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Brits are most likely to reach “peak Christmas panic” on 20th December – 2 days earlier than last year. As Christmas approaches, the days for grocery shopping, gift buying, and opportunities to visit the grandparents slip away as festive panic begins to mount among Brits. And according to analysis from courier service Gophr, the height of Christmas panic will hit the nation on the Friday before the big day (20th), two days earlier than last year’s peak of the 22nd. Coined “National Day of Christmas Panic”, the 20th December will represent the height of Christmas chaos and panic due to:…

This Black Friday, Pow Food is inviting people to join their Green Friday movement – a sustainable and mindful alternative to the traditional shopping frenzy. From November 27th to 29th, Pow Food’s Green Friday campaign will support both the planet and the community, proving that conscious consumerism can make a real difference. As part of the campaign, Pow Food will donate 10% of all sales to the Marylebone Project, the UK’s largest and longest running women-only homelessness centre, which provides life-changing support for women escaping homelessness and crisis – with over 90 years of experience, 112 residential beds across two buildings, and the…

After a year of record-breaking temperatures and unprecedented climate disasters, the urgency to address environmental crises has never been greater. This Giving Tuesday, Rainforest Trust invites supporters to join its missionto safeguard the planet’s biodiversity by protecting critical habitat in Brazil. Since 1988, Rainforest Trust has protected over 53 million acres of rainforest and aims to accelerate its efforts to prevent deforestation and combat climate change. Rainforest Trust supports the establishment of protected areas through direct land purchase; designation in cooperation with governments and communities; and community-managed areas that secure the ancestral lands of Indigenous Peoples that depend on the land…

Christmas is full of festive traditions, from leaving milk out for Father Christmas and a carrot for the reindeer, to sprinkling ‘reindeer food’ to guide Father Christmas’s sleigh to your home on Christmas Eve.  However, did you know that sprinkling certain reindeer food in your garden doesn’t only guide Father Christmas to your house, but also PESTS! Expert warns against using OATS as Reindeer Food this Christmas Oats are commonly the main ingredient in reindeer food recipes, however, sprinkling oats in your garden can attract pests, such as rats to your garden. Grains, such as oats, wheat and rice are…

Broadcom Inc., which recently completed its acquisition of VMware, will be hosting VMware Explore 2024 in Barcelona from 4-7 November at the Fira Gran Via. The event will offer attendees a comprehensive programme of breakout sessions, certification training, and hands-on labs, covering the latest technology and industry trends. One of the highlights of VMware Explore will be the general session keynote on Tuesday, 5 November, at 9:00 a.m. CET, when Broadcom’s President and CEO, Hock Tan, will deliver a speech titled “Shaping the Future of Cloud and AI Innovation.” The keynote will feature leading figures from Broadcom, VMware experts, and…

A new study has uncovered which of the most searched-for city breaks in Europe and the U.S. have the worst air quality Paris takes the top spot, having the worst air quality score and the most searches for city breaks Chicago takes second place while Benidorm takes third, with 101,775 average monthly city break searches despite its poor air quality score  Experts reveal how pollution can affect your health and how those visiting cities can protect themselves A new study has revealed which popular U.S. and European city breaks can affect your health. Experts at QR Code Generator analysed global Google search data…

The world’s leading cognac brand becomes the first alcohol brand to take over the iconic space as part of Sportopia, Selfridges’ summer celebration of sport. London, UK – July X, 2024: A game-changing takeover is set to hit Selfridges this August as Hennessy brings the excitement of the basketball court to one of the UK’s most renowned retail destinations, celebrating its marketing partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA). A newly announced highlight of Sportopia this summer, shoppers can experience the Hennessy x NBA activation for a limited period from 12th to 31st August. The iconic cognac brand will bring…

As the summer holidays begin, gaming remains a popular pastime for teenagers and young adults. While the mental health impacts of gaming are often highlighted, the physical health issues associated with extended gaming sessions are frequently overlooked. Emre Aksu, a spokesperson for the online gaming platform 1337 Games, provides insights on how to mitigate common gaming-related health problems. Tackling “Gamer Neck” and Poor Posture “Gamer neck,” also known as “nerd neck,” results from poor posture when gaming. Leaning forward for prolonged periods can lead to an unnatural neck position, causing neck and back pain and stiffness that may persist even…