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Codelocks helps businesses prepare for reopening with new KitLock
Simple access control solutions for the workplace, gym or education facilities. Codelocks has expanded its KitLock range, giving customers a wider choice of keyless access solutions for cabinets and lockers. The new KL15 Public Function KitLock by Codelocks is ideal for multiple users who require…
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Woodpecker Flooring on the importance of making a great first impression
First impressions count. Which means when it comes to the home, all eyes are going to be on the entrance hall. And according to the experts at Woodpecker Flooring, the key to a great-looking hallway is the flooring. The nine-strong Harlech engineered wood collection from Woodpecker Flooring is the…
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Mosaic tiles: The timeless trend
When it comes to tile trends, it doesn’t get much more classic than mosaics. They first date back to around 3000 BC in Mesopotamia, where pieces of coloured stones, shells and ivory were used to create striking mosaics. Talk about timeless. And it would appear that 5000 years later, our love of…
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BRITAIN FACES FLOOD OF DUMPED DOGS
Owners can't control lockdown pets THOUSANDS of new pet owners are planning to give up dogs they bought in lockdown because they have struggled to train them, a study shows. Britain now has 12MILLION homes with a dog, up from 9MILLION before the start of the pandemic, after families took advantage…
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Pash Classics shine a light on iconic lamps
Pash Classics, specialists in reproduction furniture, have expanded their product range to include two new lighting pieces paying homage to iconic designer Arne Jacobsen. Two reproduction versions of the AJ Lamps are now available through Pash Classics’ website, a desk lamp and a floor lamp. Like…
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UK SHEET PILE SPECIALIST SECURES LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH PD PORTS AT IMMINGHAM
Sheet Piling UK Limited, the UK’s leading specialist sheet pile installer and supplier, has secured a long-term agreement with PD Ports at its Immingham site, to store and handle the Company’s steel sheet piles ready use within construction industry. The new arrangement is set to assist Sheet…
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Tower Ventures into Outdoor Travel and Dining Products with Coast & Country
Carpe diem with the new Coast & Country collection, available now at RKW Tower takes its innovative design and excellent quality to the great outdoors with its new product range release, Coast & Country by Tower. Welcoming in a premium collection of outdoor living and leisure products, Coast …
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Destination Dufftown launches visitor campaign with bespoke brand designed to celebrate and promote the town
Destination Dufftown campaign to complement Visit Moray Speyside tourism initiativesNew town brand gifted free of charge, under license, to local organisations who wish to promote Dufftown at home and abroadPart of Truerlein’s long-term plan to return Dufftown to its rightful place as the beating
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Enjoy a ‘Castle Keep-Safe’ Stay As Your 2021 Staycation
Having a safe 2021 staycation is top of the agenda for many British holidaymakers. For those desiring a venue with all the right defences in place come May 17, authentic Northumbrian castle hotel, Langley Castle, has a the siege mentality tried and tested to the full, through a 97% occupancy rate…
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Langley Offers ‘Castle Keep-Safe’ Reassurances to 2021’s Staycationers
Northumberland hotel, Langley Castle Hotel, is offering ‘castle keep-safe’ stays to those British holidaymakers for whom having a safe 2021 staycation is top of the agenda. For those desiring a venue with all the right defences in place come May 17, when hotels are allowed to reopen, the…
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Nantwich Gin collects accolades and hospitality partners as lockdown lifts
The debut London Dry gin from Cheshire Botanicals wins Silver at the London Spirits CompetitionShortlisted for the finals of the Gin Guide Awards 2021 – winners to be announced 27th AprilLocal establishments offered exclusive ranging of Nantwich Gin as the hospitality industry reopens
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World’s Oldest Topiary Gardens Found ‘World Topiary Day’
South Lakes visitor attraction, Levens Hall and Gardens, which is home to the world’s oldest topiary gardens, is hoping to spread the love of topiary through its creation of the first World Topiary Day. The Guinness World Record-holding Cumbria-based gardens, located close to Kendal, has chosen…
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Tower Unveils STEALTH BBQs and Heating Products in New Outdoor Living Collection
