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Wales Online
15 hours ago
- General
- Wales Online
Households told to put A4 piece of paper in fridge before this weekend
Households told to put A4 piece of paper in fridge before this weekend A lot of Brits may be caught out by the sweltering conditions and the knock-on effect on your home and its appliances which could end up costing you money. Putting a piece of paper in your fridge can diagnose a common problem (Image: Alex Evans ) As the UK gears up for a scorcher with temperatures predicted to soar to 30C this Saturday, households are being prompted to wield a simple sheet of A4 paper in an unusual way to combat the heat's impact on refrigeration. With the nation baking under a relentless sun, the unexpected consequence of such sustained warmth could be spoilage even within the cool confines of your kitchen appliances, potentially leading to wasteful expenditure. Domestic appliance experts Beko has pinpointed a common problem with the aging fridges found in many homes. Age and wear may compromise the door seal, a seemingly small defect that can lead to substantial issues. Inefficient seals not only force your fridge to overexert itself, escalating energy costs, but also risk premature spoiling of food. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here To check if there is a problem, all you need is a single sheet of A4 paper. A Beko spokesperson explained: "One issue that may arise with your fridge is wear and tear on the door seal. A worn-out door seal can prevent the refrigerator door from closing properly, causing the cooling system to work harder to keep your groceries fresh.", reports the Express. He added: "This can lead to increased energy consumption and potential damage to your fridge and its temperature settings. Article continues below "Warm air entering your fridge can overwhelm the cooling system, especially during hot summer days." Salah Sun, Head of Product Management at Beko UK, advised: "To check if your fridge door is functioning correctly, use a piece of paper. You can buy paper for as little as 1p or use any paper you have at home. "Place the paper against the door seal and close the door. When you try to pull the paper out, you should feel some resistance. If the paper slides out easily, your door seal may need replacing." The Met Office has forecasted that the sizzling temperatures will continue to soar this week. The mercury is set to remain at 27C on Tuesday and Wednesday, climbing to 28C by Friday and reaching highs of 29C on Saturday, with the potential of hitting 30C in certain areas of England. The Met Office's forecast also indicates that "much of the UK will be in heatwave conditions by the coming weekend". It elaborated: "Heat will build through the week. On Wednesday the highest temperatures values in the UK are expected to be around 27C. On Thursday this will rise to 29C and by Saturday increasing more locations will exceed heatwave values, with the highest temperatures expected to exceed 30C." Article continues below
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New overnight parking restrictions frustrate Fells Point businesses
Overnight parking on weekends will be restricted this summer along a stretch of Fells Point populated with bars, restaurants and other late-night businesses — a change that both frustrates and worries people who work in the area. New signs posted around South Broadway and Thames Street say no parking is allowed between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. Friday through Sunday. The area is labeled as a tow-away zone. The current parking restrictions will be in place throughout the summer, according to a spokesperson for Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott's office. They were enacted to create a safe loading zone to 'support logistical needs and promote pedestrian safety.' Employees of Fells Point businesses have not been keen on the new parking limitations, however. 'I think it sucks,' said Alex Evans, who works at Kooper's Tavern on Thames Street. Evans, a Pasadena resident, said he found out about the new parking rules Friday. He said he tries to park close to his workplace, but he and other employees said they don't feel it's safe to walk longer distances to their cars late at night after their shifts end or if they're carrying cash from work. Some employees said they take Ubers if they're carrying cash, though the cost of rides can add up. Enforcement of the restrictions started not long after the signs went up. Jillian Garner, a bartender and server at Kooper's, said police came in late Friday night to announce that towing would begin, advising patrons to move their cars. Rob Caruso, a bartender at Max's Taphouse on South Broadway, said many customers left the bar around 10:30 p.m. last Saturday night to move their cars after towing began roughly 15 minutes earlier. 'I don't see how it could do anything but hurt business,' he said of the restrictions. 'I haven't heard an explanation as to why they're doing it or what they hope to accomplish by doing it, but I don't see how anything could happen but less business on Friday and Saturday nights — the biggest nights of the week for all the bars and restaurants.' Patrick Russell, who owns Kooper's and Slainte Irish Pub and Restaurant, also on Thames Street, said if city agencies, such as the police department or parking authority, properly enforced laws in the area, Fells Point would not be facing these challenges. 'We'd have a flourishing neighborhood; bars and restaurants would be busy; we'd be generating more revenue; we'd be hiring more people; we'd be paying more taxes,' he said. 'That's the solution to the problem, not shutting the streets down.' The new restriction comes in addition to existing ones: Parking on South Broadway, for instance, is not allowed from 2:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. seven days a week. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has also implemented road closures in Fells Point before, such as for holidays and festivals. In a statement, the mayor's office said 'efforts are underway to establish a designated loading zone to support the logistical needs of events, performers, and related operations.' That includes a implementing delivery access point at South Ann and Thames streets, creating entry protocol for the area and designating an exit route via Thames and Caroline streets, the spokesperson from the mayor's office said. Residents with valid residential parking permit stickers can access any 'hard block' location. Working with the Parking Authority, the city is offering $5 parking at the Fleet & Eden Garage after 4 p.m. to support event participants, according to the spokesperson. In general, crowds in the Fells Point area are not a new phenomenon, though. As the weather warms, city residents gather in outdoor spaces, sometimes fighting. Last year, Baltimore Police officers increased their presence in the area. Have a news tip? Contact Natalie Jones at najones@
