By Christian May A quiet revolution occurred in the very earliest moments of this morning, probably while you were asleep. You went to bed in one sort of country, and woke up in another sort entirely. The difference is largely invisible but undeniably …
Abba star Bjorn invested in my start-up – now I give artists the royalties they deserve
By Jennifer Sieg Jennifer Sieg meets Ryan Edwards of music tech start-up Audoo to discuss how he’s managed to secure backing from some of the biggest names in the music industry Entrepreneur Ryan Edwards can still remember the day he secured the invest…
Financing growth? How the City’s frailties have hamstrung productivity
By Chris Dorrell The single biggest economic question facing this government is how to improve the UK’s sluggish rate of productivity growth. Since the financial crisis, productivity growth in the UK has slowed significantly from its pre-2008 trend. Sl…
The Notebook: Turning 18 with a junior ISA? Here’s what to do
By Susannah Streeter From managing a junior ISA to preparing for upcoming tax changes, Hargreaves Lansdown’s Susannah Streeter offers her advice in today’s Notebook Avoid those taxing regretsHindsight can be painful, especially when it comes to your fi…
Are REITs on course for a recovery?
By Elliot Gulliver-Needham Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have had a tough time over the past two years as central banks hiked interest rates and the property market was plunged into a downturn. Not a single one of the 33 REITs listed in London …
NFL: How data can help drive down concussion and injuries
By Matt Hardy The NFL has a long and complex relationship with brain injuries and concussions. In 2021 a $1bn settlement saw the American football league agree to end race-based adjustments in dementia testing relating to black retirees. Just over a de…
Hunstanton Town Council discusses ‘dangerous’ tree, potential fly-tipping and Centre Port plans
Councillors have called for a “dangerous” tree outside of their town centre meeting place to be trimmed down. At Hunstanton Town Council’s full meeting last Wednesday, members discussed a large tree which sits just outside of the town hall. Cllr Wendy …
Veggie Market opens up in King’s Lynn town centre
A team of three have spoken of their excitement after opening a new fruit and vegetable store in town. Veggie Market opened on Tower Street in Lynn last Saturday, selling a wide range of delicious fresh products. Adrianna Pelnena, Igorn Zabepins and Al…
Emily Outred was inspired to pursue career in acting after being an extra in King’s Lynn-filmed Revolution
A successful actress has spoken of how a 1980s movie which was shot in Lynn inspired her to pursue a career in film. Emily Outred, who moved to Norfolk from Manchester when she was ten years old, was chosen alongside her two sisters, Olivia and Jessica…
Hunstanton Town Council hears of problems ‘fun snaps’ are causing dogs
A dog owner says there is “absolutely nothing fun” about novelty fireworks being used by town youngsters which are leaving her pet “traumatised”. At Hunstanton Town Council’s meeting last week, councillors heard from a member of the public about ‘fun s…