diversity networks don’t actually drive diversity, say a third of workers
Nearly one in five don’t think their employer has a diverse workforce32% feel diversity networks don’t drive inclusivityUS office workers value diversity and inclusion more than those in the UK. According to new research carried out in the US and UK, employee diversity networks and affinity…
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Vestel UK Partners with Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital
Leading global manufacturer Vestel Visual Solutions has teamed up with British wildlife rescue charity Tiggywinkles by donating digital signage screens and interactive boards. Tuesday 11th July 2023: Vestel is thrilled to announce it has joined forces with the team at Tiggywinkles, the world’s…
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Mental Health Champion Supports Veterans In Security
After epic rides around Scotland, the Pyrenees and Wales, 78-year-old ex-Marine Jonathan Thomson has just conquered the far north. TOTAL STATS: 717km cycled w 25,538ft of climb (just short of the height of Everest!) On Sunday 18th June a team of four intrepid cyclists, led by former marine…
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UK Wine Entrepreneur Penny Streeter’s Benguela Cove Estate Joins 100 World’s Best Vineyards
UK wine entrepreneur Penny Streeter - who is set to launch the first wines from her UK vineyards at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in Sussex in 2024 - has seen her South African vineyard, Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, ranked in the top 100 of The World's Best Vineyards for the first time.…
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6 common mowing mistakes to avoid this autumn!
Amidst the falling amber leaves, darker evenings, and crisp air, many people tend to overlook the importance of maintaining lawncare practices throughout autumn and are unaware of the excess stress this is causing their precious lawns. As the hot summer season fades away, autumn is a crucial time to…
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Go-Loco and Enjoy A-maze-ing Day Out Value
Make tracks for double national Maze of the Year award-winner, the Lakeland Maze Farm Park, from July 15 – the day on which it cuts the ribbon on its 2023 maize maze and invites visitors to go loco and ‘let off steam’, in a maze designed as a steam train. The 8-acre maze will take 60-9…
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Maze Urges Visitors to Go-Loco and Max Out on Value
Double national Maze of the Year award-winner, the Lakeland Maze Farm Park is cutting the ribbon on its 2023 maize maze on Saturday July 15 and literally inviting adults and children to ‘let off steam’, go loco and discover the day-out value for money they seek in 2023, according to research.
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The future of intralogistics: Jungheinrich launches new mobile robot solution for low-level applications
Mobile Robot EAE 212a for flexible floor-to-floor transportation Easy and fast integration into existing warehouse environments Scalable for the future thanks to new modelling tool Jungheinrich, the global leader in the manufacture and development of advanced materials handling technology,
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GTOs: Leonardslee Illuminated 2023, A Magical Winter Experience
This winter, visitors to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in Horsham, West Sussex, can enjoy a captivating after-dark light trail as the gardens come alive with colour and sound during this year’s Leonardslee Illuminated event. Group Travel Information. Open between 4pm and 10pm, with light trails…
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The UK’s Smallest Outdoor Kitchen is Saving Brits £££s
Anglo-Italian family business, Orchard Ovens, is laying claim to offering the UK’s most affordable and compact outdoor kitchen - the answer for those wishing to entertain guests, by cooking a wide variety of dishes outside but not currently wanting to spend big. Furthermore, the team can get the…
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New Vice President of European Sales at SECUTIX
Former Salesforce senior executive joins the ticketing technology leader. SECUTIX, the leader in advanced digital solutions for the events industry, has appointed Mos Matin as Vice President of European Sales. Mos joins SECUTIX from Salesforce, where he was EMEA Regional Vice President for over…
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Adventures are for everyone - Quirky Campers launches UK's first accessible family campervan for hire
Quirky Campers, a unique British campervan hire service offering beautiful, handcrafted campers from around the country, has welcomed Accessible Iris to its hire fleet. Believed to be the first of its kind for hire in the UK, the campervan has been designed to be accessible and comfortable for…
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Benguela Cove Joins Top 100 Of Worlds’ Best Vineyards
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, located in Hermanus in South Africa, has been ranked in the top 100 of The World's Best Vineyards. This prestigious annual list is created to promote wine tourism around the world, showcasing vineyards with exceptional visitor experiences. The Voting Academy…
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Summer tour of agricultural events for farming legal team
Solicitors from an award-winning Shropshire law firm will be on hand to meet and greet show-goers at some of the county’s top events this summer. Specialists from FBC Manby Bowdler’s Agricultural & Rural Services team will be supported from lawyers across the firm’s specialisms to share…
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Sheffield cancer patients get wellbeing boost
Head and neck cancer patients in Sheffield are to benefit from a £1,000 grant from a specialist charity. The Macmillan cancer nurse specialists at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital have received a grant of £1,000 from the Get A-Head charity to provide a wellbeing event for patients on Thursday…
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Mer helps NHS trust take a lead on fleet electrification
An NHS trust is taking a leading role in transitioning its fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) after a major project to install charging infrastructure. London, UK, 05 July 2023 – Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has been able to accelerate its fleet electrification after…
