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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…
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OPRL survey shows almost a third unclear on EPR, but labelling can help producers prepare
New research into awareness around extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging shows that 32 per cent of respondents have gaps in their understanding of EPR obligations. Initial findings from the study, which was produced jointly by OPRL and Packaging News, with input from Defra…
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Mayo Wynne Baxter Makes Eastbourne Expansion With Merger
Leading Sussex law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter is expanding its presence on the South East coast, following an announced a merger with Eastbourne firm Lawson Lewis Blakers. The union will see Lawson Lewis Blakers become part of the Mayo Wynne Baxter brand, taking the Mayo Wynne Baxter team to more than…
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New ride-on tractors designed to meet the needs of UK gardens, and gardeners
Cobra launches new ride-on mowers delivering comfort, cutting and convenience without the price tag. Key product features · Cutting widths ranging from 24” to 42” · Powered by Loncin petrol engines · Two compact rider models and six tractors…
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Drying out food is a thing of the past with Tower’s new Air Fryer with built in Steamer
Tower, one of the UK’s leading SDA brands, is delighted to announce the latest addition to their bestselling range of Vortx Air Fryers. The new 7 in 1 Air Fryer, launched in January, comes complete with a built in Food Steamer promising to take Air Frying to a new level. Air Frying took the UK by…
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UK’s fastest growing SDA brand launches a new range of energy saving cookware just in time for Pancake Day
Tower have launched Smart Start, a range of innovative fry pans that take cooking at home to a whole new level allowing consumers to Cook the Right Way! With the growth in the Home Economy, people are spending more time in the kitchen which has driven increased sales of cookware products. Research…
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Forest living reimagined in unique Bangkok project
Landscape architecture practice Grant Associates has been proud to be part of the multidisciplinary design team behind one of the largest property development projects in Thailand. The Forestias, highlighted by a 48,000 square metre urban forest at the centre which connects all developments…
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Finalists Announced: 2023 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards
Celebrating the Achievements of Women in Technology The 2023 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards finalists announced January 2023: The finalists of the 14th annual FDM everywoman in Technology Awards have been unveiled. The awards celebrate the tech industry’s most exceptional talent…
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OPRL: Defra decision to retain current labels offers important clarity for consumers
OPRL (On-Packaging Recycling Label) has welcomed the government’s announcement of plans for labelling under EPR, saying the decision to adopt the recycling ‘swoosh’ and consumer information around recycling offers important continuity that will help to drive recycling participation. Executive…
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World Topiary Day Marks Legacy of 11 Gardeners Who Shaped the World’s Oldest Topiary Garden
As it plans its third World Topiary Day, set for Sunday May 14, 2023, Levens Hall and Gardens is celebrating the 11 head gardeners who have shaped the world’s oldest topiary garden in its little haven in the South Lakes, Cumbria, UK. The first – Monsieur Guillaume Beaumont – laid the gardens…
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Celebrate World Topiary Day at Levens Hall and Gardens
The world’s oldest topiary garden, Levens Hall and Gardens, will be celebrating its third World Topiary Day on Sunday May 14, 2023, offering a blend of gardening inspiration, music and topiary-themed activities. The Cumbrian-based gardens, whose Topiary Garden was founded in 1694 by the first head…
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Hillier announces new plant introductions for 2023
Hillier Garden Centres has announced the introduction of four new additions to its nurseries in 2023, some of which will be exclusive to Hillier Garden Centres. This year’s selection is a beautiful mixture of flowering and foliage plants suitable for garden beds and planters and includes…
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Essex-based institute expands pioneering mental health training into India
The BWRT Institute has expanded its ground-breaking mental health therapy training into India. Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT®) was created in 2011 by Essex-based Terence Watts, a psychotherapist and Fellow with the Royal Society of Medicine. BWRT is based in neuroscience and is designed to…
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Employees report increase in suicidal thoughts, reveals new workplace wellbeing report from Champion Health
A study of 4,170 employees has revealed that the amount of professionals experiencing moderate to high levels of stress has increased, affecting 76% of our workforce, a year-on-year increase of 13%. Worryingly, workers experiencing suicidal thoughts has also increased from 8% to 9%. Data released…
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Ahoy Families! Model Boats at Leonardslee’s Grade I Listed Gardens
The Schooner Radio Control Group is returning to Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens over a number of weekends in 2023 and children are invited to experience the thrills of remote-control model boating. Leonardslee members and other visitors to the historic woodland gardens are invited to a relaxing and…
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Spring/Summer 2023 with Ivyline
Ivyline is set to unveil a series of new collections at Spring Fair 2023, where the specialist in luxurious home and garden accessories will have a stand in Hall 7 E70. Visitors can look forward to seeing beautiful new designs for Spring/Summer 2023, whilst Christmas 2023/4 and a new lifestyle…
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Jungheinrich Automation helps Coach House build business resilience
A new fully automated high bay warehouse has dramatically increased storage capacity, helping a Lancashire-based global furniture and homeware supplier facilitate growth and increase efficiency. · New, fully automated, 32.5m tall, high bay warehouse in clad rack (silo) construction…
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SECUTIX Appoints Michael McDermott as General Manager of the Americas
SECUTIX, a cutting-edge, open cloud ticketing and engagement platform offering advanced digital solutions for the event world, has hired Michael McDermott as the General Manager of the Americas to grow its market position to be a leading solution for the live entertainment and sports industry.
