Archive for the ‘United Kingdom’ category

Totally Driven to Your Destination

August 16th, 2010

Totally Driven is a premier U.K based ground Transport Company providing safe, reliable, and comfortable transport service, offering great value for money. We have driven millions of passengers from UK Airports, Ports, and Railway Stations across the United Kingdom.Totally Driven is the leading London Airport Taxi company in U.K. We provide professional, safe and comfortable Airport Transfers in London.

We have been operating the chauffeur services across United Kingdom since 2000. Our management team has over 20 years of experience in this field. Our mission is to to provide a high quality reliable service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at competitive rates. We are specialized in London Airport Transfers. » Read more: Totally Driven to Your Destination

Retail tycoon lists new Thurrock store as ‘proudest achievement’

August 9th, 2010

The owner of Lakeside Retail Park’s newest superstore, The Range has admitted that bringing his chain to one of Europe’s biggest retail parks is one of his proudest achievements.

Plymouth-based entrepreneur Chris Dawson will officially open his 46th Range superstore in Thurrock on the 27th August – bringing 150 more jobs to the surrounding area and the home retail superstore will replace the space vacated by Curry’s at Lakeside. » Read more: Retail tycoon lists new Thurrock store as ‘proudest achievement’

Software firm invent compelling way to view a city’s past

July 31st, 2010

History buffs will now be able to travel back in time to see how Berlin’s landscape has changed over the past century, thanks to a fascinating piece of software which overlays historical maps and landmarks with those of the present day on a live Bing Maps platform.

Built entirely in Microsoft Silverlight, the unique TimeMap application, created by online mapping experts Shoothill, features four compelling maps from unique points in Berlin’s rich history, overlaid onto a present-day Bing Map. » Read more: Software firm invent compelling way to view a city’s past

Hindus disappointed at UK church banning yoga

July 30th, 2010

Hindus are disappointed over a church in United Kingdom (UK) banning yoga in its premises. According to reports, Bridge Methodist Church in Radcliffe, near Manchester (UK), banned an over-50s yoga group which has paid £60 a week for the last about ten years and met there twice a week, fearing its classes could be spiritually confusing.

Group founder member Iris Turner said: This is an insult…we are offended…yoga helped the group’s health. She invited the church minister to take part in a class “to allay her fears”. Currently this group of about 30, which has members up to 82 years old, is homeless. » Read more: Hindus disappointed at UK church banning yoga

Brits Call for 24 Hour Drinking Ban

July 28th, 2010

Since 2005 Brits have been able to drink much later than the traditional 11pm. The aim was to introduce a café culture and reduce crime. Unfortunately however, the binge drinking culture is still prominent and alcohol related crime now tends to happen even later, taking up police resources and causing disturbances in town centres. mingle trend conducted a representative survey to ask Brits if they want to see a ban on 24 hour drinking with pub closing times legislated again.

67% are in favour of the ban whilst only a third of Brits are against restrictions on pub closing times. Despite young males being at highest risk from alcohol fuelled crime, only 57% of men want the law to be reversed compared to over three quarters of women. » Read more: Brits Call for 24 Hour Drinking Ban

Avanta sets new weekly viewing record

July 27th, 2010

Avanta’s brand new direct sales team has broken all previous company records by receiving almost 300 serviced office enquiries in one week and then booking 84 new client viewings at its 19 UK business centres in just one week.

We’ve seen a steady increase in office space enquiries since the new team was put in place in March,” comments Kylie Davies, Avanta’s direct sales team leader, ”but the real achievement is converting so many business centre enquiries into actual viewings. » Read more: Avanta sets new weekly viewing record

ukchataway – The UK’s Community Website

July 26th, 2010

Ukchataway.co.uk is a new UK Community Forum covering every county throughout England, Scotland and Wales. The website has many functions which include a Forum where registered members can discuss a wide range of topics.

Every registered users can also create their own community connecting with others users across the UK and making new friends with similar interests. Additionally registered users can play any of the 10,000 games available and have the use of a photo gallery. » Read more: ukchataway – The UK’s Community Website

Discover the City of Dreams, Los Angeles.

July 26th, 2010

Citybreak.uk.com presents holiday deals to Incredible Los Angeles, the city of dreams, with International flights online. The city breaks deals are included with all the taxes, guaranteeing you a complete list of best price offerings.

While on a trip to Los Angeles, it becomes obvious that there are an extensive amount of sights and places to see. Because Los Angeles is so large, your first consideration should be transportation. Because LA is so widespread and not merely concentrated in one central area, you need to plan your travels based upon the sites and places that are most important for you to experience. » Read more: Discover the City of Dreams, Los Angeles.

Prepaymania.co.uk launches Sim Free Unlocked Version of Blackberry 9105 Smartphone

July 12th, 2010

The Blackberry 9105 smartphone comes along with extensive range of features and useful applications like email, messaging and dedicated media keys etc. This SIM free mobile phone offers faster, quicker and productive response to the user. Moreover, the traditional optical track-ball feature facilitates in having seamless navigation between different menus.

The Blackberry 9105 smartphone encompasses a wonderful and high-definition 3.2 megapixel camera which supports high quality video recording facility. The high-resolution screen of this SIM free 9105 offer a comfortable 340×400 pixel resolution with fine-quality and colorful. The camera of this mobile is also accompanied with an LED flash and autofocus. » Read more: Prepaymania.co.uk launches Sim Free Unlocked Version of Blackberry 9105 Smartphone

Brits Making Britain Greener

June 21st, 2010

FireShot-capture-news2Team Green Britain Bike Week has begun, promoting the importance of adopting a greener and healthier lifestyle. With numerous bike events taking place nationwide mingle trend conducted a representative survey to ask Brits if they would consider riding a bike or walking for everyday transport as opposed to a car in order to protect the environment.

Reassuringly almost a third claimed to already ride a bike or walk on a regular basis and another third said they would consider it. Currently 42% of the younger generation travel green but along with those who feel they are likely to, this figure could soon be well over 50%. » Read more: Brits Making Britain Greener