We analysed 101 companies’ statements on modern slavery – here’s what we found

Modern slavery includes human trafficking, servitude and forced labour, and tens of millions of people around the world are thought to be affected. It affects people in both developing countries and developed countries, including the UK. Businesses can play a major role in either facilitating modern slavery or eradicating it. Yet firms are addressing modern slavery in their supply … Read more

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is next year’s game – reports

According to a couple of reports online, Call of Duty 2019 is Modern Warfare 4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is Infinity Ward’s current project, due for release in 2019. According to Gaming Intel and Charlie Intel reports, the upcoming game will feature a traditional single-player campaign as well as multiplayer and Zombies. Infinity War is also said … Read more

Richard Long review – modern primitive sees the cosmos reflected in mud

Mud is not a promising medium to draw with. It is dull, thick, unpromising stuff. A muddy drawing sounds like a vague and boring one. Miraculously, however – or maybe just because he’s spent 50 years making art in and of the land – Richard Long’s huge new mud drawing Gravity Crescent is hypnotic, full … Read more

Gathering Traditional Festival, Bríd Harper – the best trad music this week

With a raft of concerts, céilídhe, sessions and storytelling as well as set dancing, singing and instrument masterclasses, The Gathering boasts an enviable programme. Tonight, Scottish duo, Ali Bain and Phil Cunningham, will share top billing with the drum-tight trio of Máirtín O’Connor, Cathal Hayden and Seamie O’Dowd in the INEC Acoustic Club, while in … Read more

Engineered hardwood flooring – New Generation

New Generation is a quality, engineered Australian hardwood flooring range available in six native timber species providing a variety of tones, from warm reds to soft blonde. The boards feature distinct knots and grain variation to create a unique character and natural look similar to solid timber flooring. Beneath a thick top layer of Australian … Read more

What comes first – appliances or the kitchen design?

When it comes to designing your dream kitchen, design and functionality work hand-in-hand. So what comes first – the design or your appliances? Experts weigh in on the best way to kick-start your new kitchen. No longer poky, disconnected and hidden away, today’s kitchen sits upfront and starring. “It’s enjoying an elevation in status,” agrees … Read more

‘GO INTO YOUR POLICE STATION AND TELL US YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY – BUT DON’T PUT IT ON FACEBOOK’

Police today urged householders to tell them when they’re on holiday — so officers can help keep an eye on their house Ahead of the start of the trades fortnight, community officers are leading a crackdown on break-ins during the summer months — when those types of crimes peak. PC Andy Caulfield, based at Longhaugh … Read more

Adam West’s campy Batman was a joy. Modern superheroes – why so serious?

  Adam West and Burt Ward. Photograph: Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images Monday 19 June 2017 13.16 BSTLast modified on Monday 19 June 2017 15.30 BST We all know that the character of Batman is the 21st-century version of Hamlet. It’s a given. Every great Hollywood actor must at some point attempt to put their own spin on … Read more

Wave – Wooden Flooring Collection

Inspired by non-rectified planks of Nordic Countries. Wave is a creative pre-finished European Oak flooring inspired by non-rectified planks typical in Nordic Countries that in the past used to be laid respecting the irregular and natural trunk shape. The look of the wavy planks, the three elegant colors (black, grey, white) and the alternating of … Read more