If you are thinking about driving a van for work or personal use, it is important to know what your driving licence allows. Depending on the type of van, the kind of licence you hold will affect whether you are legally permitted to drive it. (more…)
Eastleigh College is celebrating a standout achievement after being named Catering College of the Year at the 2025 Public Sector Catering Awards. It's a big win, not just for the college itself, but for its students, staff, and the wider hospitality community that benefits from the talent and training coming out of its kitchens. (more…)
Getting to grips with the complexities of the tax system can be a little tricky and overwhelming to navigate, particularly for small business owners and the self-employed. Understanding the basics of the tax system can really help you to manage your business finances, so let's look at a few basics. (more…)
In the quest for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation, biochar has emerged as a game-changing solution for improving soil health. The biochar soil amendment test plays a pivotal role in determining the effectiveness of biochar as a soil enhancement agent, offering insights into its potential benefits and applications. Biochar, a form of charcoal produced through the pyrolysis of organic materials, has garnered significant attention for its capacity to boost soil fertility, retain moisture, and sequester carbon. But how can we measure these benefits? That’s where biochar soil amendment tests come into play. (more…)
With enormous rises in the cost of building supplies and hiring tradespeople, it's no wonder homeowners are acting more cautiously. The cost of having construction or repair work done has risen in recent years, owing to rising supply costs and tradespeople needing to charge a higher price to cover their own costs during the ongoing cost of living crisis.
But with this rise in costs, it's not surprising that consumers have higher expectations of tradespeople. We expect to know upfront what the costs are, what date and time staff will arrive and how long it will take. We also expect a high quality of service for our money.
Putting Our Trust in Others
In fact, a recent survey has shown that roofers are amongst those who receive the lowest level of trust from homeowners needing work done ...
Medical negligence is a term that many people will have heard, but do you know what it really refers to, and do you know what to do if you think you might have been a victim? This article aims to start you on a journey of understanding what it is and discovering whether you or someone you know could have a claim. (more…)
Sourdough baking has surged in popularity, but maintaining an active starter can be challenging. An inactive starter—one that lacks bubbles, rise, or a pleasant aroma—can hinder your baking endeavors. This guide offers practical, expert-backed strategies to troubleshoot and rejuvenate your sourdough starter. (more…)
If you are starting a business, something that you should think about is your website. Having an online presence is an essential part of running a business and a website is something that can benefit your business in a number of ways – from allowing you to access a wider customer base to reducing the costs of running the business – a website is an essential tool to a modern business. (more…)
Efficient sheet metal fabrication begins with thoughtful design. Even small oversights in the early stages can lead to production delays, increased costs, or unusable parts. By understanding common design pitfalls, engineers and designers can create components that are both manufacturable and cost-effective. (more…)
If you want to get away for the weekend now that we have some bank holidays coming up, you may have decided to have a break away in a hotel – to help you choose the perfect hotel for you, here are some of the things to consider…
Location – Firstly you need to think about the location – how far do you want to travel? Is there a particular area that you want to explore? Look for hotels in that area and also use Google maps to familiarise yourself with the location. Work out how long it will take to travel there and factor this in. (more…)