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Valentine’s Day Special Offer at Leonardslee House
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has a special Valentine's Day offer, with a charming country house stay in luxurious accommodation and a romantic Michelin Star dinner for two at Restaurant Interlude, the perfect winter getaway for couples in 2023. When visitors book to stay at Leonardslee House…
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California Prunes offer bone boost for vegetarians and vegans
As the trend towards veganism and vegetarianism continues to grow, California Prunes brand ambassador and professional nutritionist Jo Travers is encouraging those switching to a plant-based diet not to miss out on nutrients important for overall health. It follows a study published last summer…
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Stay in a Castle Infused With Romance
Ladies and their knights in shining armour can enjoy a truly special Valentine’s Day, if they head to what is regarded as the most authentic fortified English castle hotel in England – a castle also brimming over with romance. Langley Castle, located in rural Northumberland, just a short…
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Valentine’s Day Dinner at Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate
Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate is offering guests a Valentine’s Day Dinner with musical entertainment and each of the three courses is paired with award-winning wines from Benguela Cove, the owner’s vineyard estate at Hermanus, South Africa. The event includes live harp music and a welcome…
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Broker Urges Businesses to Shout ‘I’m a Liability’
Award-winning commercial insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is warning businesses about the risk management jungle and says many business owners should be shouting, “I’m a liability; help me out of here.” The award-winning broker says businesses should anticipate forthcoming increases in risk…
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Ivyline launches new Christmas 2023/4 collection
See the full range at Spring Fair Stand 7E70 Already renowned as a supplier of planters and plant accessories, Ivyline is fast becoming a preferred supplier of design-led Christmas ranges, with lovingly curated collections that range in style from warm and traditional to cool and
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Mer plugs in Kings College London
One of the UK’s leading universities, Kings College is expanding and updating its electric vehicle (EV) charging network with help from Mer. EV charging specialist Mer won the contract put out to tender by King’s, to grow and modernise its network of EV chargers across multiple sites. This…
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UK insurtech makes key senior hires and announces record policyholder numbers
UK insurtech, Ripe Thinking, announces two key senior appointments as the fast-growing company surpasses 300,000 customers. Joining Ripe’s senior team is Rob Styring as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Simon Trott as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Both bring enviable track records of success in…
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Ripe set to digitally transform park home insurance
UK insurtech, Ripe Insurance, has launched a new specialist park home product. Ripe Park Homes will bring digital insurance to this growing market and transform how park home owners purchase insurance. Powered by Ripe’s own innovative cloud-based underwriting and insurance distribution…
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Dynamic New Jungheinrich Partnership Helps Kammac Achieve Industry-Leading Agility
Jungheinrich UK has announced a substantial, five-year rental fleet management deal with logistics and warehousing specialist Kammac, together with a fleet of new very narrow aisle trucks. 60-month agreement signed between Kammac and Jungheinrich UK to provide a flexible forklift solutionThe deal…
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Moulton College and Wicksteed Park join forces on animal welfare skills partnership
Moulton College animal welfare students and Wicksteed Park staff are set to mutually benefit from a formal partnership agreed between the college and the Kettering-based visitor attraction. The agreement will see Wicksteed Park help Moulton College Animal Welfare students enhance their…
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Visit RKW at Spring Fair 2023 to see the latest SDA and housewares innovations
RKW is attending Spring Fair 2023 with new and exciting product ranges, alongside best-selling favourites. Spring Fair is the annual home retail trade fair held on the 5-8th February 2023. It has been held at the NEC Birmingham for over 70 years, attracting a range of customers from independent and…
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Mitchell & Brown : super-marketing the High Street
The Bolton-based TV brand launches a nationwide initiative to support the High Street, drive customers from supermarket aisles to their local electrical retail stores. Mitchell & Brown has launched its most ambitious consumer marketing campaign to date, leveraging the mass footfall in Morrisons…
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Press Release: Glazerite strengthens operations and technical teams
The Glazerite UK Group has appointed Andy Hill as its new Group Technical Manager. It follows the recent promotion of former incumbent, Mitch Gooch, to the newly created role of Operations Manager at Glazerite’s Specials Division. Andy, who joined the trade fabricator on 3rd January 2023, will…
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5 ways to create the perfect outdoor space this summer
Summer will be here in no time so it’s time to start thinking about getting gardens ready to make the most of the outdoors. Luxury outdoor furniture specialists Oxenwood has curated five helpful tips to enhance any hosting space. Whether entertaining guests, having the family around, or simply…
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Leather UK announces the ‘Leather for Life’ Swing Tag Project – a labelling initiative for British leather goods.
