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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…
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California Prune Board leverages history, provenance, and research to drive sustainability initiatives
As the world’s leading supplier of prunes, California has led the way in agricultural standards for decades. Now the California Prune Board is seeking to highlight its sustainability initiatives, which support the environment and local communities while futureproofing the industry. California has…
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Save money on Glow Wild at Wakehurst and other festive fun this Christmas with Boundless
This festive season, public sector and civil service membership club Boundless is offering discounted tickets for members to Glow Wild 2022, the magical winter night-time lantern trail at Wakehurst in West Sussex. Boundless membership costs £32 a year and is open to anybody working in or retired…
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Save money on Glow Wild at Wakehurst and other festive fun this Christmas with Boundless
This festive season, public sector and civil service membership club Boundless is offering discounted tickets for members to Glow Wild 2022, the magical winter night-time lantern trail at Wakehurst in West Sussex. Boundless membership costs £32 a year and is open to anybody working in or retired…
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Glazerite extends portfolio further with launch of aluminium
The Glazerite UK Group is set to boost its product portfolio with the addition of an aluminium range. The move has been designed with its installers in mind as the leading trade fabricator seeks to expand its offering and support customers to leverage new opportunities. From January 2023…
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RKW continues its successful “Energy Savers” campaign
RKW are continuing to support UK households during the ongoing cost of living crisis with their industry-first energy saving campaign, providing quality, affordable, and efficient electrical and housewares products for use in the home. The campaign is educating consumers about the benefits of…
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Tower proud to announce three new members to the Air Fryer Family
The UK’s fastest-growing SDA brand is introducing three new additions to their Vortx range Tower, the UK’s leading brand for SDAs, is delighted to announce the latest additions to their bestselling range of air fryers. Once again leading the way with sales of more than 2 million in the UK alone…
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Integrated Solutions extend Codelocks’ quality to bespoke solutions
Integrating Codelocks’ access control solutions helps businesses deliver the full package Codelocks’ newly appointed Sales Director, Joanne Milne-Rowe, announces that access control provider Codelocks is now extending its expertise to businesses who want to integrate the Codelocks NetCode®
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Future is bright for young environmentalists
Outdoor education gives young people the skills and confidence to become the green workers of the future, according to the conclusion of a five-year lottery-funded programme. The report looked at the results of Our Bright Future, a £33m programme of 31 different environmental projects supported…
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New platform Earneco rewards members for their attention
Launching today, Earneco is a bold new platform in the earned and owned digital economy. By offering its users monetary rewards for watching adverts, engaging with brands, and reviewing purchases, Earneco gives control back to the user and allows them to advertise on their own terms. Earneco…
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Nearly 2 million households affected by digital deprivation but 1 in 2 don’t know what it is
New research shows nearly half of Brits are unfamiliar with the issue of digital exclusion 1.7 million households are affected but most people who are aware of the issue incorrectly think it only applies to those who can’t afford to get connected Photographer Rankin unveils new series…
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everyone.connected Faces of Disconnection
EXHIBITION INTRO COPY: Currently there are 1.7 million households in the UK living in digital exclusion. And new research estimates that one million more working families are at risk of falling on the wrong side of the digital divide due to the cost-of-living crisis. We believe that connectivity…
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New Tower air fryers released by RKW
Tower is RKW’s flagship brand, with over 100 years of historic quality in manufacturing and design excellence. Tower are already the UK’s top brand for air fryer sales by volume, selling nearly 900,000 units in 2021. The brand is now expecting nearly a 50% increase in sales during 2022 with…
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Christmas Afternoon Tea Extravaganza at Leonardslee House
Visitors to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens can escape the cold and enjoy a very special afternoon tea for Christmas, until December 24th. Chef Jean Delport and his team have decked the halls of Leonardslee House and prepared a unique festive menu in its Michelin Star kitchens, with sweet and savoury…
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The 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards are now open for entries
Discover the women keeping the country moving in times of change The 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards are now open for entries 28th November 2022 – The 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, are open
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Santa and His Alpaca Helpers Visit Northumbrian Castle
Families hoping to see Santa in the North East this Christmas are in for a real treat, as the magical Langley Castle Hotel, near Hexham, has announced he will be making a special appearance on Saturday December 17, 2022, along with some very loveable friends. Whilst the elves are busy making and…
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New Foodie Treat Launches in Time for Christmas
Levens Hall and Gardens has launched a new food delight, having commissioned local Cumbrian food heroes, Wild & Fruitful, to create its own very special chutney, rooted in Levens Hall’s centuries-long history. Ahead of Christmas 2022, the South Lakes heritage attraction has created a chutney based…
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International Launch for Benguela Artists
Artists exhibiting at Benguela Gallery near Hermanus in South Africa are making their UK debut in a new exhibition at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in West Sussex. Both venues are owned by hospitality entrepreneur Penny Streeter OBE, who champions emerging UK and South African artists. Visitors to…
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Water Treatment Start-Up Founder in UK Tech Entrepreneur Watchlist
Coventry, UK, Thursday, 24th November 2022 - Tim Naughton, co-founder of water treatment technology company, Salinity Solutions has been chosen for inclusion in the prestigious TechRound ‘29under29’ listing, which identifies and accolades the top movers and shakers amongst the UK’s young
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Codelocks’ culture delivers prestigious award wins
Brand values win Codelocks two Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Community Awards The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) presented Codelocks with two awards and one shortlist at its inaugural Community Awards event at the London Oval. The 17 November celebration saw Codelocks take home…
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New Year. New Recruitment Strategy.
