A vastly-experienced corporate professional and coach has published a new book that is being billed as “the essential guide for ambitious women seeking to break through barriers and achieve lasting success in their careers”. Step Up, by Sheila Starr, reveals seven game-changing strategies that have been proven to help women thrive in corporate environments. Sheila explains: ‘Many women underestimate their potential and remain in lower-level positions, a trend exacerbated by the pandemic, which saw women balancing work with increased caregiving responsibilities. The isolation of remote work led to a loss of confidence for many, leading to a lack of self-belief.…
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When the team behind the Female Football Nutrition Network (FFNN) began sharing advice on their Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/femalefootballnutrition/ in the summer, they never could have imagined the interest it would generate within the football community. “Of course we hoped it would be popular – we were so keen to get the education out there for girls and women to understand how to fuel themselves properly for the game they love. But building the page to over 1,300 followers before we’ve even launched our app has been incredible to see. And we’re thrilled to have pro players like Kirsty Hanson, Martha Harris and…
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:…
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…
After an incredible run of festival appearances this summer, indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a 22-date UK and Ireland tour for 2025. Frontman Simon Fowler, guitarist Steve Cradock and drummer Oscar Harrison will perform their biggest hits and anthems, including The Riverboat Song, The Circle, Traveller’s Tune, Hundred Mile High City and The Day We Caught The Train on the tour that starts at Leeds O2 Academy on 27th March and ends at Ulster Hall in Belfast on 26th April. The tour also includes dates at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 4th April and Dublin’s 3 Olympia Theatre…
Cycling is the best way to explore a city and for many it’s the mode of transport for their daily commute. City cycling can be difficult, as navigating through crowded roads filled with various hazards can be challenging and requires concentration. However, if cyclists follow few basic rules and take some common-sense safety precautions then it’s an enjoyable and efficient way to get around. “Riding around a city is not just an excellent and environmentally friendly transport option, but also an enjoyable exercise” says Simon Bennett, Managing Director of cycleGuard. Leading cycle and e-bike insurer cycleGuard put together some handy…
The 8th arrondissement, Élysée, has been crowned the ultimate destination for a lavish city break The 1st arrondissement, Louvre, trails closely behind in second, with 57 designer boutiques, 17 five-star hotels, and a Michelin three-star restaurant The 7th arrondissement, Palais-Bourbon, completes the top trio with 32 luxury stores and the iconic Eiffel Tower A new study reveals Élysée as the most luxurious arrondissement for a Paris city break. Travel experts at Paris Tours & Tickets have compiled data to reveal the number of Michelin-starred restaurants, five-star hotels, and luxury designer boutiques in each arrondissement. The factors were examined to calculate scores out of 100 and uncover the most lavish spots for…
Emeralds are the most popular alternative gemstone to diamonds, with 38,022 searches for these rings a month Sapphires are in second place with 29,810 monthly searches, and moissanite rings are the third favourite, with 22,761 searches a month The Faden quartz crystal is the least popular alternative gemstone, seeing just three monthly searches A new study has revealed Britain’s favourite alternative gemstones to use in engagement, wedding and statement rings, and emeralds have come first. Experts in customised jewellery at Glamira.co.uk gathered a list of alternative gemstone rings, not including diamonds, and used Google Keyword Planner to analyse their search volume. The gemstones were…
A new study has revealed which London boroughs have the most bar options for students during Freshers’ Week Westminster takes the top spot, having the most bars in London per 100,000 people Camden places second on the list, while Kensington and Chelsea is third Experts discuss how university students can use the study’s ranking to experience London’s best nightlife A new study has revealed which London boroughs have the most bars and are therefore the best places for students to explore during Freshers’ Week. Experts at London Tickets & Tours analysed data from Bing Maps to uncover which London boroughs…
A new study has revealed which London boroughs have the most restaurants and eateries Westminster is the best London borough for foodies, boasting an average of 3,838.44 restaurants per 100,000 people Camden is second, while Kensington and Chelsea places third on the list Experts discuss how London’s diverse culture contributes to its impressive hospitality industry A new study has uncovered the top 10 best areas of London for foodies, with Westminster taking the top spot. Travel experts London Tickets and Tours analysed Bing Maps to uncover which London areas offer the most restaurants and eateries per 100,000 people. Each…