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Keep moving this May with the return of popular GM walking festival
Events are kicking off across Rochdale as the hugely popular Greater Manchester (GM) Walking Festival returns for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The Let’s Walk GM Walking Festival 2022 is an opportunity for people to walk more in May by joining in with a programme of free…
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Keep moving this May with the return of popular GM walking festival
Events are kicking off across Salford as the hugely popular Greater Manchester (GM) Walking Festival returns for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The Let’s Walk GM Walking Festival 2022 is an opportunity for people to walk more in May by joining in with a programme of free…
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Keep moving this May with the return of popular GM walking festival
Events are kicking off across Stockport as the hugely popular Greater Manchester (GM) Walking Festival returns for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The Let’s Walk GM Walking Festival 2022 is an opportunity for people to walk more in May by joining in with a programme of free…
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Keep moving this May with the return of popular GM walking festival
Events are kicking off across Tameside as the hugely popular Greater Manchester (GM) Walking Festival returns for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The Let’s Walk GM Walking Festival 2022 is an opportunity for people to walk more in May by joining in with a programme of free…
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Keep moving this May with the return of popular GM walking festival
Events are kicking off across Trafford as the hugely popular Greater Manchester (GM) Walking Festival returns for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The Let’s Walk GM Walking Festival 2022 is an opportunity for people to walk more in May by joining in with a programme of free…
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Keep moving this May with the return of popular GM walking festival
Events are kicking off across Wigan as the hugely popular Greater Manchester (GM) Walking Festival returns for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The Let’s Walk GM Walking Festival 2022 is an opportunity for people to walk more in May by joining in with a programme of free…
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Natural Life supports WeForest’s reforestation projects with profits from eco-friendly cleaning range
Natural Life is a new eco-friendly housewares brand launched by Tower, developed to help consumers lead a more sustainable life. The initial launch, Natural Life Home Utility, introduces eco-friendly cleaning products to the UK housewares market, making it easier for everyone to make positive…
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New natural history GCSE is a ‘major win’ for young people and the environment
UK outdoor education charity the Field Studies Council has hailed the introduction of a new natural history GCSE as a ‘major win’ for young people and the environment but warns that learners of all ages must be given the chance to explore the natural world first hand. Environmental education…
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Applications open for ‘Young Darwin’ environmental scholarships 2022
One of the UK’s most notable environmental scholarship programmes for young people is taking applications for its 2022 scheme. Now in its 10th year, the Young Darwin Scholarship, is open for applications from individuals aged between 16 and 25 who want to develop their environmental skills and…
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Mitchell & Brown joins Euronics Showcase!
Mitchell & Brown is set to further strengthen its ties with the UK’s independent retailers by exhibiting at the popular Euronics Showcase event for the first time. This exclusive Euronics members event has become the UK’s largest trade-only expo for the electrical retail sector and is run by the…
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What employees really want
When it comes to retaining staff, some companies think that beers on a Friday, lavish award ceremonies and a pool table will cut the mustard and foster loyalty from a team, but experts Cream HR are telling businesses that if they really want to make an impact the fun stuff isn’t what they need to
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MEGAMAN LAUNCHES NEW PERFORMA AND ESSENTIALS FIXTURE RANGES
Global lighting manufacturer MEGAMAN®, in line with its strategy of being an innovative and commercially-aware provider to the UK; has launched two distinct LED fixture ranges: Performa and Essentials. Integrating existing solutions with some of its latest product launches, the two ranges have been…
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Barbary & Oak launches new Verona and Foundry collections
Bringing aspirational living to the home, Barbary & Oak launches new products in its Verona and Foundry collections to suit everyone’s taste. Barbary & Oak by Tower are proud to announce the release of new and stylish dinnerware sets from the delightful Verona and Foundry collections. Featuring…