Brand-new STEALTH range introduces sophisticated barbecues, grills and outdoor heating products Tower brings the unrivalled success of its indoor cookware products to outside of the home with a brand-new category launch. STEALTH, the first Outdoor Living collection from RKW’s flagship brand, has…
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START-RITE SHOES APPOINTS CEO
Start-Rite Shoes, children’s footwear specialist, announces the appointment of Hugo Adams to the role of CEO. Previously CEO of organic children’s clothing brand, Frugi, where he drove dramatic sales and EBITDA growth. Adams brings a wealth of knowledge from a variety of FTSE100 organisations…
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World’s Oldest Topiary Gardens Found ‘World Topiary Day’
Levens Hall and Gardens, home to the world’s oldest topiary gardens, has created the first World Topiary Day, set for May 12, 2021, to encourage British homeowners to celebrate topiary and its joys. For World Topiary Day, the Guinness World Record-holding Cumbria-based gardens, has chosen the…
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RKW hires four new members with decades of industry experience in exciting housewares expansion
Thanks to the ongoing substantial growth and increased focus on its flourishing housewares division, RKW Ltd has appointed four new members to aid its continued expansion. Over the last three years, RKW’s housewares brands have seen significant growth, and over the next twelve months, the firm…
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WELL PHARMACY NOW STOCKING RAPID COVID-19 TEST KITS
From Friday 9th April, 540 Well Pharmacy branches across England will be offering the new NHS Pharmacy Collect service to help us move safely out of lockdown. People without symptoms are able to visit their local Well pharmacy and collect a box of seven rapid coronavirus test kits to use twice a…
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Tower Expands Portfolio with Barbary & Oak Tableware Collection for Spring 2021
Following a successful year in 2020, Tower continues to expand its ever-growing portfolio throughout 2021 with a new category, an exciting and innovative range of stylish tableware known as Barbary & Oak. Simon Oliver, Housewares Sales Director at RKW Ltd, says Barbary & Oak is quite simply…
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Hotel, Restaurant & Catering expands offering with launch of digital platform HRC Connects
Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) has unveiled a new online platform – HRC Connects – which will enable suppliers and buyers to connect, network and share thought leadership virtually. The new platform will enable hospitality suppliers to showcase their products and services…
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Mosborough Hall Hotel Unveils New Dining Experience as Lockdown Measures Ease
-New food and cocktail menus, private dining pavilion and outdoor dining terrace revealed as hotel gears up to welcome back diners. Sheffield’s Best Western Plus Mosborough Hall Hotel has been busy transforming it’s popular Darcy’s restaurant during lockdown. In readiness to welcome diners…
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Alpkit launches NEW tents for summer adventures!
Alpkit has done it again with their latest tents, boasting minimalist, specialist kit for maximum outdoor adventures. All affordably priced. Alpkit’s NEW Aeronaut £179.99 Inflatable tent Love camping, love quality kit you can rely on, love the sound of a durable tent designed with a single air…
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Glazerite Chairman and charity founder thanks big-hearted industry for overwhelming support
7th April 2021 Glazerite Chairman and charity founder thanks big-hearted industry for overwhelming support When Glazerite UK Group’s Chairman John Hewitt and a group of friends and family set off on an epic 1,000-mile cycle ride last summer, the team - nicknamed Kelly’s Heroes - were
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Speciality & Fine Food Fair launches pitching opportunity for start-up drinks brands
Speciality & Fine Food Fair, the trade event for artisan food & drink producers, is calling on new drinks companies to apply to pitch products live to a panel of key industry experts and buyers, with the winner receiving a stand at the Fair. Drinks Cabinet Pitch Live will take…
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Well Pharmacy begin giving Covid vaccines in Northern Ireland
Well Pharmacy begin giving Covid vaccines in Northern Ireland Well Pharmacy, the UK’s largest independent pharmacy chain, begin giving Covid vaccinations in eight community pharmacies from this week across Northern Ireland. From next week local residents will be able to book their vaccine…
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Pash launch new colourways for classic chairs
Reproduction furniture specialists Pash Classics have added three exclusive limited-edition colourways to their collection of Eiffel Chairs. Olive Green, Blue Pansy and Sandstone versions of the chairs, which were inspired by Charles and Ray Eames’ iconic mid-century designs, have been added to…
