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Waterside property prices can be almost a third higher than other properties according to research carried out by estate agents Jackson-Stops & Staff. Properties proving ocean views offer the highest premium, followed by properties offering river views and canal views.Riverside properties located in Burnham Market, North Norfolk can even command a premium of up to […]
There are 45 toxic chemicals commonly found in house dust, according to George Washington University. They come from household products such as vinyl flooring, cosmetics, furniture and nail polish. The most common classes of potential toxins are phthalates, which soften plastics, and flame retardants. They can disrupt hormones in the body and pose a risk […]
UK Customers offered automated water leak detector, LeakBot, as part of a deal between UK insurance company Aviva and smart technology provider HomeServe.Quicker online access to repair services have the potential to reduce damage and costs according to an Aviva spokesperson responsible for the Prevention and Services department. The device is being offered to customers, […]
A recent review concerning the health impact of e-cigearettes, from a non-profit group specialising in examining the evidence from healthcare studies, have conc luded that e-cigarettes may assist in quitting smoking. Other conclusions from the review indicate that they may also lead to changes in the blood and breath that are similar to giving up […]
David Lloyd, one of the UK’s biggest leisure companies has announced that it is going to consolidate all of it’s 84 clubs water supplies to one provider rather than the current 15. The supplier (water plus) is the joint venture of severn trent and united utilities. The ability to do this comes as the UK’s […]
Apple’s newest iPhones, the 7 and 7 Plus, caused queues in the rain for the first customers at Covent Garden, London. The phones feature new cameras and are the first iPhones to be water resistant. Controversially, Apple has removed the headphone jack from its latest models, so customers now need to plug into the Lightning […]
Beauty expert Liz Earle volunteered as a litter picker on a Bournemouth beach as part of a campaign to encourage the public to think about the impact of litter on the marine environment across the UK. It was the final day of the Great British Beach Clean, an effort by the Marine Conservation Society to […]
The UK water sector is set for stability through the end of 2017 but may face challenges later, according to Moody’s Investors Service. Revenue is largely predictable while the current regulatory period lasts until 2020, but low interest rates and moves towards further competition may increase business risk. Yorkshire and Southern Water Services face risks […]
A Mayfair restaurant with two Michelin stars has been given a hygiene rating of just one out of five. Inspectors criticised The Greenhouse for structural disrepair, cleaning and record keeping, with particular concern about its sous vide equipment. Food cooked sous vide is tenderised by time spent in a water bath or steamer, but botulism […]
If you think water is the best way to stay hydrated – you might want to think again – Mirror.co.uk
Drinking water is not the most efficient method of rehydrating the body according to a recent British study carried out by Loughborough University. After testing 72 men, drinking 13 different types of beverage, the study concluded that oral rehydration solution, milk (fat free and whole) and orange juice were better at rehydrating the body than […]