10th January 2023: Leather UK, the trade body that represents, promotes and protects the interests of the UK leather industry today announces its ‘Leather for Life’ Swing Tag Project – a new labelling initiative for British leather goods. The project is being supported by Leather UK member…
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Milo named 2022’s top cat and dog moniker
Vet app Joii Pet Care’s annual report also highlighted the most common pet symptoms Milo clinched the top spot for male dog names chosen in 2022, overtaking Teddy and Alfie to become the most popular moniker for the first time in two years. Meanwhile, Milo and Luna remained at the top of the list…
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RKW continues its international growth of key brands Tower and Barbary & Oak with attendance at German trade show Ambiente
RKW will be attending Ambiente 2023 with leading products by RKW brands, Tower and Barbary & Oak. Ambiente is the world’s leading international trade fair, exhibiting products for the table, kitchen, and household. RKW will welcome consumer trade customers at Ambiente from the 3-7th February 2023…
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Mer increases EV charging accessibility on Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Council is expanding its EV charging offering with Mer and Joju Charging, to support those without access to off-street parking and visitors to the Island. Charge Point Operator Mer and installers Joju Charging have signed up to a project with the Council to provide different types of…
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Milestone 50,000 users registered and £3million investment gained in pet care app’s first nine months
A start-up pet care app which launched in March this year has reached a milestone 50,000 registered pet owners committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of their dogs whilst earning rewards for doing so. Biscuit Pet Care, which has secured £3m in seed funding and is part of the Correlation…
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Tower to introduce innovative range of cookware
The UK’s fastest growing SDA & housewares brand are looking to the future with innovative energy saving SmartStart™ cookware range Tower, the UK’s leading SDA and housewares brand, have released a brand new collection of intelligent energy saving cookware. Over the last couple of years, the…
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Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate: Profile
With Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate’s unique location in a tranquil lagoon at the very edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the Streeter family has created an outstanding wine tourism destination on the Hermanus Wine Route in the Walker Bay region of South Africa. The latest attractions include luxury…
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Hull residents invited to take part in tree training course
Residents from across Hull are invited to get to know their winter trees better, as part of a project to improve the green canopy of coastal towns and cities. The UK’s leading environmental education charity, the Field Studies Council, is offering tree identification training courses as part of…
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New Jungheinrich MD Paul Lynam Eyes Opportunities in Sector on the “Cusp of Change”
Paul Lynam is on a mission to help businesses dependent on material handling/intralogistics respond to a fast-changing world. Paul Lynam has been named the new Managing Director of Jungheinrich UK, the industry-leading intralogistics supplier. It is a role he will combine with his current…
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California Prune Board ambassadors unwrap sweet Christmas treats
California Prune Board’s ambassadors, Peter Sidwell and Stefano Collomb, have unveiled fabulously festive dishes featuring ever versatile and naturally sweet California Prunes. Innovative chef, baker, and TV presenter Peter uses California Prunes in a range of sweet and savoury dishes influenced…
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Sculptures take inspiration from Newhaven’s industrial heritage
A series of sculptural artworks by award-winning Sussex creative Richard Wolfströme has been unveiled in Avis Way in Newhaven in a bid to attract further investment. Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) wants the artworks to help raise the profile of the town and make it a more enjoyable, interactive…
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Mer charges up DX Freight’s EV transition
Electric vehicle charging specialist Mer is pleased to announce a partnership with DX (Group) plc, a leading provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-Man and logistics services. Recently DX Freight announced an initial £750,000 investment programme to electrify…
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NEW CAR SEAT BUYING GUIDE FROM GRACO HELPS PARENTS TO CONFIDENTLY CHOOSE THE RIGHT SEAT FOR THEIR CHILD
The world of car seats can be tricky to navigate. To help parents with this important purchase decision, Graco has launched an online buying guide. Graco’s Car Seat Buying Guide provides parents with help and advice on what to look for at every stage from baby, toddler to child car seats. The…
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Start-Rite Shoes and thelittleloop Strike Exclusive Deal to Enable Parents to Rent Children’s Fitted Footwear
Start-Rite Shoes is to partner with children’s fashion rental specialist, thelittleloop, in an exclusive deal to make children’s shoes available, for the first time, through the brand’s shared children’s wardrobe. Environmentally conscious consumers will now be able to discover and rent a…