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Vestel Partners with Exertis in Major Distribution Deal
Vestel Visual Solutions has secured increased UK distribution for its broad range of class-leading commercial displays and interactive screens through leading UK technology distributor, Exertis. July 5th, Langley, Berkshire: Vestel Visual Solutions is pleased to announce a major distribution deal…
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Bolton’s TVD Group Celebrates Employee Ownership Day
Bolton’s TVD Group has celebrated its first Employee Ownership Day and previewed the opening of one of the North West’s largest AV showrooms. Tuesday 4th July 2023: Booming Bolton business, TVD Group, has celebrated the company shift to majority employee ownership with a company-wide celebration…
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TVD Group Celebrates Employee Ownership Day with New AV Trade Showroom Preview
Mitchell & Brown TV brand owner, TVD Group, celebrated its first Employee Ownership Day and previewed its flagship AV trade showroom that will open officially this summer. Tuesday 4th July 2023: Following the move to 51% employee ownership, Bolton’s TVD Group celebrated its first EO Day with an…
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TVD Group Celebrates Employee Ownership Day with New AV Trade Showroom Preview
TVD Group, encompassing TVD’s AV distribution, integrator TVC Technology Solutions, and the Mitchell & Brown consumer TV brand, celebrated its first Employee Ownership Day and previewed its new AV trade showroom. Tuesday 4th July 2023: Following the move to 51% employee ownership…
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Vestel UK Joins Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Mission to Save 30% of Nature by 2030
Leading global manufacturer Vestel Visual Solutions has partnered with Surrey Wildlife Trust by becoming a Gold Member and donating interactive screens to enhance educational experiences. 4th July 2023: Vestel has joined forces with local wildlife charity Surrey Wildlife Trust to support the…
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Leonardslee Shortlisted for Plant Heritage Threatened Plant Award
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens entered five rare Rhododendrons into the prestigious Plant Heritage Threatened Plant of the Year 2023 competition, and Rhododendron 'The Dowager' is now on the shortlist for the award. Visitors to the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show in July can see all 12 of the…
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Castle Wedding Guests to Witness Largest Ever Wedding Party Skydive
- Groom & 9 groomsmen set to sky-dive into Northumberland castle wedding The largest wedding party skydive ever undertaken, anywhere in the world, is set to take place at iconic Northumberland wedding venue, Langley Castle, on Sunday July 9. Former British army soldier Chris…
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Take gardening to dizzy heights with Henchman’s new Fully Adjustable Tripod Ladder range
Gardeners, DIY-enthusiasts and professionals alike can take their everyday gardening jobs to new heights with the launch of Henchman’s strongest and most versatile tripod ladders yet. The leading ladder specialist has introduced two new models created with even more adjustability, usability, and…
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One in six say line managers are the reason people don’t speak up at work
A new study has shown that many office workers feel unsupported by their line managers, which has a negative impact on company culture and the bottom line of their employer. More than one in six (17%) say it’s their direct line manager that stops them from speaking up when they see something…
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Visit Grasmere Sports For a Unique Cumbrian Culture-filled Experience
One of the most immersive and iconic events in northern sporting and countryside culture – the Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show – will thrill visitors to the World Heritage Site of the Lake District, on August Bank Holiday Sunday (August 27, 2023), even if they ‘hate’ sport. The…
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The King congratulates MD at Buckingham Palace Reception
Managing director of East Sussex based premium electrical accessories manufacturer Focus SB, Mr Gary Stevens is honoured to receive an invitation from The Master of the King’s Household commanded by His Majesty The King inviting him to to a reception to be given at Buckingham Palace on 27th June
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Winners announced at the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards - Celebrating Top Female Talent in Transport & Logistics
29 June 2023: The winners at the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards were announced at the ceremonial luncheon last night at The Londoner Hotel, which welcomed 450 of the industry’s top talent. Now in their 16th year, the awards celebrated 69 outstanding individuals; sharing their…
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Tower Products Triumph at the T3 Awards 2023
Tower win Best Small Appliance Brand and Best Air Fryer awards, whilst being highly commended in the Best Vacuum Cleaner category. The annual T3 Awards honour the best technological innovation across numerous industries, including kitchen, home, and garden retail. The awards, which are presented…
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Vestel Unveils Ultra-Bright 24/7 PR+ Display Range
28th June 2023: Vestel Visual Solutions has updated its popular PR series of commercial 4K UHD displays with class-leading brightness in the price category, 24/7 operation ability and an Android 9-powered system-on-chip (SoC) core. The new PR+ range covers 43”, 50”, 55” and 65” screen sizes…
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Unveiling the future of fashion: Hainsworth and MMUFDT announce winner of slow fashion competition
Hainsworth, a British fabric manufacturer and woollen mill known for its commitment to quality and sustainability, recently collaborated with Manchester Metropolitan University's Fashion Design and Technology program (MMUFDT) for the 22/23 Live Brief competition. The annual competition challenged…
