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Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
It happens only every 4 years, but it’s amazing what a bit of competitiveness and good sportsmanship can do for global solidarity. Was that really France, Germany and GB hugging each other on the podium last week? The Australians may be a bit put out that GB are ahead of them in the medals tables, […]
Local business search launches on My Neighbourhoods
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008A very handy new feature has just launched on My Neighbourhoods. You can now search for local (or not so local) businesses. Perhaps it’s your anniversary and you’re going out to dinner, and you want to get your hair done for it. But then a pipe bursts and you need an emergency plumber. No problem, […]
My Neighbourhoods shortlisted for Catalyst award
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008We’re excited to announce that My Neighbourhoods has been nominated and shortlisted for a Catalyst award. The Catalyst awards were developed in response to Prime Minister Gordon Brown starting the Council on Social Action. The awards aim to recognise and reward people who use social technology to do something good for their community and people […]
Free local business advertising
Friday, June 13th, 2008It’s a competitive world, and an expensive one - especially for smaller local businesses up against the giants of the high-streets. So what better than being able to advertise your business locally, absolutely FREE. Not only can you target your local customers directly, but also you can give as much or as little detail […]
Looking after our local children…
Monday, May 26th, 2008Last September I wrote a post entitled “A child is a whole village’s responsibility”. This has come to light even more in recent weeks with the tragic death of Khyra Ishaq, the seven year old girl who died, possibly of starvation and neglect, a few weeks ago in Birmingham. It’s thought her brother and sisters […]
My Neighbourhoods interview on BBC Three Counties Radio
Friday, May 23rd, 2008Yesterday I was asked to take part in an interview on the Drivetime show of BBC Three Counties Radio around the subject of the decline of community in the UK. The interview touched on a range of subjects and it was extremely interesting to take part, particularly in relation to recent news events that have […]
My Neighbourhoods one of the top 70 European Web 2.0 sites
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008My Neighbourhoods has appeared on the list of the 70 most promising and exciting web 2.0 Start-ups in Europe, compiled by frostfirebuzz.com. And it’s the only one of it’s kind on there! To see all the sites included, click on the following link
http://frostfirebuzz.com/the-top-70-web-2-0-startups-in-europe
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My Neighbourhoods has Style
Monday, September 3rd, 2007My Neighbourhoods recently appeared in an article in The Sunday Times Style magazine about neighbourliness and how it’s coming back into fashion. People want closer communities, they would like to get to know people living in their area, are tired of the anonymous, every man for himself lifestyle. It’s time to offer help with shopping, […]