A strong sense of community and great amenities are high on buyers’ wish lists. For those seeking on-the-doorstep amenities and access to calming green spaces that foster community ties, L&Q at Kidbrooke Village is a collection of Shared Ownership homes in the thriving Royal Borough of Greenwich. Fast emerging as one of London’s most exciting new neighbourhoods, Kidbrooke Village will deliver 4,800 new homes, alongside an array of shops and recreational amenities, set amongst parkland and green spaces. L&Q is offering a collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes available for Shared Ownership, helping first time buyers make this thriving…
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A brand-new Viking longship, a sword that never misses its target, and recreations of the world’s largest fossilised poo will all take centre stage at Europe’s largest Viking Festival, with JORVIK Viking Festival returning to the streets of York this February half term, 17 – 23 February. Five days of Norse fun, living history, hands-on combat, and lectures, washed down with the finest mead, culminates in a parade of over 200 Vikings through the historic streets of York, and two dramatic evening son-et-lumière shows. The event is a firm highlight in York’s event calendar, drawing visitors from all over the…
Business school deans express greater optimism about adopting GenAI at their institutions, while faculty remain more cautious, a new GenAI report from global accrediting body AACSB International finds. The report, based on two surveys conducted by AACSB in October 2024, reveals deans and faculty agree on the importance of integrating GenAI across course curricula, research, and teaching. Yet, differing levels of enthusiasm present challenges for achieving cohesive strategic progress at the institutional level. Survey responses suggest GenAI remains a supplementary tool rather than a core component of most faculty members’ workflows. However, those who report higher proficiency with the technology…
Manhattan TV, the British-based Freeview and Freesat set-top box manufacturer, today announced the arrival of YouTube on its award-winning T4 and T4•R boxes. This major update transforms how viewers can enjoy YouTube’s vast content library, delivering stunning 4K video direct to their living room TVs.YouTube significantly expands the entertainment options for owners of the T4 range, complementing the existing lineup of over 100 channels and 60,000 hours of on-demand content through apps like BBC iPlayer and ITVx. This free update reinforces Manhattan TV’s commitment to providing premium entertainment without costly subscription fees.The addition of YouTube to the T4 range reflects…
Barratt London is launching four new three-bedroom penthouses including a duplex penthouse, at Sterling Place in New Malden, KT3, a former print works of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ltd. When complete, the Brookside Penthouses will add to the Borough of Merton’s skyline by sitting within one of Merton’s tallest residential buildings. Research reveals that New Malden has seen an impressive 75.2% increase in property values, compared to 58.5% for Greater London, over the past decade. With average sales prices rising by 8.3% in a single year, homes in New Malden offers buyers a strong investment opportunity, reflecting the area’s growing…
THE SEARCH FOR THE NATION’S UNSUNG EDUCATION HERO IS ON The deadline to nominate your unsung hero for the Pearson National Teaching Awards is fast approaching Teachers, parents, support staff, former pupils, supervisors and more are called to nominate anyone in their school community whose work goes above and beyond to enhance the lives of young people by the 28th of February The winner reveal will be televised on BBC’s The One Show Time is running out for educators, parents, guardians and students to nominate an unsung hero in their school community for the nation’s most prestigious education awards. The…
This February, George Home is delighted to announce the launch of Stacey Solomon’s Spring Summer 2025 homeware collection. The undisputed queen of cosy, Stacey has worked closely with in the in-house design team at George to create another exclusive range inspired by her much-loved Pickle Cottage, this time introducing fresh options with daisies and on trend gingham patterns. The 279-piece SS25 collection includes 170 new lines, designed by Stacey herself with something for every room in the home including dine, bed, bath and new for last season, kitchen and bakeware. This collection embodies her signature style features a soothing palette…
New data from same-day delivery business Gophr shows that romantics are increasingly leaving it to the last minute to order flowers for Valentine’s Day. Based on an analysis of last years’ order data, Gophr expects to receive over fives times as many same day delivery flower orders from its trade customers on 14th February vs orders received on the previous day. Additionally, Gophr also revealed that 78% of all flower orders are booked for the same day, with the latest delivery on last year’s Valentine’s Day being 11pm – a true last minute cupid! Gophr number crunchers have also analysed the delivery options offered by the UK’s top…
Cowboy Carter Tour: Beyoncé fans willing to travel 266 miles to see ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ singer live · Beyonce announces high anticipated four date London tour in June · Searches for ‘Beyonce Tour – UK’ soar 3129% in the past week! Image courtesy of Instagram The ‘Beyhive’ is buzzing as Beyoncé announces her Cowboy Carter tour, including four London shows, following her Grammy win for Album of the Year. Fans are keen to show their favourite artist support with searches for ‘Cowboy Carter – UK’ soaring to 119,000 searches in the past month, showing an increase of 4500% in the…
This Valentine’s Day, whether you’re toasting romance or celebrating your Galentine squad, Savage Garden invites you to experience love and friendship like never before. Perched high above the city, London’s most romantic rooftop offers stunning skyline views, delectable menus, and exclusive packages perfect for couples and friends alike. Indulge in a delightful selection of savoury plates, starting with the Sharing Board, perfect for two, featuring seeded artisan bread, Italian Parma ham, bresaola, and Milano salami, accompanied by sweet pickled red pepper hummus, vegetable crudités, cheese-stuffed peppers, Bishop Stilton, Red Leicester, crackers, grissini, and grapes (£20 for two). For a hearty option, enjoy the Slow…