The UK’s longest-running index of the most promising new start-ups, The Startups 100 Index powered by Sage, has released its 2026 line up. Hair Syrup has been listed in the Startups 100 Index (Image: Hair Syrup/ Flame PR)This year it includes Pembrokeshire company Hair Syrup. (Image: Hair Syrup)In previous years the Startups 100 index has predicted the success of household names such as Monzo, Deliveroo, and Revolut. (Image: Hair Syrup/ Flame PR)Hair Syrup was named the 13th fastest growing private company in Britain by the Sunday Times earlier this year. The brand also has more than 500,000 loyal social media followers“It’s an incredible honour to see Hair Syrup featured on the Startups 100 Index,” said Lucie.

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One neighbour told the Times: "We can’t take much more of this. We need to stand up for people who can’t look after themselves." The neighbour, who asked not to be named, added: "Over Christmas he was banging on the window shouting for help. She said: “Along with other neighbours I have tried to get this man help. A North Ayrshire Council spokesperson said: “Council officers and our Health and Social Care Partnership colleagues are working together to support the resident in question.

January 13, 2026 23:59 UTC

The Belfast postcode picked by the Sunday Times as one of the 'coolest' places in the UK"Residents of this postcode will know why it’s quickly becoming one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in Northern Ireland"View 2 Images Artwork at the entrance of Banana Block (Image: )A Belfast postcode has been named one of the 'coolest UK postcodes to move to in 2026' by The Sunday Times. ‌The list, rounding up eleven of the "hottest neighbourhoods" to live in, has highlighted BT4 in East Belfast as an up-and-coming spot for this year. Pizza in East Belfast (Image: )"There are dozens of hipster hangouts close by too, including the Boundary brewery taproom, which serves craft beers by the pint or can (it also offers a subscription — just saying). Article continues belowYou can read the full article hereJoin Belfast Live Social on TikTok Belfast Live Social on TikTok will be jam-packed with food reviews, concert announcements, vox-pops of all the important questions and more - giving you handy NI-centric What's On news at your fingertips. For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our What's On newsletter

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Osasu Obayiuwana as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its last four. On today’s pod: it’s an Afcon special as the final four are decided. Hosts Morocco look increasingly like favourites after seeing off Cameroon; the panel asks whether Brahim Díaz’s remarkable form is a surprise, and questions how far long-term investment has taken them. Elsewhere, the panel discusses Egypt's chances as Mohamed Salah looks to enter African football folklore by winning the tournament, after Egypt beat Côte d’Ivoire. Plus, a wider look at CAF’s decision to move Afcon back to a four-year cycle, the impact of winter scheduling, infrastructure in Morocco before the 2030 World Cup, and more

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“If you go with the job, then it will cost £17,000, £18,000, £19,000,” she said. “Without job” meant the employer “has to run the payroll only”. She explained he would get paid, after taxes were paid by the employer to the UK govt, and then he would have to pay the salary back in cash but would not have to work. She said she took a £1,000 cut.She also offered to arrange a Global Talent visa for a fee of £32,000. We are investigating this illegal activity and it will not be tolerated.

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Tuesday Gazette: January 13, 2026Hello Riverside, and Happy Tuesday! The Ward Forum series kicks off tomorrow at Orange Terrace Community Center, and the Creative Economy Town Hall follows on Thursday. The organization is co-hosting three candidate forums in January and February for City Council races in Wards 2, 4 and 6. Twelve candidates will face voter questions at three forums before the June 2 City Council primary. (Ken Crawford)California's creative sector lost jobs while the nation gained them — now state officials want Riverside artists to help fix it.

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