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A Warwick man has been given a second chance at life thanks to his dog, who alerted him to an aggressive cancerous tumour that required extensive surgery. Mark Allen, 65, underwent a 10-hour operation to remove the tumour from his nose and subsequently faced a major facial reconstruction. Mark, a father of two, ignored troubling symptoms for nearly a year, which allowed the tumour to spread across the right side of his face. He recalls how his dog Jessie began behaving unusually, clinging to him and acting in a way that made him suspect something was wrong. “I couldn’t breathe…

A recent report has highlighted a significant shift in recruitment strategies within the finance sector, with 87% of employers now prioritising skills-based hiring methods over traditional resume and cover letter approaches. This figure surpasses the average of 81% seen across other industries, reflecting a growing preference for candidates with a blend of technical and finance-specific expertise, particularly in the rapidly evolving fintech landscape. The report, titled ‘The State of Skills-Based Hiring 2024 in Finance,’ was published by talent discovery platform TestGorilla. It reveals that 80% of finance employees also prefer a skills-based hiring process, while an impressive 92% of finance…

The UK has launched three days of international talks aimed at combating global cyber threats and addressing the urgent need to boost cyber skills. Countries including the US, Canada, Japan, and EU member states have joined forces at Wilton Park in West Sussex to develop strategies to strengthen global cyber security workforces. This follows high-profile cyber-attacks, including disruptions to NHS services and London’s transport network. With nearly half of UK businesses lacking essential cyber security skills, the talks come at a critical time. The discussions will explore ways to bridge the global skills gap and agree on new professional standards,…

A landmark German delegation, led by world-renowned stem cell expert Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan, has concluded a three-day visit to Baoding, China, marking a significant step in international health cooperation. The visit, which took place from 11th to 13th July, was a reciprocal response to an earlier Chinese governmental visit to Germany in June, focused on collaboration in stem cell research, biotechnology, health, and medical education. Prof. Chan, the founder of the European Wellness Biomedical Group (EW Group), stands at the forefront of stem cell research. Under his leadership, the EW Group has become a multi-award-winning organisation pioneering…

In a pioneering move, Herringbone, a bespoke cabinet and furniture maker based in Canterbury, has become the first UK kitchen company to ban the use and sale of high-silica quartz. This decision follows concerning findings from various reputable sources, including a report from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Australia’s recent announcement to ban high silica engineered stone due to health risks by July 2024. Owners Elly Simmons and William Durrant, driven by their commitment to health and safety, embarked on extensive research into the dangers of high-silica products. They consulted with stonemasons, both large and small, and…

Kim Kardashian’s Skims has been crowned the most enticing celebrity brand, according to a new study by SEO platform Ahrefs. Analysing global search volumes paired with terms like ‘buy’ and ‘purchase’, Ahrefs determined the ranking based on the highest combined search volumes. Skims, founded in 2019, has soared to the top with an average monthly search volume of 3,457,378. Kardashian’s shapewear, swim, and loungewear line is now reportedly worth an impressive $4 billion. The brand has featured an array of notable models, including Kate Moss, Lana Del Rey, Megan Fox, and NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Nick Bosa. In second…