As your business enters 2023 you probably have a number of plans for how you are going to manage and grow your business over the coming year. There’s more than likely a marketing strategy in place, plans for where you want to see growth and you’ve set some financial goals. Human Resources…
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California Prune Board welcomes 0% tariff announcement on import of prunes
The California Prune Board (CPB) has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to suspend the UK import tariff on dried prunes (commodity code: 08132000). Effective from 1 January 2023, the suspension sees the removal of the 8% tariff until at least 31 December 2024. This follows an application led…
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It’s Going to be a White Christmas, Thanks to Mitchell & Brown’s Snow White Entertainers
Celebrating the best in festive TV viewing with a truly white Christmas theme, Mitchell & Brown has launched two Smart TVs finished in Snow White*. (*Dwarves not supplied) White Christmases and white TVs have both been exceptionally rare in the UK over the last decade, but the UK’s favourite TV…
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Make it a White Christmas for your customers with Mitchell & Brown’s New Smart TVs in White
Celebrating the best in festive TV viewing with a truly white Christmas theme, Mitchell & Brown has launched two Smart TVs finished in Snow White*. (*Dwarves not supplied) Mitchell & Brown has unwrapped a brace of Snow White festive treats just in time for peak Christmas TV selling season. The two…
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Platter’s Top Awards for British Vineyard Owner
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate at Hermanus in South Africa has achieved the 5-star top award for three of its wines and a further 4.5 stars for ten others in Platter’s 2023 South Africa Wine Guide. The Walker Bay region vineyard is owned by British wine and hospitality entrepreneur Penny…
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Platter’s Top Awards for Benguela Cove
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate has achieved the 5-star award for three of its wines and a further 4.5 stars for ten others in Platter’s 2023 South Africa Wine Guide. The new edition of Platter’s by Diners Club Wine Guide was launched in Stellenbosch on Thursday 17th November 2022. Published in…
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New Forest’s climate change and nature emergency addressed by Mer’s EV charging expansion
EV charging company Mer and installer Joju Charging address New Forest District Council’s climate change and nature emergency by expanding the EV charging network. As well as being one of the most beautiful areas of the country, New Forest is a sustainability-conscious district. In October 2021…
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Digital vet care firm offers free consults to owners turning to crowdfunding
A digital app which provides vet consultations is offering free advice to pet owners turning to crowdfunding for help with vet bills during the cost of living crisis. Following on from the news that there has been a steep rise in pet owners using crowdfunding to pay vet bills due to rising…
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International Launch for Benguela Cove Exhibition Artists
Three artists featured at Benguela Gallery near Hermanus have achieved their UK debut in a new exhibition at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in West Sussex. Works by modern South African artists Anina Deetlefs, Xolani Sivunda, and Floris van Zyl are now on display at the historic estate, described as…
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Glazerite expands IT department to support future growth
The Glazerite UK Group has further strengthened its IT department with the addition of Senior Software Product Developer, Andy Thompson. Andy worked for Glazerite for a number of years prior to re-joining the fabricator in the newly created role. Paul Jagger, Glazerite’s Head of IT, says…
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Leonardslee Gardens Benguela Galleries
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in Horsham, West Sussex, has opened a new art exhibition with works by modern South African artists Anina Deetlefs, Xolani Sivunda, and Floris van Zyl, on show for the first time in the United Kingdom. Leonardslee’s Benguela Gallery is open all week and is free to…
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Experience the Illumination of the World’s Oldest Topiary Garden
Grab a ticket for an event that will create goosebumps and allow you to view the world’s oldest topiary garden in a way only the select few have done, by securing your pass to Cumbrian-based Levens Hall and Gardens’ wondrous Winter Event. From December 8 to December 12, ticketholders have the…
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Major appliance manufacturer and distributor, RKW announces significant investment in Digital Transformation
RKW ltd, Europe's leading distributor and manufacturer of small domestic appliances and housewares has seen rapid growth since its founding in 1989 and is home to over 40 leading brands including Tower Black & Decker, Breville, Hoover, Morphy Richards, Swan and Smeg. As part of its long term future…
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OTEGO launches FIREGUARD
Delivering next generation protection against fire for priceless works of art Otego, the world leader in coated and laminated technical textiles, has announced the launch of Fireguard, a next-generation protective cover designed to shield works of art, valuables and antiquities against the effects
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Christmas Trees with a difference!
