National canal charity Canal & River Trust held a public open day at the Welsh Harp Brent Reservoir on Saturday 3 February 2024, offering visitors the chance to speak to the project team and find out more about the structural and environmental improvement work that is underway at the reservoir. The event is one of a series of events being held across England and Wales, offering a behind-the-scenes view of the work the charity does to care for its 2,000 mile historic canal network. The Welsh Harp Brent Reservoir was built in 1835 to supply water to the Grand Union Canal. As…
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Purchasing homes, though exciting, comes with an array of stressors that leave home buyers feeling frazzled and stressed out throughout the process. To help manage that stress, we contacted Trey Danna, a highly experienced real estate broker at Compass who shares the most common mistakes homebuyers make and how to remedy them to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. Misjudging the Importance of a Good Real Estate Agent Many buyers are tempted to avoid hiring a real estate agent because of fees, but did you know the seller actually pays those fees? In addition, having an excellent agent…
Fast-growing flexible office space provider, Canvas Offices, has appointed London based design studio, Daytrip, as the lead interior designer for its new Flagship site, 88 Kingsway. A 35,000 SQ FT space located above Holborn Tube Station, 88 Kingsway is an ornate Victorian building, which was acquired by Israeli real estate giant, Hagag-Gaya Holdings, in 2021. Having agreed to develop the site in conjunction with Hagag-Gaya Group, Canvas now plans to transform the space into an authentic and modern work environment through an extensive refurbishment project – culminating in the launch of a vibrant and inspiring space which effectively blurs the lines…
Honest Burgers launches a tasty kimchi-based special for February The Kimchi Smashed special is in collaboration with award-winning kimchi specialists, Eaten Alive This February, spice up your life with Honest Burgers’ new smashed burger special, Kimchi Smashed. In collaboration with award-winning fermentation specialists, Eaten Alive, Kimchi Smashed brings the taste of Korea to the table. Kimchi Smashed is a brilliant build of a double-smashed Honest beef burger with extra crunchy white cabbage kimchi that is so good it won two stars at the Great Taste Awards. The zingy burger is also layered with Honest’s famous delicious brown butter mayonnaise that…
Broadcaster, geopolitics/economics and finance expert Dr Roger Gewolb, head of the Campaign for Fair Finance ™, and Fairmoney.com criticises the Bank of England’s latest base rate announcement today. One of the first experts to call for the Bank to reduce interest rates and introduce major reforms, Dr Gewolb criticises the Bank’s decision to hold the base rate at 5.25% today, stating that “The Bank of England had enough positive data to immediately decrease interest rates from 5.25% to at least 5% today. However, Andrew Bailey and his team have chosen to persist with their stubborn and misguided monetary policy”. “It seems that Mr Bailey simply cannot break his…
The Saltburn craze has sparked an unexpected revival of the 2001 hit “Murder on the Dancefloor”, sending the song onto the US charts for the first time in over two decades. A plethora of lucky tracks have hit the jackpot decades after their debut thanks to films and TV shows, with TikTok as a powerful catalyst in propelling songs from yesteryear to unprecedented heights. Inspired, the experts at BonusFinder examined search volumes for a series of coveted soundtracks, both a month before and after the release of the associated movie or series, to unveil the songs that enjoyed the biggest comeback, and the tunes reaping the most…
Liam Crooks, MD of EMEA at Lightspeed, a unified ePOS and payments solution that powers ambitious retailers and restaurateurs worldwide to fight the boring in business, shares his top four tips to businesses in the UK to capitalise on Valentine’s Day. Manage your reservations To ensure both guests and your restaurant staff are happy this Valentine’s Day, it’s crucial to be strategic in handling bookings, as well as how you take a table’s order once they’re seated. Taking the following approach will make a world of difference to your diner’s service experience: Stagger tables— Don’t book several tables at the…
We’ve got the perfect selection of wedding venues for couples wanting a scenic and romantic setting to say “I do”. The QHotels Collection is collection of 19 4* unique hotels and resorts located across the UK with majority offering to host an unforgettable day. See below for the top hotel venues. Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is based in Leeds, the 18th century Georgian mansion offers a dramatic setting for the big event. The AA Rosette award-winning team will be on hand for catering, along with magnificent interior design and 300 acres of gardens for stunning photos. The wedding…
Savage Garden invites you to elevate your love to new heights this Valentine’s Day with their special Valentine’s day offers. Experience this special day from the most romantic rooftop in London, looking out over the sparkling lights of London’s SkyLine. Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of this romantic retreat while enjoying one of Savage Garden’s special Valentine’s day offers. For the ultimate celebration of love, enjoy the Diamond deal: relish the luxury of one bottle of Bollinger alongside delightful sharing desserts for £130. The Gold offer will escalate your experience with two glasses of Bollinger accompanied by delectable sharing desserts, creating unforgettable moments for £65, while the Silver package is the perfect addition…
Making sure you’re fit as a fiddle with an annual health MOT isn’t only limited to homo sapiens. Zookeepers at a Surrey zoo have been hard at work making sure its 1,000 animal residents are in tip-top shape. From the smallest squirrel monkey to the tallest giraffe, the keepers at Chessington World of Adventures Resort have been carrying out a series of important health checks. Whether it’s mammals, reptiles or birds, each animal has been carefully checked by the dedicated team of zookeepers and vets to monitor their health. A California sea lion called Carla opens wide for her keeper…