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A 28-year-old bather drowned this Sunday morning while bathing with some friends in the San Juan reservoir, in the southwest of the Community of Madrid. The emergency number 112 switchboard received the first call at 08:54 and soon the rescuers located the body about three meters deep in an area near the shore. Summa 112 sent the psychologist on duty to attend to the young people who were next to the bather, a group that had been there since early in the morning, as Javier Chivite, spokesperson for Emergencies112 Community of Madrid, described to the media.Continue reading
Rising Welsh electronic artist Efan Electro is preparing to launch his new single, “Cofiwch”, on Friday 10 July 2026 via Mostly Host’s Records. The 11-year-old DJ, producer and radio presenter has drawn inspiration from the story of Tryweryn, using electronic music to reflect on remembrance, national identity and Welsh pride. Meaning “Remember”, “Cofiwch” delivers a haunting electronic soundscape with emotional melodies and uplifting energy. Instead of recounting historical events directly, the track conveys the lasting emotions connected to Tryweryn, presenting Welsh history through a modern electronic style. The story of Tryweryn remains one of the defining moments in modern Welsh…
Rapid expansion and strong client results have earned CRDOne the High Growth Business of the Year award at the 2026 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards. The Bedford agency collected the award at The Marquee on 18 June and was also named a finalist in the Business of the Year category for businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Over the past year, CRDOne has increased its team from three to seven people and expanded its client base to more than 30 organisations throughout the UK. The agency’s growth is supported by successful client campaigns, including a project that helped an ecommerce…
Wellth and Wild has announced plans to host a new collection of wellness workshops, giving members of the public an opportunity to learn more about natural approaches to health from experienced practitioners. Attendees will gain insight into herbal medicine, nutritional wellbeing and everyday habits that can help support a balanced and holistic lifestyle. The workshops will be held at The Fold near Worcester, where Wellth and Wild operates its established shop and wellness centre. The business is also preparing to introduce a range of organically grown herbs, cultivated by the founders and soon available for purchase in-store. “At Wellth &…
Homeowners considering a renovation in 2026 face a complex financial picture. Construction costs continue to be influenced by labour shortages and shifting material prices, making it essential to build realistic budgets before work begins. The Expert’s Advice Darren Drumm, Founder of Drumm Carpentry, Kitchens & Wardrobes, says there is no fixed renovation price because every project differs. Basic improvement works often cost between €800 and €1,200 per m² (£680-£1,020), while extensive retrofits and full-property renovations can range from €2,500 to €3,500+ per m² (£2,125-£2,975+). For a standard three-bedroom semi-detached property, homeowners should prepare for: Renovation costs of approximately €150,000-€250,000 (£127,000-£212,000).…
An emerging circus organisation dedicated to making creative movement activities accessible to people with additional needs is planning its next stage of growth following a successful launch earlier this year. Founded in February by Cindy Downey and Rosa Iddon Cooper, Circable offers travelling circus workshops, performances and wellbeing-focused sessions. The programmes are designed to accommodate a broad range of participants, including children and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. As part of its expansion plans, the company hopes to acquire a portable aerial rig that can be used by wheelchair users and individuals with restricted mobility. A…
A-Star Tuitions, co-founded by Debashis and Arunima Saha, is moving into a new chapter of its development with the announcement of an online learning platform and a new parent-facing progress tracking system, due to launch at the beginning of the 2026-27 academic year. Established in 2018 to address the increasing need for high-quality STEM tuition, the company has grown steadily and its latest expansion reflects both that trajectory and its commitment to improving the experience for students and families alike. The announcement arrives as A-Star Tuitions enjoys a run of industry recognition, having been shortlisted in the Best Home…
Drawing on more than two decades of experience working with young people, a former teacher has established a new coaching practice focused on helping children strengthen confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing. Rose Dray has launched Grow Minds Coaching after completing her certification as a children’s confidence and mindset coach. The new venture reflects her belief that many children need more individualised emotional support than schools can currently provide alone. Ahead of the upcoming academic year, Dray intends to deliver coaching within schools, through home visits and via one-to-one sessions designed to encourage personal growth and self-confidence. Her decision to pursue…
Alison Bell never expected a simple movement one morning would bring her corporate career to an abrupt halt. Yet the injury that left her unable to work ultimately became the turning point that led her to a profession she finds far more meaningful. Alison had long admired the work of Louise Hay before circumstances forced her to reassess her future. “I had been in corporate for the best part of 20 years,” she said. “I was in IT security, IT sales, I had a European role, I was flying all around the world – and then I had to leave…
A psychologist who has spent four decades helping people navigate career and life transitions says society urgently needs a new understanding of later life, arguing that traditional ideas of retirement no longer reflect how people actually live between the ages of 60 and 80. Dr Denise Taylor, a chartered psychologist specialising in later life and retirement, is launching her new book ThriveSpan: Walking Gently Into What Matters Now on 2 June 2026. Drawing on doctoral research, decades of coaching experience, and her own reflections as she approached later life herself, Denise argues that too many people…