It wasn’t so long ago that we attended the RBTE and spoke to retail technology experts about the advancements while discussing the demise of the bricks and mortar store. This, investigation and discussion was held with the internet in mind, with data, analytics and automatic customer service. Now, there’s a new boy in town and it’s set to take businesses …

This week we were invited to a preview of the Lost Kingdom at Paulton’s Park. Percy (5) is obsessed with dinosaurs while Mitchell (15) has an in-depth scientific knowledge of the Jurassic age and so this was a dream come true for the family. From the moment we stepped inside we were impressed. We met Rory the baby Raptor in …

Innovative young food company, Heck, has launched a new range of sausages that tie into the growing trend for people eating less meat and making healthier choices.  On April 1st, Heck will launch a “Hole-y” sausage, that has 50% less calories and fat. The team in the kitchen have developed a new process to drill out a hole n the …

On behalf of Diane Modahl, Former Olympic and Commonwealth Athlete and Founder and CEO of the DMSF (www.dmsf.co.uk) Following on from the ‘surprise’ sugar tax announcement in yesterday’s Budget – which is set to raise an estimated £520 million and boost sporting opportunities in primary schools and afterschool activities in secondary schools – former Olympian Diane Modahl has passionately expressed …

50% of eCommerce website problems are undetected by major UK and US brands due to lack of visibility of the customer experience, according to research launched today by User Replay.  Key retail stats: ·         90% of retailers admit they could improve their Online Customer Experience via desktops; 84% say the same for mobile ·         Only 19% of retailers are able …

These tasty little morsels will leave you wanting more. They make for a perfect starter or a tasty canapé at any festive dinner party. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients For the batter 75g cornflour 75g plain flour 1 free-range egg, lightly beaten 188ml Old Speckled Hen vegetable oil, for deep-frying 50g plain flour 1.5kg …

Looking for something to do with all those leftover veggies post-Christmas day? Well, look no further. With this bubble and squeak brunch, you’ll have your family’s five a day sorted and tummies full in no time. Makes 8 Ready in 20 mins Ingredients 300g roast potatoes, chopped 300g leftover broadbeans and courgettes or any other leftover boiled vegetables, roughly chopped …

There is nothing that captures the warmth of winter than a cooked ham.  Enjoy warm or slice for thick chunky sandwiches. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 6 hours Serves: 6 – 8 Ingredients: 3kg to 3.5kg piece unsmoked gammon 2 onions, quartered 3 carrots, roughly chopped 1 celery, roughly chopped 2 tsp whole cloves 3 bay leaves 1 tsp …

Carddies are little cardboard people with scenes that you colour and keep. They quickly become a little girl’s best friend as you can take them wherever you go. Poppy adores her Carddies while Percy has already pinched a few naming them little sister, big brother and Ben and Holly. RRP £8.99 You can find them here: CARDDIES FAMILY 1 – …

This sausage casserole is full of vegetables to keep the winter cold at bay! Made with thick butchers’ sausages, and allowed to slowly cook in a tagine or casserole dish, sausage casserole is a hearty, traditional meal for all the family. Servings: 2/3 people Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Ingredients  8 butchers sausage 500g leeks 1/2 pint …