The Door W4 is a building that is rooted in nature, specifically designed to help guests achieve their physical and mental goals by combining the science of wellness and beauty. Located in Chiswick, West London, it boasts large windows, skylights and greenery at every turn. Guests step through ‘the door’ to a calming, serene environment, where they are connected with exceptional practitioners, all in one unique location. Each journey starts with a consultation, where a bespoke plan is created and can contain any number of treatments, including advanced aesthetics, laser, lifestyle and mental health, private GP and health screenings, cosmetic dentistry,…
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January 17th is the day when most New Year’s Resolutions go by the wayside, according to research. But that need not happen to you – if you’re aware, attuned, and have the right strategies in place. People put so much pressure on themselves to change their lives in January that it can be a very stressful time of year, rather than one that is hopeful at the start of the new year. Which is why 80% of resolutions are broken by February. Smriti Joshi, Chief Psychologist at AI mental health app Wysa, shares her top tips for making your New Year’s Resolutions…
Two-thirds (66%) have said they struggle with the long gap between December and January paydays Almost three quarters (71%) of Brits have made a change to their budgets to get through the month Six million Brits (14%) have had sleepless nights due to the long December-January payday gap Over 19 million Brits are cutting back on dining out (43%) in January A third of Brits will be dipping into savings (33%) to get through the long gap between December and January pay cheques, according to new research by online money-saving coupon platform CouponBirds1. The research, which investigated how Brits have navigated…
The world leader in the manufacture and installation of submarine cables has implemented a new digital strategy to help it meet rising global demand for its services. Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), which has a manufacturing plant in Greenwich in London, has turned to digital transformation specialist PTC to digitise its product documentation and create a single digital thread for use across its PLM, ERP and MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) systems. It begins with design data from Creo CAD software, then Windchill PLM software centralises and manages all the product data, before ThingWorx Industrial IoT solution serves as an integration platform…
In a major step forward on its mission to remove and reduce barriers to its famous Collection, the newly revamped National Portrait Gallery has completed work on one of the most accessible restroom facilities in the Capital. The Gallery’s Changing Place facility, now open to the public, is a fully accessible restroom which allows for individuals who may require carer support to visit the venue in a safe and comfortable way. Changing Places are advanced, accessible toilet facilities designed specifically to cater to the needs of individuals with severe disabilities and those who require more support and space than standard, for personal…
2024 will see many firms walking back flexible working arrangements in a bid to lure workers back into the office, according to property investment firm Castleforge. In its latest research note, Castleforge predicts that 2024 will see a reversal of the post-pandemic trend of empty offices and increased levels of remote working. Despite many commentators predicting a ‘remote-work revolution’, as increasingly flexible working arrangements continued long after the end of the Coronavirus pandemic, 2023 saw many firms begin to implement measures to encourage employees back into the office on a more regular basis. Firms including Google, JP Morgan and even…
Spa Experience has re-opened its branch within Islington’s historic Ironmonger Row Baths after a two-year closure; the result of a devasting fire that ravaged the Grade II listed building in 2022. A comprehensive programme of renovation and restoration is complete and the spa now boasts five new treatment rooms, alongside the fully restored thermal facilities. Visitors can spend time in the salt or juniper saunas, two steam rooms, ice room, cold plunge pool and feature showers. There are also comprehensive hammam (Turkish hot rooms) facilities, a relaxation lounge and new changing facilities with equipped vanity areas. Spa Experience is working with Comfort…
Mar de Frades the renowned Spanish winery located in Galicia has finally arrived in the UK. A locally beloved producer of excellent wines, with a long-standing Galician heritage, the brand now aims to extend its popularity to the UK proving Mar de Frades is not just a wine but an invitation to enjoy The Spanish Atlantic Lifestyle no matter where you are. THE ORIGINS OF MAR DE FRADES The winery, founded in 1987, is located in the Salnés Valley, famed for where the Atlantic breezes meet granitic soils to produce the unique Albariño grapes that result in fresh, flavourful wines…
London drivers spend thousands of pounds running their car annually despite nearly a third of car owners only driving up to 10 trips a month. New data reveals one in five drivers across Britain use their car fewer than 10 times per month. 57% of drivers are worried about the cost of running and insuring their car. The number rises to 64% amongst drivers in London. London drivers are spending thousands of pounds every year on their car despite rarely hitting the road with cars sitting idle 99.5% of the time, new data from the UK’s leading temporary car insurance…
Iconic London hotel furthers its journey to net zero with innovative solar heat installation Project partner is Naked Energy – the British business leading global innovation in solar heat and solar PVT technology Installation expected to cut the hotel’s carbon emissions by 7.3 tonnes each year Iconic British hotel Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has partnered with Naked Energy to instal its world-leading solar heat technology on their rooftop to decarbonise their heating. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is the first British hotel to use Naked Energy’s cutting-edge VirtuHOT technology. The installation will comprise 120 of Naked Energy’s solar collectors across the roof space…