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Find Wheelchair Ramps Online
England, 22/07/13 – A mobility website offers advice on choosing a wheelchair ramp. Many people have either a wheelchair or a scooter in order to get around independently. Part of the requirements associated with possessing either is the need for a wheelchair ramp. Regular wheelchair or scooter users will most likely need to have a wheelchair ramp fixed to their home. Fixed wheelchair ramps are usually made of concrete. In days gone by these ramps tended to be plain, grey slopes which stood out at the front of the house. However, recent developments have meant that there is now a…
Liverpool ‘does justice’ to Beatles legacy
Liverpool, UK (July 2013) – The range of Beatles-themed tours and attractions available to choose from in Liverpool is a fitting legacy to the band, according to VisitEngland.
Off-campus ‘student commuters’ face 40-mile round trips
Liverpool, UK (July 2013) – Average off-campus student travels 22 miles to lectures, while one in eight travel 40 miles, say Santander.
FSB calls for business costs shake-up as rates overtake rents
Liverpool, UK (July 2013) – The Federation of Small Businesses has expressed its outrage that some businesses are now paying more in rates than in rent. Rates and rent are two of the major costs faced by all businesses, and in many cases the two stand opposed to one another; owned property that stands empty can still be subject to business rates, while rented office space does not represent so much of a capital investment. With many small businesses looking to flexi office space as a way of gaining the workspace they need at an affordable cost, rates have now…
Give a gift with value
London, UK (July 2013) – With one in six Britons losing money on unused gift cards, how do you give a gift people will treasure? Choosing the perfect gift for a loved one can be challenging – you might want to give something impressive, without it taking up too much space, or something that is clearly valuable, but doesn’t break the bank either. But while many people settle on gift cards as a way to let the recipient choose something they really want, much of the money spent on these ultimately goes to waste. Figures from Gocompare.com1 show that one…
Brit’s a hit with international tourists
Birmingham, UK (July 2013) – The UK is proving popular with international tourists in 2013, as visits to the country from overseas rise by 2%. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show international visits to the UK are up by 2% year-on-year. Published in mid-July, the figures relate to the year up to and including May, and show a 2% climb in visits to the UK by overseas residents when compared with the same period of 2012. A large portion of this increase is due to countries that only joined the European Union in 2004 or later,…
More Cyclists Making Personal Injury Claims
England 23/07/2013 – As more cyclists take to the roads the number of accidents, involving bike riders are increasing too.
Brand Protect Your Assets with Capital Law
16/07/2013 – Capital law can help companies to brand protect their intellectual property, so that their income is protected.
Top Quality Forklift Training Bristol from Western Mechanical Handling
16/07/2013 – With quality forklift training, Bristol individuals can improve their skills and ensure that they have the means to work safely and efficiently in warehouse environments.
Timberline Donates Chicken Coop to Hi5 Nursery for New Mascots
Chesterfield, United Kingdom (15th July, 2013) – Timberline, leading providers of outdoor play equipment for schools across the UK, has donated a chicken coop to Hi5 Day Care to house their new pet chickens. Leeds-based Hi5 Day Care has recently hatched 3 chickens: Sam, NinkyNonk and Chuckles. The chickens were in their incubator for 21 days and the children took their responsibilities seriously by turning the eggs three times a day. Many nurseries and schools have started to rear chickens, as they can play a key part in working with children on their own personal emotional and social development. The…