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The Ultimate Guide to Pest Control in Hornchurch, Essex

Hornchurch, located in the London Borough of Havering, is a peaceful suburb with beautiful parks, historic buildings, and a strong community feel. However, like any thriving residential area, Hornchurch is not immune to pest problems. From rodents and wasps to cockroaches and bed bugs, pests can quickly turn from a minor nuisance into a major issue.

Whether you're a homeowner, tenant, landlord, or business owner, ensuring that your property remains pest-free is essential for health, hygiene, and peace of mind. That’s where reliable, local pest control in Hornchurch, Essex comes...

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Recycle right this Christmas: What you can and can’t put in the recycling bin

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/23/2022 - 11:15pm

Specialist metals & plastics supplier, metals4U , surveyed 2,000 UK adults on recycling and found that just over half (52%) say that recycling is very important to them, with more than a third (35%) saying local councils should be doing more1.

Nearly one in five (18%) said their recycling bins weren’t collected enough, shedding light on some of the issues households may face this Christmas as wastage increases for the average family1.

Local authorities often dictate what you can recycle at home, but as a rule of thumb; paper, cards and some metals such as aluminium...

Best Hybrid Bikes for Seniors

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 12/23/2022 - 5:04am

Who said cycling is for kids? From health benefits to the flexibility of riding to the pumping up of personality, there is so much that cycling can gift you as an adult. We know you are not shying away from cycling. You just don’t have the right bike in your garage yet.

But why worry when Bobbin Bikes are here? Lets’ look at the 2 best hybrid bikes for seniors and find out which one becomes a new member of your family.

Kingfisher Commuter Bike

Whether you decide to commute to your office or nip down to your local banter area, the Kingfisher Commuter Bike is there to...

1256 people, 3367 miles, £94,000 raised to help military veterans: Walking Home for Christmas in numbers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/22/2022 - 11:04pm

Across the country, hundreds of people have been Walking Home For Christmas in support of military veterans. From epic cross-country treks to sponsored walks home from school, people of all ages have braved freezing temperatures to help former servicemen and women.

Walking Home For Christmas is veterans’ charity Walking With The Wounded’s annual national fundraising walking campaign to support its work to provide mental health and employment support to veterans.

Between 9 and 20 December:

  • 1256 signed up for Walking Home For Christmas
  • They walked
  • ...

New payment technology trends 2023

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 12/22/2022 - 10:14am

It’s hard to believe, but credit cards have been in use for well-over 50 years. As a form of payment, these pieces of plastic are ubiquitous. But the times, they are a-changin’, and the way in which we make payment is evolving at breakneck speed.

Here we take a look at some of the payment technology trends that are taking shape for 2023. Many of them have already become the norm, while others sound more like something out of a sci-fi movie.

Mobile wallets / Ewallets

Just as they sound, these wallets allow the storage of debit and credit card details in mobile-...

Top 4 Common Pests and How to Deal with Them

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 12/20/2022 - 4:51pm

When you hear the word “pest," what comes to mind? Rats and mice, perhaps? While these rodents can certainly be problematic, they are far from the only pests that can invade your home uninvited.

This blog post will look at four most common household pests and discuss how to identify them and deal with them accordingly.

Wasps

Wasps are one of the most common household pests, and their presence can be extremely annoying. They usually build their nests in sheltered areas of your home, such as eaves or attics, but they may also build nests in other places, such as...

Employer reviews: UK companies

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 12/20/2022 - 4:17am

Employer reviews are a great way to know whether a company is a good place to work. There are many sites that allow you to find employee reviews, one the best being GoWork , but there is also TheJobCrowd, Glassdoor, Vault and Xing.

Glassdoor

Glassdoor is one of the most well-known employers review sites in the world. This US-based website is a popular resource for job seekers who are looking for a new employer. It is also a place for current employees to post reviews on their work environment.

Glassdoor is headquartered in San Francisco, California, but it also...

Five ways to be deaf aware this Christmas 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/19/2022 - 3:48pm

With less than a week to go until Christmas day, there is a lot to get ready - from buying last minute gifts and wrapping presents, to picking up a turkey.

If you will be spending time over Christmas with family or friends who are deaf or have hearing loss, it’s important to consider how to make sure the seasonal celebrations are enjoyable for them too.

RNID , the national charity for deaf people and people with hearing loss, asked their supporters for their top tips of how family and friends can make communication easier at Christmas.

They are:

1. Ask...

One in ten Brits admit to knowingly driving home over the limit from a Christmas party

  • 1.6 million UK motorists (4%) have knowingly driven home over the limit after a Christmas party on more than one occasion
  • Men are significantly more likely to drink-drive at Christmas than women. Almost one in five men have done so (17%), compared to just over one in 20 women (6%)
  • One in five drink-drivers (19%) said they drove home over the legal limit as ‘they didn’t think they’d get caught’
  • Over the last five Christmas periods, almost 5,000 drink-driving related collisions have been recorded in November and December alone, according to DfT
  • ...

10 Years of Truth: Getting to Know Truth Legal Solicitors

Authored by Truth Legal
Posted: Fri, 12/16/2022 - 5:01pm

In 2022, law firm Truth Legal celebrated its 10th birthday – a milestone which we see as a giant stamp of endorsement on our approach of providing ethical legal services to people across the country.

It’s something which our clients have responded to as well. Our ‘Excellent’ ratings on both TrustPilot and ReviewSolicitors are a heart-warming reminder of some of the people we’ve been able to help with their legal problems over the years.

But how did we get to where we are? Let’s rewind a bit.

The start of it all

In 2012 – a year which saw the release of Gangnam...

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