Dog The Originals is the perfect Christmas gift for dog lovers. It is a stunning coffee table book that shares our love for our canine companions by celebrating some of Instagram’s most unique and original dog accounts, which touch hearts daily. Dog The Originals has been created by Yasmin El-Saie, who, throughout battling anxiety, has found the dogs of Instagram are always there to help lift her spirits and raise a smile, spreading joy in the daily lives of their many followers. This inspired Yasmin and her dogs, Chilli and Sukhi, to join the ranks of some of Instagram’s most…
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Alicja Patanowska presents Plantation, an installation of 200 hand-made porcelain vessels displayed on a purpose-built unit, where visitors can observe individual plant growth through the process of hydroponic planting, as a live artwork over the exhibition duration. The project was conceived ten years ago when the artist was studying at the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London. She was struck by the vast number of discarded glasses on the streets outside bars and pubs and felt compelled to upcycle these materials into something aesthetic and desirable. This is the first artist installation in the new Urban Farmer Project in…
Del Monte® is resurrecting its iconic ‘Man from Del Monte’ with a fresh twist – a nationwide search for the first-ever ‘Nans from Del Monte’ to inspire families to keep baking traditions alive. After a month-long nationwide search, Del Monte®, the UK’s leading canned fruit brand trusted*, trusted by generations for over 130 years, proudly announces the three inspiring grandmothers shortlisted as the “Nans from Del Monte” in the company’s new campaign celebrating traditional family baking. Del Monte® is giving a fresh twist to its iconic “Man from Del Monte” with the launch of its first-ever “Nans from Del Monte”…
Located north of the serene Kensington Gardens and minutes away from Hyde Park, this home features wooden parquet floors, intricate cornicing and expansive 4.84 metre windows that flood the space with natural light. Spread across the second and third floors of Lancaster Gate, a 19th century, white-stucco building, the maisonette offers three bedrooms and four bathrooms, pets are allowed, and the property comes with the use of a communal swimming pool, spa and gym. The second floor includes a spacious open plan living and dining area with a hand-crafted fireplace and panelled walls that leads to a modern, fully fitted kitchen.…
New AI friendship platform PalUp connects you with human-like AI pals to build meaningful, lasting relationships. PalUp, a new AI social platform which offers users a unique space where human-like AI friendships can grow and thrive, has officially launched in the UK. Inspired by the phrase “pal up,” which at its root is about becoming friends, PalUp is transforming the way people interact with AI by creating a space where both AI and humans can form genuine, supportive relationships. Unlike traditional AI systems that respond to commands or questions, PalUp’s AI companions connect with you on a deeper level by…
Team GB champion and Twickenham local, Lauren Steadman MBE headed to Waldegrave School this week to share her inspiring journey to Paralympic glory and highlight the crucial role that prioritising sleep plays in achieving success. The visit was part of a series of school events hosted by Dreams, the Official Sleep Partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, featuring its ambassadors following the Paris 2024 Games. Lauren encouraged students to create their own ‘Dreams Sleep Pledge’ designed to help improve bedtime routines. The pledges included actions like reducing screen time or increasing physical activity, and the students were able to take them home as handy fridge…
Two-thirds (67%) of UK small businesses say digital technology has helped them keep their traditions alive, rising to four fifths (81%) among those started before 1900 New BT research reveals four in five small businesses (78%) have adopted new tech in the last year, with cybersecurity and social media amongst top investment areas However, a fifth (22%) still see themselves as “analogue-first” – relying on tech like traditional landlines, paper contracts, physical filing and fax machines As the UK moves away from analogue networks, BT is supporting businesses to switch on to the benefits of digital connectivity – and is…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be introduced as a subject in high schools, given its growing importance in job postings. This is the opinion of LinkedIn’s community, surveyed by OPIT – Open Institute of Technology, an EU-accredited academic institution led by Professor Francesco Profumo, former Minister of Education, and Riccardo Ocleppo, Founder and Director. According to the survey, 66% of LinkedIn users think it is essential to teach AI in high schools. Additionally, 72% observed an increase in AI-related mentions in job postings, while 48% stated that AI proficiency is a key requirement for the companies they applied to. AI is…
Image: 21-year-old Sophia 21-year-old university student Sophia reveals how her GP gave her pills to delay her periods so she could travel and play sports Women in the UK are spending up to £9,000 on their periods A £25 menstrual cup changed Sophia’s life and has saved her hundreds of pounds so far November 2024: 21-year-old university student Sophia, originally from Leeds, would get her GP to prescribe her pills that would delay her periods, and allow her to play sports and travel stress-free. Since her periods started, Sophia struggled with heavy periods that would leave her unable to play sports comfortably or…
Italian design, Scandinavian pieces and traditional British features mix in this totally modern, two-bedroom apartment designed by famous interiors specialist, Olga Ashby. The recent refurbishment includes custom-made furniture, herringbone hard wood floors, travertine marble, bleached oak and a unified colour palette and a mixture of upholstery from luxury silk walls to velvet state of the art furniture. Internally, the spacious reception room benefits from two large sash windows with stunning views over the gardens complete with a feature marble fireplace and dining area. There is an adjoining and very well-appointed kitchen area with beautiful marble countertops and the latest Bosch…