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There’s no doubt that Brexit marks a definitive moment in our history. Yet some of us will be affected more than others.

With the 2017 general election, the civil servants amongst us will be almost done with the pre-election period known as ‘purdah.

According to a recent survey carried out by the Environment Agency and the AA, nearly half of drivers aged 65 and over would be willing to drive through a flood, putting themselves and their vehicle at risk, rather than turn around and find a different route.

Most of us are familiar with the warm orange glow of street lighting. The lamps are lit with sodium bulbs, which work by passing an electric current through a tube containing solid sodium. The reaction produces large amounts of heat and light.

The past 25 years have seen an upsurge in the number of children in the UK and significant investment in education.

This office is definitely not one for claustrophobics. Danish creative director Jonas Hallberg has renovated an old trailer into his own shabby-chic mobile office, meaning he can work wherever he likes.

Many regions around the UK have been hit by storms and floods in the past few months.

Whether it is for leisure or the daily commute, cycling has rapidly gained popularity in recent years as a cheap, emission-free way to travel.

As winter approaches, it’s important to protect buildings from cold weather – taking some simple steps in advance can help to reduce costly repairs and maintenance.