Author: Lucy Contrino

Rickshaw & Co, the award-winning, Indian and Bangladeshi street food restaurant in Partick, was broken into around 4am on Monday 14 July. The break-in came just weeks after the popular local spot celebrated its third birthday. CCTV footage shows a lone individual smashing the glass frontage before entering the premises and stealing cash from the till and staff tips. The total loss — including damage — is estimated at £3,500. Co-owner Tushar Ahmed said: “It’s heartbreaking. We work hard, our team works hard, and for someone to violate the place like this is deeply upsetting. The stolen tips were meant…

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Acer today announced the highly anticipated launch of its new Predator Orion 7000 (PO7-660) gaming desktop in the United Kingdom, designed to fundamentally elevate the user experience for both gamers and creators. Powered by the latest Intel® Core Ultra processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU, the Predator Orion 7000 is engineered to help users overcome every challenge and achieve new levels of performance and creativity. • Revolutionary AI Capabilities (Intel® Core Ultra processor & NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU): At its core, the Predator Orion 7000 is an AI PC. The Intel® Core Ultra 7 processor…

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Hereford, United Kingdom, 14th July 2025 – Momentum Pharma are taking their Clinical Research best practices and insights on tour to Australia, on the back of becoming the first organization to achieve the new Business Process Quality Certification (BPQC) standard from the International Accrediting Organization for Clinical Research (IAOCR). The first stop on the Australia tour takes place on the evening of the 17th July at the British Consulate-General, Sydney Australia. At this invitation only panel and networking event Momentum Pharma will be one of just four industry sponsors and Melissa Melton Co Founder and CEO of Momentum Pharma will…

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The Watford Group is delighted to announce that the 55th Watford Conference will take place from 22 to 24 September 2025 at Kings Place, London. Coinciding with the bicentennial anniversary of the railways in the United Kingdom, this landmark event will bring together international railway professionals and architects to reflect on two centuries of innovation and look ahead to the next era of design. First held in 1963, the Watford Conference has grown from an annual gathering of British Rail’s Regional Architects into a truly global forum, comprising more than 19 countries and over 50 heavy rail organisations. Following its…

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A Sanctuary for the Mind, Body and Palate Nestled in Kaafu Atoll’s largest lagoon and conveniently located just 15 minutes by boat from Velana International Airport, JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is the ultimate culinary destination in the Maldives. With an enticing collection of seven restaurants and bars – featuring traditional classics, Indian Fusion, ocean-fresh local seafood, and fine steaks – the resort has a diverse and sophisticated culinary portfolio, catering to global tastes and traditions. At the heart of the resort’s vibrant culinary scene lies the main restaurant, Veyo, where an international menu crafted from fresh, inspiring ingredients is served alongside panoramic views and…

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Support Dogs, the charity based in Sheffield, trains and supports specialist assistance dogs for people with epilepsy, autism, and physical disabilities. They’ve received a £15,000 grant from The Health Lottery Foundation, made possible by players of The Health Lottery. The funding, awarded by The Health Lottery Foundation will go towards the salary of an instructor delivering the charity’s Disability Assistance Programme — supporting up to ten families across the UK each year. This programme helps adults living with long-term, physically disabling conditions such as MS, Cerebral Palsy, Fibromyalgia, and spinal cord injuries. Support Dogs are trained to carry out practical…

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From standing ovations to standout ideas, this year’s Stagecoach Performing Arts Global Conference was a celebration of everything that makes the network extraordinary. Held on 22nd and 23rd June at the De Vere Wokefield Estate in Reading, the event brought together franchisees, head office teams and industry experts from across the world for two unforgettable days of connection, collaboration and creativity. With the 2025 theme – One – echoing through every moment, the conference shone a spotlight on the strength and unity of the Stagecoach family. Attendees were treated to a dynamic agenda filled with practical workshops, professional development opportunities…

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A fun and exciting free weekly Creative Hub offering a range of activities for babies and toddlers, and for children aged five – nine is coming to Balham this summer. The Balham Creative Hub, which will feature two different age groups and will entertain the children with drama, dance and singing, is being held at Balham Library Hall, Ramsden Road, SW12. The Hub will run for six consecutive Saturdays beginning on July 26th until August 30th. Activities for babies and toddlers and their grown-ups, will run from 10am to 10.45am. Activities for children aged five-nine will start at 11am until 11.45am.…

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Triple lock pensions are set to cost £15.5bn by 2030 The end of the triple lock pension could be inevitable due to the increasing cost of providing it to the UK’s aging population, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Tomm Adams, a Partner at the firm, said: “We will likely see the triple lock pension end when the current Parliament does, as the cost of providing it to the UK’s aging population is increasing and Government debt is rising.” He added: “The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) recently warned that the triple lock pension is set…

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The Government must communicate with and support retail businesses Online retailers are also struggling due to increased staffing costs caused by higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and minimum wage, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Mark Cunningham, a Partner at the firm, said: “The primarily online maternity fashion brand, Seraphine, going into administration is a reminder that it’s not just high street retailers struggling with higher staffing costs due to the Government’s tax and employment policies.” He added: “Retail businesses that employ a high proportion of lower paid workers are among those facing the most financial…

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