‘Most people think that the 1990 war was the first time Iraq wanted to invade. But that is not the case.’ says the author Louise Burfitt-Dons who was born and brought up in the country. ‘It is clear Kuwait has always been a target for its neighbour. And it had nothing to do with one…
After a six-year wait, the latest, much-anticipated novel in Christopher G Nuttall’s Royal Sorceress series depicts a society that continues to be ardently patriarchal, despite the most powerful magician being female. It’s published by Elsewhen Press, an independent UK publisher specialising in speculative fiction. Nuttall is their most popular author, frequently one of the bestselling…
Childcare worker Nicky Houghton, from Smart Tots day nursery and pre-school, has received a long-service award in recognition of her 25-year dedication to childcare. Having worked at Smart Tots for the entirety of her childcare career, Houghton brings a wealth of experience to her role as deputy nursery manager. Recognising her loyalty, commitment and expertise,…
The UK education system is facing a significant shortage of male teachers, tutors and role models. This lack of male representation in the classroom and the tutoring sector is having a detrimental effect on young boys and students as a whole. Despite this situation being discussed in Parliament and widely reported in the UK media,…
A survey conducted by Leeds-based WAC App, the app solution for workers on shifts to monitor their hours and pay, indicates that, irrespective of the current call for fair pay in the public sector, 47% of the shift workers that responded reported that they have at some stage been underpaid for the hours they have…
Sinclair London is proud to announce the upcoming launch of their new productions website. Sinclair London: Productions is a website dedicated to their portfolio of TV and film productions worked on over the past four years. Sinclair London is a fashion house that designs, manufactures and sells luxury womenswear to private clients, serving production companies…
The Corporate Receptionist of the Year award is the only award that recognises and celebrates the exceptional front of house receptionists working in the corporate sector. Now in its fourth year, the 2023 competition is open for entries with the organisers encouraging more applications from different companies this year. The deadline for nominations is 3rd…
Leading European retreat company Travelgems is hosting a cultural retreat called Ψυχ-αγωγία or Conduct of the Soul. It will take place in Epidaurus, from 11th to 16th July, with the famous philhellenes and bestselling classics authors Edith Hall and Natalie Haynes. During this experience, the audience will have interactive lectures complemented by visits to the…
Sue Mobbs Art Studio has confirmed it will be taking part in Norfolk’s annual Maker’s Festival. The event, which is running for nine days from 11th to 19th of March, is available to anyone, irrespective of their artistic abilities. Held at the Forum, Sue Mobbs Art Studio will host a free painting activity called Pick…
All cat owners know how good their cats make them feel, and they are a constant source of joy for many. But does this positive feeling cross over to mental health? Beside the good feelings that cats give us, is there any evidence that cats can help improve mental health? It turns out that yes,…
