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Labour needs to implement the building of a new large scale housing estate every single day before 2029 to meet housing targets.

To meet its manifesto pledge of 1.5 million new homes within this parliamentary term, Labour must deliver just over 1,150 new homes consistently every single working day for the next five years without defaulting – this is roughly equivalent to delivering at least five large

CONSERVATIVES MUST BE ‘ROBUST’ ON MIGRATION – DANNY KRUGER

A Conservative MP has said the party must not ‘ape Reform’ if it wants to regain the supporters it lost in the general election. But Danny Kruger said the party needed to move towards the right and in particular, be ‘more robust’ on migration. Speaking

Sybron appointed UK distribution partner for My Drap

Sybron, a leading UK supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in hospitality, has been appointed as the preferred distribution partner in the UK for My Drap, as the company seeks to expand its UK business. Owned by Texia,

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT COMEDY ANNOUNCES: CREATURES COMEDY FESTIVAL

In less than two weeks, Creatures Comedy Club will launch its inaugural comedy festival after under two years running. With a jam-packed lineup of household names and local rising stars, Creatures Comedy Festival will kick off the summer in Manchester’s Northern Quarter from 19th to

Manchester Teen Busker ALEX SPENCER’s New EP!

Alex Spencer has gone from turning heads while busking on the streets of Manchester to forging a career as one of the most exciting UK indie talents, despite being just seventeen years old. Tracks across his current discography have been met with widespread acclaim, earning

Connie Talbot Returns with Intimate UK Tour in September

Pop singer Connie Talbot has announced a series of 3 up close and personal shows this September as she begins to tease fans that new music is on the way, and might be heard first at these special shows in London, Manchester and Birmingham this

The University of Essex recently opened its doors to young school pupils who were wowed with an educational tour, coupled with a series of fun and engaging maths-based activities. The on-campus event, held on Wednesday 26th June, followed a separate visit from university staff to Passmores Academy in Harlow earlier in the month, on Wednesday 19th June. In total, both events engaged with over 120 children and were organised as part of the Essex Year of Numbers, an Essex County Council initiative aimed at sparking a love for numeracy from a young age. The on-site university day began with an interactive tour of the Colchester campus, inviting Year 5 pupils aged nine and ten from Lawford School in Manningtree, to experience the higher educational setting firsthand. Following the tour, pupils took part in four unique maths activities designed to demonstrate the practical and enjoyable aspects of mathematics. Students from Purford Green Primary School, Pear Tree Mead Primary Academy, Potter Street Academy and The Downs Primary School and Nursery, who were unable to travel to the Colchester campus, gathered at Passmores Academy earlier this month, where they received a visit from the University of Essex team, who recreated the full university experience for them offsite. Emma Bloomfield, Headteacher at Purford Green Primary and Potter Street Academy said: “It was a pleasure to be part of this project and work alongside the University of Essex. We plan to use our established links to ensure that this will become a regular event for the young people in our community as part of the Essex Year of Numbers legacy.” From learning about the importance of gathering data in order to analyse the impact of climate change, to exploring the development of babies’ brains through the University of Essex Babylab, the university team were on hand to explain exactly how the team use maths in their everyday roles. Pupils even had the unique opportunity to see their own brainwaves with the help of a trained psychologist. The activities, carefully curated by the university’s mathematics department, also featured a fun problem-solving puzzle designed to learn more about algorithms and patterns, involving red and green frogs navigating lily pads through jumping and sliding challenges. Pupils also learnt about the rich history behind the Five and latterly, Four, Colour Theorems, showcasing beautifully simple mathematics through the unique challenge of colouring maps without adjacent regions sharing the same colour. Mr Vic Goddard, CEO of PCLC Trust in Harlow, ran a session about the importance of numbers in games, such as darts, during this month’s separate school visit from the University of Essex team. He said: “Our aim is to show that mathematics is not only essential but an incredibly exciting and engaging subject for all to enjoy. It was fantastic to welcome the University of Essex team into our classrooms this month. There is no doubt that interactive events like these play a crucial role in inspiring the next generation of mathematicians and problem solvers.” Roy Blatchford, Chair of the Essex Education Task Force, highlighted the importance of making mathematics accessible for young people; “Our Essex Year of Numbers goal is to ignite a passion for maths in children at an early age. By bringing the University of Essex together with Passmores Academy, we hope to demonstrate that numbers really are all around us and can be both exciting and rewarding.” Through these events, the team at the University of Essex have encouraged pupils to find out more about the university environment and explore their options early, planting seeds for their future and helping them prepare for skilled professions where maths and numbers play a crucial role. The university experience events are just a few of the many planned activities created by the Essex Year of Numbers initiative taking place throughout the year. The initiative aims to highlight the importance of mathematics in everyday life and its critical role in shaping future career paths, showing that maths and numbers can be applied in fascinating ways and fostering a lifelong passion for learning.

Free food is the name of the game at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester, with a new promo card of offers, launched to tie in with its mouthwatering limited edition World Burger Tour menu. The new cards offer a range of complimentary items on the

Trusty Gusty plays Ally Pally: Octopus Energy wind turbine spins at iconic venue’s outdoor gigs

Octopus Energy’s wind turbine makes its electrifying London debut powering food stands and bars at Alexandra Palace’s series of outdoor concerts this month. ‘Gusty Spinfield’, as the temporary turbine was affectionately named by Octopus customers, comes fresh from a spin at Glastonbury festival. The turbine’s

FEWER THAN ‘TENS OF THOUSANDS’ OF PEOPLE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIR POSTAL VOTE

The Chief Executive of the Electoral Commission has said postal voters should have confidence that their votes will be included in the results and said they expected ‘less than tens of thousands’ of votes will be missing from the final tally. Vijay Rangarajan revealed that

Historical Newspaper Clippings Worth Thousands of Pounds in the UK

In the era of digital news and instant updates, it’s easy to overlook the value of printed newspapers from the past. However, historical newspaper clippings can be more than just a nostalgic glimpse into bygone eras; they can be valuable artifacts worth thousands of pounds.

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