The 13th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar, falling on a Friday… steeped in Western superstition as very unlucky day, which happens at least once every year and up to three times in some years. It even...
Food is so easily available in our developed, world that we take it for granted. We just expect that the food we buy in supermarkets and corner shops is safe to eat (even if it’s not always the healthiest...
Anyone associated with food will know, safety is vitally important when operating within the food industry, especially for food processing businesses. Adhering to the necessary food safety standards and regulations can help prevent outbreaks of food-borne illnesses such as...
Pest birds and their associated debris have long been known to be a source of bacteria and insects. Bird faeces, in particular the droppings from pigeons, gulls and starlings are a breeding ground for pathogens, some of which can...
The Westgate Arcade was built in the mid-1930s to provide a vital link between Cumbergate and Westgate in Peterborough and was the city’s first indoor arcade. Much has changed since that Charleston era, yet the historic Westgate Arcade with...
Gulls are intelligent creatures, adapting to make the most of any opportunities. In many areas they have progressed from seaside cliffs into coastal towns and ports. This incursion into urban areas has lead to issues of damage and aggressive...