Vegan mecca: Acorn Restaurant Review

Veganism has rocketed in the past decade. More people than ever before are choosing to enjoy a plant-based life. In fact, it is estimated that the number of vegans in Britain has risen by an astonishing 360% in just 10 years. Take a closer look at your local supermarket shelves and you'll see that veganism is on the march. Shops are responding to the changing consumer demands of a less meat orientated customer. There was a time when opening a...

Blue Momentum takeover of local Conservative branches driven by ex-Ukip members

The Conservatives are at risk of being overrun by a ‘blue Momentum-style’ takeover at local Conservative branches – with former Ukipers leading the march. An increase in membership has been reported by 42 out of 75 local associations, with many noting a change since the Chequers deal was agreed by the Cabinet, according to The Sunday Times. Campaigner John Stafford said the rise came from ex-Ukip members rejoining because they want to vote in a leadership contest to replace Mrs...

Book review: Ladder Climbing in High Heels

This may well come as a shock to your beliefs so reach out and hold close something you love dearly, but serve it straight and in a shot glass for the truth will brittle your bones into icicles. As my father said, in the only letter that one professional writer ever sent the other, reality is not what Hollywood and Debbie Reynolds teach you. So I must regrettably, yet factually, inform you that no matter what your visions are, my...

Modern consumers have developed a “I want it now” attitude

Modern consumers have developed a ‘want it now’ attitude – thanks to online shopping and social media, a study has found. As it becomes easier than ever before to get something within days - or even hours - of making a purchase, more than one in five admit they want instant gratification. One in 10 would expect an online order to arrive no later than the next day with some impatient shoppers not happy unless they can get what they...

Flashbacks To 93: Needful Things

Okay, what do I write here? So far, Flashbacks To 93 has consisted of a mix of movies I’ve seen and love, ones I’m revisiting after a long time away from them and a few that I’d never seen before. I think it’s been going well. Even when I’ve not been wild about the films, there’s been something interesting to say, whether looking back at my childhood love of the characters for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III or gawping in...

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