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Get your lawn in shape for summer – with perfect turf edges
The hum of lawnmowers regularly fills the air, now that winter is finally over and summer is fast approaching. But even the most prudent of gardeners should be careful not to ruin the look of a beautifully cut lawn with untidy edges. Here are Wilkinson Sword’s top tips for creating your own…
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Two new trustees appointed at Birmingham-based charity Get A-Head
A leading charity which raises vital funds for research into head and neck diseases has appointed two new trustees. Birmingham-based Get A-Head has announced David Spooner, a consultant oncologist at University Hospital Birmingham, and Professor Akhil Tripathi, co-founder and CEO of pioneering firm…
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World Topiary Day to Encompass Tours, Tips and Topiary-inspired Dress
Levens Hall and Gardens near Kendal is preparing for one of its busiest days of the season as it throws open its gates for its third World Topiary Day, on Sunday May 14, 2023, after a wave of national publicity over the past few months, prepares to inspire garden lovers and unveils a special
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Vestel Unveils Two Own Brand EV Chargers for the UK at Fully Charged Live South 2023
EV charger manufacturer behind some of the biggest brand name chargers in Europe launches its own-brand EVC10 and EVC04 models at Fully Charged Live South 2023. Thursday 4th May 2023: Fully Charged Live South, Farnborough International and Exhibition Centre: Vestel continued its drive to become…
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Top Topiary Day Out is a Cut Above
The world’s oldest topiary garden, Levens Hall and Gardens, near Kendal in Cumbria, is celebrating its third World Topiary Day on Sunday May 14, 2023, offering visitors a day out like no other, with gardening inspiration, the unveiling of a specially created topiary-inspired dress, topiary-themed
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From Gucci to thrift store – social media users are rethinking value in the face of the cost-of-living crisis
Nearly half of social media users (43%) say influencers are now more considerate of their audience’s spending powerMore than half (59%) note that influencers have helped them find cheaper options45% of all adults - up to 62% of Gen Z - now actively look for more money-saving content on social
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OPRL celebrates impact as it launches search for new Chair
As founding Director and Chair of OPRL, Jane Bevis, prepares to step down, she reflects on the organisation’s huge growth and impact. Commenting on the move to a non-executive chair, Jane Bevis said “OPRL’s reach and impact have been transformed over the last five years, and our board and…
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Late May Bank Holiday Weekend Entertainment at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has announced a new series of evening music events, 'Leonardslee Lates', running from 6pm to 9pm each night from 26th to 28th May. To mark the peak spring flowering season on the estate, visitors will be immersed in a colourful and enchanting experience as they…
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Proven Plasma Developer Wins Phase 2 UK Government Funding for Hydrogen Supply Innovation
Following Strong Results in Phase 1 of the Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 Competition 4 May 2023, Swindon, UK: Tetronics, a world leader in plasma arc systems focussed on decarbonising challenging industrial processes, is proud to receive a second contract award from the Department for Energy Security
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RKW acquires historic ceramics brand Wade, creating 100 new jobs across Staffordshire
Staffordshire based consumer goods giant RKW has completed the purchase of the Wade brand bringing up to 100 new jobs to Staffordshire. RKW the trading division of family-owned Sutton Venture Group (SVG) recently acquired the brand from administrators BDO after Wade went into administration in…
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Call for female entrepreneurs to nominate themselves for an everywoman Award — and take their place in the history of the UK economy
The 21st everywoman Entrepreneur Awards Open for Nominations with New Categories for 2023. Reflecting the Ever-Changing Landscape of Britain’s Remarkable Women in Business 27 April 2023: The everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, the UK’s longest-running recognition programme for women in business, is…
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Celebrating Top Female Talent in Transport & Logistics
Celebrating Top Female Talent in Transport & Logistics Finalists announced for the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards The finalists for the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced. Now in their 16th year, the awards celebrate the vital contribution women…
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Announcing FIRESHIELD PONCHO from OTEGO
