In May 2024, the EU opened a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram, accusing the platforms Meta owned of causing addictive behaviour in children. With the summer holidays around the corner, it’s a given that children will be spending more time on screens. But what can parents do to encourage safe social media use? Here, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of communication specialist Crystaline, offers his advice. The European Commission, the EU’s tech regulator, said it suspected Facebook and Instagram “may stimulate behavioural addictions in children” and lead to the so-called “rabbit hole” effect — which occurs when users are…
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ONYX Hospitality Group has unveiled Shama Hub, an extension of its leading serviced apartment brand, Shama. This new revolutionary concept transforms the fundamental nature of accommodation. More than just a place to stay, Shama Hub offers a lifestyle that celebrates creativity, flexibility, and community engagement. “At Shama Hub, we believe in providing more than just a roof over your head; we offer an experience that defines you,” says Yuthachai Charanachitta, CEO of ONYX Hospitality Group. “Our serviced apartments are meticulously designed to be practical for real living, ranging from studios to larger living spaces, ensuring comfort and functionality for our…
PocketSquare – the east London rooftop bar with skyline terrace – has launched a summer cocktail menu inspired by innovation, botany and sustainability in London. The new menu is complemented by a collection of art installations across the alfresco terrace and bar. Situated in Whitechapel at the heart of east London, PocketSquare has taken inspiration for its summer cocktail menu from London stories and initiatives that chime with the bar’s focus on innovation, botanicals, organics and sustainability. A diverse mix of influences sees cocktails inspired by everything from gardens and farms to inventors and artists. Underlying the cocktail menu is the PocketSquare…
MSC Cruises will broadcast the summer 2024 football championship matches live aboard its Mediterranean and European sailings from 14 June to 14 July Additional themed activities and special events will be organised onboard for the whole family, including penalty shoot-outs and football trivia challenges Families could save more than £4,000 by opting for a cruise versus a trip to Germany to catch the action For families torn between kicking back in front of the football and soaking up some much-needed sunshine, MSC Cruises has just the ticket. The award-winning cruise line has announced that it will be screening the summer…
MATCH DAY SUPPLIES – DELIVERED IN MINUTES Gopuff Scores Big: Daily Euros Offers with Up To 97% Off for Shoppers Gopuff, the leading instant grocery delivery service, is offering daily deals at unbeatable prices for the Euros 2024. With savings on your favourite snacks, drinks, and tipples with up to 97% off, you can take advantage of these huge discounts which are available throughout the tournament until 14 July 2024. With more than half of the nation tuning in for the England v Serbia game last Sunday* Gopuff is ensuring that you can stay focused on the rest of the big…
Love Island fans are in for a treat this summer as TV’s most talked about show opens the doors to its first ever Love Island Pop-Up Shop at Bluewater Shopping Centre next Tuesday 25th June and running for an exclusive four-week period. Love Island continues to capture the hearts of viewers with its eleventh series currently airing on ITV2 and ITVX every Sunday-Friday at 9pm amassing over 46.3 million streams. The launch episode was also watched by 3.3 million viewers. This exciting Pop-Up shop provides a haven for Love Island fans as they have an opportunity to purchase a variety of synonymous products seen on screen…
Tradesperson champion MyBuilder.com calls for promotion of skilled trades as a career – as the construction industry faces skills shortages Tradesperson champion MyBuilder.com is calling on the next Government to encourage young people to consider a career in the skilled trades – as the UK faces a crisis due to skills shortages. GCSE exam season is well underway and young Brits are considering their next steps. Many students are currently encouraged by schools to head into further education and university rather than considering trades as a viable – and lucrative – career prospect. Currently, the trades are not promoted as an option…
Cormac Hyde-Corrin known for Netflix’s Heartstopper will make his stage debut starring alongside Sarah Moyle and Neil Ashton Written by Oberon Book’s founder James Hogan, Northbound Boy is a new queer comedy making its World Premiere at King’s Head Theatre in August 13th August – 1st September, King’s Head Theatre Netflix Heartstopper’s Cormac Hyde-Corrin will make his stage debut this August in the world premiere of Northbound Boy by Oberon Books founder James Hogan. A new queer comedy exploring love and what we consider valuable, Northbound Boy follows 43-year-old Ken as he picks up a younger man at the service station only to realise the hitchhiker Rory is looking for a…
Pet experts at affordable dog food brand Harringtons are warning owners that their pups’ collars may be incorrectly labelled – potentially leading to a fine of £5,000. While many may assume that a name and phone number are sufficient when engraving the tag, more information is required to adhere to the Control of Dogs Order 1992. Under the legislation, which is law in England and Scotland, dog owners are instructed that their four-legged friend must be wearing a tag with their owner’s name and ADDRESS on it (including a POSTCODE). Telephone numbers can be useful too, should your dog wander off and…
With Spring comes one dreaded constant for us humans – hay fever. While we’re often concerned with avoiding pollen, we may be wondering whether our four-legged friends can suffer from the springtime symptoms too. Working alongside vet approved dog food brand Barking Heads, vet Dr Scott Miller reveals how dogs can be affected by hay fever, the warning signs to look out for and how to treat it. As with humans, dogs can get seasonal allergies, and pollen is often the main culprit – particularly during the Spring and early Summer due to flowers blooming and bees pollinating. When affected by hay fever, a…