By Rupert Hargreaves One of the major criticisms levelled against the UK and the City of London in recent years has been a lack of interest in startups and venture investing. A lack of tolerance for risk has been blamed for the problem, but one of Euro…
Nine in 10 landlords raise rents for existing tenants
By Lars Mucklejohn Tenants in Britain now face larger rent increases from renewing their existing contract instead of moving to a new property, new figures show, as landlords move closer towards open market rates. According to data from estate agent Ha…
‘Very good’: Erik ten Hag seriously impressed with £19m Manchester United’s progress this season
Manchester United ended the season in style, beating Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 to prepare for the FA Cup final in perfect fashion. United followed up a fine home win over Newcastle United by picking up another three points at the Amex Stadium. Diogo…
How London’s diversity has helped it take over the world of advertising
By Rupert Hargreaves According to Groupm, the world’s leading media investment company, the UK is the largest advertising market in Europe. Ad revenue is expected to hit £41.3bn this year and could grow to £50bn by 2028. The sector exported services wo…
If you look past the headlines London is charging ahead
By Rupert Hargreaves It’s easy to get caught up in all the negative news about London and the City, but it doesn’t take much effort to find something positive happening in the square mile. While the headlines are dominated by a steady trickle of takeov…
Wisbech man Rudolfs Simkuns in King’s Lynn court after being caught with laughing gas
A 21-year-old timber engineer was caught travelling through town with laughing gas in his car. Rudolfs Simkuns appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday charged with possession of a Class C drug, and pleaded guilty to the offence. He was travelli…
Wisbech man Rudolfs Simkuns in King’s Lynn court after being caught with laughing gas
A 21-year-old timber engineer was caught travelling through town with laughing gas in his car. Rudolfs Simkuns appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday charged with possession of a Class C drug, and pleaded guilty to the offence. He was travelli…
Grandmothers are West Norfolk couple’s inspiration
A husband and wife team completed a “mighty hike” raising £700 for a charity close to their hearts with their grandmothers as their inspiration. Emily and Jake Jackson, of Tilney St Lawrence, laced up their walking shoes to trek a marathon distance of …
Downham Market man Dean Adams in King’s Lynn court after drink-driving offence
A father has been left heartbroken after being caught drink-driving following a visit to the pub. Dean Adams, 44, of Maple Road in Downham, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, where he admitted the offence. He committed it on March 31, whe…
Pond leads to troubled waters for West Norfolk farmer
It was meant to be a project that gave back to nature by creating a tranquil pond in his garden. But a West Norfolk farmer has managed to dig himself into deep water after his pond left him embroiled in a “frustrating” planning row. Brian Rivett, a kee…