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A Day in the Life: two FLT engineers - Pamela Eaves & Frances Tebbutt
In celebration of International Women's Day, we meet two FLT engineers, Pamela Eaves (PE) and Frances Tebbutt (FT) and explore their routes into engineering, the most challenging aspects of their work with Jungheinrich UK, and their advice for other women thinking of an engineering career. Tell us…
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Marine businesses could make waves at historic Newhaven workshops
Newhaven Enterprise Zone has submitted proposals to Lewes District Council to use the Marine Workshops building for maritime businesses, as well as a seafood, aquaculture and specialist fishing skills training centre. South East Local Enterprise Partnership and Newhaven Enterprise Zone welcomed the…
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How to create an inclusive Global Tea Party this Nutrition and Hydration Week
How to create an inclusive Global Tea Party this Nutrition and Hydration Week, 13–19 March 2023 One of the highlights of Nutrition and Hydration Week is its Global Tea Party, which this year takes place on Wednesday 15 March. On this day, Nutrition and Hydration Week participants are invited to…
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Is the workplace improving for women?
International Women’s Day is a day that celebrates women everywhere; it is a day that is used as a focal point in the women’s rights movement and an opportunity to bring attention to women’s issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women. Anthony…
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Big in Japan: California Prune Board to build on popularity of prunes
The California Prune Board (CPB) has launched a fresh multi-channel marketing strategy in Japan, showcasing the versatility, taste, and nutritional benefits of California Prunes. Japan is California Prunes’ largest export market, with the Board having actively promoted its premium produce in the…
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New show home unveiled as £37m Grimsby development releases latest plots
The first three-bedroom two-storey homes on a new development in a sought-after suburb of Grimsby will be released later this month as a third show home is unveiled in the latest stage of the scheme. Fifteen new homes will be available to buyers at King’s Park in Scartho, next to the Diana…
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The Father’s Day gift that keeps on giving – the WOLF-Garten multi-change®
Go beyond buying socks or chocolates this Father’s Day, and invest in a gift that will just keep on giving – the WOLF-Garten multi-change®. Offering a total gardening solution, whether your dad is partial to pruning, wedded to weeding, or anything in between, this is a gift he’ll be truly…
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Spring/Summer 23' collection from Start-Rite
Bring on the good times: Start-Rite launches SS23 collection Start-Rite lets the good times roll with the launch of its SS23 collection, designed for wherever fun and adventure take young feet this summer. Popping brights and dreamy pastel colourways feature in the latest standout collection from…
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Last mile fleets risk delays to electrification plans
Last mile logistics operators need to think first about charging infrastructure or risk delays to EV roll-outs. EV charging infrastructure specialist Mer works with delivery fleets to solve conflicts between ambitious electrification goals and challenges around power availability. Mer is seeing…
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Dyslexia hero Elizabeth ready for a right royal day out
A campaigner from Shropshire who has worked tirelessly to promote the skills and successes of people with dyslexia is looking forward to a date with royalty. Elizabeth Wilkinson will head to Windsor Castle on March 8 to collect the MBE she was awarded in Queen Elizabeth’s final birthday honours…
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Tower Housewares - Garment Steamer
It’s full steam ahead this spring with this clever gadget ‘It’s easy to use, works well and takes out all the creases. Perfect for travel. I would highly recommend,’ claimed one excited shopper. Refresh your wardrobe this spring with Tower’s 1000W Garment Steamer. It’s that time…
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Dallaglio and Greenwood team up for charity clay shoot
World Cup winning rugby legends Lawrence Dallaglio and Will Greenwood are teaming up to help raise cash for a leading charity. The duo are the star attractions at a fundraising clay shooting day being staged at the prestigious Royal Berkshire Shooting School to raise money for the Get A-Head…
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ULTRAFABRICS and PANTONE LAUNCH THE AWAKENING PALETTE A collection of eight fabric colors in collaboration with Pantone’s color of the Year
Pantone chose Ultrafabrics as an expert collaborator to show how the Color of the Year can be worked into future-forward spaces March, 2023 – ULTRAFABRICS, the world’s leading producer of high-quality performance fabrics in 11 global markets, has curated the Awakening palette, a collection of
