PUBLISHED: 08:00 22 July 2018 Sabrina Johnson The ‘Be Bright Stay Safe’ pledge is about motivating people who work around, or who may come into contact with, the electricity distribution network to adopt safe behaviour. Picture: UK Power Networks Archant Companies in Norfolk are being encouraged to sign up to a new safety pledge designed to reduce the risk of electricity related accidents. In 2017, there were around 1,800 instances of third party cable damage across areas covered by UK Power Networks, 800 of which (44pc) occurred in the East of England.Now, to help reduce the number of instances and to prevent accidents the UK’s biggest electricity distributor is urging companies in Norfolk to sign up to a new safety pledge. With an initial emphasis on haulage firms, trade bodies and the agricultural industry, the Be Bright, Stay Safe campaign aims to raise awareness of the risks of coming into contact with overhead or underground power … [Read more...] about Norfolk companies urged to be bright and stay safe around electricity
Mitch Albom: Angels’ Mike Trout not worried about being a brand
Mitch Albom Detroit Free Press Published 6:47 p.m. UTC Jul 22, 2018 There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who hear “brand” and think marketing, and those who hear “brand” and think a hot poker stuck into a cow. I admit to being one of the latter. I’m slow to the whole “brand” dialogue. I get it for soda, cars and computers. But when I hear “brand” referred to human beings, it gets weird. I keep thinking about what happens when those people die; will the name on their tombstones have one of those copyright signs next to it? The issue arose last week when the best player in baseball, Mike Trout, was mildly criticized by his commissioner for not being enough of a brand player. The commissioner, Rob Manfred, a Harvard law grad, was being asked by the media why baseball is seeing a decline in attendance. He got into the profile of the game’s biggest talent, Trout, the 26-year-old seven-time All-Star and … [Read more...] about Mitch Albom: Angels’ Mike Trout not worried about being a brand
Hanoi residents work all night to save their belongings from flooding
In Chuong My district, fear of floods had residents up all night on Saturday to move their belongings, including furniture and other goods. When storm Son Tinh made landfall as a tropical depression last weekend, bringing continuous, heavy rain in northern and central Vietnam, residents of this commune sprung into action. Elsewhere, 20 people had lost their lives and 16 were listed as missing as of Saturday night. Residents used motorbikes to carry their household items to a safer place. “Our house is in a valley so we need to move rice to a higher area. We have moved over a ton of rice from the afternoon till the evening,” said Nguyen Duy Dong, a local resident. Packages of rice and other household items got priority. The owner of this house said that he and his family will sleep at a neighbor’s house if the flood happens in the next days. Moving livestock amidst pouring rain took a lot of time. At midnight, the commune was still lit up and the sounds of … [Read more...] about Hanoi residents work all night to save their belongings from flooding
Can you spot yourself in our Jimmy’s Festival gallery?
PUBLISHED: 07:15 22 July 2018 | UPDATED: 07:15 22 July 2018 Amy Gibbons A dad introduces his young son to some rather loud rock music on stage Picture: JAMES AGER James Ager Jimmy’s Festival kicked off with a day of novelty and nostalgia, as a host of families came together to watch both new talent and familiar faces take to the stage. A family enjoy the live music at Jimmy's Festival Picture: JAMES AGERIt’s the festival for everybody – with acts ranging from Paul Young and the Happy Mondays, to Tom Lumley and Andy and the Odd Socks, the family event at Jimmy’s Farm provided the perfect opportunity for little ones to experience live music for the first time – while keeping the grown ups happy.To top it all off, crowds enjoyed perfect festival weather as the sun shone down on the annual celebration of music and food in Wherstead.Can you spot yourself in our gallery?Jack Lovell enjoys his first ever ride with his dad Chris … [Read more...] about Can you spot yourself in our Jimmy’s Festival gallery?
