John Hannen
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Five benefits of rural living
Millions of Brits live rurally and, although this lifestyle is more popular amongst older age groups, it’s also something that many younger people aspire to. A recent survey - The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Live in the UK in 2020 - included many rural destinations, including Howardian Hills in North Yorkshire.
By John Hannen3 years ago in Longevity
Criminals targeting rural homes
If you live rurally in the UK and are not connected to the Mains Grid (this figure is over 1.1 million households), then you're likely to be reliant upon oil - stored in a tank - for heating. Believe it or not though, this scenario can attract thieves looking to steal fuel – which can be worth thousands of pounds.
By John Hannen3 years ago in Criminal
Working from home?
Now that many of us have no choice but to work from home, finding the right furniture and décor that satisfies both a fashionable feel as well as office-environment is no easy task. Trends come and go, so finding furniture that withstands the test of time is important. For those in need of some easy home office renovation ideas, you can find inspiration wherever you look – even in pallets.
By John Hannen3 years ago in Lifehack
Twitter data reveals Brits 'green-ness'
Who would have thought that the worldwide COVID pandemic would potentially have a positive impact on the environment? Research has indicated that Brits have become more eco conscious as a result of being locked down; whilst it's estimated that global carbon emissions have reduced significantly.
By John Hannen3 years ago in Lifehack
Empowering Employees To Be More Sustainable
National lockdowns have had a positive impact on the environment. For example, the Reducing UK emissions: 2020 Progress Report to Parliament noted that the emissions for 2020 are likely to fall by a record 5-10 percent as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
By John Hannen3 years ago in Journal
Searches for wildlife boom during lockdown
The UK is becoming more urbanised. The degree of urbanisation in the UK as of 2018 was at 83.8 per cent. This represented a three per cent rise since 2008. However, rural living certainly has its advantages. Some people may choose to live rurally to get away from the hustle and bustle of the urban lifestyle, while others like the idea of living off grid. For some, a love of the countryside and the wildlife that comes with it is a huge attraction. Rurally, you will find people using LPG suppliers and other more eco-friendly sources as their power supply.
By John Hannen3 years ago in Petlife
Revealed: The UK’s Most Private Cities
With World Mental Health Day still fresh in our minds, it’s safe to say that the coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on our daily lives, especially when it comes to mental health. Routines have been disrupted, working from home has left people isolated, and the ability to go abroad to destress has been limited.
By John Hannen4 years ago in Wander
Can an app help conception rates?
Did you know that global fertility rates are falling? In 2019, the UK birth rate was 11.488 births per 1,000 people — a 0.48% decline from the previous year. One of the lowest levels since fertility was recorded in 1938, while the highest peak of fertility was recorded in 1947. Since then, this has dropped by 45.9%. Although this might appear that as a society, we’re becoming less fertile, in actual fact many of us are living longer and consequently having children later. With traditional family roles changing and women choosing to focus on their careers before starting a family, the fertility rate naturally falls. For example, in 2019, the average age of first-time mothers was around the ages of 30 to 34 years old, whereas in 1970, it was 21 years old.
By John Hannen4 years ago in Families