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Tower launches new products for Spring 2022
The iconic Tower brand has released new and exciting products in its Floorcare collection, ready for customers to tackle the Spring Clean season this year. From corded and cordless vacuums, carpet washers and steam cleaning, Tower’s continued ingenuity in manufacturing and design excellence…
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MAKE FRIENDS WITH THE LATEST EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION FROM START-RITE SHOES AND JOJO MAMAN BÉBÉ
Start-Rite Shoes, Britain’s heritage children’s shoe brand extends its collaboration with JoJo Maman Bébé, the specialist boutique maternity, baby and children’s retailer, with a gorgeous new collection of pre-walkers and first shoes that every little explorer will love. The partnership…
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The chef community celebrates the return of International Salon Culinaire for its 120th anniversary
Historic chef competition International Salon Culinaire returned to ExCeL London on 21-23 March as part of Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) to once again celebrate some of the most exciting chefs working in the UK. Launched in 1902, the competition challenges chefs of all levels to compete…
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IFE Manufacturing celebrates successful launch for the food manufacturing sector
On 21-23 March, IFE Manufacturing held its successful first edition at ExCeL London as a new trade event for the end-to-end food & drink production and manufacturing sector. Food & drink business owners, development chefs, NPD specialists, packaging and manufacturing managers, procurement…
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Industry celebrates successful return of IFE
On 21- 23 March 2022, thousands of key buyers in the global food & drink industry descended on IFE, International Food & Drink Event at ExCeL London for three days of product tasting, networking, learning and doing business. The hotly anticipated 22nd edition of the event took place alongside…
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Industry celebrates the return of HRC
On 21-23 March, the foodservice and hospitality industry descended on ExCeL London for the highly anticipated return of Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC). Packed with innovative suppliers, insightful discussions and top chefs, HRC 2022 was a must-attend event for hoteliers, restauranteurs and…
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Industry names come together to support charity ball
A host of industry names including DoorCo, the Residence Collection, Starglaze and Glazerite supported a recent charity ball in aid of We Mind & Kelly Matters (WM&KM). Founded by former Glazerite UK Group chairman, John Hewitt, WM&KM seeks to raise awareness of mental health issues and support those…
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RKW appointed as new UK distributor for Einhell Garden Power products
RKW is delighted to announce it has been appointed as a new UK distributor for Einhell Garden Power products. This exciting new joint partnership brings together a UK leading consumer product distributor and one of Germany’s market leaders for cordless garden power tools. From its headquarters in…
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The Ticket Factory teams up with SECUTIX to roll-out new mobile ticketing solution
The NEC Group’s official box office, The Ticket Factory, has today unveiled an all-encompassing, 100% mobile ticketing solution as part of a newly-formed strategic partnership with technology-led provider SECUTIX. Driven by a significant increase in promoter demand, the move will see Utilita Arena…
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Sheraton is specified for Harrods Tea Rooms Shanghai
Focus SB’s Sheraton decorative faceplate style finished in satin brass is selected by the Harrods Interior Design team for the luxury department store’s first quintessentially British Tea Rooms in China, opened in late October 2021 on the first floor of the historic Cha House at the edge of HKRI
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Mitchell & Brown’s Parent Group Celebrates 25 Years in Business
The Bolton-based TVD Group honoured staff and suppliers with a special celebration at Worsley Golf Club, Manchester earlier this month. 28th March 2022: The team behind Mitchell & Brown - the UK’s favourite TV brand, hosted a special celebration this month to mark 25 years of the TVD Group – the…
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ANNOUNCING GRACO'S FRESH NEW LOOKS FOR SPRING
Graco is stepping into spring with fresh new looks across many of its product ranges. Always delivering exceptional value, Graco continually innovates to maintain high standards and deliver fashionable colourways that appeal to new parents year on year. All new bright and ‘Breazy’ Oozing…
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Grapeshot founder and ‘pioneer’ of contextual advertising, John Snyder, joins Illuma
