Barratt London – Eastman Village, Headstone Drive, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4TY The 55-acre Kodak industrial site, which closed in 2016 after decades of decline, is being reborn as Eastman Village, named after George Eastman, the founder of Kodak who invented roll film and brought photography to the masses. Eastman Village is a new regeneration project in Harrow which will provide over 2,000 new homes, a school, shops, leisure and community facilities, a new medical centre and commercial space. A joint venture with Hyde-Housing, 40% of the new homes will be classed as affordable. To increase sustainability, Eastman Village will offer electric…
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This year’s Black History Month will be marked with a series of free community activities at Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth. Renowned artist Kay Rufai is bringing his S.M.I.L.E-ing BOYS PROJECT to Southside’s upper mall as a month-long photography exhibition, starting on 1 October. Inspired by his mission to empower young black boys through the arts, Rufai captures their beaming smiles as a celebration of positivity to counteract negative media perceptions. You can tantalise your tastebuds at the Black History Month street food market on Southside’s Piazza from Thursday 24 October to Sunday 27 October. And inside the shopping centre, you’ll be able to…
AI and automation will help to transform payroll technology in the future, but experts need to be able to differentiate between the two tools. That’s according to leading payroll specialist, CloudPay. In a recent survey, CloudPay found that 43% of respondents said AI and automation payroll technology excites them the most, ahead of real-time payroll processing (32%), cloud-based pay systems (14%) and advanced analytics (10%). CloudPay’s recent Payroll Efficiency Index (PEI) report found that emerging technology is having a positive impact on the sector and contributing to a reduction in error-making, as well as more issues being picked up at…
Dr. Majid Riaziat, an experienced scientist and entrepreneur known internationally for his work in technology development and commercialization, says: “We are entering an exciting new age. Everything is changing: Our government, our jobs, our relationships, all aspects of our lives.” He is often asked for his predictions on what the next major advancement for humanity will look like. “Machine-assisted collective decision making that minimizes human supervision, signals the age of humans merging with their technology to create larger and more complex entities,” he has said. For those curious about what lies ahead for a collective hereafter, hid important new book,…
Comer Homes has opened the doors to a spectacular show home as part of the launch of the Pankhurst Collection, the first phase of three/four-bedroom semi-detached houses set within the private gated 200-acre grounds of the historic Newland Park. Priced from £1.275 million the new homes offer the perfect sanctuary for families looking for an abundance of space inside and out. Available exclusively for private viewings the show house demonstrates the exceptional interiors and eye-catching façades that are a contemporary take on the traditional Chilterns country home. The first collection of heritage style homes each span 2,045 sq. ft. and are spread across two floors.…
How to boost growth by making your product teams more efficient By Luke Galliwade, Product Principle at ustwo Product teams are busier than ever. We have more data to understand, more stakeholders to manage, and new technologies emerging. This easily leads to problems around efficiency and effectiveness. There can be a need for alignment across teams for consistent decision-making. Work can quickly become disorganised, and time gets wasted. The potential to learn from each other is reduced and we need help to keep our stakeholders inspired and on the journey. Enter ProductOps. The goal of ProductOps is to increase efficiency…
You don’t need to commit to a full bathroom renovation, to enjoy the benefits of a relaxing home-spa experience. Inspired by modern European Design, Nôsa continues to expand its collections. Updating your shower, means you can now enjoy all the benefits of new thermostatic technology – constant temperature flow, helping to support sustainability principles too. Whether your home’s water system operates at high or low pressure, thermostatic shower technology is designed to deliver a consistently superior experience. Gary Murray, Director of Marketing commented: “We’re committed to offering versatile and high-quality luxury bathroom solutions that cater to diverse design preferences. Whether you’re looking to…
NYC-based hub will focus on product research, innovation and development driven by surging demand among US businesses for DeepL’s enterprise-ready AI translation and writing tools Newly-appointed CTO and CMO executives will further support DeepL’s rapid growth in the US and worldwide DeepL, a leading global language AI company, today announced its continued momentum and investment in the US with the opening of its first US Tech Hub in New York City. This new office further strengthens the company’s footprint in the region and will serve as a key resource in response to the surging demand for its industry-leading AI translation…
Expert reveals top 5 interview red flags to help you stand out Only 20% of job applicants make it to the interview stage on average Being rude to receptionists and trying to seem perfect can put a potential employer off London is facing an employment crisis, with only one vacancy, per 53 residents. In a city with a population of 8.9 million all fighting for the dream role, it’s becoming even harder to even make it to the interview stage, let alone land a contract. New research compares the top 10 most populated UK cities, measuring employment opportunities across the nation.…
Grange Design, leading UK-based designers, manufacturers and specialist distributers for the bathroom industry prepare for autumn-winter by sharing the latest 2024 bathroom trends set to make an impact next season. Predicting two major trends, Clive Griffiths, Manager at Grange Design shares his advice on the latest must-have bathroom products and how you can ‘get the look’ in your home this AW24. REGENCY CORE: Traditional bathrooms will be inspired by the market’s ongoing love of maximalist décors and the perennial charm of the Regency era, which is bringing a range of bold patterns and darker colour palettes into the bathroom next season.…