Globally renowned Belfast-born artist, Colin Davidson, announces the opening of his powerful display of portraiture, ‘Silent Testimony’, to the National Portrait Gallery, London. Celebrated for his large-scale portrait paintings, Colin’s diverse subjects have included HM The Late Queen Elizabeth II, President Bill Clinton, Brad Pitt, and Ed Sheeran. Featuring eighteen poignant portraits of people who suffered loss through the Troubles in Northern Ireland, Silent Testimony is set to run from April 22 2024 to 23 February 2025. This emotionally engaging display sheds light on the enduring impact of conflict through the personal stories of those affected. Silent Testimony has previously captivated…
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British-Nigerian sisters take West African doughnuts from mum’s kitchen in Lagos to one of the UK’s biggest supermarkets From left to right: Marianne Olaleye (29) and Yossie Olaleye (30) hold up boxes of the Mix and Match ‘puff puff’ A team of sisters who founded Puff Puff Ministry, the UK’s first-ever West African doughnut business, were invited to pitch their innovative products for a chance to win a contract to supply one of the UK’s biggest supermarkets, Aldi Stores Ltd. Their pitch will appear in the fifth episode of the second series of Aldi’s Next Big Thing, described as Channel 4’s…
CEO of the Football Association, Martin Glenn, opens up about the rewards and challenges of transforming sport in England, in a recent interview aired by podcast, Culture De-Cooded. Hosted by strategy, culture and leadership consultant, Charlie Coode, the passionate conversation reveals how Marin successfully transitioned from the world of beverages and biscuits to national sports. Referring to his entry into the FA as his “delayed midlife crisis”, Martin emphasises the universal principles that underpin all successful organisations, highlighting the importance of a clear purpose, understandable strategy, and sense of urgency to score. Unpacking the hurdles to be overcome, Martin speaks…
1. Importance of Exercising Outdoors: Exercising outdoors offers numerous benefits beyond physical fitness, including exposure to natural sunlight for vitamin D synthesis, improved mood and mental well-being, and a greater sense of connection to nature, which can enhance motivation and adherence to an exercise routine. 2. Getting Started and Staying Motivated: To get started with outdoor exercise, I recommend choosing activities that you enjoy and gradually increasing intensity and duration over time. Setting specific, achievable goals and finding a workout buddy or joining outdoor fitness groups can help maintain motivation and accountability. 3. Troubleshooting Common Problems: Common challenges with outdoor…
Left to Right: Amari SPICE Penang, Amari Johor Bahru, Amari Kuala Lumpur, OZO Georgetown Penang ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominent management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels and resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, is proud to showcase its remarkable MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) properties within its esteemed Malaysia portfolio. Renowned for its commitment to excellence in the hospitality sector, ONYX Hospitality Group offers a diverse range of properties with spaces tailored to meet the needs of a diverse range of corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions. The properties are also well-prepared to cater to the needs of…
5 best and worst paid cities in the UK revealed for tradespeople Gas engineers are the best-paid in the UK, roofers earn the least on average A UK study has revealed Central London is the worst place to work, with tradespeople receiving the lowest remaining income compared to Aberdeen, which is the best. The average salary for tradespeople nationwide is £35,113, 86% higher than the cost-of-living threshold (£18,816). With over half (52%) of Brits struggling financially in 2024, and with over 80,000 jobs available within the industry, tradespeople should consider where they can earn the most for their skills. The…
The canned water brand has seen considerable growth, selling over 50 million cans to date. Cano Water has unveiled a new OOH campaign in London’s Piccadilly Circus, to raise awareness of the number of water brands that are greenwashing their recycling claims. The stunt saw Cano Water founder, Josh White stood defiantly next to an installation of a washing machine marked with caution tape and a ‘Greenwashing in Progress’ sign, while stopping passersby to engage in conversation about the need to boycott plastic. It comes as plastic giants including Danone, Nestle and Coca Cola face legal action for their plastic use,…
A new Irish EdTech platform is taking a proactive stance to address the rising challenges of unhealthy relationships. A survey conducted by dara & co has revealed a stark reality, indicating that over 50% of women aged 35-54 and nearly 25% of men under 45 acknowledge having experienced unhealthy relationships. The comprehensive survey conducted nationwide has revealed that 54% of respondents acknowledge experiencing feelings of loneliness. This statistic sharply increases among specific demographics, with a staggering 77% of females aged 18-24 and 62% of those uncomfortable with their financial situation reporting heightened feelings of isolation. A significant 34% of survey…
TWW is proud to welcome the explorer yacht La Datcha to its fleet of charter yachts. La Datcha joins the expert team of TWW charter specialists who will assist the customers in organizing the most memorable holiday. Built to cruise from the Arctic to Antarctica and certified Ice Class and IMO Polar Coded, she can explore such a wide range of destinations that guests will be in awe of discovering the many different types of continents she’ll take them to. The stunning 77-meter vessel is now ready to cruise the seven seas in 2024. “I am hugely excited to announce…
Kong Inc., a leading developer of cloud API technologies, today announced a suite of open-source AI plugins for Kong Gateway 3.6 that can turn any Kong Gateway deployment into an AI Gateway, offering unprecedented support for multi-Language Learning Models (LLMs) integration. By upgrading to Kong Gateway 3.6, available today, users can access a suite of six new plugins that are entirely focused on AI and LLM usage. This will enable developers who want to integrate one or more LLMs into their products to be more productive and ship AI capabilities faster, while at the same time offering architects and platform…