“When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was away with work at a shooting range. The hospital phoned me and said I had testicular cancer which had manifested as a tumour in my pelvis and lungs. It was very aggressive and quite far gone. I tried to ask as many questions as I could before I told my parents. Did I need to have my testicles removed? Did this mean I also had lung cancer? Did I need to make a will? “Before cancer, I had been so utterly career focused. I had sacrificed my personal life. When you are moving counties or countries every two…
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Fresh handmade cosmetics company Lush is giving away one brand new and one best-selling product this week, to help London Marathon runners get back on their feet after the gruelling 26.2 mile race. Several of Lush’s London stores will be giving away the all-new Cold Water Soother Epsom salt cube, and Wiccy Magic Muscles solid massage oil bar, which has over 100 five star reviews on the brand’s website. Lush stores taking part include Oxford Street, Paddington Station, Waterloo Station and Victoria Station. Each store will be giving away Lush’s Wiccy Magic Muscles solid massage oil bar (worth £8) – a self-preserving,…
MAJI – meaning water in Swahili – premiered at Curzon Soho last week. The adventure documentary takes a closer look at the impact of the world’s water crisis from the perspective of five countries; Nepal, Jordan, USA, Iceland and Uganda. Water scarcity is a harsh reality for many people across the globe. The UN predicts that between two and three billion people experience water shortages worldwide and 26% of the world’s population does not have access to safe drinking water. MAJI, directed by Charli Doherty, and presented by TGB Films and Biscuit Bunker, in association with West One Entertainment, lays bare the unseen consequences…
Pantone announced ‘Peach Fuzz’ as Colour of the Year in December and searches are already at over 7 million views on TikTok. Following last year’s obsession with Barbie pink, our favourite colour has evolved from loud and invigorating into a warm, welcoming mood for 2024. Peach Fuzz is a soft, orange-pink colour that “captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others,” says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of Pantone Color Institute. Amthal Karim, Head of Marketing at Furniture And Choice says: “The Pantone colour of the year 2024 shows a shift towards hues that promote warm feelings and provide us with comfort. Peach…
In a whirlpool of romance, celebration, and stunning jewellery, the award-winning Rudell The Jewellers unveils their new Raine collection – the latest masterpiece promising to captivate hearts beyond Valentine’s Day. The 14th of February has been synonymous with romance for hundreds of years, and this year, the West Midlands based Rudell The Jewellers has taken it a step further by introducing the Raine collection. Composed of a selection of pendants and earrings, the new collection is all about evoking a sense of freshness and love of shared moments in life. Founded on Valentine’s Day 1938, Rudell The Jewellers beautifully blends…
Athletes and spectators driving through London could face driving fines of up to £8,000 London Marathon athletes and spectators warned of penalty points and prison time This year’s London Marathon has seen a record-breaking amount of signups with over 578,000 runners heading to the big city to take part, according to event organisers. Whether you are running the London Marathon or spending the day as a spectator, gearing up for the commute through London is half the battle. From ULEZ zones to congestion charges, parking fines to dangerous driving, Brits are being warned about problems that could arise when driving…
FANCY A MARATHON-ER KEBAB? FREE KEBABS FOR MARATHON RUNNERS Not running but fancy a treat? Supporters can get 26% off all day Fancy treating yourself after one of the toughest challenges you’ll ever face? Of course you do. Kebhouze, the UK’s largest kebab shop, is offering kebabs to all London Marathon finishers, completely free of charge. For one day only, runners can pop into Kebhouze to claim a Chick & Chips Kebab or Chicken Classic Kebab (usually £6.99) for free. To claim, runners can simply flash their London Marathon medal to indulge in a free meaty treat. What’s more, friends…
With the works nearing completion at the Welsh Harp Brent Reservoir, national waterways charity Canal & River Trust is now allowing the reservoir to once again re-fill with water. The Welsh Harp Brent Reservoir was built in 1835 to supply water to the Grand Union Canal. As well as being a place for sailing, watersports and walking, the reservoir is protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the rich diversity of wildlife found on site, including water birds and 16 protected plant species. The reservoir repairs and maintenance, supported with funding raised by players of People’s Postcode…
Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, shares insights into the rapidly evolving energy transition in a special video interview series filmed at COP 28 in Dubai. Watch here Youssef Merjaneh Senior Vice President & Managing Director – Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Deepa Poduval, Senior Vice President, Global Sustainability Leader and Global Advisory Leader; were filmed as part of the COP 28 Leadership Interviews, produced by TBD Media. The two leaders shared their global views on megatrends driving discourse at COP 28. Decarbonization, digitization and a drive for more reliable, resilient infrastructure are reshaping how governments, companies…
Excel Networking Solutions, the infrastructure provider that offers: Copper and Optical Fibre, Pre-Terminated Solutions, FTTx, Racks, PDUs, Voice and a full range of accessories, has launched a new range of racks designed specifically for data centres. The Environ DCR Rack from Excel is a new design and includes numerous features and benefits which make them ideal for a data centre environment. The racks are available in heights of 42U, 47U and 52U, widths of 600 or 800mm wide and a choice of 1000 and 1200mm deep in either grey-white or black. Simon Jacobs – Excel Product Manager for Copper and Racks – commented, “We’ve…