28% drop in children walking to school in rural areas across the UK In the most rural areas, numbers walking to school falls by 41%, the lowest number for 20 years. Children exposed to five times more air pollution on school run than any other time of day Percentage of children being driven to school across all areas has risen by 23% since 2005 The number of children walking to school in rural areas across the country is plummeting, while car journeys continue to increase. In the most rural parts of England, this is particularly acute with the numbers of…
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LEICHT Contracts, one of the UK’s leading providers of German engineered kitchen furniture to the new build and regeneration construction market has ambitious plans to support developments nationwide as rural and urban homes embrace decarbonisation in line with the Future Homes Standard in 2025… Sarah Edwards, Managing Director UK at LEICHT Contracts says, “As a carbon neutral manufacturer, we pride ourselves on offering thoughtful and aspirational design, which is able to stand-up in the marketplace, deliver innovation and contribute to the many diverse property developments in the UK. By balancing the needs of rural, suburban and urban areas, our designers…
Following a remarkable run of openings in 2024, premium kebab sensation German Doner Kebab (GDK) is bringing its world-famous kebabs to London Victoria Station, and to mark their arrival, they’re giving away 100 FREE kebabs plus unlimited Hashbrown Bites to guests between 11am-1pm on 30th January. German Doner Kebab has rapidly become a leader in the UK food scene, redefining the kebab experience with high quality ingredients and an innovative approach to a classic favourite, all of which are halal-friendly. The brand, which is famed for its game-changing kebabs that have taken the UK by storm, continues to set the standard by using only premium cuts of meat, fresh locally sourced salad, signature…
More and more businesses are turning to artificial intelligence to boost productivity and efficiency but what if AI could actually increase sales too? Adam Lyons, founder of Upsells.com, believes AI sales agents can play a crucial role both in helping businesses make more sales and supporting their human sales team. His company builds custom AI sales agents for small businesses, which can handle upselling and following up with leads. Unlike their human colleagues, AI agents can work 24 hours a day, seven days a week without ever expecting to be paid a cent of commission. And Adam believes it could…
What if the mistakes you make while playing the piano could lead to something extraordinary? Yamaha is challenging pianists around the world to embrace their “uh-oh” moments, proving that the beauty of music lies not in perfection, but in the passion and joy behind every note—mistakes included.Enter the “Knock Turn” campaign, an inspiring global initiative that showcases the magical power of imperfections. Featuring an original piece titled “A Nocturne of Endearing Errors,” the music is a mosaic of mishaps from over 40 pianists, collected through “Piano Diary” app (using Yamaha’s advanced technology) all woven together to form a captivating symphony.…
At its landmark Hendon Waterside development in NW9, Barratt London is launching an exclusive collection of townhouses, a rarity for Hendon, with prices starting from £1.25 million. The exclusive collection of five four-bedroom townhouses will be available to move into from Summer 2025. Research reveals that the average house price in Hendon was 29% less than neighbouring West Hampstead, highlighting Hendon as an affordable alternative for house buyers in North West London, while only one stop along the train line. Each arranged over three levels, the townhouses are designed for family living. The homes feature generously sized open plan living/dining…
“Our newly developed branding is as memorable and effective as our popular fragrances and brings a breath of fresh air to the P-Wave brand.” Robert Scott’s P-Wave brand is looking forward to a year of growth after unveiling a fresh new look. “We’ve been enhancing the washroom experience with our air-freshening products for many years, and now it’s time to refresh our brand,” says P-Wave Brand Manager Mark Wintle at Robert Scott. “Simple and elegant, our newly developed branding is as memorable and effective as our popular fragrances and brings a breath of fresh air to the P-Wave brand. The…
Lime’s five-point London Action Plan includes investment in more parking infrastructure, introducing real-time end of trip photo review, and increasing Lime’s on-street team to over 400 people who will quickly remove and redistribute bikes Demand for Lime continues to surge with more than 16 million Lime journeys taken by Londoners during commuting hours in 2024, and 4 million people having ridden a Lime bike or scooter in London since it launched in 2018 Lime, the world’s largest provider of shared e-bikes and e-scooters, has today announced a £20 million five-point London Action Plan, designed to help improve e-bike parking, encourage cycling safety and…
Workers travelling from Kings Cross are more likely to face a late arrival as it has been named the worst UK station for morning commuter delays and cancellations, according to a new study. Over a quarter (26%) of trains are delayed by more than five minutes – and 6% cancelled – at the station, which serves around 67,079 passengers every day. Digital marketing and PR agency Tank analysed 660 routes and 50 stations using data from the last six months to uncover the best and worst journeys for morning commuters across the UK. Commuters in the capital can also predict how likely a train…
In under one week, the Surface Design Show (SDS) will open its doors at the Business Design Centre in London, welcoming the architecture and design industry to explore the future of materials for the built environment. This year’s show, taking place from 4-6 February 2025, centres around the theme of “Creative Conscience,” emphasising sustainability, technological advancement, and the human experience. The Surface Design Show 2025 will host over 180 exhibitors, all dedicated to furthering material innovation. The show aims to inspire professionals from across the architecture and design sector to discover new materials and gain insights into the latest trends,…