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Who Is The Most Experienced EURO 2020 Squad? | William Hill : William Hill News • 9th June 2021

Which is the most experienced squad at this summer’s Euros?

The steely-eyed squads shuffling in the tunnel, the pulsating tension, the patriotism, the fans! That’s right, the EUROs is finally upon us and, boy, do we have our game faces on.

And while we could sit idly by and let you entrust in folklore that Germany is the most experienced squad (they’re all veterans, right?) and that England are sure to go sailing through the group stages, we wanted to give you the best chance of making an informed decision. And that means starting with arguably one of t

23rd January 2023

How far does James Bond Travel in his Films? | Simply Paving

Usually, here at Simply Paving, we're all about everything paving related. However, we're also huge James Bond fans and couldn't be more excited for this year's release! The next Bond behemoth, No Time To Die is set to hit our screens this year (fingers crossed). Looking back on 25 exhilarating years, Bond has travelled to exotic locales, even shooting up to space in the seventies - but he always arrives back home, safe and (mostly) sound. And while pesky travel restrictions remain in place, our

23rd January 2023

Clarkson�s Farm Proves Viewers Officially Prefer Clarkson Without Cars | Vertu Motors

Jeremy Clarkson vows to keep his Grand Tour co stars OFF Clarkson’s Farm as James May is revealed as viewers favourite.

With his army of fans rejoicing at the news that Clarkson’s Farm will officially return to Amazon Video for series 2, new research conducted by Vertu Motors shows Jeremy Clarkson isn’t actually the most popular of his Grand Tour co-stars.

Jezza has certainly been keeping busy since his abrupt exit from Top Gear in 2015, writing books, appearing on panel shows and, of course,

23rd January 2023

A Need For Nostalgia: The Ultimate Road Trip Snacks | Macklin Motors

• - 53 per cent of Brits will take snacks on a staycation with them this year
• - Wine Gums and Werther’s Originals have the best “snack score” for car journeys
• - More than half of Brits say messiness puts them off certain road trip snacks

A new survey analysing the best snacks for a British staycation has found traditional treats take the biscuit!

Nostalgic treats Wine Gums and Werther’s Originals are surprising snack champions in 2021, beating out trendier brands like Oreo and Doritos to

23rd January 2023

Who Has The Best Matchday Parking in England? | Vertu Motors

Who Has The Best Matchday Parking in England?

Between expensive TV packages and ever-increasing ticket prices, following your favourite football team can be a very costly affair and supporters seek to save money wherever possible.

As such, many match-going fans opt to drive to stadiums to cut costs on train and coach fares. But how car-friendly are the biggest football stadiums in England? Will you save money commuting by road or incur further costs?

Reflecting on these questions, Vertu Motor

23rd January 2023

5 gardening projects to do with kids | Simply Paving

Struggling to find new ways to entertain the kids during quarantine? Don’t worry – there are heaps of gardening projects out there that will keep your little ones occupied and get them outside in the sun. (Trust us, even kids who are usually superglued to their phones will want to give them a go.)

To your little one, a garden is a place of endless possibility; it’s a football pitch, a champions arena and an uncharted frontier, all in one. But if you’ve got limited space, it can be difficult to

23rd January 2023

Bristol Street Motors' Traffic Barometer | Bristol Street Motors

Whether you work in a small town or a big city, most of us will at some point have to take on a bit of rush hour traffic.

But not all traffic jams are created equal! We wanted to know which motorists experience the quietest traffic. So, we did a bit of digging.

We analysed data from TomTom’s Traffic Index, which looked at the congestion levels of cities in the UK. Continue reading, below, to see how rush hours and traffic jams compare across the country.

What are the best UK cities for traffi

23rd January 2023

Macklin Motors Road Trips: Scottish Filming Locations | Macklin Motors

How many times have you been desperate to ‘get away from it all’, but couldn’t decide on the best holiday destination for you and your family?

Both keeping the kids entertained and enjoying your own holiday can be a tricky balance to find. However, we might just have the perfect solution: Scottish movie road trips!

From Harry Potter spots to Avenger locations, we have collated three road trip routes through Scotland, taking you to some of the most famous filming locations in the country.

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23rd January 2023

How much sleep do I need? | DFS

Seeing as an ‘adult’ can refer to a wide range of age groups, it can be a little tricky finding the perfect amount of sleeping hours for everyone.

However, as a general rule of thumb, the older we get, the less sleep we need. For example, people over the age of 64 average 7-8 hours of sleep each night, while adults younger than 64 typically aim for 7-9 hours per night.

When considering how much sleep pregnant women need, it’s also recommended to sleep for 7-9 hours each night, although this ca

Fortune Herald • 20th January 2023

Top Money-Making Hacks: Earn More Than £400 A Year By Monetising Your Driveway

• Driveways located near Premier League stadiums can earn £402.02 over the course of the Premier League football season
• Driveways near Crystal Palace’s stadium are the most profitable in the league, earning an average of £36.14 on a matchday
• Residents near Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa can stand to earn around £34 on matchday

Homeowners could score more than £400 every football season just by renting out their driveways, paving experts have found.

The data found homeowners who live ne