Reports of fallen paraglider sparks ‘extensive search’ around Fakenham
PUBLISHED: 07:41 22 July 2018 | UPDATED: 07:41 22 July 2018 The Norfolk Fire Service drone was used after reports that a paraglider had crashed in Fakenham. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Archant An “extensive search” was launched after police received reports a paraglider had crashed in Fakenham. Police were called at around 7.15pm yesterday to the south of the town where a woman said she had seen a glider “fall very quickly”.Inspector James Makepeace, from Norfolk police, said: “We got to her quite quickly and we also spoke to other witnesses who said the glider had recovered and flown off south.”A search of the area was then launched, involving police, the dog unit, Norfolk Fire and Rescue, and the fire service’s drone.Insp Makepeace said: “They searched four areas where it would be most likely have landed but we’ve not found anything and not had any more reports.”He added he was satisfied the pilot had probably regained … [Read more...] about Reports of fallen paraglider sparks ‘extensive search’ around Fakenham
Flight Review: Austrian Airlines B777 Business Class Colombo to Vienna
Related: Austrian Airlines In this trip report, I review the Business Class on Austrian Airlines Boeing 777-200ER in March 2018. This 10 hour flight was from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Sri Lanka to Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Austria. Our Travel Auctions Sort Bypopularlatestending Austria Airlines (part of the Lufthansa Group) only operates one flight per week to/from Sri Lanka in the winter months. I have reviewed a number of Austrian Airlines Business Class flights. Its flatbed seats are not the best in the industry, but Austrian Airlines remains my favourite European airline for flying in Business Class for the service, amenities and food, which is the best in the skies (similar to what you usually get served in First). Within the Lufthansa group, which is made up of Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Eurowings, and Brussels Airlines, Austrian offers the best Business Class. The cost of my one-way ticket from Colombo to Vienna was 300 euros + 52,500 Miles& … [Read more...] about Flight Review: Austrian Airlines B777 Business Class Colombo to Vienna
Simply Laura Hats: A Declaration Of A Lifestyle
For special occasions on my summer calendar, for luxury travels with that extra special reason, and sometimes just because, I love to wear hats! When I stumble across a chic new hat brand I’m excited because it feels like somewhat of a niche. It’s a way to define my style that echoes of true class and of a bygone era when hats wouldn’t just have been saved for those special occasions. I was delighted therefore, to discover Simply Laura Hats recently and they more than meet my requirements for the perfect hat! Our Travel Auctions Sort Bypopularlatestending About Simply Laura Hats The inspiration behind the collection is both travel and Laura’s southern roots. A fabulous hint of the Caribbean can sometimes be said to shine through in the designs. They are feminine, strong, beautiful, subtle and colourful! There is something for everyone in the collection, some of my favourite pieces include the ultra-romantic Days Gone By, a couture taupe parasisal Cloche hat with … [Read more...] about Simply Laura Hats: A Declaration Of A Lifestyle
Take A Trip To Paradise With These Top Four Seasons Resort Offers
Related: Four Seasons Usefully, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have released all their top offers on one easy to digest page. Our Travel Auctions Sort Bypopularlatestending They say “Rediscover your taste for adventure and experience something new from our exceptional portfolio of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Whether you’re looking to escape from it all at our world-class spas, or explore the world with one of our exclusive curated experiences, we’ll look after every detail to make sure your getaway is truly one to remember”. Are The Offers Any Good? My top pick is the 5th night free or 15% off in the autumn at Four Seasons Cap Ferrat on the French Riviera. A base room here comes in at 450€ in October. Another good one is Miami, The Surf Club which has a 4th night free offer. Of course, there are offers across the Four Seasons Resorts portfolio. Get A Free Upgrade, Free Breakfast & $100 Resort Credit at Four Seasons Don’t forget that Four … [Read more...] about Take A Trip To Paradise With These Top Four Seasons Resort Offers
The Best Of California
Related: Audley Travel California’s vastness encompasses a mind-boggling diversity — soaring sequoias and iconic cityscapes, misty islands and sunny beaches, historic vineyards and cutting-edge couture. Our Travel Auctions Sort Bypopularlatestending With so much to choose from, it can be hard to plan what to see and do on a trip to the Golden State. We asked our USA specialists to pick the state’s best bits based on what they’ve found on their many trips. Here are their suggestions for where to go in California for culture, wildlife, beaches, wine and scenic drives. The best beaches in California: Los Angeles Sure, you can go to Los Angeles for the movie stars, the high-end restaurants or the impressive history. But at its heart, LA is a city of beaches. For more than a century, people have come here for the cloudless blue skies, buttery light, and the seemingly endless expanse of the Pacific Ocean. These are not exclusive beaches filled with glamorous people. … [Read more...] about The Best Of California
Tempting? Private Jet Flights For Just $280…
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with the delightful Zander Futernick about his private jet venture that promises to change the face of business travel across the US and the world. Zander’s FlyAurua is offering luxury private jet flights from as little as $280. It could be a game changer! Our Travel Auctions Sort Bypopularlatestending In 2016, Futernick founded ZED Aerospace: a Miami-based startup dedicated to developing innovative in-flight technologies. Backed by investors from the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, project AURA offers private jet tickets for a similar price to Business or First Class on legacy carriers. Zander says the figures work, they don’t even need to completely fill their planes to make the venture profitable. Zander’s concept is simple, FlyAura will fly you in more luxury with more flexibility for cheaper than a Business Class ticket. Crucially, by avoiding commercial airports, fees are kept to a minimum and ridiculously low … [Read more...] about Tempting? Private Jet Flights For Just $280…