Mornings just got a whole lot saucier in St Andrews, thanks to a new Filthy Breakfast offering from Cromars – the award-winning chippy famed for its legendary fish suppers, dog-friendly dining, and cheeky take on traditional favourites. For let’s face it, there are mornings when only Pure Filth will do – whether you’ve been up since 4am working, overdid it the night before, or are just crawling home after a night to remember (or forget). Now Cromars is serving up a brekkie to be proud of with the Pure Filthy Breakfast menu available from 9am to 11.30am daily. And frankly, nothing else will come close. Enjoy…
Author: Lucy Contrino
Experiencing health issues on holiday that require medical treatment can be an extremely stressful time. However, the situation can only be made worse if you suddenly find out you’re not covered by your insurer, potentially leaving you with a bill for hundreds or even thousands of pounds. Forgetting to declare a pre-existing medical condition, or providing incorrect information, could mean that your insurance policy will not cover you in the event you require medical treatment. To clear up any doubts about what you do and don’t need to declare, Grant Winter, compliance officer at specialist travel insurance provider, Good to go, shares his advice…
Shading experts are reminding people to make full use of their window shades as the UK prepares for the third heat wave of the summer. Members of the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA) are urging people to close blinds, shutters and awnings during the day to help reduce the sun’s UV rays from entering the home and open the shading and windows in the evening to ventilate the area when the temperature has dropped. Justin Allen, President of the BBSA said: “Shading has been used for centuries to help keep us cool, it’s nothing new. It goes hand-in-hand with ventilation strategies…
• Three in four people think lacklustre reception spaces are a turn off • 23 per cent think drab receptions mean unfriendly staff and businesses • Transforming reception areas could boost profits and customer perceptions Restaurants with drab reception areas risk being seen as unfriendly, uncaring and ‘cheapskate’ by their customers, according to a new survey from Saturn Visual Solutions. The study reveals that 75% of consumers form an immediate negative impression when greeted by tired or uninviting reception areas. More than a third (36%) see dull receptions as a sign that businesses don’t care about their customers, and almost a…
A Smurftastic art takeover has been launched across Birmingham in celebration of Paramount Pictures’ upcoming film, SMURFS, featuring an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Xolo Maridueña Rylan Clark, Giovanna Fletcher, Jon Richardson with Kurt Russell and John Goodman The city-wide takeover consists of 8 artworks featuring Smurfs for every personality. Each work has been created by the female artist group, WOM Collective, a grassroots collective passionate about inspiring and empowering each other and their communities. As the…
Historic tavern turned local chophouse that’s a cut above 25 years of swapping pie-in-the-sky plans over a butcher’s counter have finally come to fruition for celebrated restaurateur and former Director of The Fat Duck Nigel Sutcliffe and his local butcher Barry Wagner who have fulfilled their shared dream to revitalise and reopen The Three Tuns in Henley-on-Thames. The characterful 14th century pub has been the forever neighbour of the riverside town’s revered butchers shop Gabriel Machin whose owner Barry has counted Nigel amongst his loyal customers for almost three decades. The pair often joked about taking over the pub next door…
The intimate neighbourhood restaurant and bar will launch in Kings Heath in late June 2025 Chef Matt Wilden has announced that his new restaurant, Perro, will open in late June. Perro will fuse Mexican-influenced small plates with cocktails, designed by Katie Rouse of Couch, natural wine and creative community spirit. Tucked into a cosy 12-cover space in Birmingham in Kings Court, Kings Heath, guests can expect small plates infused with the flavours of salsa, mole, and adobo that draw inspiration directly from Mexican traditions. By day, Perro will deliver a flavour-forward grab-and-go experience featuring stacked deli sandos, Vietnamese iced coffees, three delicious house-baked goods,…
Thanks to the unusually sunny weather in April and May, supermarkets across the UK are now stocked with extra-large, ripe strawberries. If you’ve ended up with more than you can eat and want to make the most of them before they go off, experts at food box delivery service, HelloFresh have revealed four clever and creative ways to use up any leftover strawberries. Frozen Strawberry Ice Cubes One of the quickest and easiest ways to use up leftover strawberries this summer is to chop them up and freeze in an ice cube tray with some water. HelloFresh’s Senior Recipe Development Manager,…
From lingering smells to questionable health choices – experts reveal what not to pack in your lunchbox. If you’ve ever recoiled at the smell of someone’s lunch wafting through the office, you’re not alone. New insight from Digital ID reveals the foods most likely to cause chaos in the workplace, from fridge stinkers to microwave offenders and even ‘healthy’ choices that aren’t as innocent as they seem. According to workplace and ID card specialists, Digital ID, certain go-to meals can not only earn you a reputation in the office but may also have hidden downsides for your energy, focus, and digestion. Top Offenders…
Cloud complexity has made it harder for businesses to work efficiently without the right foundations. Leading technology provider ALSO urges businesses to reassess their current cloud setup. In 2020, cloud migration was a top priority. But this rush for digital transformation has resulted in long-term issues that businesses are now grappling with today. Recent research from Dark Reading highlights that 20% of professionals are now experiencing severe challenges with cloud system maintenance and fortification, with 36% placing system reliability and performance as the issue that concerns them the most. 58% of organisations have at least five corporate-wide SaaS applications deployed, which…