Spalding is piloting a first-of-its kind anti-litter initiative to combat the country’s most pervasive – yet often overlooked – litter problem: cigarette butts. In partnership with environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, the town is helping its residents prevent butt litter with a bold campaign encouraging smokers to bin their cigarette butts properly, using targeted communications and behaviour-led interventions. Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the UK – an astonishing four out of five cigarettes smoked outdoors are disposed of incorrectly2. In Spalding, where the smoking rate is more than twice the UK average, and cigarette litter on the ground is…
Author: Lucy Contrino
The tech items Brits miss the most include cassette tapes, film cameras and old MP3 players. A poll of 2,000 adults found 18 per cent long for the return of corded landline phones, while 17 per cent believe film cameras were ditched too soon. Others miss early mobile phones (17 per cent), portable CD players (16 per cent) and even old-fashioned typewriters (12 per cent). Even virtual pets made the top 20 list – with six per cent saying they still have a soft spot for them, despite 11 per cent admitting they couldn’t keep theirs alive for more than…
This summer, escape the heat and discover the cool, refreshing air of Vialattea – a breathtaking Alpine haven where the temperature remains comfortably inviting. With the first chairlifts now in operation, framed by majestic mountain peaks and lush green valleys, this breathtaking landscape invites visitors to reconnect with nature and experience unforgettable summer adventures. Explore Mountain Trails with the Opening of Vialattea’s Summer Lifts As the chairlifts begin operating, the mountain comes alive for summer, ready to welcome outdoor enthusiasts. These bike-friendly lifts provide easy access to a vast network of scenic, high-altitude trails suited for all levels – perfect…
A Bipolar UK ambassador has been awarded the British Citizen Award for creating its Mood Tracker app that has helped tens of thousands of people living with bipolar to manage their condition and reduce hospital stays. Andrew Thompson BCAh, from Staffordshire, launched the free Bipolar UK Mood tracker app to empower people to track their mood and spot early signs of an episode, so they can take steps to ward off a relapse. The 57-year-old was inspired to create the app because despite being referred to a psychiatrist at the age of 19, he was not diagnosed with bipolar until the age…
Dean Clough, the award-winning, 22-acre, mixed use heritage site in Halifax, has installed new superfast EV charging infrastructure that has already become one of the most popular locations in the UK for its operator. A new 500kVA connection was installed at Dean Clough earlier this year, powering 8 new ultra rapid charging bays, representing an investment of more than £1 million. It is currently the only location in Calderdale to offer superfast charging with the nearest alternative being Hartshead Moor Service Station on the M62 motorway. The site is generating enough charges to power 2500km of EV driving daily having…
When Malcolm Castle walked into Europa Worldwide Group in 1990 wearing jeans and a shirt, little did he know he was beginning a 35-year journey that would see him rise from an operations clerk to General Manager (Transport) at the firm’s multimillion-pound European transit hub. Ambitious and independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group employs over 1,300 people with 16 sites across the UK and Ireland, plus teams in Belgium, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, China, India and the UAE. Malcolm’s career at Europa began unexpectedly. Having been made redundant from a role at an architect’s practice in London, he was tipped off about…
Kent has reaffirmed its reputation as the ‘Garden of England’ with the announcement of a new National Nature Reserve (30 May) boasting flagship species including, Man and Lady orchids, the Maidstone mining bee, Hazel dormouse and skylarks. The county is said to have been given its famous nickname by Henry VIII to acknowledge its beautiful green landscape and abundant supply of food and drink. While much has changed over the centuries, modern day visitors to the newly opened reserve will find that it is still worthy of this title. The site offers access to a rich mix of wildflower meadows,…
Coca-Cola is the 13th-most popular brand on social media, with 115.4 million followers across major platforms, new research has revealed. Website design agency ProfileTree counted follower numbers across Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok for 50 global brands to identify which companies dominate the digital landscape. Top 10 Most Followed Brands on Social Media RankBrandFacebook Followers (millions)Instagram Followers (millions)X Followers (millions)TikTok Followers (millions)Total Followers (millions)1National Geographic50282298.9369.92Nike3930510.26.4360.63YouTube1073179.61.3218.94NBA498946.722.3206.75NASA2797820206.46Netflix1043422.639.4199.57Samsung1611.812.33.7178.88ESPN2327.35347150.39Marvel336618.913.3132.210CNN402062.74.5127.2 National Geographic grabbed the top spot with a combined 369.9 million followers across all platforms. Instagram proved the nature brand’s impact on the public with 282 million followers fawning over its stunning wildlife shots and breathtaking landscapes. Hot on its heels is Nike with 360.6 million total followers. The sportswear…
Boards must monitor how CEOs and executives present themselves as public and private personas become inseparable As CEOs increasingly become the public face of their organisations, their personal brands are now inseparable from corporate reputation. Boards must treat them as a critical governance risk, according to the Corporate Governance Institute. With high profile cases like Jeff Bezos’s lavish 2025 wedding in Venice and Elon Musk’s politically polarising public commentary drawing global scrutiny, the lines between corporate and personal reputation are becoming dangerously blurred. The Corporate Governance Institute is urging boards and governance professionals to take an active role in monitoring how senior leadership…
More than 80,000 people have lost limbs as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, according to a charity which wants to highlight the human cost of Russia’s invasion. Data from Superhumans, a modern war trauma center, which specialises in prosthetics, reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation in war-torn Ukraine, revealed that war injuries were rising by up to 15 per cent annually. To raise awareness, the statue of modern health trailblazer Florence Nightingale has had her iconic lamp replaced by a prosthetic painted in Ukrainian colours. With additional prosthetics also placed around the base of the statue. The…