Author: Lucy Contrino

With more places and platforms than ever to buy second-hand and the refurbished market growing by 17% each year[1], it’s no surprise more people are turning to cheaper, more sustainable ways to shop. To find out how people are using second-hand shopping to furnish their homes, from what they’re buying and why, to how they’re getting it all home, temporary van insurance experts Tempcover surveyed 2,000 UK adults who’ve bought second-hand furniture[2]. Budget First: High Prices Drive Brits to Buy Second-Hand Furniture The top reason people turn to second-hand furniture is because new furniture is too expensive, with 46% citing cost as…

A local company illegally putting up posters in and around York has been found guilty by York Magistrate’s Court and ordered to pay £5,421.Between July and October 2024, a large number of posters appeared in and around York and were reported to City of York Council. The notices were A1 (roughly 60 x 84centimetres), had been put up without permission and were advertising Oakwood Resorts Ltd based at Newton on Derwent.The company had not sought or been given permission by the council to display these posters, which were found on council-owned lamp posts and traffic lights.Warning letters were sent to…

But according to experts, this is no accident.Phil Ossai, personal branding expert and founder of Ossai Agency, claims that there are key ingredients behind their success that other brands should make note of. Below, Phil reveals the lessons we can learn from some of the most talked-about products when it comes to creating viral buzz: Labubu dolls “Labubu dolls are a classic example of scarcity marketing. This refers to using people’s desire for things that are hard to come by as a way to drive demand and sell products. “The more difficult an item is to acquire, the more we…

As the UK basks in the first real glimpses of sunshine, Brits are heading straight to Google with a burning question: Can you wear sunglasses while driving? Google searches in the UK for ‘can you wear sunglasses while driving’, ‘is it illegal to wear sunglasses while driving’ and ‘are you allowed to wear sunglasses while driving’ have all increased by 5,000% in the last month. What’s more, searches for ‘sunglasses driving law’ are up 350%, too. Experts from breakdown cover provider ALA Insurance share the top things drivers need to know now that the sun is starting to make an appearance across…

· From airport lounges to seat fees, travel experts reveal how to avoid overpaying for unnecessary holiday extras Think an airport lounge is a luxury? You could already be forking out more than that on a meal and drinks in the terminal. Travel experts at eShores reveal that holidaymakers are wasting cash on unnecessary add-ons like early boarding, while missing out on lounge passes that could actually save money. From fast-track tickets to seat selection fees that might not be worth it, here’s what savvy travellers should prioritise when booking a summer getaway. The travel add-ons that can improve your…

Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Daisy Nook House Care Home in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, Greater Manchester, were delighted to welcome Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, for a special visit. Photograph 1 During the visit, MP Angela Rayner enjoyed a guided tour of the 40-bed residential and residential dementia care home, accompanied by, Home Manager at Daisy Nook House; Jake Rollin, Executive Director of Commercial at HC-One; and Rachael Junge, Managing Director at HC-One. The tour showcased the home’s welcoming facilities, including the hair salon, comfortable lounges, quiet room,…

Adventure, enrichment and growth were top reasons for wanting to move Kronos Homes highlights real estate choices in the ‘Hamptons of Portugal’ Expatsi survey of 116k would-be American expats found Portugal to be top destination A survey of 116,363 Americans who looked into moving away from the US in 2024 has crowned Portugal as the country that most wanted to know about. The survey by Expatsi found that adventure, enrichment and growth were the top reasons that Americans wanted to start a new life overseas. It also found that many are keen to make the move fast, with two-thirds hoping…

From a hearty roast dinner to a classic full English breakfast, classic British dishes have become staples on dinner tables across the nation, loved for their comforting flavours and cultural significance. However, Google searches for ‘shepherd’s pie recipe’ are down 55% in the past year, with less and less people looking to create this traditional dish at home. With this in mind, a new study from Ninja surveyed 2,000 people and studied search trends for popular British dishes to uncover which meals are still loved and which might be nothing more than a distant memory. Shockingly, the new study revealed that shepherd’s pie…

A new study conducted on behalf of Adobe looking to uncover the most popular UK landscapes among photographers has crowned the most photographic destinations in Britain. The research was conducted by examining user engagement and upvotes on the popular r/LandscapePhotography subreddit. By analysing hundreds of posts shared among the online photography community over the past year, locations were ranked based on the number of images posted, the number of ‘upvotes’ received and overall engagement levels. The UK’s Most Photogenic Landscapes by Popularity Score The top ten locations based on the scoring system were: LocationNumber of PhotosNumber of UpvotesPopularity ScoreThe Scottish Highlands3815,81496.1Devon, England341,85076.9Gwynedd,…

New research has revealed the UK’s speed camera capitals, where drivers are most likely to face the flash. Lancashire leads the pack with a hefty 225 cameras, edging out South Wales at 200 and Essex at 195, in a nationwide crackdown on speeding. The security and safety experts at Online Spy Shop compiled the data from extensive analysis of road safety records, police reports, and enforcement statistics, delivering a definitive top 10 list of regions bristling with speed cameras. These figures spotlight the areas where motorists need to watch their speed—or their wallets. A spokesperson for Online Spy Shop weighed in on the findings: “Speed…