South West Connected https://swconnected.co.uk Hopping Between Hubs Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:49:55 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Urbana appoints Michael Holloway as Director of London office https://swconnected.co.uk/urbana-appoints-michael-holloway-as-director-of-london-office/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=urbana-appoints-michael-holloway-as-director-of-london-office Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:49:55 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150172 Sheffield-headquartered planning and development consultancy Urbana has appointed Michael Holloway as director of its London office, marking a significant step in the company’s ambition to expand its presence in the capital. The move builds on more than 13 years of delivery, supporting complex planning projects nationwide for clients including Capital&Centric, Peel Land, Miller Homes, Sheffield Hallam University, […]

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]]> SURVEY: Britain Is Going Grey at 25 https://swconnected.co.uk/survey-britain-is-going-grey-at-25/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=survey-britain-is-going-grey-at-25 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:49:55 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/survey-britain-is-going-grey-at-25/ New research suggests that British women are finding their first greys as early as their mid twenties, and a growing number are seeing them before they hit 35. A survey of 2,000 UK females, commissioned by Jerome Russell Bblonde and conducted by OnePoll (2,000 UK participants), found that 30% of women noticed their first grey hair before […]

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]]> Brenda Blethyn Revealed as Next Guest for Sell-Out Desert Island Flicks Series https://swconnected.co.uk/brenda-blethyn-revealed-as-next-guest-for-sell-out-desert-island-flicks-series/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brenda-blethyn-revealed-as-next-guest-for-sell-out-desert-island-flicks-series Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:49:55 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/brenda-blethyn-revealed-as-next-guest-for-sell-out-desert-island-flicks-series/ BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning actress Brenda Blethyn is set to take the hot seat for the next instalment of Desert Island Flicks at Tyneside Cinema, as the hit live series celebrates a remarkable first year of sell-out success. Best known and loved for her role as Vera, as well as acclaimed performances in films including […]

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]]> ‘Fantastic Four’ Family Break Four Nights in One Of England’s Most Dramatic Counties https://swconnected.co.uk/fantastic-four-family-break-four-nights-in-one-of-englands-most-dramatic-counties/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantastic-four-family-break-four-nights-in-one-of-englands-most-dramatic-counties Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/fantastic-four-family-break-four-nights-in-one-of-englands-most-dramatic-counties/ Northumberland’s Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort has launched a new Book Direct Exclusive four-night family package rooted in one of England’s most exhilarating regions.   According to VisitBritain, 77% of UK adults are planning a domestic trip in the next 12 months, and with families among the most likely group to prioritise a […]

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]]> New Album Himmelskygge Brings Together Norway’s Leading Contemporary Musical Voices https://swconnected.co.uk/new-album-himmelskygge-brings-together-norways-leading-contemporary-musical-voices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-album-himmelskygge-brings-together-norways-leading-contemporary-musical-voices Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:12:53 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/new-album-himmelskygge-brings-together-norways-leading-contemporary-musical-voices/ Artist: Hege Høisæter – mezzo-soprano, Jorunn Marie Bratlie – piano, Kari Telstad Sundet – electronics, Album: Himmelskygge Label: LAWO Classics Release Date: May 2026 The acclaimed mezzo-soprano brings together classical tradition, electronics, and contemporary composition on an ambitious new release for LAWO Classics Norwegian mezzo-soprano Hege Høisæter presents Himmelskygge, a captivating new album that showcases […]

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]]> Skin Expert Advice For Heatwave SPF! https://swconnected.co.uk/skin-expert-advice-for-heatwave-spf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skin-expert-advice-for-heatwave-spf Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:18:04 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/skin-expert-advice-for-heatwave-spf/ Whether you’re loving or loathing the heatwave, one non-negotiable if SPF, and Kimberley Medd, Head of Clinic, Face The Future, has advice about sun safety that no one should skip! 1. SPF doesn’t last all day“One of the biggest myths I see is that applying SPF once in the morning is enough. During a heatwave, higher temperatures, […]

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]]> American Songwriter Thom Bishop Finds A New Creative Home In Ireland With “Here Comes the Night” https://swconnected.co.uk/american-songwriter-thom-bishop-finds-a-new-creative-home-in-ireland-with-here-comes-the-night/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=american-songwriter-thom-bishop-finds-a-new-creative-home-in-ireland-with-here-comes-the-night Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:12:53 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/american-songwriter-thom-bishop-finds-a-new-creative-home-in-ireland-with-here-comes-the-night/ Artist: Thom BishopSingle: Here Comes The Night Album: Roy Orbison, Elvis and Me Release Date:    Acclaimed American songwriter, novelist and educator Thom Bishop is entering a powerful new chapter with the release of his forthcoming single Here Comes the Night, a reflective and cinematic track taken from his upcoming album Roy Orbison, Elvis and […]

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]]> North Shields Dentists Swap Drills for Ironman Challenge to Raise Funds for Percy Hedley Foundation https://swconnected.co.uk/north-shields-dentists-swap-drills-for-ironman-challenge-to-raise-funds-for-percy-hedley-foundation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=north-shields-dentists-swap-drills-for-ironman-challenge-to-raise-funds-for-percy-hedley-foundation Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:44:54 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/north-shields-dentists-swap-drills-for-ironman-challenge-to-raise-funds-for-percy-hedley-foundation/ Two dentists from North Shields are swapping drills for running shoes as they prepare to take on the Copenhagen Ironman – a gruelling test of endurance, determination and resilience – while raising funds for The Percy Hedley Foundation. Kathryn Eccles and Jamie Dury from Union Quay Dental on North Shields Fish Quay will compete in […]

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]]> Heatwave warning: UK homes face £219m damage bill, as temperatures soar. https://swconnected.co.uk/heatwave-warning-uk-homes-face-219m-damage-bill-as-temperatures-soar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heatwave-warning-uk-homes-face-219m-damage-bill-as-temperatures-soar Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:55:16 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/heatwave-warning-uk-homes-face-219m-damage-bill-as-temperatures-soar/ Property experts urge homeowners to act now as soaring heat threatens foundations, roofs and frames across Britain Britain’s heatwave isn’t just uncomfortable — it could be quietly destroying your home. That’s the warning from property preservation specialists Timberwise, who say sustained high temperatures pose a serious and often invisible threat to the structural integrity of UK […]

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]]> WD-40 Introduces WD-40 Specialist® Bio Lubricant Multi-Use an EU Ecolabel-Certified Bio Lubricant Combining Sustainability and Multi-Use Performance https://swconnected.co.uk/wd-40-introduces-wd-40-specialist-bio-lubricant-multi-use-an-eu-ecolabel-certified-bio-lubricant-combining-sustainability-and-multi-use-performance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wd-40-introduces-wd-40-specialist-bio-lubricant-multi-use-an-eu-ecolabel-certified-bio-lubricant-combining-sustainability-and-multi-use-performance Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:03:09 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/wd-40-introduces-wd-40-specialist-bio-lubricant-multi-use-an-eu-ecolabel-certified-bio-lubricant-combining-sustainability-and-multi-use-performance/ Developed for maintenance, facility management and light industrial environments, the new lubricant delivers multi-purpose performance while meeting the stringent environmental requirements of the EU Ecolabel.  WD-40 Company Limited, a global leader in maintenance and lubrication products, is proud to announce the launch of its new WD-40 Specialist® Bio Lubricant Multi-Use. Innovation has defined the WD-40® […]

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