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From drawing up your idea on the back of a napkin, to celebrating the 1,000th sale, it’s important to recognise the human effort that goes into every startup success story. After all, behind every business making headlines is the person who first dreamt it into fruition.We’ve chosen to spotlight the extraordinary entrepreneur talents from this year’s Startups 100 Index with our Exceptional Founder award, in celebration of those go-getters who have turned their own personal triumphs into a win for the wider business world.Our returning guest judge, Ian Wallis, Head of Startups at FieldHouse Associates, helped us to decide on…

When youth thrive despite difficult circumstances, they are usually lauded for their accomplishments. However, overcoming adversity may have a hidden physiological cost, especially for minority youth. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at physiological changes among high-striving minority youth in early adolescence. “In the past decade, researchers have observed a phenomenon termed ‘skin-deep resilience.’ Historically, youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who ‘beat the odds’ were assumed to have universally positive outcomes. They are achieving academically, avoiding problematic behaviors, and scoring well on psychological measures. Outwardly these youth are seen as resilient, but these emerging ‘skin-deep resilience’ findings…

Smoke was seen coming from the roof of a bungalow in Hallyburton Road late last night. Four fire engines, an aerial ladder platform and police were called to the scene at around 8.30pm. Firefighters fought to prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring homes. A spokeswoman for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) confirmed that everyone has been accounted for and that the cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed. She said: “ESFRS was called at 8.25pm on January 7 to reports of a house fire in Hove. “Smoke had been seen coming from the roof of…

Location : The A27 westbound between the A3023 and the junction with the A2030 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 8 January 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

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The all-new theatre is just a two-minute walk from Orchard Theatre, and has amenities such as a bar, toilets and a huge auditorium which holds 1,091 people. The venue is supporting the continuing employment of the theatre team, visiting artists and backstage crew – plus many local businesses in the surrounding area who rely on footfall from theatregoers. Orchard Theatre in Dartford was forced to close after a survey found concerns with the theatre’s RAAC panels. Since then, the council has “gone into overdrive” to find a “creative way of keeping the show going here in Dartford”. Below are the…

View gallery Image Credit: Jim Ruymen/UPI/Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Awards season is the best time of year for film and television lovers. They get to see A-list Hollywood stars attend numerous ceremonies to celebrate on-screen projects that came out during the year. From the celebs on the dazzling red carpets, to the fans throwing viewing parties at home, plus the memorable winner speeches, and the epic after-parties, awards shows are exciting for just about everyone. The Golden Globe Awards and The Academy Awards, better known as The Oscars, are two of the biggest awards shows every year. There are some notable differences between…

Basecamp founders’ email service Hey is fighting with Apple again — this time over the rejection of its new calendar app from the App Store. Apple’s reasoning is similar to when Cupertino-based tech giant rejected Hey’s email app four years ago — non-paying users can’t use the app after downloading it. Plus, new users can’t sign up through Hey’s calendar app. Last week, Basecamp launched an integrated calendar service with Hey, along with a new standalone app for it. On Saturday, Hey’s co-founder David Heinemeier Hansson posted on X that Apple has rejected Hey’s standalone calendar app. Since it’s clear…

Get the latest startup news, straight to your inbox Stay informed on the top business stories with Startups.co.uk’s weekly newsletter By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. The tides of business are changing. More than ever before, we’re seeing businesses being driven by mission statements and corporate beliefs than by profit goals.Not that pursuing social impact is all about philanthropy. Becoming a purpose-led company also opens up avenues for brand growth and development, as more people seek out companies to buy from or work for that align with…

Variations in carbon dioxide absorption in the East Sea due to the southward movement of Arctic air. Credit: POSTECH The recent cold spell has plunged South Korean into a deep freeze, resulting in the closure of 247 national parks, the cancellation of 14 domestic flights, and the scrapping of 107 cruise ship voyages. While the cold snap brought relief by significantly reducing the prevalence of particulate matter obscuring our surroundings, a recent study indicates that, besides diminishing particulate matter, it significantly contributes to the heightened uptake of carbon dioxide by the East Sea. According to research conducted by a team…