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Graco UK’s car seat range ‘Avolves’ with a new Group 1/2/3 car seat
Graco Avolve effortlessly adapts from little kid to big kid The new Graco Avolve is a premium Group 1/2/3 combination car seat that parents can count on as their little one grows. The 2-in-1 car seat, Avolve adapts quickly and easily to your growing child and can be used from approximately 9 months…
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Gloucester Rugby names SecuTix as new ticketing technology partner
Gloucester Rugby has appointed ticketing engagement platform SecuTix, as part of a broader digital transformation taking place across the club and the Kingsholm Stadium. Following a competitive pitch, SecuTix will be the Premiership club’s new Ticketing Technology Partner and will play a key role…
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Glazerite appoints new Production Manager for its North West Division
29th March 2021 Glazerite appoints new Production Manager for its North West Division The Glazerite UK Group Ltd has appointed a new Production Manager for its North West Division in Bolton. Michael St Ledger, who joins the trade fabricator on 6th April 2021, will oversee the site’s 32-strong…
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Glazerite installer Bahama Windows showcases radiant R9 install
26th March 2021 Glazerite installer Bahama Windows showcases radiant R9 install Home Counties-based Bahama Windows and Conservatories has recently completed a Residence 9 installation using frames manufactured at fabricator Glazerite UK Group’s Specials Division. The four-week job involved…
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Valpak calls for full engagement in EPR consultation
The UK’s largest packaging compliance scheme, Valpak, has welcomed the opening of the government consultation on packaging extended producer responsibility and deposit return schemes, calling it a once in a generation chance to create a system designed for the world we live in today. Steve Gough…
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Wood-fired Pizza Will be the Mainstay of the Staycation Says Valoriani
Pubs, cafés, restaurants and other venues wanting to take advantage of a few more freedoms from April 12 and the biggest ‘staycation’ year yet for the UK, are being encouraged to follow the lead of others and turn to a Valoriani wood-fired oven as their mainstay of the staycation. Valoriani…
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Brecon heralds a new era in bathroom flooring
Wood flooring experts Woodpecker Flooring have launched a new bathroom-friendly range. Traditionally, wooden floors and bathrooms don’t mix. But Woodpecker’s next generation Stratex collection has all the aesthetically-pleasing looks of traditional wood flooring, but is resistant to humidity.
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Coming soon: alfresco forest dining on the terrace at Whitemead
Alfresco dining will be the order of the day at Whitemead Forest Park in the Forest of Dean this summer after plans were announced to enhance its outdoor terrace. The plans include more space for outdoor dining and seating, complete with a new canopy to create shade – an ideal location for…
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Add warmth to the bathroom with textured tiles
Bringing warmth to the bathroom isn’t the easiest of tasks. But according to the experts at independent tile specialists Porcelain Superstore adding textured tiles could be the solution you need to go from clinically cold to cosy chic. Unlike their brightly coloured or intricately patterned…
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Curiouser and Curiouser
Bones, skulls and a plethora of dead insects might not be the most obvious choice when it comes to interior influences, but a British design house is making waves with its fabrics inspired by an Oxford museum’s curiosity cabinets. Lancashire-based fabric house Tradescant & Son has created its own…
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ENEL X UK EXTENDS DEMAND SIDE RESPONSE LEADERSHIP AND SECURES FURTHER REVENUE FOR ITS CUSTOMERS WITH 2024-25 GREAT BRITAIN CAPACITY MARKET AUCTION AWARD
Enel X UK secured 554 MW – 52% of total demand side response (DSR) capacity awarded – for the 2024-25 GB Capacity Market delivery year, maintaining its leadership in GB demand side response servicesWith this result, British industrial and commercial businesses that participate in Enel X’s
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International Salon Culinaire announces winners of plant-based dish challenge
International Salon Culinaire, the historic chef competition hosted at Hotel, Restaurant & Catering, has unveiled the first set of winners in its series of virtual chef challenges taking place in 2021. The Custom Culinary Plant Forward Challenge, in partnership with Compass Group UK …
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GET A 'WELL' GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Well Pharmacy shares top 10 ways to get yourself settled for a better night’s sleep on World Sleep Day 2021 TODAY (Friday 19th March) is World Sleep Day and Well Pharmacy, the UK’s largest independent pharmacy, is sharing top tips on how to improve the quantity and quality of sleep. Whether…