John Snyder, co-founder of contextual targeting provider, Grapeshot, has joined next-generation contextual AI specialist Illuma Technology as a shareholder and active investor. Snyder built Grapeshot from a start-up in Cambridge, UK, in 2006, into a global ad tech data provider, which he sold to…
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Celebrate Roman Britain from a Castle With Wall to Wall History
What could be cooler than celebrating the 1900th birthday of Hadrian’s Wall in an authentic medieval castle, constructed with stones hauled from the famous Wall, thanks to the recycling mentality of medieval builders? This is what families, couples and individuals can do this year, if they head…
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ENEL X TO ELECTRIFY UK BUS MARKET
Enel X launches its electric bus (e-Bus) solution to the UK market, complementing its existing e-mobility and business energy solutions Enel X will support the implementation and operation of over 100 e-Buses in the UK within the next 12 months UK’s electric bus fleet set to be largest in Europe
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How to overcome stress and anxiety
Can anxiety, phobias and other mental health issues truly be cured? Yes, but only by harnessing a 600-million-year-old part of our brain, says renowned Essex therapist Terence Watts. Anxiety levels are at an all-time high. There’s so much going on in the world and we're exhausted after two years…
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Nous, pioneering service to help households face the cost of living crisis, raises $9m seed
Nous (to rhyme with ‘house’) a London-based fintech start-up, today announced it had raised a $9m seed financing round to build out its service that helps households get smart and stay vigilant as they navigate the imminent cost of living crisis. UK households are facing an unprecedented cost of…
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Tower builds an exciting selection of Outdoor living products for 2022
Inspirational Tower brand broadens its Outdoor Living collection with affordable products Building on its 2021 success, Tower is introducing a wider product offering in its Outdoor Living collection, supplying BBQs, fire pits and tools to create fantastic family experiences spent in the garden this
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Castle Hails 2022 As Its Year of the Elopement-Moon
A Northumbrian hotel is experiencing a boom in ‘elopement-moons’ – an elopement wedding and honeymoon rolled into one. Langley Castle, in Langley-on-Tyne near Hexham, has seen a boom in direct enquiries for its exquisite ‘weddings for two’ – a speciality at the fairy-tale, medieval…
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Brand-new member of the Marine by Codelocks family
The new CL600 Marine range – heavy-duty, weather-resistant mechanical locks now available Codelocks has further expanded its Marine by Codelocks range, giving customers a wider choice of weather-resistant keyless access solutions. The CL600 Marine Grade locks feature a specially enhanced marine…
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Palau de la Música chooses SECUTIX again for audience and ticketing management
SECUTIX offers fully customisable and self-managing ticketing solution for ticket and subscription sales SECUTIX, the SaaS platform for ticketing and audience management, has announced the renewal of its contract with the Palau de la Música Catalana concert hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
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Keep it green with Johnsons Lawn Seed
How to stop grass turning brown when the summer sun starts to shine The oldest lawn seed brand in the UK, Johnsons Lawn Seed, has been keeping Britain green for more than 200 years. Since the company’s inception in 1820, Johnsons has helped cultivate garden lawns the length and breadth of the…
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Box Fresh!
New digitalised packaging from Johnsons Lawn Seed will help tech-savvy gardeners find their way to the perfect lawn It’s a new year, Spring is upon us and Johnsons Lawn Seed - the UK’s largest and most historic supplier of lawn seed - unveils new digitalised packaging to help the new generation
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Free access control training sessions from industry experts
Codelocks is offering Lock 101 and Troubleshooting training sessions to help trade professionals refresh and bolster access control knowledge and skills. The free training sessions will take place at the Codelocks offices in Newbury, on 24 March, 28 April and 26 May 2022. The training gives…
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How can we make the workplace better for women?
March is a month that celebrates women from International Women’s Day to Mother’s Day. Whilst these days are an opportunity to show appreciation and support for the women in our lives and the world over, are employers doing everything they can to make the workplace enjoyable and accessible to…
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Thatch is not just for roofs!
