This is not an easy article to write and it may not be an easy read. It is not designed to be a set of checkboxes for you to tick and say that you’ve done it. Anti-racism is a lifelong commitment. It’s a business value. For as long as racism as we know it exists. I have experienced and witnessed direct and visible racism in my own life.....

HOW TO BE AN ANTI-RACIST ALLY AS A LOCAL BUSINESS

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It seems everyone (in the skincare world!) these days is talking about the importance of the skin barrier, which whilst a good thing, many brands have jumped on this in terms of products which promise to repair the skin barrier. It’s a classic case of treat rather than prevent – the same conundrum seen in healthcare. A couple of.....

SKIN HEALTH - GENTLY DOES IT!

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I’ve heard talk of 4th July parties and planning of big days out to mark the occasion. Whilst many businesses are still not able to open and others are open with adjustments, there is no denying that seeing hairdressers, pubs, cafes and restaurants will bring both excitement and a greater sense of normality to our high streets. We really do.....

THE GREAT 4TH JULY RE-OPENING

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The last few months have been “challenging” to say the least, whether you’ve been home schooling, full-time parenting little ones, or juggling a bit of everything. I think we can all agree it’s certainly taken its toll. For many of you (myself included), this probably means your business has taken a back seat. With the lockdown restrictions.....

LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS AFTER LOCKDOWN

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My husband, Anthony, and I moved from our studio flat in central London to a house in Apsley last year, amazed at how quiet it is compared to the city and also how friendly the locals are. I was working as a design and print manager at a school in South Kensington but switched to freelance design shortly after we moved. I feel.....

HOW MOVING TO APSLEY SAVED MY HEALTH

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I’m sure I’m not the only person who wishes they’d bought shares in Zoom back in February…whether chatting with family and friends, conducting meetings or joining a fitness class, the demand for, and use of, this online meeting platform has been huge. In the past week, with shops reopening, social bubbles expanding and.....

WHO's ZOOMING WHO?
BY Annabel Francis

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This week sees the re-opening of many of our favourite high street and retail businesses. Whilst many businesses have adapted to offer online, postal, or adapted services, re-opening of physical stores is probably the biggest step towards normality we’ve seen since lockdown started. We are thrilled at the boost it will give these.....

OUR HIGH-STREETS RE-OPEN

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One of the most difficult aspects I found about my divorce was the change from a family of 4 to a family of 3. Yes, after divorce you are still a family, just a smaller one. So things are going to be different but that doesn’t mean they have to be negative. Here are some hints and tips to help you as you enter your new life as a single.....

SINGLE PARENTING TIPS FOR NEWLY SINGLE MUMS AND DADS

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Meet Hannah and Oli from Home County Candle Co. and hear about their passion for making their beautiful UK inspired scented candles and reed diffusers. Meet Oli: My background is in sales management and just before we started the business I was working in certification and compliance – a clear route into candle making.....

MEET THE MAKER: HOME COUNTY CANDLE CO.

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Make-up and Nail Artist Remy Morris shares with us her how-to guide to create leopard print nails . Apply your base colour over the whole nail making sure you seal the free edge of the nail to avoid chipping, next apply 2 coats of your base polish for a more opaque finish. Picking contrasting colours keeps the designs looking on.....

PAINT YOUR OWN LEOPARD PRINT NAILS

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