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…

English Wine Week returns for 2025 from 21st – 29th June and what better way to celebrate than with the pioneers of English sparkling wine, Nyetimber. From booking an Open Weekend at the Nyetimber estate for a Tour and Tasting, to celebrating on a Nyetimber terrace in London, or reading the Nyetimber coffee table book at home with a glass of sparkling wine, there are many ways to celebrate with Nyetimber this English Wine Week. Nyetimber has won multiple awards and just last month, 1086 by Nyetimber 2010 was awarded top scoring Global sparkling and top scoring wine overall at London Wine…

Start with the Skin You Have If your idea of skincare is rinsing your face with whatever soap is lying near the sink, you have company. So do your wrinkles. Here’s the simple logic: the sun cooks skin faster than pub food kills a diet. Daily sunscreen is not an extra step. It is the only step that helps. Zinc oxide formulas, like Elta MD UV Clear SPF 46, performed 32 percent better in UK clinical trials than chemical alternatives. Most men skip this because it “feels heavy.” Fine, stay wrinkled. Retinoids are the workhorses. Sixty-eight percent of London dermatologists…

This summer, Della Vite & Glassette is inviting you to slip into the slow rhythm of long, sunny afternoons and the soft glow of golden hour with the launch of the limited-edition Della Vite X Glassette Aperitivo Set. A collaboration between friends – Poppy Delevingne, co-founder of Della Vite, and Laura Jackson, co-founder of Glassette – this limited-edition set is a celebration of La Dolce Vita. Whether you’re gathering beneath trees in the garden or having a picnic in the park, the Della Vite x Glassette Aperitivo Set is a love letter to Italy and aperitivo done right. Within the…

The Truth About Gaming and Mental Health – Experts Reveal the Surprising Benefits For years, video games have been blamed for everything from social isolation to declining mental health. But new research is proving the critics wrong—gaming may actually improve mental well-being in multiple ways. Experts at Play Casino, a leader in online gaming and entertainment, have teamed up with psychologists and neuroscientists to analyze the impact of gaming on mental health. Their findings show that gaming can reduce stress, boost cognitive function, and improve social skills. 1. Gaming Can Lower Stress and Anxiety A 2023 study published in the Journal of…

A new study reveals that Tennessee has the seventh longest emergency room wait times for mental health patients in the United States. The research by personal injury law firm H&P Law analyzed national emergency department data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), measuring the median time from a mental health patient’s arrival to their departure. States were ranked based on the average wait times reported by hospitals, excluding cases where patients died, left without provider approval, or lacked a documented discharge destination. Tennessee, at seventh, reported an average emergency wait time of 351.8 minutes. The Volunteer State stands 31.9%…