Author: Karen Contrino

As energy prices continue to rise, homeowners are increasingly focused on cutting down costs by monitoring their energy consumption. While it’s easy to spot major energy users like heaters and air conditioning units, many may be surprised to learn that everyday devices around the home are quietly adding to their bills in significant ways. Energy expert Sarhan Basem from Brussels Morning says being aware of these hidden energy guzzlers, people can make informed choices about when and how to use these devices to reduce their energy bills. Tumble Dryers – Up to £100 per Year Often seen as a convenience in the…

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Half of the nation hailed carvery as their favourite meal, while a quarter would eat it daily! Greene King’s Pub & Carvery launches competition to find the nation’s biggest carvery lover and slashes carvery prices for limited time only during search Huge prize of free carvery for the whole of 2025, plus a £2,025 cash prize up for grabs Greene King’s Pub & Carvery is on the hunt to find the nation’s biggest carvery lover, offering a gravy-licious prize of free carvery for a whole year (that’s 52 free carveries) plus a £2025 cash prize.With carvery season well and truly…

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Boston Tea Party (BTP) is issuing a bold challenge to the UK’s largest coffee chains with the launch of its ‘Hey, Big Coffee Chain’ campaign. In a push for greater sustainability, BTP is calling on major players in the hospitality industry to follow its lead and eliminate single-use cups. With one million cups already saved from landfill since BTP’s own decision to ban single-use cups in 2018, the café group is urging others to take action and match their commitment to a more sustainable future. CEO Sam Roberts is clear about the importance of the challenge: “We’re not just patting…

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Hungry Horse pubs across the UK are supporting parents and families this October half term by launching a limited time ‘Feed the Family’ offer, where families of four can eat for just £15. The promotion will be valid in line with the half term holidays across the UK, from Monday 21stOctober – Friday 25th October and Monday 28thOctober – Friday 1st November in England, depending on location. The offer is also valid across Scotland from Monday 14th October – Friday 18th October. The promotion is redeemable for two kids and two adults and now includes the brand’s ‘Kids Meal Deal’, with little ones able…

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Unbeleafable, the award-winning salad range from the UK’s best-selling vertical farm GrowUp, has launched in Co-op. The leading convenience retailer is now selling the popular mild mixed baby leaves bagged salad across 250 of its stores nationwide. Unbeleafable leaves are grown, and packed, in a controlled environment at GrowUp’s vertical farm in Kent. The farm uses state-of-the-art technology to create the ideal environment for the leaves to thrive, ensuring they receive the optimal balance of water, light and nutrients. The leaves are also grown without the need for pesticides or chlorine washing. Will Howard, UK MD and chief commercial officer…

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With less than 100 days to go until Christmas, Lucela’s has announced that its unique festive gift box, which contains a bottle of award-winning chocolate rum and handcrafted, locally made milk chocolate shot cups are back. A uniquely delicious gift idea for grown-up chocolate lovers, the gift box features a 500ml bottle and ten chocolate shot cups for £35. The gift set can be purchased online at lucelas.co.uk. The brand will also be attending several Christmas markets in November and December, including Chatsworth, York, Winchester, Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, and Nottingham. The milk chocolate shot glasses are handmade by a third-generation artisan…

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Today, the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a coalition of 95 organizations across 75 countries working to end the abuse of chickens worldwide, launches a consumer-driven campaign urging companies across sectors to be transparent on their progress towards their global cage-free commitments. Norwegian Cruise Line, Colombina, Lai Sun Dining, and Wagamama each publicly pledged to source exclusively cage-free eggs. Yet, despite the global food industry’s move away from cruel cages, these companies refuse to reveal whether they still raise egg-laying hens in these archaic conditions across regions. Combined, these companies use approximately 73 million eggs per year, and meeting their cage-free commitments would reduce the suffering of an estimated…

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Body Fit Training (BFT) – Australia’s fastest-growing franchise – is celebrating the upcoming launch of its newest studio – BFT Croydon. Located opposite BOXPARK Croydon, and a two-minute walk from East Croydon Station, BFT’s third London studio is set to open on 19th October. For franchisee Chris Pook, the opening of the BFT Croydon marks a significant milestone in his franchising career. “I’d run my own food catering franchise for over a decade but began to feel myself wanting a new challenge – something that truly spoke to my passions. “I’ve always had a love for fitness so the idea…

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Opening November 2024 Danish Japanese restaurant, Sticks’n’Sushi, is bringing its unique combination of creative sushi and grilled sticks to London’s iconic Battersea Power Station on 30th November. A sushi restaurant even for those who don’t like fish, this is the perfect riverside destination welcoming shoppers, tourists and locals alike, from lunch through to dinner and everything in-between. Located on Electric Boulevard just outside the South Entrance of the Power Station, the new restaurant will serve up much-loved Sticks’n’Sushi favourites; classic and innovative sushi, sashimi, tartare, grilled sticks and generous set menus to suit varied budgets and tastes, available for dine-in,…

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Innovative architecture and outstanding building designs are being celebrated in the 10th New Forest National Park Building Design Awards. Nominations are now open for the 2025 Awards which champion sustainable developments that protect and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park. The New Forest National Park Authority is asking people to nominate their favourite building design within the New Forest National Park which has been completed in the last three years. The best residential buildings, non-residential schemes, conservation projects and ‘green buildings’ will all be recognised with individual awards. The New Forest’s distinctive buildings and their setting…

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