The Experts at Johnsons Lawn Seed advise gardeners how to deal with thatch in their lawns There’s nothing prettier than a traditional English country cottage with a closely-woven thatched roof, which never fails to conjure nostalgic images of summer romance in bygone ages. But what about when a…
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Repair a Patchy Lawn by Overseeding
As winter gives way to spring, the critical eyes of house and garden-proud Brits will turn to the state of their lawns, their thoughts on the possibility of outdoor entertaining. It might have rained for almost every Easter break since time began but hope’s springs eternal and we need our grass to…
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Lawn Doctors to the Rescue!
Expert Advice from Johnsons Lawn Seed The average lawn or allotment can be prone to a variety of pestilence and other problems, which are preventable with good care and maintenance, or can be fixed with the right form of treatment. The experts at Johnsons Lawn Seed take a look at some of the common…
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Glazerite opens new facility to further support installer network
The Glazerite UK Group has expanded its reach with the launch of its newly-created North Division. Based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, the site offers VEKA installers operating in the area access to the leading trade fabricator’s broad product range, backed up by bespoke marketing support, and…
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Tower Launches New and Enhanced Floorcare Range for 2022
RKW’s leading brand – Tower - has released its new and enhanced Floorcare range, ready to meet customer demands over the key Spring Clean sales period. Covering all dominant Floorcare categories, Tower has introduced intuitive new models for Cordless and Corded Vacuuming, Carpet Washing and…
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Surrey County Cricket Club Focuses On Digital Transformation With SECUTIX
Surrey County Cricket has confirmed the appointment of SECUTIX as the Club’s new Ticketing Technology Partner, part of a digital transformation agenda across the organisation. The Club will use a suite of SECUTIX solutions, including its S-360 ticketing platform, its TIXNGO mobile ticket app and…
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New for Summer 2022 - Hotel Santa Caterina opens the “Villas della Marchesa” on the Amalfi Coast
Opening this summer, Villas della Marchesa at Hotel Santa Caterina can accommodate up to 14 people. The new villas with panoramic views directly out to sea from every room and suite, own 36m outdoor pool and private wine cellar, offers guests their own private sanctuary in the Amalfi lemon groves.
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IFE Manufacturing reveals Official Show Sponsor for 2022
IFE Manufacturing, the UK’s dedicated showcase of end-to-end food and drink manufacturing and product development, has announced that it has secured global software company Infor as Official Show Sponsor for the event, taking place on 21-23 March 2022 at ExCeL London. IFE Manufacturing supports…
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Tower launches new Vizion Air Fryers – “See the food as it cooks!”
Market Leader in the Air Fryer category, Tower launches an innovative new range that offers a viewing window to keep an eye on dishes. Vizion, Cooking with Clarity Tower, the UK’s favourite Air Fryer brand and fastest growing Small Kitchen Appliance brand, has announced it will be launching its…
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Circularity Scotland selects RLG, a Reconomy Group company, as preferred bidder to set up an IT infrastructure for a DRS in Scotland
Circularity Scotland Limited, the Scheme Administrator for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme, has selected Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) as the preferred implementation partner to deliver a state-of-the-art and future-proof IT solution to manage the deposit return scheme (DRS) in Scotland. While…
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AI Brings Scale and Relevance to CTV - Introducing Illuma Compass™
Illuma Technology today introduces a new cross-platform targeting tool, Illuma Compass™, which targets ads seamlessly across the open web and CTV, steered by cookieless signals from live audience behaviour. Operated exclusively through Xandr Invest, Illuma Compass™ allows traders and marketers…
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#FIND15 SMALL STEPS TO BE KINDER TO THE PLANET WITH START-RITE SHOES
Start-Rite Shoes, the experts in children’s fitted footwear, is encouraging families to make 15 small changes to their everyday routine to help protect the future of our planet. The year-long #Find15 challenge kicks-off today with the first in a series of seasonal blogs that offers inspiration…
