Lawyer warns tourists visiting tourist hotspots this Christmas to stay vigilant as luxury theft is on the rise As the Christmas season brings the joy of giving, it also brings thieves looking to steal your gifts. New jewelry, watches and handbags offer rich pickings for opportunistic thieves on busy highstreets, Christmas markets and nightclubs. New data reveals Rolex, Louis Vuitton and Chanel are among the most targeted brands by thieves, with Rolex accounting for 17% of total watch thefts in London. With this in mind, Dawn McNight, criminal solicitor at Lawtons Law shares her advice on how to keep your belongings safe…
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New study finds toxic chemicals and lack of sufficient iodine in prenatal supplements: Seaweed supplements, like Doctor Seaweed, offer a safe, natural solution for pregnant women A new observational study conducted by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that many prenatal vitamins contain harmful chemicals and toxic metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic which put both mother and baby at risk during pregnancy. In addition, the study found 60% of common prenatal vitamins provide less than half of the required daily iodine intake. For expectant mothers, deficiency of this essential nutrient could pose risks to both maternal health and the…
Over 5,600 complaints in a year in smoke control areas, but only 4 result in a fine In Birmingham, there were 783 complaints, but no action taken via enforcement letters or inspections 37% of Londoners use an open fire or wood burner, despite the capital being a smoke control area Wood smoke pollution more dangerous than cigarettes and six times worse than an HGV Fines of up to £1,000 were introduced by government, but only four councils have issued any Parent campaigners are warning that councils are failing to tackle air pollution from illegal wood burning, as FOI requests submitted…
Across the nation Brits celebrating Christmas are spending a collective £5.3billion to help make their house feel like a home In London, people will spend an average of £160 New research suggests the pressure of hosting is one of the biggest stresses during the holidays, with 2.8m people hosting Christmas for the first time this year To help ease the stress of the festive season, premium housebuilder, Redrow, shares its top tips for first time hosts in London to make their house feel like home this Christmas New research from housebuilder Redrow, whose flagship Colindale Gardens development is located in North West…
Work has begun on the construction of new homes for people facing homelessness in Harlow. Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group is delivering eight purpose-built SoloHaus homes in partnership with Harlow Council to help people in urgent need of a safe roof over their heads. The SoloHaus homes are delivered through the Harlow Regeneration Partnership LLP, an equal partnership between The Hill Group and Harlow Council formed to regenerate the town centre and provide much-needed new housing. SoloHaus homes are innovative, low-cost modular homes designed specifically to support and protect vulnerable residents. They will come furnished and fully equipped ready for a single person to live in,…
London’s leading premium convenience delivery app, which gets gifts to people’s homes in minutes, will serve customers on Christmas Day Zapp’s emergency Gift Shop is perfect for those who missed final delivery dates, whose original gift hasn’t arrived and those who forgot to buy Zapp stores stock hundreds of premium luxury gifts and will be open 24/7 throughout the festive period, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day In addition to its gifting service, Zapp’s back-in-stock notification feature ensures customers can secure hard-to-find festive essentials as soon as they become available—an exclusive offering in the on-demand delivery space.…
What do you call nuggets that don’t belong to you? Nacho Nuggs! Brand-new Quorn Cheesy Nacho Nuggets are landing in freezers in Tesco from 9th September 2024 and Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons in October 2024. RRP £2.50 (240g). Made with protein packed Quorn mycoprotein, Quorn Cheesy Nacho Nuggs give a full-on cheese hit that’s seasoned with jalapeno and loaded with a crunchy tortilla style crumb. Suitable for vegetarians, high in protein and low in saturated fat. Food trends are forever evolving. From sriracha sauce, hot honey and kimchi to butter boards, cottage cheese and umami, the British public certainly like…
Privately is providing its AgeAI app to Our Vape Advocacy members, effectively preventing vape sales to minors and the risk of costly fines Hundreds of independent vape stores across the UK are set to benefit from a pioneering AI app that provides automated and highly accurate facial age estimation, removing guesswork from age checks and mitigating the risk of fines that can exceed £1,500. Action group, Our Vape Advocacy (OVA) has partnered with SafetyTech company Privately SA to offer its UK members the latter’s AgeAI age estimation system, working together to create a bespoke best-in-class solution for OVA’s membership. AgeAI is 100% anonymous, with no…
As new research reveals perfume ranks among UK adults’ top five unneeded Christmas gifts, Chessington World of Adventures is asking for donations for their animals The fragrances will play a key role in the zoo’s animal welfare programme, helping to create stimulating experiences for over a dozen species of mammal Visitors can drop off their leftover perfume at the attraction from Christmas through to New Year As Christmas approaches, the season of giving often brings familiar staples – socks, chocolates, and perfume. But how many of us receive gifts of perfume we don’t need? New research shows that perfume is among…
Every year, for millions of travelers, Christmas markets in France and Europe, with their traditions, their warm atmosphere and delicious food and drink, are an unmissable event. Adagio, the European leader in aparthotels, invites travelers to the most authentic experience of the magic of the holidays, in the heart of cities. A festive and friendly experience, in the heart of European cities Located in the heart of cities, Adagio offers travelers much more than just a place to stay. Thanks to these prime locations, Adagio aparthotels immerse visitors in the friendly and festive atmosphere of the neighborhoods where the heart…