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Why all getaways should be like The Green House Hotel in Bournemouth
Dubbed the UK’s most eco-friendly hotel it offers sustainability from the dining to decor without compromising on quality.
Laura Enfield
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Discover a hidden world behind Bath’s most famous landmark
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa offers an oasis of calm and serenity in the centre of the city.
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Does this Stratford tech company have the solution to single-use plastics?
Plastic Energy was founded in Spain by trained engineer Carlos Monreal. It has now moved its headquarters to Plexal in east London as it prepares to roll out its patented hydrocarbon process to cities worldwide.
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Enjoy home comforts in the New Forest
Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort is on the southern edge of the nature reserve near Lymington and offers self-catering lodges for up to 10 people.
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From refugee to driving force behind The Ivy Collection’s success
How Baton Berisha escaped the war in Kosovo and found a new purpose helping launch a new era for the company. He tells us more about its latest opening in Canary Wharf – The Ivy In The Park.
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Is the Tylney Hall State Suite worth the £600 price tag?
The newly refurbished rooms at the Hampshire hotel cost the same as a one bedroom at the five-star Canary Wharf Riverside Plaza but offer stunning countryside escapism two hours from the city.
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This tech-forward Stratford company designs bespoke engagement rings using 3D printing
Durham Rose was set up by former MOD engineer Manu Bhardwaj after he struggled to get a custom sparkler to propose with. Based at innovation hub Plexal it uses specially modified software to create customer’s dream jewellery.
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The Bethnal Green company that makes artisan cocktails in a can
James Law left Crate Brewery to co-founded Longflint Drinks Co with the mission of bringing the ethos of craft brewing to the world of ready mixed long drinks.
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The zen-inspired Italian chef who paints like Picasso with food
Federico Crisafulli is introducing a live plating experience to Quadrato in Canary Wharf. The new head chef is hoping to gain a Michelin star with his menu which brings together Roman, Japanese and English influences.
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Can east London become the Silicon Valley of fashion?
London College Of Fashion, UAL is heading up a £2.4m project to create a Fashion District around Hackney, Stratford and Poplar centred around technology and sustainability. We sat down with Professor Frances Corner to find out more.
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Why old-fashioned universities hate this Stratford start-up
Churchill Gowns based at innovation hub Plexal is breaking the stuffy traditions of graduation by selling gowns and mortar boards to students online from £29. We sat down with co-founder Ruth Nicholls to find out how it is tackling the competition.
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Is Champneys Tring any good for pregnant ladies?
The health spa is one of the most prestigious in the country and only an hour from Canary Wharf. But is it worth the journey for some pre-natal pampering?