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Tamar Valley might be known for its heritage trails, quiet views, and market towns, but digital habits don’t take a break just because you’re surrounded by nature. Whether you’re passing through or staying for a week, you’ll likely rely on a few apps to get around or fill in the quieter moments. Offshore Apps and the Digital Habits Travellers Bring With Them Many visitors bring their digital routines with them. That includes things like ride apps, booking platforms, and streaming services, but also things they wouldn’t necessarily associate with travel. There are plenty of people who play online games or…

St Albans is a pint-sized city that packs a punch when it comes to pub culture, with a host of hostelries offering everything from cracking live music and exciting real ales to funky bars and award-winning cuisine. But with dozens of different watering holes to choose from around the city centre alone, how do you know where to head for that particular experience – whether it’s a summer evening in a beer garden or winter’s afternoon around a log fire? This is an insider’s guide to St Albans pub culture, crafted through first-hand experience of the city’s brilliant boozers which…

The government has today announced that any child who parents receive Universal Credit will be able to claim free shool meals from September 2026. This will mean that an additional 500,000 more pupils will be eligible adding to the 2.1million children who currently receive free school meals. Soil Association Head of Food Policy Rob Percival said: “This is good news for the hundreds of thousands of families across England who struggle every day to access and afford sufficient food. Free School Meals provide a nutritional safety net and can help tackle inequalities, and this move will ensure more children receive…

Beach towels are a perfect accessory to lounge by the sand. These offer comfort and style during beach trips. A premium towel dries you off after a swim and keeps you relaxed. The right beach towel can make your time on the sand memorable. Selecting the perfect beach towels involves considering factors like design and functionality. Seasonal beach towels have the latest colors and offer excellent features. The Towel Shop offers stylish and functional beach towels that are also eco-friendly. Their towels can enhance your beach day with luxurious quality. This guide reviews their beach towels that are trendy and…

With modern cars steadily increasing in size[1], but the recommended dimensions for UK parking bays stuck in the 1970s[2], today’s drivers are finding themselves in an increasingly tight spot. New research[3] from temporary car insurance experts, Tempcover, examines some of the biggest cars on UK roads and compares their dimensions to the typical UK parking bay, revealing just how little room is left once you’ve pulled in. From tricky manoeuvres to door-dinging dilemmas, the findings highlight a growing mismatch between the cars we drive and the spaces we park them in. Which Cars Are Longer Than a Typical UK Parking Space? The typical…

Several budget airlines now only provide travellers with the luggage option of an under-seat cabin bag or personal item that fits under the seat in front of them. Otherwise, travellers face extra costs for an overhead bag or checked luggage. Following this, a new search trend analysis by the menswear retailer boohooMAN revealed that Google searches for “underseat bags” have soared to a new high worldwide, up by 163% compared to the last five years. The size of these bags does not provide holidaymakers with ample space for many outfit options. For example, Ryanair cabin baggage dimensions are 40 x…

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…

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…