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New Knowledge Base Webinar Training from Codelocks
Codelocks has launched its new online training and development sessions for locksmiths, installers, facilities managers and professionals looking to improve access control skills. The first free Codelocks Knowledge Base Webinar sessions will be held on 31 March 2021. Locksmiths and installers will…
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Speciality & Fine Food Fair puts sustainability at the heart of its 2021 edition
Speciality & Fine Food Fair, the trade event for fine food & drink producers, has announced that it will be showcasing sustainable products and brands in a dedicated Sustainability Zone at its September 2021 edition. The new Sustainability Zone will provide a platform for producers who can…
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Burns Pet Nutrition Launches Trade Website
Carmarthenshire based pet food company, Burns Pet Nutrition, has launched a brand-new Trade website exclusively for stockists and suppliers of their award-winning pet food range. Burns Pet Nutrition has a long history of supporting and supplying the best quality products and services to their…
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PARENTS FEAR SPIKE IN CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES AS SCHOOLS REOPEN
PARENTS are concerned about a surge in common childhood illnesses like chickenpox, colds and upset stomachs as children return to the classroom. It comes as new research* by the UK’s largest independent pharmacy chain, Well Pharmacy, shows over three quarters (76%) of mums and dads are worried…
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Madrid Destino and SecuTix extends partnership for ticketing and audience management
SecuTix will offer its fully customisable and white label ticketing solution to sell tickets and season tickets.This is the third time that SecuTix is a supplier of Madrid Destino. SecuTix, the SaaS ticketing engagement platform, has announced the renewal and extension of its contract with Madrid…
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MADRID DESTINO VUELVE A CONFIAR EN SECUTIX PARA SU GESTIÓN DE ENTRADAS Y AUDIENCIAS
SecuTix ofrecerá su solución de ticketing totalmente personalizable y auto gestionable para la venta de entradas y abonosEs la tercera vez que SecuTix es proveedor de Madrid Destino Madrid, a 9 de marzo de 2021; SecuTix, la plataforma SaaS de ticketing de venta de entradas y gestión de
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International Food & Drink Event (IFE) partners with Mission Ventures to launch Lockdown Pioneers in Food & Drink Awards
International Food & Drink Event (IFE) has teamed up with challenger brand builder Mission Ventures to showcase innovative start-ups in the food & drink sector which have launched during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Lockdown Pioneers in Food & Drink Awards will give successful…
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IFE partners with Mission Ventures to launch Lockdown Pioneers in Food & Drink Awards
IFE, International Food & Drink Event has teamed up with challenger brand builder Mission Ventures to showcase innovative start-ups in the food & drink sector which have launched during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Lockdown Pioneers in Food & Drink Awards will give successful…
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Speciality & Fine Food Fair puts sustainability at the heart of its 2021 edition
Speciality & Fine Food Fair, the trade event for fine food & drink producers, has announced that it will be showcasing sustainable products and brands in a dedicated Sustainability Zone at its September 2021 edition. The new Sustainability Zone will provide a platform for producers who can…
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Give Kids the UK’s Most Exciting History ‘Crammer’ Stay
Northumberland castle hotel, Langley Castle, is offering to bring kids up to speed with history in the best possible way this spring and summer – by living it! Langley Castle is distinguished by being a real castle hotel, not just a façade, and has stood in Langley-on-Tyne since 1350 …
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KIDWELLY COMMUNITY CENTRE ANNOUNCES IT IS NOW CARBON NEGATIVE
The Home of the John Burns Foundation steps up its commitment to the environment CANOLFAN John Burns Centre in Kidwelly has announced it is now a carbon negative building. The state-of-the-art building is powered by solar panels heated by a biomass boiler. The assessment for the building’s…
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WELSH PET FOOD COMPANY LAUNCHES NEW PET STORE IN HAVERFORDWEST
TODAY (5th March) Carmarthenshire based pet food company, Burns Pet Nutrition, has launched a brand-new pet store in the stunning town of Haverfordwest. The new shop will sell a variety of pet goodies, such as food, toys, and accessories, and even provide a wellness service offering advice and…
