Essex firm Sybron, a leading UK supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in hospitality, has been awarded the world-renowned Ecocert certification for its natural cleaning product range, SyBio, under the Ecodetergent certification. The accolade is a major achievement for Sybron – based at Crammond Park in Harlow – as it is also the first UK distributor of commercial cleaning products to achieve the certification. Recognised as the world-leading specialist in the certification of Natural & Organic sustainable practices, Ecocert advances sustainability through its Ecodetergent certification programme, ensuring that products are both naturally derived and eco-friendly.…
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As the darker days of winter loom, new research from Better reveals regional differences in how much time people spend outdoors during daylight hours—an important factor in mental well-being and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Better’s analysis of UK cities shows that Plymouth residents spend the least amount of time outside in daylight, averaging just 1.17 hours during workdays—a figure well below the national average. In contrast, Southampton tops the list, with residents enjoying 2.75 hours of daylight outdoors on average. Key findings include: Cities at higher risk: Birmingham (1.46 hours), Edinburgh (1.46 hours), and Brighton (1.53 hours) also rank among the lowest…
Burlington, Ontario based Siobhan Chirico is a registered psychotherapist with a specialty in helping children and families, as well as being a respected Educator. Well known for her passion for reframing how people understand children’s emotional health and well-being, she has recently added author to her list of accomplishments with the release of her impactful new book. Of interest to parents and educators alike, Climbing Crisis Mountain – A Guided Picture Book for Managing Meltdowns and Challenging Behaviour, deserves a place on the shelf of everyone who works with, cares for, or loves a child. “This is a guided picture…
Edinburgh is officially the most festive city in the UK People in Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent are the most excited for Christmas this year Nottingham, Leicester and Leeds have the best chance of a white Christmas With the Halloween decorations packed away for another year, the countdown to Christmas has officially begun, but which city is destined to have the most festive season yet? Whether you’re travelling to see loved ones or driving home for Christmas, some regions across the UK are set to be the ultimate winter wonderlands. Analysing key festive factors such as where the Coca-Cola and Lidl trucks…
FEEL THE MEXICAN SUNSHINE THIS DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS AT WAHACA Forget the wintery British skies and experience some Mexican warmth in the run up to Christmas with the launch of Wahaca’s seasonal menu. With some brand new festive specials making their debut as well as a tastebud-tingling feasting menu that’s perfect for party season, there’s a generous helping of deliciousness to be found at Wahaca’s restaurants across the UK throughout December. It’s turkey time! More specifically, the new Turkey Almond Mole Tacos (£7.50), inspired by a recipe tried by Wahaca co-founder Thomasina Miers while in Mérida, capital of Yucatán in Mexico, earlier this year.…
More than two thirds of Brits admit to embarrassment after sending a cringe inducing message Some of the nation’s most awkward encounters have been transformed into art by Babak Ganjei, on display in The BEEP Show. The not-so-smooth exchanges celebrate the launch of the very smooth FUNKIN COCKTAILS IRN-BRU Vodka Martini From naughty notes sent to the worst possible person, to autocorrects gone wrong, texting doesn’t always go as planned. New research shows that Brits might be lacking some smoothness in messaging, with 40% admitting to sending something they instantly regret—and now, some of the most cringe-worthy examples are on…
All New Parents Want for Christmas is Time: How to Survive Christmas with a Newborn While everyone else is busy decking the halls, many new mums and dads are juggling a lot more than just tinsel and turkey: night feeds, broken sleep, and a long Christmas to-do list. A recent survey by breast-feeding experts, Lansinoh, found nearly two-thirds (63%) of new parents in the UK are struggling to find time for themselves since the arrival of their baby, and over half (54%) say they feel constantly rushed, with not enough hours in the day. It’s no surprise that all new parents want…
Imagine working in an office that’s been designed for dogs for the benefit of the humans who work there! While that sounds like it’s too good to be true, especially for dog lovers, that’s exactly what Butternut Box, a fresh dog food subscription company has done in its new office in White City. With more return to work mandates coming into force across the capital right now, London companies are trying to find ways to attract employees back in the workplace. Creating an office that focuses on employee’s well-being is one way of doing just that, and Butternut Box, in…
Memrise, the London-based language learning app with 70 million global users, has announced the launch of its new AI Buddies. The AI-powered language tutor bots each focus on a different area of language to bridge the gap between language learning and real-world application, empowering users to confidently speak, as well as connect with other cultures using Memrise’s Learn, Immerse, Communicate (LIC) pedagogy. There are a total of seven AI Buddies – each with a special focus: Assistant Sentence builder Grammar Role-play Translator Culture Conjugation Though other language apps’ gamified features seem convenient and attractive, they can provide a false sense of progress,…
It’s time to rock around the DUPLO® Christmas tree and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort this festive season Meet Father Christmas in his magical grotto at LEGOLAND at Christmas on selected dates from November 23rd-January 4th The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort promises to create unforgettable memories for the whole family on selected dates from November 23rd-January 4th, when it transforms into a winter wonderland complete with Father Christmas, a spectacular sleigh ride parade and plenty of LEGO® building fun. Gather your little elves as it’s time to rock around the DUPLO® Christmas tree and…