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A Jack the Ripper Ghost Tour of East London

As you may or may not know, Jack the Ripper is my most favourite man in history, closely followed by Henry the Eighth, so when I heard that Lantern Ghost Tours have announced their new Jack the Ripper Ghost Tour I was pretty damn excited, this also makes them the only ghost tour covering the Whitechapel Murders.   The hour and a half tour will…

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How to get the Best Deal when Booking a Hotel

With so much choice, booking a hotel room can throw up as many problems as it solves, not least the uncertainty around knowing if you’re getting the best deal. Some say you should always book way in advance and others reckon you should leave it ‘til the last minute, but in reality it all depends on when, where, and why you are going to stay in…

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I’ve Always Wanted To Get A Tarot Card Reading, Here’s Why…*

Some people think that Tarot cards and spirits are scary, but it’s something that has always interested me. I love the idea of finding out about what my future could hold – I’m not sure if I believe in it 100 percent, but I would like to have a read, at least.  While I am interested in finding out more about my future, before agreeing…

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Would You Tip In Nandos?!

I’m all for tipping people but I do feel that tipping in Nandos is an odd one! If I’m at a nice restaurant and I’ve had really good service I will tip for sure, but tipping someone for carrying my plate a few feet… I’m not so sure! TheJobsMenu.com have a great sense of what is going on within the hospitality world and they have…

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Recipe; SunGold Kiwifruit-Raspberry Cobbler.

It’s about time I shared a recipe! Here’s one for Kiwifruit-Raspberry Cobbler. Serves 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Start to Finish: 1 hour Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter-canola oil blend 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon corn starch 4 Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit, peeled and thickly sliced 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt…

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Band of the Day!

It’s been a while since I did one of these, but here is my band of the day! Secret Company are from Essex so I’m repping some home town talent! <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/PwA7a-GsTFo” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> The guys have recently collaborated with Talenthouse, a creative collaboration platform and community of artists, to produce a music video for their debut single ‘Saviour’. Talenthouse are currently helping emerging creatives and…

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Iced Shakes… Yes Please!

Forget wine sommeliers; this summer Maison Blanc is introducing the concept of a ‘sommelier’ who pairs iced drinks with sweet indulgent patisserie.   With the warmer weather arriving, Britons are developing quite a thirst for iced drinks and French patisserie, Maison Blanc, are confident that their new summer flavours will quench this nationwide desire. However, in true Maison Blanc style, these iced drinks do not simply have…

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6 Easy Ways to Prepare Your Mind and Body for the Summer Sun

Summer has finally arrived and that can only mean one thing. Sunny weather! There’s nothing better for your mood than the sunshine. Especially after plenty of chilly months beforehand. However, because we’ve gotten used to grey days, it can be difficult to adjust to the summer sun. For both our bodies and our minds. Here are 6 easy ways to make sure you’re prepared for…

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I'm Squibb Vicious, better known as Haydy!
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