Nearly half of Brits admit to judging others on how they decorate their homes, with visitors in the South East along with Londoners ranked as the worst for judging their family and friends’ homes. A recent survey commissioned by Shutterly Fabulous involving 2,000 Brits found that nearly 40% of Brits have admitted to judging the décor in someone else’s home. The survey also found that 43% of Brits haven’t been complimented on their own home. Could this be why so many of us are quick to judge the décor in other homes? Interestingly, the region where homeowners receive the most…
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Following its expansion into the West Country earlier this year, multi-award-winning buying agency Black Brick’s Country & Coast team gives its top tips on buying listed properties in the area. From Rectory to Manor Houses to Thatched Cornish Long Houses, Rupert Stephenson and Anna Sharp of Black Brick Country and Coast have assisted buyers in purchasing some of the finest Listed properties across the southwest over the years. Here are this leading buying agencies top tips when looking to buy a Listed Property: Consider the pros and cons: Buying a Listed property takes time, commitment, and investment once you have…
Click Start is a national training programme developed by the Institute of Coding and funded by Nominet It aims to break down the barriers many face trying to enter employment, by bringing together a collaboration of universities, employers and charities The programme reaches its first anniversary with 86 percent of learners saying they feel more prepared to interview for a job requiring digital skills National digital skills training programme Click Start, developed by the Institute of Coding and funded by Nominet, guardians of the UK domain, has demonstrated strong impact in its first year. The programme is designed to respond…
TV broadcaster Rob Bell has launched series three of Sketchplanations, the podcast TV broadcaster Rob Bell first appeared on our screens in 2012 presenting the hit BBC Two series ‘Engineering Giants’. Since then, Rob has hosted further factual documentaries including ‘London’s Greatest Bridges’ for Ch5 and has racked up over 150 hours of programming for BBC One, BBC Four, Channel 5, Yesterday and Travel Channel. Now Rob has teamed up with two co-hosts and friends to start his own creative project: Sketchplanations the podcast. He is joined every week by Jono Hey, an author and the creator of Sketchplanations and Tom Pellereau,…
Data shows retailers who are caught selling vapes to underage ‘kids’ continue to go unpunished — just one in five received a fine, FOI data shows A Freedom of Information request of local authorities in London has revealed a 68% surge in underage vape sales during the past year. A rise two times sharper than the UK average. Despite this, only one in five of the retailers caught in the capital received fines. The average fines issued by London borough authorities was £1,138, significantly lower than the maximum penalty of £2,500. Vaping industry leaders emphasise the need for stronger penalties…
Discover how the superstar is inspiring new glam for her UK tour Source: MudMag A new female pop icon has burst onto the scene in the form of Chappell Roan, who self titles her performances as drag. The rising star is creating quite a frenzy with her new era of flamboyant, colourful outfits and voluminous red curls, gaining a legion of fans. According to Fresha, the global wellness and beauty app, searches for ‘Chappell Roan make up’ have increased 76.5% in the last week on TikTok, with 800,000 searches overall. With her vivid performances going viral, it was only a matter of time…
Today, luxury London ride hailing app OUNO announces a partnership with The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination. The three-year deal, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, is set to revolutionise the valet car parking experience at the world’s busiest venue, with involvement from renowned young British actor, entrepreneur, and OUNO investor, Micheal Ward. As the Official Executive Chauffeur Partner of The O2, OUNO will enhance the customer experience at the venue by introducing a bespoke valet service designed to elevate the arrival and departure of VIP guests. Professional hosts will be on hand to welcome premium ticket…
The Cosy Edit As we transition from Summer to Autumn, there’s a growing desire for comfort, prompting a shift towards warm and cocooning colour palettes in interiors—whether through flooring or carefully selected home accessories. We dive into the latest products and trends that will make you fall in love with the cosy season. Alpine Escape Laminate, Muse Dusky Bluestone from £32.49 per m2, Quick-Step, quick-step.co.uk An Alpine revival is tipped to be a popular trend this season, with exposed beams, cosy textiles and roaring fires adding authentic layers to indoor spaces. Introducing stone-effect floors can add another layer of interest…
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The World: The Immersive Experience, Layered Reality, the company behind the experience, has launched a competition to find London’s biggest Jeff Wayne fan. Superfans of the award-winning composer and musician are invited to share their memories of seeing Jeff live on stage for a chance to win VIP tickets to the reimagined Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience and a special limited edition double album of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds in coloured green and red vinyl, signed by Jeff. What’s more, the winner will receive…
Disappointing stock portfolios are more likely to perform well in the future, finds research from NEOMA Business School. When stocks perform below expectations, measured by the difference between the return of the stock and the highest return that could have been attained in the same industry, they cause investors to feel regret, says Eser Arisoy, Professor of Finance at NEOMA and one of the study’s authors. They are then left with a choice: to sell the stock or hold on. Most choose to sell, but the results of Arisoy’s analysis of stock prices over nearly 60 years and transactions from…