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Graco launches new EeZeFold pushchair perfect for families on the go
The new EeZeFold pushchair, from baby product expert Graco, is a must-have for busy families on the go. The one-hand, one-motion, one-second fold is a true friend to parents and carers everywhere who already have their hands full. EeZeFold is the ideal family companion thanks to its fast fold…
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Levens Hall and Gardens Aims for a Six-Continent World Topiary Day Celebration
The founder of World Topiary Day and home to the world’s oldest topiary garden, Levens Hall and Gardens, is aiming for a six-continent World Topiary Day celebration in 2023. Ahead of the third World Topiary Day, to be staged on Sunday May 14, 2023, the Cumbrian-based heritage attraction is seeking…
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Best of Breed Castle Offers Regal Experience to Crufts Champs
Ahead of Crufts 2023 (March 9-12), award-winning Northumberland-based dog-friendly castle, Langley Castle, has named what seem to be the most appropriate breeds to lap up the chance to be a canine king or queen of the castle. 14th century Langley Castle – England’s most authentic fortified…
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FYNE AUDIO LAUNCHES VINTAGE FIFTEEN & VINTAGE FIVE
FYNE AUDIO launches two new models at either end of its timeless VINTAGE loudspeaker series 24th February 2023, Bristol Hi-Fi Show, UK: Scotland’s Fyne Audio launches two new models in its retro-styled VINTAGE series, top and tailing this signature line-up from Fyne’s Technical Director, Paul
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UK dog walkers put in 13 million miles earning £400,000 in ‘get paid to walk’ app’s first year
A start-up pet care app is celebrating its first anniversary which has seen it support almost 100,000 UK dog owners to engage in the health and wellbeing of their dogs. Biscuit Pet Care is an app which launched last March to help pet owners care for the health and wellbeing of their four-legged…
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Mayo Wynne Baxter will be key sponsor for Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival in 2023
Leading regional law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter has announced it is sponsoring Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival this year to support the important cultural venue as it entertains more than 600,000 residents and visitors a year. Brighton Dome has welcomed the support, saying it will go towards funding…
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IT MALLORCA: CALATRAVA UNVEILS ITS TRANSFORMATION NEW DESIGN, SAME MEDITERRANEAN ESSENCE
It Mallorca Unique Spaces is a collection of five luxury boutique hotels in Palma Mallorca. Calatrava, Can Cera, Can Alomar and Sant Jaume are located in the best downtown locations in Palma while Can Aulí is far from the hustle and bustle in the heart of Pollença. Calatrava Unveils…
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Enjoy a Cracking Easter Escape in a Northumberland Castle
Wishing to swerve egg hunts and chocolate overload this Easter? Why not escape for a treat with a difference and stay in England’s most authentic, fortified medieval castle hotel? Award-winning Langley Castle Hotel, located just a short hop from Hexham and Hadrian’s Wall, is a glorious…
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Easter Egg Hunt and Luxury Dine and Stay in Horsham, West Sussex
Visitors to Mannings Heath Estate in Horsham, West Sussex, can enjoy an Easter Sunday Lunch and Egg Hunt on April 9th, 2023. The three-course lunch is served between 12:00 and 15:00 at £32.50 per adult and £16 for children, with a complimentary Easter egg hunt. Guests can also book an Easter…
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Resounding success for RKW following Ambiente & Spring Fair 2023 trade shows
Staffordshire based SDA and housewares giant RKW experienced a busy start to February, exhibiting at Ambiente 2023 in Frankfurt am Main, and at Spring Fair 2023 at the Birmingham NEC. There was a huge sense of excitement in the air for both trade shows, and once again the crowds were out in full…
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Historic Housekeeping at Weston Park
If the thought of spring cleaning fills you with dread, spare a thought for staff at Weston Park, the stately home on the Shropshire border, who have an extraordinary 3,000 items to care for. This year they have enlisted the help of experts from the Hamilton Kerr Institute, who will visit next…
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How to Have a Wedding on a Tight Budget
With the question popped across the UK on Valentine’s Day, couples will now be puzzling how to afford the actual wedding. To steer them towards cost savings that can amount to over £20,000, Langley Castle in Northumberland has 10 great money-saving tips. 1. North-south divide Remember that…