Developed with firefighters, for firefighters, France’s trusted protection against radiant heat is now available to a global market. The forest fire is raging. Separated from truck and teammates, the firefighter is in extreme danger. Even though the flames are metres away, the radiant heat alone…
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Seeing red? From robes to regalia, meet the Leeds textile firm behind the iconic Coronation scarlet cloth
The iconic scarlet cloth produced by AW Hainsworth - the heritage Yorkshire mill and Royal Warrant holder that produces fabrics to clothe royalty and furnish royal interiors, palaces and the House of Lords - is about to take centre stage at the King’s Coronation ceremony, where it will be used in
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Nightingale Open-Air Ballet Comes to Leonardslee
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens is hosting Nightingale, a new ballet production based on the life and works of Florence Nightingale by New Creations Collective, which brought the highly popular The Secret Garden to the estate in 2022. The performance is set in the beautiful grounds of the Grade I…
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Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate Launches Oceanfront Villas for Holiday Rentals
Western Cape, South Africa - Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, an exclusive resort located in the Walker Bay region, has announced the launch of its luxury beachfront accommodation. The oceanfront villas are now available for vacation rentals, offering guests a unique experience in one of South…
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Fleet Insurance Broking Specialist Secures Four British Claims Awards Nominations
Motor fleet and commercial insurance broking specialist, McCarron Coates, has been rewarded for its dedication to delivering a first-class in-house claims service to its clients, having secured four award nominations in the British Claims Awards 2023. The Leeds-based insurance broker, which works…
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Langley Castle to Head to National Visit England Awards Finals
Langley Castle, a four-star medieval castle hotel located close to Haydon Bridge, has become a finalist in the national Visit England Awards for Excellence 2023. The team, headed up by Executive General Manager, Margaret Livingstone-Evans, have been advised they will be awarded either a Gold, Silver…
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Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens Announces the Launch of the Spring Display of Rhododendrons
The gardening team at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is excited to announce the launch of the Spring Display of Rhododendrons. This annual display, usually at its peak in the month of May but often in late April and early June, is highly anticipated by garden lovers, and this year's display promises to…
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10 Reasons to Put Levens Hall and Gardens On Your Itinerary in 2023
Levens Hall and Gardens in Cumbria is enticing group visitors in 2023, with a combination of fascinating history tours, glorious garden inspiration and the special event of World Topiary Day. The attraction is also now open six days a week, with Friday opening a new development for 2023. The Hall…
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Arrival of Sandringham in Topiary World Crowns Three-Year Rise in Global Interest
As it prepares to mark the third anniversary of its award-winning celebration, World Topiary Day, the owners of the world’s oldest topiary garden, at Levens Hall and Gardens, are relishing welcoming the newest - King Charles III’s new Sandringham House topiary garden. World Topiary Day 202…
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Vestel Launches Affordable Dual-Output EV Charger for UK Businesses
Vestel continues its drive into the UK electric vehicle charging market with the launch of the fully featured EVC10 EV charge station for small commercial installations. 25th April 2023: The second Vestel-branded EV charger from the technology giant to launch in the UK in 2023, the EVC10, joins the…
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Mannings Heath Estate Unveils New Wine Lounge and Restaurant
Mannings Heath Estate near Horsham in West Sussex has opened a new wine lounge and Vineyard Kitchen Restaurant. The stylish and welcoming spaces offer guests a unique dining experience, says estate managing director Barry Anderson. There are options for lunch and afternoon tea, including a range of…
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FOCUS SB HAS ACHIEVED A KING’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE
Focus SB has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade - East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2023-04-21 Focus SB is one of 148 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced today, Focus SB has been…
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Naked partners with Radio X to support the launch of two new smoothie flavours Launch marks Hearts & Science’s first campaign with the brand
