As shopping online becomes increasingly convenient, retailers need to entice shoppers to their stores with attractive in-store experiences. Department stores often go above and beyond to provide a luxurious shopping experience, so much so that they are tourist attractions in their own right. A trip
House prices in Stoke-on-Trent surged by +17.2% during the 12 months to September 2024, emerging as the best performing area for house price growth in the UK housing market, according to the latest data from Halifax. Following closely behind, Slough experienced a rise of +14.9%
Colchester City Council has urged the Government to address critical infrastructure deficits in the East of England to support sustainable housing growth. In a letter sent to Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner MP, Councillor David King, Leader of Colchester City Council, emphasised the pressing need
Having completed a strong resurgence with the critically acclaimed ‘Planet Nowhere’ album, Razorlight end 2024 by going back to where it all began by sharing the new short documentary ‘Surviving Up All Night: The Making Of Razorlight’s Debut Album ’. They debuted the film at
For 200 years the RSPCA has been there for animals of all shapes and sizes, in all sorts of peculiar situations, 365 days a year. Whether it’s a fox with a planter stuck on his head, a cat lost in St Paul’s Cathedral, or a
Winter is well and truly upon us, and with it comes a wave of illness that can wreak havoc on busy schedules and leave you feeling drained. With recent research having revealed that just 15 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each day can give your
Essential work to upgrade some of the oldest sections of gas pipes in London starts on Monday 6 January in Sloane Square, London. Cadent, which manages the local gas distribution network, is calling time on an ageing section of pipe, built in the 1870’s that
On 11 December 2024, Colchester Crematorium hosted its annual Carol Service, bringing together local residents, council members, the mayor, and special guests for a memorable occasion filled with community spirit and reflection. The service began with a warm welcome and opening speech, followed by thoughtful
BNP Paribas has donated £20,000 to local charity, Feathers Association, Marylebone, to fund the upgrade and transformation of its IT suite into a Media Lounge, offering the local community a safe space and access to technology and resources, that they may not have at home,
A blind art student from Dagenham has won the People’s Choice Award at the first ever Cass Art Prize 2024. 22 year old Ruqaiya Asim’s piece was chosen by the public as the highlight of the inaugural Cass Art Prize’s phenomenal longlist, which was exhibited