Some brands didn’t know they already had a good thing going for it. They decided to attempt to make a name change for various reasons, from HBO to Twitter, see some of the dumbest corporate branding ideas. HBO -> HBO Max -> Max u/PunchBeard: “They changed their name from HBO …
Read More »Czech Sphinx Daniel Kretinsky bags £220m dividend in energy bonanza
Czech Sphinx Daniel Kretinsky bags £220m dividend in energy bonanza By Calum Muirhead Updated: 16:50 EDT, 7 October 2023 Czech Sphinx: Daniel Kretinsky A Czech tycoon with major stakes in Royal Mail and West Ham United is set to pocket nearly £220 million as his European energy conglomerate cashes in on …
Read More »Creeslough community marks anniversary of deadly service station blast
Voice of an Angel was played as the memorial service began just before 3pm. Locals were silent as they gathered at the street leading to the site of the blast. Four men, three women and three young people, ranging in age from five to 59, died in the blast that …
Read More »Prince Andrew’s fight with King Charles over Royal Lodge is about ‘pride’
King Charles and Prince Andrew are still at odds when it comes to a decision concerning the Royal Lodge, following the monarch’s ‘stay of execution’ order. Ever since speculations over Andrew’s eviction from Royal Lodge has surfaced, the royal has tried to keep it from happening by defying the King’s …
Read More »Worcester schools’ funding increase – but not in line with inflation
But experts warn many schools will still be left short of funds as the education system’s budget increase has not kept up with inflation. Department for Education figures show Worcestershire schools will have an average budget of £4,998 per pupil in the new 2023-24 academic year – an increase of …
Read More »Mail delivery stopped on View Royal street after dog attack
The union representing the more than 600 workers who deliver the mail every day said Canada Post carriers are bitten or charged by dogs on average every two weeks in Greater Victoria Canada Post has suspended mail delivery on a View Royal street after one of its carriers was attacked …
Read More »Pascal Gross says Brighton are prepared for squad rotation
The Seagulls’ head coach could rotate again after the demands of Thursday night’s 2-2 draw at Marseille. Tomorrow’s visit from the Anfield outfit completes a demanding series of games and takes Albion into an international break. De Zerbi has said ideally He would not make so many changes but Gross …
Read More »Royal Parks Half Marathon runners told it may be too warm for their best time
Temperatures may reach 24C (75.2F) during the 13.1-mile event which passes through Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens. The average temperature for this time of year is around 18C (64.4F), the Met Office said. ✋ Adapt your goal according to the conditions. We want you …
Read More »The European city 80 minutes from London with the best Christmas market
As winter looms and the countdown to Christmas has begun, for many the thought of mulled wine, bratwürst and mince pies comes to mind. Cities burst into colour at Christmas as markets take over the streets. Starting in the 15th century in Germany, the Christmas market has taken over and …
Read More »Map shows parts of Sussex that could be lost to the sea by 2030
Created by an independent organisation of leading scientists and journalists, collectively known as Climate Central, the sea level rise and coastal flood maps show areas of the county that could be flooded by the end of the decade. The map uses current projections and peer-reviewed science in leading journals. In …
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