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Tower announces exciting new additions in expansion to Outdoor Living collection
Tower, the UK’s top SDA brand, are delighted to announce the expansion of their Outdoor Living collection, having first made for the foray into the world of Outdoor Living products in 2021. Tower continue to offer an exciting range of innovative and affordable products, once again adding to their…
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Protect fruit and vegetables this season with beneficial nematodes
The ‘grow your own’ trend has really taken off, with more people looking to grow their own fruit and vegetables to live a more sustainable and eco-friendly life. Although growing your own crops can be incredibly rewarding it can also come with a multitude of problems from weather conditions to…
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HAPPi Launches New Easter Egg Bars
Oat milk chocolate brand, HAPPi, is continuing in its eco-friendly efforts with the launch of its new Easter bars. With an extra 8000 tonnes of packaging waste generated every Easter, traditional chocolate Easter eggs are not the most sustainable choice. To help combat this, HAPPi has launched a…
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World Topiary Day Heads to the Weekend
Levens Hall and Gardens is moving the date for its third World Topiary Day to a weekend slot, so 2023’s celebration can provide even more people globally – and more heritage gardens within Cumbria - with a date on which to spread the love of topiary. In 2023, World Topiary Day will take place on…
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Levens Hall Appeals For Head Gardener Knowledge
Just a few weeks after Horticulture Week named Levens Hall and Gardens’ Chris Crowder as one of the top head gardeners in the UK, the Cumbrian visitor attraction has created a guide to all 11 of the head gardeners who have held the post since the 17th century. Much research has gone into trying…
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Award-winning Scandinavian pizza oven lands in UK promising fastest ever pre-heat and authentic cooking
The Witt Etna Fermo is turning up the heat on the UK pizza oven market with its stylish Scandinavian design and ultra-fast heating technology to deliver delicious, stone-baked, crispy pizzas in just 60 seconds. 14th February 2023: Reaching 500 degrees in under 18 minutes, and cooking tasty…
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Grab a slice of the booming UK pizza oven market with Witt’s award-winning, ultra-fast heating Etna Fermo
The Witt Etna Fermo is turning up the heat on the UK pizza oven market with its stylish Scandinavian design and ultra-fast heating technology to deliver delicious, stone-baked, crispy pizzas in just 60 seconds. 14th February 2023: Reaching 500 degrees in under 18 minutes, and cooking tasty…
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WOLF-Garten multi-change® - Lawn Care
Prepare the lawn for spring with WOLF-Garten’s handy multi-change® lawncare attachments. The collection of premium quality garden tools will help create a beautiful lawn year after year! WOLF-Garten multi-change® Roller Moss Removal Rake – RRP £69.99 The Roller Moss Removal Rake is the ideal…
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How emojis will help the future of cat healthcare in latest study
Owners of cats diagnosed with cancer participating in a food trial are set to report their feedback via emojis. Digital vet care firm, Joii Pet Care, is undertaking a study throughout 2023 to test how nutrition can play an active part in helping cats to live their best lives once diagnosed with…
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Focus SB and Theben announce partnership
Focus SB, a multi-award winning British brand renowned for the design, development and manufacture of premium electrical wiring accessories, announces its latest partnership with established high end brand Theben building automation, founded in 1921 - East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2023-02-13 Tailored
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Salsa the Night Away at Benguela Cove
Visit Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate to experience a salsa dance night with live music, cocktails and dinner every Saturday beginning March 4th. El Rito, who previously shared the stage with Andrew Young, will perform modern Latin music at the Moody Lagoon restaurant. The winery venue features à…
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SignStix partner with Vestel Visual Solutions and launch ‘all-in-one’ display-based digital signage solution
SignStix and Vestel Visual Solutions have officially launched an embedded signage solution based around the SOC P series display – completely removing the need for external hardware. The collaboration launches a new era in fully integrated digital signage solutions with reduced complexity…
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Shaun the Sheep Augmented Reality Easter Trail at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
