London Wetland Centre announces mudtastic festival for February half-term WWT London is set to host a Mudfest event packed with mudtastic activities to get stuck into this February half-term. Mudfest will see nine days of mud-themed activities to entertain the whole family – from creating mud art, to whipping up a ‘treat’ in the mud kitchen and much more. The full line-up of messy and muddy activities at WWT London also includes exploring how different shaped beaks help wetland birds hunt for food in their muddy habitat, muddy arts and crafts and treating the senses to a good old-fashioned squelch through the…
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Adagio, the European leader in aparthotels, announces the appointment of Sophie Mestiri as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Executive Committee. With extensive expertise in human resources management and organizational transformation, Sophie Mestiri will play a key role in implementing initiatives required to achieve Adagio’s strategic plan. A graduate with a master’s degree in social law from Panthéon-Sorbonne University and Paris II Assas, Sophie Mestiri began her career at Bouygues Telecom, where she held various roles for 12 years, including customer relations and organisational project management. She then continued her journey with industrial and service groups: at Shell…
Tourism Malaysia is thrilled to announce its participation in Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show 2025, the UK’s largest and longest-running travel event, held in association with The Times and The Sunday Times. This premier event will take place at Manchester Central from 16th – 19th January 2025, and at Olympia London from 30th January – 2nd February 2025. Destinations is commemorating its 30th anniversary in 2025, marking three vibrant decades of inspiring travellers to explore the world. With over 600 travel brands taking part, visitors will have the unique opportunity to connect with hundreds of experts who can tailor-make and book the perfect getaway. With 2025 marking the…
Trafalgar St. James, Curio Collection by Hilton – the 5* lifestyle hotel in central London – unveils the first stage of the hotel’s luxury refurbishment with the opening of the new Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar and the fully redesigned lobby. The all-new Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar and lobby transformation are part of the hotel’s £6m renovation plan which sees the hotel elevating their premium offering with a full refurbishment of the ground and lower ground floors. The next phase of the renovation, due to be unveiled in February 2025, will see the hotel add six new suites to their offering. Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar is an…
Pink Guards will descend on Westfield White City this weekend, as EE and Netflix team up to host a unique Squid Game 2 experience at the EE Studio The free event will see the iconic Squid Game piggy bank take centre stage as it is redesigned as a ‘money grabber’ game giving consumers a chance to win incredible prizes, while pink lighting and content from season 2 will transform the Studio into an immersive arena for the weekend Shoppers are invited to play as if their lives depend on it, with a range of prizes available for those who come out…
Knight Frank teams up with Oxygen Conservation to spark fresh conversations on natural capital’s role in creating a greener future Knight Frank, a global leader in rural property consultancy and estate management, has joined forces with one of the UK’s leading natural capital portfolios, Oxygen Conservation as the principal sponsor of its acclaimed Shoot Room Sessions podcast. This partnership ensures the podcast continues as a vital, must-listen platform for conversations on rural land management, conservation and the natural capital economy. The partnership represents a shared commitment to addressing the pressing challenges of sustainability, land stewardship, climate change and the biodiversity crisis facing…
A survey has revealed that a quarter of residents in Britain are struggling with the effects of mould in their homes, after one of the wettest years on record for the UK. According to data from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 24 per cent of people living in Britain admit to seeing higher levels of mould than in previous years. Interestingly, the problem seems worse among younger households, with 33 per cent of 18-34s admitting to the issue, compared to just 14 per cent of over 55s. There is also a geographic variation for the problem, with homes in…
DUCK AND RICE APPOINTS MACAULAY SINCLAIR FOR NEW BATTERSEA VENUE The interior designs are a blend of the aesthetic and style of the tea houses of South China and the classic British pub LEADING interior architecture and design studio Macaulay Sinclair has been appointed to deliver the second venue from Cantonese kitchen and pub brand, Duck and Rice. Building on the success of the standout Soho restaurant on Berwick Street, the team is currently working on its first project with the brand to continue its iconic story at Battersea Power Station. A 4,000 sq ft unit is currently undergoing a transformation into a…
State school pupils would have to walk to school at 5am to enjoy air as clean as during the private school holidays. Bus journeys take over 50% longer during school term time. Call for more support for school buses and family cargo-bikes. Private schools are driving a near 50% increase in pollution and traffic, despite serving a minority of pupils, according to new data produced by parent campaigners, ‘Solve the School Run’. (1) A school street in Southwark making the school run safer and cleaner. Credit: Bessemer Grange PTA Analysis of official air pollution and bus journey data from south…
Tourism Malaysia is delighted to spotlight one of Malaysia’s most anticipated maritime events, the 21st Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR), taking place from 20th to 25th January 2025. This prestigious annual event marks the start of Southeast Asia’s 2025 sailing regatta calendar, transforming the idyllic waters of the Andaman Sea into a stunning arena where sailing vessels of all shapes and sizes showcase their elegance against the breathtaking backdrop of Langkawi’s natural beauty. Held at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, the highly anticipated event will welcome 32 sailing yachts from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Denmark, and Australia, with more…