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…
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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…
As seen on ITV’s This Morning – how to do a ski holiday for less than £500pp Poland, Bulgaria and Andorra are currently the cheapest ski destinations direct from London Heidi ski trip bookings to Poland up over 1,000%, with Zakopane as top seller Four January ski holidays you can book from London right now, starting from just over £250pp Ski holiday company Heidi has revealed Poland, Bulgaria and Andorra as the three cheapest ski holiday destinations you can book right now flying direct from London. Find out how you can enjoy a faff-free, last-minute January ski holiday for less…
As the number of women travelling for work continues to rise, ensuring safety and comfort remains paramount for both travellers and their organisations. Good Travel Management has conducted an in-depth analysis of global capital cities to determine which are the safest for female business travellers in 2024. Evaluating cities across multiple safety and inclusivity factors, including gender pay gap parity, women’s safety, female workforce participation and proportion of well-reviewed hotels, as well as average review scores of co-working spaces and taxi services, Good Travel Management’s analysis identifies the top global cities that excel in these areas, offering a definitive guide to the…
We have fewer daylight hours in the winter months which impacts our circadian (sleep-wake rhythm) cycle. Our bodies want to wake slightly later and produce melatonin earlier, which can leave us feeling more tired and sluggish. These changes to our natural sleep-wake cycle impact our mood, energy levels and sleep quality. The result? A dip in our motivation levels. Many people suffer from an extreme version of this natural shift, known as the ‘winter blues’ or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). It is a type of depression caused by the change of seasons and is characterised by feelings of sadness, depression…
Prospective homebuyers are being urged to act now to secure a home before the Stamp Duty increase takes effect in under three months. The forthcoming changes to Stamp Duty will add significant costs to property purchases; but by purchasing before the hike, first-time buyers can save thousands of pounds and use these funds to turn their first property into a real home. For instance, on a property being sold for £425,000 a first-time buyer can save £6,250 on the current rates. For a home-mover buying a property with a purchase price of £425,000 the current Stamp Duty cost is £8,750. From 1…
The VM2026 logo and The Malayan Sun Bear Mascots – Wira & Manja Malaysia proudly launched the highly anticipated Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign today in a spectacular event held at Hangar 6, MAB Engineering Complex. The event was officiated by the Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, unveiling the campaign’s logo, mascot, theme song, and aircraft livery. The VM2026 logo, is a symbol of Malaysia’s vibrant culture, natural beauty, and global appeal, serves as a visual reminder of the country’s readiness to welcome tourists worldwide. The logo was creatively unveiled on the aircrafts of Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air,…
NEW YEAR, NEW ME? NO THANKS! MARKET PLACE VAUXHALL SERVES 17p PINTS FOR QUITTER’S DAY The venue will be serving pocket-friendly pints on 17th January – the day most New Year’s resolutions fail On 17th January, Market Place Vauxhall will be offering pints for just 17p to Londoners looking to break their New Year’s resolutions 17th January, otherwise known as Quitters Day, is known as the date most people abandon their resolutions Fall off the wagon in style with a delicious pint of Asahi at a pocket-friendly price – all you have to do is declare your failed resolution…
NEW 90S COMPILATION ALBUM IN THE BATH PERSONALLY CURATED BY LUSH CO-FOUNDER MARK CONSTANTINE OUT 24TH JANUARY 2025 VIA COSMETIC WARRIORS & PROPER MUSIC Lush co-founder Mark Constantine proudly presents In the Bath, the fourth instalment of the brand’s acclaimed compilation series, following on from previous releases Self Preservation Society, Instant Replay and Life’s What You Make It. As a passionate music fan, this stunning vinyl triple album has once again been personally curated by Mark, and will be released on 24th January 2025. For those who may be unaware of Lush’s previous compilation albums collated by Mark, within them you’ll find a wide-ranging array of covers,…
Four in five parents in London say a healthy environment is equally or more important to inherit than wealth Parents say tackling climate change and biodiversity loss are as important to kids’ futures as education Two thirds of parents are concerned about the impact of climate change on children’s futures Kids’ climate anxieties include extreme weather, food shortages, and air quality Four in five parents (82%) in London say it’s equally (56%) or more (27%) important for their children to inherit environmental wealth like clean air, clean waterways, and a stable climate than financial wealth like money and property, according…