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News Sport Sustainability

Howzat for sustainability? England star Maia Bouchier calls for a new kit

Written by Linda Aitchison England cricket star Maia Bouchier is calling for a new, scaled back kit –as the current non-environmentally friendly version has had a good innings. Praising the England Cricket Board for a continued commitment to sustainability, she said adapting more innovative match wear was the next logical step.    Maria said: “I’d […]

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Lifestyle & Travel

VIP SKI brings back nostalgic quiz style to unpick the poser from the know-it-all as holiday makers kick off the ski season

When it comes to hitting the slopes one thing is for certain it can be a catwalk of all different measures. And in fact, some experts would argue ‘you are what you wear’. As sunshine yellow is set to be this season’s hottest snow colour and 90’s ‘Clueless-style’ houndstooth prints make a resurge, this winter […]

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Fashion News Waste and Recycling

An Expert Reveals How the Fashion Industry is Tackling Waste 

It’s estimated that around 100 billion new garments are produced globally every year, which is 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions, making the fashion industry one of the largest contributors to waste in the world. With every industry conscious of being sustainable and meeting targets laid out by governments worldwide, it’s likely we’ll see extra […]

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Children Gifts News Retail & E-commerce

Buying the right bike for your child this Christmas

Written by Ben Mercer, Marketing & E-Commerce Manager at Leisure Lakes Bikes With Christmas fast approaching, parents are starting to consider what gifts Santa Claus will be delivering to their children this festive season. Many parents seize the magic of Christmas to gift their child their very first bike, while kids eagerly include a new […]

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Chester Hospitality News

Hydes reopens popular Chester pub following £0.5M investment

Hydes Brewery has re-opened the doors of its popular Chester pub, The Hornsmill, following a  £0.5M refurbishment and modernisation. The refurbishment of the premium dining pub in Helsby, acquired by Hydes in 2015, includes a full interior overhaul including redecoration, new furniture and fixtures plus a reconfigured bar layout to provide more opened-up, spacious dining and […]

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Awards Birmingham Fashion News

Inspiring streetwear designer honoured with awards shortlisting

Streetwear designer Naomi’s determination recognised with prestigious awards shortlisting. An inspiring Birmingham streetwear brand founder who fought back from attempting suicide as a teenager has been shortlisted for an award recognising her vision and resilience.  Naomi Maria is a finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year due to be held on Saturday, November 30, after […]

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British Travel Dorset Lifestyle & Travel News Travel

Dorset hotel celebrates half a century of partnership with global hotel group

A Dorset hotel is marking a momentous milestone after 50 years of partnership with BWH Hotels, Britain’s largest group of independent hotels, operating under the Best Western GB, and WorldHotels brands. The Royal Chase Hotel, in Shaftesbury, has been working with the global BWH Hotels group since October 1974 – when the average price of […]

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Business Advice

‘Game-changing’ sentiment analysis tool set to transform the way big brands engage on social media

Brands today cannot shy away from engaging with their audience on social media, but the results aren’t always guaranteed, to say the least. Inability to read your audience’s intent or failing to understand where the conversation is steering can result in potential revenue losses or, in worst case scenarios, to permanent damage to the brand. […]

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Bridgend Foodie News News

We Check Out Mowgli – the Newest Glitzy Food Haunt at McArthur Glen, Bridgend

Approaching Christmas, the Need to See IT team decided to have our traditional meal a little early this year, so Laura, Mark and I, accompanied by Laura’s other half Kev, thought we’d check out a new Indian street-food -style restaurant that recently arrived at McArthur Glen. Situated right on the corner between the cinema and […]

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Food & Drink Gifts News

Launch of Top Hampers, offering tailored personalised hampers that make every occasion thoughtfully exceptional

Top Hampers is a game changer in gift giving, with tailored and personalised hampers that ooze thoughtfulness and make every occasion exceptional. Whether it’s a birthday or Christmas, a big achievement or thank you, a hamper has always been the cream of the crop when it comes to gifts given and received. And, while Fortnum […]

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