As warmer weather approaches, The Standard, London, is delighted to announce the reopening of The Rooftop on Friday, April 5th, 2024. Located on the 11th floor of The Standard, London in the heart of King’s Cross and steps away from the Eurostar, The Rooftop offers unparalleled views of the iconic London skyline, providing the perfect setting for an after-work unwind or sunset soiree to elevate weekend plans. At The Rooftop, guests can while away a sunny afternoon with a curated range of cocktails, perfect for springtime sipping. Indulge in a classic Cosmo with Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Orange Liquor, Lime or try a new…
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New analysis reveals where London’s residents and visitors can find tranquility in the city, after it was named the 4th ‘noisiest’ in the UK (out of 39). Spanning the UK, Europe and US, new research by Earth.fm—a non-profit which is like Spotify, but for nature sounds—aims to connect residents and tourists in noisy cities with nearby parks and open spaces that visitors describe as calm and peaceful. The research ranks the cities by comparing the percentage of residents who are exposed to high noise levels (>65db) in an average day, and in London, it’s 13.9%. But there are many wonderful spaces in and around London…
Adagio Aparthotel announces a record year in 2023, driven by the growth and strengthening of its brand along with new openings for 2024, partnerships, focus on CSR and the Paris Olympics. In 2024, the European leader in aparthotels intends to consolidate its positions and make this year of major sporting and cultural events “the year of hospitality”. 2023 was a very favourable year for Adagio with 1.7 million customers welcomed into the 130 aparthotels in its network. The occupancy rate rose to 79%, which is a pride for all teams as the satisfaction rate increased across all criteria and the…
Aqua Kyoto, the Japanese restaurant on Regent Street, has partnered up with Everleaf – the award-winning non-alcoholic aperitif – to introduce a limited edition menu for Sakura season until the end of April. Japanese springtime is marked by the blooming of cherry blossom trees. The bar team at Aqua Kyoto, inspired by the famous Japanese cherry blossom, has created three exclusive non-alcoholic cocktails incorporating Everleaf Mountain, a non-alcoholic aperitif made from sustainably sourced botanicals including cherry blossom, rosehip and wild strawberry. The rare Sakura extract in Everleaf Mountain is created by fermenting cherry blossoms that have been hand-picked in the…
OZO North Pattaya – Songkran Celebrations OZO Hotels invites guests to splash into the jubilant spirit of Songkran, immersing themselves in Thailand’s beloved cultural extravaganza brimming with exhilarating water-filled festivities. Songkran, also referred to as the Thai New Year, stands as one of Thailand’s most revered festivals, symbolising fresh beginnings and community bonds. Traditionally observed from 13th – 15th April, it heralds the commencement of the Thai lunar calendar. At the heart of Songkran festivities lies the exuberant water fights, where locals and visitors joyously drench each other as a form of cleansing and renewal. The spirit of the festival permeates across the…
Known for offering the fastest 100% full fibre packages at the most affordable price, Community Fibre ranked highly for speed, value for money, customer services and technical support Community Fibre, London’s best quality broadband, was named by Which? as the UK’s top-ranked broadband provider in its annual Best & Worst Broadband satisfaction survey. Today’s report marks Community Fibre’s first-ever appearance in the yearly survey, achieving the top spot after clinching stellar ratings for its speedy connections as well as customer service and value for money. Commenting on today’s announcement, Graeme Oxby, Chief Executive Officer of Community Fibre said, “We’re proud to be recognised by Which? as the…
I’m a travel expert – these are my top tips for seeing the world on a budget, from taxi haggling to avoiding planes Travelling the world and experiencing a different culture can be a life-defining part of youth, whether it’s a month spent interrailing in Europe or full-blown gap year before entering the world of work. While certain destinations are more affordable than others, travelling naturally racks up costs, from transport to accommodation. Interest in budget travel has been rising over the years, with hashtags around travelling on a budget earning more than 400 million views on TikTok. That’s why Jessica Bollinger, travel advisor…
Amidst the crowds of Piccadilly Circus, love took centre stage as one happy Norfolk couple celebrated their engagement last night. Polly Guy, 41 from Norfolk, gave Londoners a reason to smile, dedicating her note on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 Series billboard takeover to her now fiancé Tim Kemp, 50, popping the question ‘Will you marry me?’. Kneeling in front of the Piccadilly Lights as the proposal note appeared overhead, Polly chose to share her magical moment with the world as she got on one knee to ask Tim, her partner of 11 years, to marry her. Speaking on her decision…
Working life is changing at a faster pace than ever before, and so too are the competencies employees need to develop, says Tom Lindholm, Managing Director of Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development (Aalto EE). This was a central focus of Aalto EE’s event “Making Energy Transition a Reality — Closing the Competence gap”, which Lindholm opened in December 2023. Drawing on insights from the World Economic Forum and a report by the Technology Industries of Finland, Lindholm says workforces need to gain broader competencies and learn new skills instead of simply updating existing ones. Throughout the event, many…
LITTLE FIREWORKS SINGLE ‘LIKE GHOSTS’ OUT NOW DEBUT EP ‘WHERE DID THE LIGHT GO?’ – 12TH APRIL 2024 Little Fireworks are Scott Viney & Pierce Kavanagh… …two lifelong friends from London who have been writing music together for over 7 years, in different projects, across various roles. Like many bands, the 2020 pandemic played a huge part in the demise of their previous project. Pierce went on as a solo artist under the name “kav.” whilst Scott focused his efforts on forging a career as a full-time session musician. Whilst their hiatus from one another was briefer than most, the pair inevitably missed making music together. Pierce wanted…