London, 20th April: Naked Smoothies, the UK’s number one functional smoothie brand from Tropicana Brands Group, has launched their partnership with Radio X as part of the launch of two delicious new breakfast smoothies: Naked Strawberry & Banana and Naked Pineapple & Passionfruit. With 38% of…
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The Guardian agrees deal with Illuma
World-first partnership announced; Illuma to categorise Guardian pages for contextual advertising while protecting publisher’s intellectual property rights. Full announcement at this link…
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Vestel Launches its Highly Anticipated EVC04 Electric Vehicle Charger for the UK Market
Vestel, Europe’s leading manufacturer of electronic technology and solutions, has unveiled its first UK-specific Vestel-branded electric vehicle charger, the EVC04. London, UK, 19th April 2023: Vestel has announced its first Vestel-branded EV charger for the highly regulated UK market. The EVC0…
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Housebuilder launches commercial arm with first industrial development
An award-winning Midlands housebuilder is tapping into the commercial property sector with its first industrial development in the region. Horgan Homes has launched Horgan Commercial after securing planning permission to build 16 industrial units that will be built for sale on land off Buntsford…
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Become a Pizza Making Pro with Witt’s Authentic Range of High-Quality Tools and Accessories
Following the huge success of its pizza oven range launching in the UK, award-winning Scandinavian brand Witt has released a range of pizza-making accessories, delivering perfectly cooked pizzas every time. 19th April 2023: From pizza peels to dough scrapers, serve up delicious homemade pizza like a…
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Reign Over Your Own Castle for a Day
May 6 will see the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort, Camilla, with images of regal lifestyle projected across the world. But did you know that you too can become king or queen for a day, if you head to Langley Castle in Northumberland, in the north of the UK. Langley Castle is not…
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Event to help Shropshire businesses become more sustainable
Businesses from across Shropshire are being invited to a free event which will help them understand better what actions they can take to become more sustainable. Business Net Zero (BNZ) has teamed up with the Marches Growth Hub Shropshire to stage a half-day workshop at University Centre Shrewsbury…
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SECUTIX Selects Adyen As Its Exclusive Payment Solution Partner
SECUTIX announces its new exclusive payment solution Partner SECUTIX has chosen Adyen for Platforms for payment processing and fraud prevention Launching of S-Pay, SECUTIX’s new in house payment solution SECUTIX, the market leader in advanced digital solutions for the events industry, announces
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FRAMEX goes from strength to strength
Establishing a business in the middle of a global pandemic might have proved challenging for some. For one Lancashire-based fabricator, however, opening its doors in 2020 was the perfect time to tap into a captive audience. Today, business continues to bloom for FRAMEX, with huge demand for its…
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Emerge Digital and ConnectWise team up to redefine cyber security for SMEs
April 18th 2023/Cheltenham: IT Managed Services Provider, Emerge Digital, has teamed up with the world’s leading software company within the MSP space, ConnectWise, to make enterprise-level cyber security protection accessible to SMEs and help reduce the spiraling cost of security for
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Plant Based Treaty Comes to Brighton
The Plant Based Treaty, a global campaign aiming to tackle climate change, is coming to Brighton on Saturday April 29th to present a series of panels and discussions aimed at initiating genuine action to help mitigate the climate crisis, with a firm emphasis on switching to plant-based food systems
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Don't lose your team to stress
April is National Stress Awareness Month and according to statistics work is one of the biggest causes of stress with 79% of people saying that they frequently feel stressed due to work. With this in mind Managing Director of HR consultancy Cream HR and firm believer that your employees are your…
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California Prunes help fuel leading Italian athletes to success
Elite Italian athletes Gabriele Detti, Elena Bertocchi, and Simone Giannelli have just wrapped up a promotional campaign championing the nutritional and versatile benefits of California Prunes, which play an active role in preparation for their respective training and sporting events. The link up…
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First Italian Garden Participates in World Topiary Day 2023
World Topiary Day 2023, the global celebration founded by Levens Hall and Gardens, which helps spread the love of topiary across both the globe and the world of gardening, will see the first-ever Italian garden taking part in the celebration this year. Organisers reached out to gardens worldwide…
