Author: Lucy Contrino

Renowned chefs ignite Octane Terrace at Silverstone Formula 1®British Grand Prix 2025 This Summer, Silverstone is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Formula 1® British Grand Prix and to celebrate, Octane Terrace, a Silverstone Formula 1® British Grand Prix 2025 hospitality offering, is hosting some of the biggest names from the UK’s restaurant scene. Discerning guests in Octane Terrace will be treated to unique street food from Michelin-star chefs Andrew Wong, Angela Hartnett, Paul Ainsworth, Lisa Goodwin-Allen and Tommy Banks. Guests at Octane Terrace will get to see these world-renowned chefs at work behind their dedicated pop ups, putting the finishing…

A line-up of top cats who have transformed the lives of people across the nation have been announced as finalists in the National Cat Awards organised by Cats Protection. The annual awards honours the UK’s most extraordinary cats and people who love them, celebrating moggies that have gone above and beyond – providing comfort, compassion and joy in times of need. This year’s competition will see 12 furry hopefuls competing for the prestige of being named Cats Protection’s National Cat of the Year 2025. The finalists include: The four categories in the 2025 Awards are Connected Cats, Family Cats, Senior…

Britons struggling to sleep during the hot weather are being given top tips on how to sleep in the heat. With temperatures climbing, the experts at WinstonsBeds.com are offering advice on how to keep cool at night. They suggest cutting back on heavy meals in the evening and avoiding hot drinks – both can push up your body temperature. Instead they suggest light meals and drinking water to remain well hydrated. Other advice includes avoiding daytime naps, keeping your head and feet uncovered when you go to bed and filling a hot water bottle with icy water. Rebecca Swain, sleep expert at WinstonsBeds.com said:…

Spokesperson: Lucy Sherliker, Head of Customer at Zuto car finance “If your car’s air con is on the brink or not working altogether, driving in hot weather can be sticky and uncomfortable, especially if having to make a long journey. But with a few smart hacks, you can stay a lot cooler behind the wheel. “Where possible, plan your journeys early in the morning or later in the evening, when the sun’s not at its peak. During the drive, open windows slightly to allow air flow, but avoid having them fully down at high speeds, as this can reduce cooling and increase…

As the UK braces for a heatwave hotter than parts of Spain this week, fire safety experts from Chorlton Fireworks have revealed the surprising items in your home that could become explosive – or dangerously unstable – when left in hot conditions. From deodorant cans to forgotten fireworks, many common products become hazardous when exposed to prolonged heat, particularly in cars, sheds, garages, or lofts – all of which can reach over 50°C during a typical UK heatwave. Top 5 Items That Could Explode or Ignite in a Heatwave: “People don’t realise they’re sitting on a summer fire risk,” says fire safety…

About:Energy, a world-leading innovator in battery development software, today announced a series of major growth milestones, reinforcing its position as the go-to technical partner for organisations aiming to accelerate time to market, reduce development costs, and make right-first-time decisions through simulation. The Voltt, About:Energy’s flagship database of commercial battery models, now features over 30 high-performance cells across a range of formats and chemistries from industry leaders like LG, Samsung, and Molicel, as well as next-generation innovators including Amprius and Inobat. This expanded library enables customers to evaluate cell selection, thermal strategies, and fast-charging protocols early in the design process, supporting…

Earlier this week, GQ Magazine crowned Formula One star Lewis Hamilton as the best-dressed man at this year’s Met Gala.   While Hamilton blew both fans and fashion critics away with this year’s Met Gala look, new research suggests that the Ferrari driver may have sparked a new fashion trend. According to research by QR Code Generator, online searches for ‘Beret’ have increased by a staggering 130% since Lewis Hamilton took to the Met Gala red carpet last week. Online searches for ‘Beret cap for men’ and ‘Beret hat’ are also trending following Hamilton’s Met Gala appearance. For this year’s Met…

Award-winning British rum distillery DropWorks is celebrating the start of summer and a very special partnership with the launch of a delicious coconut cocktail which will be a ‘pleasure to create’ for bartenders. DropWorks debuted on the menus of Mildreds and mallow, vegan restaurants known for their exquisite plant-based dishes who have seven locations across London (five Mildreds and two mallows), in 2023 when the brand was first established, marking its very first cocktail listing. In fact, the restaurants were the first people to whom Drops Director, Chris Bryant-Mansell spoke, leading to the brand’s Clear Drop Rum being featured on the summer cocktail menus the very same year. Two…

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…