Following a surge in energy prices and an increase in irregular wind and solar power, the National Grid has revealed that last year they spent a record £4.2bn on balancing payments. In order to ensure that supply matches demand, the company has had to take
Wandsworth Council’s Active Wandsworth Awards is all set to celebrate the dedication and achievements for the local sporting community at the annual Active Wandsworth Awards evening on Friday 3rd March. Now in its 25th year, the ceremony will reflect on the 2022 sporting year and
Opening in June, Sir John Soane’s Museum presents Visions in Porcelain: A Rake’s Progress, a set of eight newly made vases inspired by William Hogarth’s series, A Rakes Progress. Created by London-based, Dutch artist Bouke de Vries, the eight ceramic vases will be showcased in
New figures released by the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK have revealed detailed insights into Britons’ plans to move to Portugal. Gathered through a survey of nearly 1,000 attendees at the most recent Moving to Portugal Shows and Seminars the data show that
Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl on Saturday 1st July, with very special guest Damien Dempsey also performing. Tickets for this very special event go on sale at 9.30am on Friday 17th February, available from https://gigst.rs/TSDPR. “Born into a repressed, catholic, conservative, small-town, agrarian, angst-ridden and showband infested
Where better to enjoy the Great British outdoors as spring approaches than at The Nest, a luxury glamping retreat in the heart of Lincolnshire. Inspired by camping in Kenya, these three unique lodges combine comfort, style and sophistication, with the charm and serene feeling of
Global building materials supplier CEMEX has adapted its production process to provide Network Rail with a never-seen-before concrete bearer for a challenging rail replacement project at Lewisham Station. Over 600 individual concrete crossing bearers ranging from lengths of 2.5 metres up to 10.3 metres were
It’s official, the nation’s motivation reaches its lowest point in February, with 71% of Brits finding that the 10th day of the month is when their motivation is at its lowest according to new research commissioned by Skittles. Indeed, 62% put this down to the
Two unique sculptures that interact with natural sunlight and provide a sustainable charging station for visitors are set to be revealed at Southbank Place. Conceptualised and produced by Team Fisheye and Stefan Reiss, Lights on Data and O.T 1131 will deliver interactive urban furniture, as
Treat your mother to a truly indulgent Afternoon Tea this Mother’s Day at one of London’s most iconic venues. Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s beautifully restored Grand Saloon, a marble-lined Regency rooms, featuring twinkling chandeliers and a fine art collection, is a setting fit for a