John Boyne, writer of the multi-million selling novel ‘The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas’ (one of our favourites) is releasing a brand new book, veering away from the classic children’s genre and into the world of horror. One of Ireland’s best loved novelists, John is also taking part in ‘The Gathering’ – a country-wide, year-long celebration […]
Author of “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” tells us why he’s taking part in The Gathering
June 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Leadenhall Building
June 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Owned by the 50:50 joint venture between British Land and Oxford Properties, The Leadenhall Building, opposite Lloyd’s of London in the heart of the City of London, has been under construction since early 2011. It is due to complete in summer 2014 and will comprise 610,000 sq ft of office space over 47 floors. The […]
Official DJ Mix Competition to Play the Rivington Street Festival
June 20, 2013 by 1 Comment
For London’s coolest street festival can you create a 30 minute mini mix that will be put out as an official Rivington Street Festival 13 promo mix? Rivington Street Festival is back for 2013, transforming the heart of Shoreditch into an all-encompassing family-friendly music and art hive of activity. Prize Play the warm-up spot at this year’s […]
Obikà – Big Balls of Mozzarella at Taste of London
June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We are big fans of the aperitivo – share our love for Sprizzato here and Banca here. Now comes… Obikà will bring the concept of Aperitivo to the most anticipated foodie festival of the year, Taste of London. Thursday 20 June – Sunday 23 June 2013 at S7, Taste of London, Regents Park, London, NW1 5HA. London is […]
Better and Simpler Company Reporting
June 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Reforms to simplify and strengthen companies’ non-financial reports have today been confirmed after the regulations were laid before Parliament, Business Minister Jo Swinson announced. Annual reports are a shareholders’ key tool to hold quoted companies to account over the course of the financial year. From October 1 this year the reports will include additional information […]
New UK-India Research Partnerships in Manufacturing & Energy
June 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The growing strength of joint UK-India research was highlighted by the announcement of 12 new collaborations in the areas of advanced manufacturing, smart energy grids and energy storage. The new projects will be supported by £8.3 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) through the Manufacturing and RCUK Energy Programme themes. This […]
New UK-India Research Partnerships in Manufacturing & Energy
June 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The growing strength of joint UK-India research was highlighted by the announcement of 12 new collaborations in the areas of advanced manufacturing, smart energy grids and energy storage. The new projects will be supported by £8.3 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) through the Manufacturing and RCUK Energy Programme themes. This […]
Site Curious – Art & A Grand Picnic for the Common Dead in West Norwood Cemetery
June 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
The oldest gothic cemetery in the world, West Norwood, launches a new outdoor art project with 21 artists in one of London’s finest graveyards. Using sound, sculpture, ceramics, poetry, textiles and photography, artists create works to link their own specialism to the south London site. Jane Wildgoose will create an installation in the Maddick Mausoleum, […]
University of the Body launches crowd funding campaign to shake up health and fitness industry
June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is the sort of thing we like – entrepreneurs, gap in the market, fitness and of course, an app. University of the Body, the first product in the world to deliver a year-long gym fitness training programme in HD video, has launched a crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo (http://bit.ly/12JgBrm). University of the Body videos […]
£14.7 Million Boost For Innovative 3D Printing Projects
June 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
UK businesses are set to benefit from a £14.7 million investment to develop 3D printing projects.. The Technology Strategy Board and Research Councils are investing £8.4 million into the projects that will leverage in an additional £6.3 million of private investment. The funding will help businesses to develop new manufacturing solutions in 3D printing technology […]
