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…
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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…
The following information comes from Bernadette Payne who says : “Although my investigation unlocks the door to Justice, it is the media who has the power to open that door…” My seventeen-year-old bi-racial son, Gabriel Issac Payne, died in a house fire in Mount Holly, NC on April 21st, 2021. Two other males were in the house with my son when the fire broke out. Both individuals made it out of the house without injuries. One of these individuals called 911 at 2am, informing the dispatcher that the house was on fire and his “friend” was passed out in the…
Cast Announced for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch’s National Tour of Moira Buffini’s Handbagged as part of National Theatre’s Theatre Nation Partnerships network Moira Buffini’s fly-on-the-wall comedy about Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher has been reimagined with music featuring reworkings of 80s pop classics Casting includes Emma Ernest (Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s Globe) and Morag Cross (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Palace Theatre) as Margaret Thatcher and Helen Reuben (Cabaret, English Theatre Frankfurt) and Sarah Moyle (BBC’s Doctors) as Queen Elizabeth II A reimagined revival of Moira Buffini’s comedy Handbagged will tour across England from February to May produced by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch in partnership with the National Theatre. The…
London leads the way, but Manchester and Edinburgh aren’t far behind Experts offer insight into how offices can be more accommodating to a vegan diet Source: SecretLondon Veganuary is here, and for office vegans across the UK, finding plant-based eateries in the workplace can be a struggle. A recent study by leading office furniture specialist, Furniture At Work, has revealed the top cities to survive Veganuary – perfect for those navigating lunchtimes and snack dilemmas. The study ranks cities based on the number of vegan restaurants within the area, showing office workers where to find the most plant-based options near…
It seems that health is top of the agenda for Londoners this year. According to a new survey conducted by wetland restoration charity WWT, which has a reserve in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames, three-quarters of Londoners say they want to improve their health and wellbeing in 2025. Sticking to that resolution will be easier said than done for most, however, with seven in ten admitting they’ll need some way to record their progress to keep on track. For most, walking more will play an important role in improving their health and wellbeing in the year-ahead. A third…