Start a new Christmas tradition with the stylish and sustainable timbatree, and make rocking around the Christmas tree one to remember this year

With more than 200 Kiwis in this year’s Edinburgh Festivals, there’s heaps of local talent to check out up north.

The arrival in Edinburgh of over 200 Kiwi performers was celebrated at the NZ themed Backyard Bar at the Roxy with performances, speeches and delicious refreshments and hospitality.

Verity, the UK charity for women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has announced registrations are now open for it’s annual patient conference

New figures from Public Health England (PHE) reveal hospital admissions, liver transplants and deaths from hepatitis C (HCV) have all risen in the UK.

Residents and international visitors to London can now explore one of England’s must see destinations, the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast, on a one day tour from the capital.

Do you remember turning thirteen? It was a big deal. You were starting an exciting phase. In the restaurant world, turning thirteen is just as much of a milestone — minus the social awkwardness.

With summer well under way why not visit Staffordshire this year and experience some of the fantastic culture that the county has to offer.

Sick days are part and parcel of working life; however Flexioffices had a sneaky suspicion that not all sick days are what they might seem at first. After all, how often can Barry from accounts really call in with symptoms of a rare tropical disease? He doesn’t even have a passport.

Five years on the New Zealand Business Women’s Network seems to keep going from strength to strength, with so many Kiwi’s starting up businesses in the UK now and over 1000 members, the network is helping make those connections stronger. Our columnist, Ngaire Ackerley interviewed Bronwen Horton to find out more.

Boom in Brits extending their holiday happiness

One of the most exciting collections of clocks ever amassed is going on show at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London at a landmark exhibition open to the public from Friday 11 July 2014.

Award-winning charity Working With Men (WWM), which focuses on improving the life quality and chances of disadvantaged and marginalised boys and young men, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special event at the House of Commons on 21 July 2014.

After moving to London for love all the way from Auckland New Zealand, 10 years on Mandii Pope is jumping at every opportunity to make art in the UK. Our columnist, Ngaire Ackerley interviewed Mandii about her life in the UK and her amazing artwork.

The Kent based company, FlueCube “the clever chimney cowl” invented to reduce carbon, improve the performance of wood burning and multi fuel stoves as well over coming familiar problems such as smoke blow back caused by downdraft issues or difficulty getting the stove to light, has been given a grant by Low Carbon Kent.

Public Health England (PHE) has published annual 2013 data for dengue fever and chikungunya.

The Caravan Club has rolled out a number of family initiatives and activities for its youngest members, which started on 4 July with the new ‘Epic Explorer Activities’ booklet, available for free, from 53 of The Club’s top sites.

Take the Mike is delighted to bring a midweek comedy show special to Charlie Wright’s Music Lounge. For one summer’s night only, Wednesday 6th August 2014, join them for laughter, fun AND music. This is the entertainment treat the doctor ordered. They’re serving Alan Francis, Yianni Agisilaou, and Paul T. Eyres in the comedy hotspots!

Two intrepid motorcyclists will set off on Friday 1 August 2014 on a 15,000-mile (24,140km) motorcycle trek across Europe to raise awareness and funds for the Alder Hey Children’s Charity.