Daily Record
29-04-2025
- Daily Record
'We fled to Greece after holidaying in Turkey and it was the best decision'
Turkey is a popular holiday destination for British tourists. However, just last week a fresh warning was issued from the Foreign Office amid a rise in the number of assaults happening in the country. Tourists were also previously warned against all travel to areas of the country within 10 kms of the the border with Syria due to 'fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism'. All of these factors are contributing to a 'massive' drop in tourism. Many once busy Turkish resorts are reportedly being left 'empty' as tourists favour Greece , as they believe it to be safer. Reporter Alex Evans recently travelled to Turkey and claimed it will be his first and last visit to the country, which is also known as Turkiye. Alex was lured into visiting the country after embarking on a quest to cross off every place the carrier Jet2 serves with cheap flights, reports the Express . And here he explains why he left the country half way through his holiday for neighbouring Greece. Alex said: "It turns out we didn't really like Turkey. In fact, we ended up ditching Turkey and fled to Greece midway through our holiday, so our experience perfectly matches up with what other British tourists seem to have gone through or be going through. "We took a trip to Marmaris, along the Turkish coastline. This alone, is a tale of two resorts. The top end of Marmaris is packed with gated, shaded upmarket resorts with sprawling grounds, facing the mountains and the sea. "The bottom end, towards the city, is not. Its offerings are punctuated by decrepit looking water parks, Pirates of the Caribbean themed booze cruises and drag acts. There's nothing wrong with any of that, but it felt a little bit 'Blackpool-on-Sea'. "In one memorable encounter, we settled into a restaurant on the seafront for what we thought was a nice spot for a quiet meal, and at exactly 9pm, ten minutes into my main, loud music started blaring and the waiters ripped their tops off. Apparently this lovely restaurants, unbeknownst to us, moonlights with male table dancers. I've never wolfed down a spag bol so quickly. "It has been reported that during the first 10 days of April 2024, the islands of Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos and Rhodes combined welcomed 20,690 Turkish tourists, many of whom in previous years when it was trickier to secure visas are likely to have holidayed in their home country. Tourism representatives in Türkey have expressed concern about this situation, with some demanding the cancellation of express visas. "We did the exact same thing. By day three of our Turkish holiday, we had booked a ferry to Rhodes, which cost about £80 each - and the transformation was immediate. "As soon as we stepped off the boat, we could see why so many are making the same decision. Rhodes is a beautiful island with a staggering historic old town. The castle walls wrap around the central medieval city, metres from the postcard marina. The old town itself is full of delightful restaurants, interesting shops and fascinating culture. "My main memory of Turkey's retail was aggressive salesmen trying to shove 'free' Turkish delight samples into my hands and then demanding money, and piles upon piles of fake designer clothes shops. And every other shop was called Asda or Tesco, despite having nothing to do with British supermarkets. "In Rhodes by contrast, we ate fresh gyros, wonderful local yoghurt and honey, and found some original handmade Rhodos jewellery. We then walked around the castle walls, taking in the Greek architecture, all while soaking in the mid-30sC heat that was just as warm as Turkey's Marmaris (both were a bit too warm sometimes in truth) but at least it had a cool breeze. "On the way back we noted another quirk: a group of about four men all wielding PS5 consoles they'd bought in Rhodes. Apparently Turkey has introduced a hefty tax on video games, and it encourages another whole cottage industry: games cruisers, who go on ferries across the water to buy cheap games consoles without the tax and bring them back to Turkey. "This I'm sure pumps more money into neighbouring Greece and takes hundreds of hundreds of Euros/Lira out of Turkey's economy. "Rhodes was more expensive, but it's true, you really do get what you pay for - and next time we'd skip Turkey and go straight to Greece."
Western Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire business bootcamp to take place in June
The two-day event, organised by Pembrokeshire County Council's Business Support Team, aims to provide a boost to local start-ups. Following last year's success and positive feedback, the Business Start-Up Bootcamp will take place in June. The free workshop is open to entrepreneurs at the pre-start, start-up, or established business stages. It will cover key business topics such as idea generation, branding, marketing, finance, and pitching. There will also be a chance to network with other entrepreneurs and explore potential business connections. Pembrokeshire County Council's business development officer for entrepreneurship industries, Alex Evans, said: "Due to popular demand and positive feedback from the previous Bootcamp we ran, we were happy to run another Bootcamp to supply the growing demand of business support in the County of Pembrokeshire. "With a specialist organisation running the Bootcamp and guest speakers attending, this is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to either kick start their business ideas or boost their business growth." The bootcamp, funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund, will take place on June 3 and 10 from 9am to 3pm at the Bridge Innovation Centre, Pembroke Dock. Booking is essential.
