Bumble, the women-first dating app, has today released its latest predictions to help singles take their connection from DM to IRL. Research from more than 40,000 Gen Z and millennial Bumble members around the world* has revealed that dating is evolving with people feeling positive about the realities of finding the right relationship. Bumble’s hot take? While dating discourse has varied in the last year, one thing remains true: dating never left and isn’t going anywhere, but our approaches to relationships are changing in a notable way. Bumble’s 2024 trends saw singles rejecting the constant strive for perfection, discarding outdated timelines, and placing more value on emotional vulnerability…
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New FOI data exposes a shocking surge in tool theft across the nation, with some boroughs seeing increases of up to 88% in the past two years. Security experts, Safe.co.uk, warns the cities which need to be more vigilant. Don’t be fooled by a seasonal pattern. These thefts are a year-round threat, costing tradespeople dearly. Anthony Neary, security expert from Safe.co.uk, analysed the data and found that peak construction months like June (1,838) September (1,905 thefts), October (1,867), experienced a surge in incidents. This translates to a significant financial burden for those targeted. London has recorded over 34,712 tool thefts within this period,…
Revolutionising the world of greeting cards, Lookalikey brings a touch of personal magic to every celebration with its innovative technology. Founded and launched in June 2024, Lookalikey seamlessly blends state-of-the-art artificial intelligence with traditional card-giving, transforming everyday greetings into extraordinary, personalised moments. Unlike any other service in the market, Lookalikey uses an exclusive AI model, developed by the brand itself, to create bespoke, highly personalised greeting cards from a single photo – delivering results in just 30 seconds. Unlike traditional AI platforms that often require numerous photos and complex steps, Lookalikey has simplified the process. Users upload a single image, and in moments, the AI does…
London Wetland Centre will be hosting a Christmas family fun day and festive workshops in December, to celebrate the holiday season. Every weekend from 7 December and every day from 22 December to 5 January, excluding the 21, 25, 26 and 27 December, London Wetland Centre will be running free workshops to learn how to make greeting cards from seeded paper and pine cone feeders for both loved ones and nature. London Wetland Centre will also be hosting a festive family fun day on 21 December, featuring gospel choir performances, cookie decorating, marshmallow toasting, nature arts and crafts, and the…
The original anti-war play updated to current day in a one-hour, one-woman retelling Written by Sara Farrington | Directed by Meghan Finn “The show you’ve been waiting to see. Masterfully directed by Meghan Finn … your heart will stop and start again” – Q Online With one woman playing all the characters, from gods Athena and Poseidon to the prophet Cassandra doomed to never be believed, this retelling of the Euripides classic is sparked by a mother losing a child in a flash of modern-day warfare. The tour-de-force physical performance by Albanian actor Drita Kabashi opens with Irina, a mother from an…
Office expert reveals how to help employees feel happier in the workplace A new survey by Peldon Rose explores what it will take for UK hybrid-workers to spend more time in the office. 56% of employees feel their current office doesn’t meet their needs, and 61% wish for a better atmosphere Over half (55%) of UK employees work in the office because they are required to, not because they prefer it 27% of UK employees say they’d like breakout spaces in their offices, and 30% would feel more comfortable if they had them Many UK businesses are pushing to bring employees back…
CAROL SINGING HITS NEW HEIGHTS, IN WORLD FIRST EXTREME ‘COASTER CONCERT Chessington World of Adventures and The Crypt Choir of The King’s School Canterbury turn carol singing on its head (literally!) in adrenaline-fuelled carol concert Chessington World of Adventures hosts the world’s most extreme carol concert, as choristers put their talents to the test at 45mph on Mandrill Mayhem New research reveals that nearly a third of Brits say Christmas carols are one of their favourite things about Christmas Over a quarter of Brits think November is the earliest month that it’s acceptable to start hearing Christmas carols The Crypt Choir…
COFFEE WITH A SIDE OF CONTRACT COUNSEL: SMARTY MOBILE OPENS COFFEE ‘BAR’ WITH REAL LIFE BARRISTER ON HAND TO GIVE FREE ADVICE Research reveals that over 1 in 3 Brits have regretted signing up to a long-term contract, with gym memberships, mobile phone and internet service providers topping the list of worst contract offenders SMARTY Mobile enlisted the help of a real-life barrister to offer advice on how to avoid contract regret SMARTY coffee bar ‘Contractually Grinding’ is at London’s King’s Cross Train Station on the 13th November This is far from the daily grind, as real-life barristers were called…
The UK’s tallest building kicks off the festive season with Gareth Malone OBE conducting an exclusive carol performance 800 feet up in the Spire of The Shard Visible from over 40 miles away, this year’s show is inspired by the nation’s favourite Christmas carols A record-breaking carol performance atop The Shard launched the skyscraper’s dazzling annual Christmas light display. Led by choirmaster Gareth Malone OBE and his six-person choir, the chorale sung a breathtaking rendition of We Wish You a Merry Christmas 78 storeys high, within the exposed Spire of the UK’s tallest building. At 867 feet above sea level, the performance…
St James hosts first Jimmy Choo JCA London Fashion Academy ‘Retail Gallery’ at White City Living, W12 Students given raw & immersive retail experience to showcase new designs – St James, part of the Berkeley Group is excited to announce it is working in partnership with Prof. Jimmy Choo’s JCA | London Fashion Academy to create the first JCA pop-up – JCA Retail Gallery – in West London, located within its development, White City Living, W12. The JCA Retail Gallery will join a number of existing commercial outlet at White City Living, opening on 11th November until the end of the month.…