A new 'Hide & Sheep' Easter trail at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens brings to life the much-loved character Shaun the Sheep, developed by Aardman, the creators of Wallace & Gromit. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the Grade I Listed woodland gardens as they follow the trail and discover…
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Enjoy Pancake Day Using SmartStart Frying Pans
Pancake Day is on the horizon once again and, as one of the leading trends on social media each year, it is little surprise to see various recipes garnering significant attention on social media. One of the biggest trends this year is protein pancakes with shoppers finding a healthy twist on a…
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Vestel shines bright at ISE 2023
Display giant, Vestel, lit-up ISE with an ambitious stand featuring over 100 commercial displays from interactive education screens to LED walls. With display content featuring digital versions of artwork from the 15th to 17th century, under a content license from Amsterdam Rijksmuseum, the vivid…
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Moulton College praised for student wellbeing provision
Work to support the wellbeing of students at Moulton College has been formally recognised with the presentation of a Mental Health Excellence award from Northampton-based charity St Andrew’s Healthcare. It followed a two-day assessment at the college as part of the charity’s LightBulb Mental…
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Apprenticeship programme trains next generation of environmental educators
The UK’s next generation of outdoor educators are being trained as part of an apprenticeship programme offered by Shropshire-based environmental charity the Field Studies Council. Three new apprentices have joined the trainee tutor scheme this week as apprenticeships up and down the country are…
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Eight in one with the new Fortis mower
The new Fortis range of cylinder lawnmowers from Cobra delivers advanced lawn mower technology to bring a convenient lawncare solution with incredible cutting precision. The range combines eight machines in one to give the ultimate package for creating picture perfect lawns, and are the first…
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Spring Weddings at Mannings Heath Estate
With the first signs of spring on the horizon, it's time for many couples to start planning their wedding. Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate is announcing its wedding services for 2023. The venue is located near Horsham in West Sussex in an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers sublime…
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Moulton College introduces apprenticeships to support local employers
This week (6th-12th February 2023) marks National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the positive impact apprenticeships can make on individuals and businesses across the UK. Following the launch of its own apprenticeship programme, Moulton College is now a hub for local businesses to access…
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Valpak warns new EPR legislation in France is catching UK businesses unawares
Reconomy Group company Valpak reports that UK businesses are being caught unawares by the latest French EPR legislation. France operates the only extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles and furniture in the world. Last year, following the introduction of new EPR for DIY and…
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Tower announce latest additions to the vacuum range
RKW’s leading brand – Tower – has announced the latest addition to its Floorcare range, with the VL Series marking the latest innovation for the company. Vacuum cleaners remained popular in 2022 and that trend seems set to continue into 2023 as consumers search for ways to make their daily…
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National Apprenticeships Week: how Glazerite’s apprentices are making their mark
As the cost of university education spirals, young people are looking at other ways to kick start their careers. Thanks to its ‘earn while you learn’ approach, an apprenticeship is the perfect fit for those who enjoy being able to put theory into practice and get paid in the process. For…
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The tech company that’s addressing gender inequality in The Gambia
The ICT industry in The Gambia, Africa’s smallest mainland nation, is dominated by men. Gambian women face many systemic barriers to entering this field. But PointClick Technologies is trying to change this. A recent World Bank report points out that entrepreneurs leading digital Start-ups in…
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The US tech company that’s trying to solve irregular migration AND recycle its e-waste
“Back way” is a term used locally in The Gambia, West Africa, to describe the route taken by many, most often young men, to reach Europe. It involves travelling by land to the tip of Africa, then across the sea to the European continent. This is an incredibly dangerous journey that can involve…
