Tuesday, February 09, 2010
The ancient city of Rome was not built in a day. It took nearly a decade to build the Colosseum, and almost a century to construct St. Peter's Basilica. But now the city, including these landmarks, can be digitised in just a matter of hours.
Long established metal craft company BEC Design Works is breaking away from its traditional metal work offerings with a new collection of stunning sculptures for the more discerning market. The range of three different sculptures...
With the Met Office predicting yet more snow and icy temperatures, the ‘big freeze’ looks set to continue. So, the heating control experts at Drayton have come up with some handy tips for keeping warm in your home.

Femi 'tackles' the beauty world and scores a 'conversion'

Leicester based Femi Health & Beauty celebrated the grand opening of new premises on Highcross Street, with celebrity guests – Tigers rugby stars Scott Hamilton, Johne Murphy and Brett Deacon.

Yamaha Silent Pianos Making A Noise With Free Hi-Fi Systems

Yamaha have announced details of an exciting 4-month promotion which will see all 'silent' upright and grand piano models sold between September and December being shipped with a superb award-winning M-430 Hi-Fi system completely free of charge to cust

The Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

For centuries people have been using natural apple cider vinegar as both a food and a medicine for themselves and for their pets. In 400BC, Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine used this for its health giving properties, and since then others, have used vinegar and vinegar mixed with honey, as an energizing tonic and a healing elixir.

Scott’s Creativity Wows Crowds at International Hair Show

Scott Bailye enhanced his reputation as one of the nation’s leading hairdressers when he took part in the European version of The Gathering, an annual international hair show organised by Paul Mitchell, one of the leading names in hairdressing wo

A Coalville girl has written her second book in the Redgate Tails series in aid of a local animal charity.

Sherilyn Wileman (10) has penned “Redgate Tails – Sultan” a story about a European Eagle-Owl that she met at the Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary in Markfield.

Johann Conrad Dippel: The original Frankenstein

Johann Conrad Dippel was such a mad scientist that he was actually born in castle Frankenstein in 1673, a place near Darmstadt, Germany.

Rome was built in a day, with hundreds of thousands of digital photos

The ancient city of Rome was not built in a day. It took nearly a decade to build the Colosseum, and almost a century to construct St. Peter's Basilica. But now the city, including these landmarks, can be digitised in just a matter of hours.

Wildlife restoration success in Leicestershire

Restoration work in Owston Wood, near Oakham in Leicestershire has transformed the area, in one of the Forestry Commission's nationwide successes in England in the upkeep of wildlife areas - Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Unusual Sculptures For House And Garden

Long established metal craft company BEC Design Works is breaking away from its traditional metal work offerings with a new collection of stunning sculptures for the more discerning market.

The range of three different sculptures encompasses inspiring contemporary designs coupled with antique finishing to create a product that is perfect for the office or home.

The Market Improves Do We Sell Now?

With signs that the recession is near to ending the housing market has been showing signs of recovery with increased sales during the summer and autumn months.

Top Tips For Keeping Warm During The Cold Snap

With the Met Office predicting yet more snow and icy temperatures, the ‘big freeze’ looks set to continue. So, the heating control experts at Drayton have come up with some handy tips for keeping warm in your home.

Free tickets for teachers at Bosworth Battlefield and Snibston

Teachers and their families can see learning come alive at two of Leicestershire County Council’s most popular attractions for free.

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, and Snibston Discovery Museum are offering teachers the chance to bring their families on a pre-visit to test just how suitable these attractions are for school visits.

Santa Claus visits Markfield

Santa visited Markfield to raise funds for unique Leicestershire charity the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation.

Rainbows Hosts House Of Commons Tour

Local residents are being given a unique opportunity to raise vital funds for a local charity whilst visiting a famous London landmark.

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People are inviting people to take part in an organised guided tour at the House of Commons London with all proceeds going towards supporting their ‘Building For The Future’ Campaign.

The early death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has fascinated people all over the world for over 200 years, with some believing he was poisoned by a rival, while others have suggested he died from kidney failure, Henoch-Schönlein purpura (
Grand Marnier's limited editon is simply irresistible "I can resist anything except temptation" - Oscar Wilde 
For the third year running, Sir Terry Wogan returned to Leicester, the place he once famously dubbed the ‘lost city’, for the annual TOGs’ (Terry’s Old Geezers/Gals) convention.
Two Footwear Design graduates from Leicester’s De Montfort University (DMU), were given the chance of a lifetime to show their designs to the world’s greatest shoe guru and a final year student has also won a day working with him.
A rare and surprising archaeological discovery at Tel Dor: A gemstone engraved with the portrait of Alexander the Great was uncovered during excavations by an archaeological team directed by Dr. Ayelet Gilboa of the University of Haifa and Dr....
Lumbers transformed their high-end jewellery boutique into a Michelin Star fine-dinning restaurant, for an evening of entertainment with an X-tra special attraction!!

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