Autumn is here, and there’s already a chill in the air overnight. Some of us may have already switched the heating on – but many Brits could face an issue if they haven’t completed their annual boiler service. According to recent statistics from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 23 per cent of UK homeowners admitted to skipping their boiler services, due to financial reasons. While the cost of living crisis has forced many of us to make difficult decisions regarding saving money, missing a boiler service is a false economy. Boilers work at their most efficient when they are…
Author: Karen Contrino
The UK’s fast-growing kitchen renovations brand, Kitchen Makeovers, is celebrating after having achieved its best six months in business on record. With new Franchise Development Manager Jon Head having joined the team and a recent achievement of gaining over 1,000 reviews, co-founders Will Frankling and Matt Oakley have been proudly celebrating with their network of franchisees. “It’s empowering to see how all our recent efforts to improve the business have been proven successful – so much so that August was our most profitable month since launching in 2018,” said Will. “It’s been a significantly successful year for Kitchen Makeovers, almost…
With temperatures and leaves falling fast, the countdown to October half term is underway. It need not be a week of grey cabin-fever: Toyota has compiled a list of lesser-known locations across the UK for adventurous days out, easily accessible by car. These venues offer activities indoors and out, to suit all ages and needs. Out and about with the Toyota Corolla Spacious and economic, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is ideally suited for a family autumn adventure. It has almost 600 litres of boot capacity, providing plenty of space for buggies, bikes, and picnics. Children are catered for, too:…
In a world where every dish can be a masterpiece, the art of food photography has emerged as an innovative form of visual storytelling. It goes beyond capturing images of magnificently presented dishes, it celebrates the beauty of culinary art. Food photography turns a plate of food into a vibrant display of colours, textures, and flavours. World Food Day falls on Wednesday 16th of October this year and is a perfect time to celebrate the connection between food and photography. Ahead of World Food Day, leading camera equipment insurer photoGuard shares effective tips for photographers in the food photography industry.…
ARuVR brings Extended Reality omni-platform to enterprise customers with Lenovo ARuVR, a multi-award-winning AI-powered Extended Reality (XR) and Spatial Computing learning omni-platform, today announced it is working with Lenovo to resell its cutting-edge XR enterprise solution to businesses worldwide. This collaboration aims to revolutionise the way enterprises leverage Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies to enhance productivity, training, and collaboration. XR Learning is the ultimate evolution of training, providing users with proven pedagogical benefits and strong ROIs, and helping to equip today’s workforce with the skills and knowledge they need to perform in today’s digital…
As the festive season approaches, the team at Pedddle, the online directory of artisan markets and their stallholders across the UK, have unveiled the secrets of what consumers are really seeking for Christmas 2024. With a focus on sustainability, personalised and bespoke gifts that will last for generations are becoming increasingly popular, as customers source ethical products from smaller businesses. The festive season promises a celebration of creativity, sustainability and community support, and Pedddle is here to ensure cohesion in that. Here are the top 5 trends: 1. Gift eco-friendly, sustainable gifts Sustainability continues to drive consumer choices, and Christmas…
Wildlife Descend on Hillingdon as Lise Poulsen Debuts her Animalistic Solo Art Exhibition titled “The Gaze of the Wild” Lise Poulsen, a Danish-English artist with a profound love for wildlife, presents her first solo exhibition Soul in Focus – The Gaze of the Wild. Hosted at the Glass Pencil Art Gallery, this exhibition is a powerful showcase of her vibrant animal portraits, which aim to inspire deeper connections to the natural world and a heightened awareness of the plight of endangered wildlife. In Gaze of the Wild, Poulsen captures the majesty of animals through striking oil and acrylic portraits that…
Strictly Come Dancing favourites Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara have announced they will be returning to theatres across the UK in 2025 with their a brand new show: A Night To Remember. Renowned for their show’s spectacular productions and jaw-dropping choreography, A Night To Remember promises to be the dance stars biggest show to-date, featuring a sensational ensemble of some of the UK’s very best dancers and singers. In addition, Aljaž and Janette will take to the dance floor to perform stunning routines to an eclectic array of music – spanning the Great American songbook through to modern day classics – backed by their very…
The Acer Swift Go 14 laptop has made a cameo appearance in the latest series of the critically acclaimed HBO/BBC drama, Industry. The sleek and powerful device was spotted being used by Kit Harington’s character, Henry Muck, CEO of Lumi, in episode 2 of season 3. This subtle product placement highlights the Swift Go 14’s appeal to those who demand both style and substance. Muck, a tech visionary known for his discerning taste and ruthless ambition, perfectly embodies the target audience for this high-performance yet ultra-portable laptop. In a show renowned for its sharp dialogue and power struggles, the inclusion…
Leading audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, has appointed John Bull as the Head of Private Client and recruited five new Private Client Partners in the last six months. Nimesh Shah, CEO of the firm, said: “I am delighted with John Bull’s appointment as Head of Private Client. John is one of the leading private client advisors in the country, and his leadership and contributions over the last few years have helped position Blick Rothenberg as one of the market leading private client teams in London.” He added: “The external recruitment of Alex Foster, Travis Lee and Kelly Greig to our…