New ideas for Christmas trees with poinsettias November 2022. What would Christmas Eve be without a decorated tree? There's barely a household that doesn't have this epitome of Christmas. The experts at Stars for Europe (SfE) share Christmas tree ideas using poinsettias that will appeal to lovers of…
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Floral tablescapes for Christmas Style
For the perfect festive meal that appeals to all the senses, the table décor is as important as the choice of food and drink. After all, you eat with your eyes. In the autumn and winter months, poinsettias make the perfect floral decoration for a festive table. Their colourful, star-shaped bracts…
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Advent wreaths and calendars featuring poinsettias
For many people, the weeks before Christmas are pure stress. With one appointment after another, it's hard to pause and feel the magic of Advent. This makes it all the more important to cherish traditions and rituals from childhood. Through them, you can experience the magic of Christmas all over…
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Say it with Stars: Floral Gift and wrapping ideas
Whether as a pot plant or cut flower in bouquets and arrangements, with its beautiful bracts, the poinsettia, also known as the Christmas Star, is widely used in autumn and winter as interior decor and Christmas decoration. This winter flowering wonder is very popular as a gift too. And no wonder…
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Faye Jukes wins the Best Industry Sales Representative award at the ERT Awards 2022.
RKW are pleased to announce that Area Sales Manager Faye Jukes has been awarded with the Best Industry Sales Representative award at the ERT Awards 2022. The ERT Awards are an annual event held to celebrate the best and brightest in the electrical retail sector. The awards ceremony took place on the…
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Focus SB’s Managing Director Gary Stevens is appointed Export Champion
Focus SB’s managing director Gary Stevens is appointed Export Champion as part of the Department for International Trade's (DIT) Export Champions programme for 2022/23 - East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2022-10-28 In 2020, Mr Stevens was thrilled to accept an invitation from the Department for
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Cost of living: How to help your team through
As the nation stumbles ever deeper into the cost-of-living crisis and people are worrying about how they will afford to heat their homes, feed themselves or cover childcare costs one HR company is advising that employers can do their part to help their teams deal with the stresses and strains. …
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Londoners Make a Beeline for 'Real' English Castle Hotel
Northumberland-based castle, Langley Castle, has experienced its highest-ever visitor numbers from London, as residents of the capital have made a beeline north, to stay in the most authentic castle hotel in England. Craving the chance to drink in many original medieval features of the 135…
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Glazerite welcomes a new addition to sales team
The Glazerite UK Group has appointed a new Sales Manager as part of its ambitions for growth. Calum Williams joined the trade fabricator on 24th October 2022 to further strengthen its customer relationships in the Southwest. Calum, who has worked in the fenestration industry for more than 15 years…
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Experience A Festive Fairy-tale Stay at Langley Castle Hotel
Decked halls, roaring fires and Christmas cocktails served in a medieval setting, are all elements of the memorable two or three-night luxurious festive experience at the exquisite Langley Castle Hotel in Northumberland. You could wake up in this enchanting 14th century castle – just a short hop…
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Mitchell & Brown Unveils Cutting-edge QLED TV Range
Bolton-based Mitchell & Brown has strengthened its TV line-up to compete with major TV brands: QLED technology TVs with class-leading seven-year warranty. October 2022, Bolton, UK: The UK's favourite domestic TV brand, Mitchell & Brown, has announced a range of QLED technology TVs to compete on…
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Valpak reports small battery recycling up by 32 per cent
Reconomy Group company Valpak, the UK’s largest environmental compliance scheme, has reported an extraordinary increase of 32 per cent in small batteries collected for recycling since the start of 2022. Valpak has provided approximately 50,000 battery collection boxes to retailers, schools and…
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Valpak reports small battery recycling up by 32 per cent
Reconomy Group company Valpak, the UK’s largest environmental compliance scheme, has reported an extraordinary increase of 32 per cent in small batteries collected for recycling since the start of 2022. Valpak has provided approximately 50,000 battery collection boxes to retailers, schools and…
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Interview with BBC Radio Stoke: Energy saving benefits of Tower Air Fryers.
Our Managing Director Rob Sutton was asked to take part in a BBC Radio Stoke interview, to discuss the energy saving benefits of Tower Air Fryers. The interview highlights the rapid demand for our Air Fryers, that we have seen grow over the past 12 months. Due to this, we have a variety of vacancies…