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RINGANA Defines the Price of Sustainability
WHAT DOES SUSTAINABILITY COST? CAN WE DO WITHOUT IT? WHAT NEW MOSAIC PIECES CAN BE FOUND? On the occasion of International Earth Day 2023, RINGANA asked itself what sustainability actually costs. And whether we can do without it? By answering these questions, RINGANA came up with a clear…
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BCIS appoints chairman in support of mission to manage construction costs and carbon
The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has officially appointed new chairman Colin Smith, who will support the business’s expansion as it helps the construction industry to manage costs, reduce carbon and mitigate risk. Smith joins BCIS with 40 years of experience working in companies which…
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Plans approved in East Hertfordshire for 8,500 new homes and six new villages
Planning permission has been granted to Places for People Developments for Gilston Park Estate, a new development that proposes six new villages delivering 8,500 new homes in East Hertfordshire. Landscape architecture practice Grant Associates has been working with Places for People (PfP…
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New Mer EV charger technology helps hospitality sector attract more customers
Mer, a leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging company, is helping Gateway Café attract new customers with its latest EV charging technology in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. Gateway Café is now home to four ultra-rapid chargers with a maximum speed of charging 200kW, enabling four…
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Control switches by Focus SB is [d]arc award winner
Low-voltage keypad switches by Focus SB range wins [d]arc awards 2022 Kit, Technology category - East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2023-04-12 Celebrating the best in lighting design, the [d]arc awards were held at the iconic fabric London nightclub on 30th March 2023, organised by arc and darc
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Children’s Activity Trail at Leonardslee with Award-Winning Author Hannah Peckham
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens is excited to announce the return of the Conker Activity Trail to the Horsham estate, featuring the acclaimed children's author Hannah Peckham, from 10th June to 30th July, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This immersive event invites visitors to explore nature, their senses, and…
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Honest Communications to provide PR support for Main Avenue Show Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023
Home and garden PR agency, Honest Communications, has been selected to provide support for the Memoria & GreenAcres Transcendence Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023. The communications experts specialise in providing PR, social media and content creation services to garden, home and lifestyle…
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10 Reasons To Visit Levens Hall and Gardens in 2023
Levens Hall and Gardens, voted the number one garden to visit in England for two years running¹, and one of the most searched for online, has reopened for the 2023 season, ready to thrill visitors from across the world. The appeal of the historic house transcends both house and garden, thanks to…
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THE SMART AND EASY CHOICE: MEGAMAN® LAUNCHES ITS NEW INFINITE SMART LIGHTING SYSTEM
Global lighting manufacturer MEGAMAN® announces the launch of INFINITE, its new smart lighting system for residential and commercial spaces. Easy to set up and operate, this flexible lighting system enables the seamless wireless control of both smart and traditional fixtures. The range includes a…
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The Protein Ball Co Launches NEW Keto Snack Range
With many people switching to the keto diet for health reasons, The Protein Ball Co has launched a brand new range of low carb, low sugar and 100% natural keto snacks. With the popularity of the keto diet now eclipsing the likes of Paleo and Atkins, The Protein Ball Co’s has spotted a gap in the…
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Hereford event will take the mystery out of innovation
Businesses from across the Marches are being invited to a free event which will take some of the mystery out of innovation. The Marches Growth Hub and Innovate UK have teamed up to stage the workshop in Hereford next month to give businesses an expert insight into how innovation can help them…
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START-RITE SHOES RESPONDS TO GROWING PRESSURE ON CONSUMERS WITH VALUE-DRIVEN COLLECTION OF SCHOOL SHOES
· Leading heritage British brand, Start-Rite Shoes launches a collection that brings quality fitted school shoes to more shoppers · The limited collection features Start-Rite design intelligence to support children’s physical development Start-Rite Shoes launches
