A vegan hairdresser has transformed the front room of her Barming home into a salon that uses cruelty-free, animal-friendly products.Nichola Alderson, 43, has launched Paladin Hair & Beauty after working as a mobile stylist for the last 18 months.She became a vegan three years ago after seeing a Facebook post of a cow being reunited with her calf.Now Mrs Alderson has decided to interweave her ethical values with her work by using only products friendly to animals and the environment in her business.These include shampoo from Organic Colour Systems, which is against animal-testing and which uses high-grade organic, natural ingredients, and Tropic skin care, a company backed by Alan Sugar.The Tonbridge Road beautician said: “Greener beauty is the direction everyone is heading."It is kinder to your skin as well as being kinder to the environment.”A growing number of requests for additional services such as waxing and lash tints from her clients made Mrs Alderson realise … [Read more...] about Vegan hair and beauty salon
‘Sadness’ at sundial vandalism in Christchurch Park
PUBLISHED: 21:41 16 October 2018 | UPDATED: 21:57 16 October 2018 An Armillary sphere sundial which has been vandalised Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN Archant A historic sundial at Christchurch Park in Ipswich which was restored to its former glory last year has been vandalised. Ipswich Mayor Roger Fern cut the ribbon as the restored sundial was unveiled last year Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNThe armillary sphere sundial in the lower arboretum was dedicated to author and historian Dr John Blatchly MBE following its restoration in January 2017.The sundial had previously been absent from the park for almost 100 years. The armillary has been removed and is likely to be missing for at least two weeks while it is repaired, according to the park’s Facebook page. The post read: “We are saddened to report that the armillary sphere sundial in the lower arboretum which we recently restored in memory of Dr John Blatchly MBE has been vandalised. An Armillary sphere sundial will be missing … [Read more...] about ‘Sadness’ at sundial vandalism in Christchurch Park
Norfolk garage owner supplied false plates to gang that burgled 200 premises, court hears
PUBLISHED: 22:12 16 October 2018 | UPDATED: 22:14 16 October 2018 Simon Oakley, who owns Stratton Quick Fit in Long Stratton, is one of four men who went on trial yesterday (October 16) in connection with the break-ins. Picture: Staff photographer Archant Norfolk 2018 A Norfolk garage owner supplied false number plates for a “prolific” regional gang who burgled more than 200 homes, Norwich Crown Court heard. Thomas Pateman, 54, of Fen Road, Chesterton, Cambridgeshire Picture: Staff photographerSimon Oakley, who owns Stratton Quickfit in Long Stratton, is one of four men who went on trial today (October 16) in connection with the break-ins.They are accused of being part of a sophisticated criminal enterprise which saw more than £2m-worth of property stolen between February and December 2017 - including high-performance cars, cash and jewellery.Oakley, 45, of Alburgh Road, Hempnall, is accused of conspiracy to commit burglary.Prosecutor William Carter said he … [Read more...] about Norfolk garage owner supplied false plates to gang that burgled 200 premises, court hears
Stop using these recalled products sold at Waitrose, Lidl, and John Lewis
PUBLISHED: 16:30 16 October 2018 Megan Aldous Do you have these items at home? Picture: ARCHANT Archant Ice creams, fruit and nut muesli and velvet boots are being recalled amid health concerns, while a chicken tikka masala containing nuts has been mislabelled. Waitrose is asking customers to return two types of muesli to their stores after a milling error. Some packs of Essential Waitrose fruit and nut muesli and Dorset gloriously roasted nut muesli contain hard grains and may cause discomfort if bitten. The products thought to have been affected are 1kg bags of Essential Waitrose Fruit and Nut Muesli with a best before date of April 2019 WY 8236 and Dorset Cereals Gloriously Roasted Nut Muesli 600g with a best before date of June 24, 2019 MX8236 / 28 06 2019 MX8240.Classic mini mix ice creams from Lidl are being sold in packaging which isn’t written in English meaning it is not clear that they contain almonds and milk. If you have bought the … [Read more...] about Stop using these recalled products sold at Waitrose, Lidl, and John Lewis
Disruption for commuters after broken down freight train
Updated PUBLISHED: 19:01 16 October 2018 | UPDATED: 19:41 16 October 2018 A broken down freight train at Stowmarket is causing disruption Picture: GOOGLE MAPS Archant Train services running through Stowmarket station are returning to normal following an earlier broken down freight train but delays can still be expected. The broken down train blocked the crossings on Station Road East and Regent Street in the town, and police advised motorists to find another route if possible. The railway line towards Ipswich is now open but services are still subject to delay, cancellation or alteration.The disruption is expected until 10pm.Greater Anglia tweeted at 7.13pm: “Train services running through Stowmarket are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 80 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 10pm.” KCPassengers are being urged to check the Greater Anglia website for more information and advice. … [Read more...] about Disruption for commuters after broken down freight train