Read more: Middle Class Can’t Afford to Live in Cities Anymore

The battle is playing out on a neighborhood level in every growing city in America: a battle between those who want to keep property values high, and those who want the chance to live in the cities that have the best economic prospects. Rents are rising, people are flocking to the cities, homes of multiple-occupancy are being created, Air BnB properties are replacing long-term-lets, and … Continue reading Read more: Middle Class Can’t Afford to Live in Cities Anymore

Cape Verde’s adults only launches

A glittering launch party took place on 10-11 December weekend to celebrate the opening of Cape Verde’s first adult-only five-star hotels, Llana Beach resort, and the premium beach club, Bikini Beach.  There was an official opening ceremony followed by an unforgettable two-day party, with guests seeing an eclectic mix of entertainers perform at the resort and at the beach club. Do you know where Cape Verde is? Did … Continue reading Cape Verde’s adults only launches

Philip Watts of Philip Watts Design – the Modern Blacksmith

Copse Magazine was lucky enough to interview Philip Watts, the respected modern blacksmith and sculptor. Nottingham-based Philip Watts has just opened a new showroom at the OXO Tower, London. How did you first get your job? I actually have never had a job. My dream was always to work on my own and use my creativity. So what I do now is translating ideas I have … Continue reading Philip Watts of Philip Watts Design – the Modern Blacksmith

Science is Kids play: Children fight Malaria

Science-led healthcare company GSK challenged school children across the UK to come up with their own solutions to the problem posed by malaria and by doing so, they hope to ignite a real creative spark and enthusiasm for STEM subjects in school. The future of scientific research and development in the UK looks to be bright, as the children took to up the challenge with … Continue reading Science is Kids play: Children fight Malaria

Zoflora disinfectant: Product review

If you are anything like me, then shopping for household items such as detergents and disinfectants leaves you standing zombified mid-aisle in the supermarket, staring at the bright colours and trying to read labels to find that one magical product to address your cleaning needs. You eventually give up and purchase something that seems vaguely familiar from a TV advert, and that when you get … Continue reading Zoflora disinfectant: Product review