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A dog is for life and not just for the Covid-19 lockdown, a charity has warned after online searches about getting a puppy surged by 120%. The Dogs Trust says it is concerned that the increased interest in acquiring a dog may be followed by a rise in people giving up their new pets when some form of normality resumes. The animal welfare charity, formerly known as the National Canine Defence League...

Marks & Spencer no longer sells men's suits at more than half of its 254 bigger stores as the pandemic hit "fast forward" on the trend for casual wear. It said men's preferences were already shifting to "smart separates" such as chinos and shirts before coronavirus. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support . Supporters get updates on new p...

The World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band. That phrase keeps coming back to haunt the Rolling Stones. Many people see the Rolling Stones as the greatest of all rock ‘n’ roll bands. Pop bands like ABBA were great in their way but they were no rock and roll! From a business and religious perspective the Rolling Stones made their own distinct contribution. For more subscribe to this channel. Become a sup...

Britain has the funniest place names and one man is doing a tour of them? Mark and Pete take a gambol through this idiosyncratic feature of Britain. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support . Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra  in depth commentary episodes and Mark and Pete vs A...

What city in the UK is now the UK's least affordable city to buy a home, according to analysis from Halifax? And how can you get around this to find a place to live? Mark and Pete have the answers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support . Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra  in...

We all it seems have a virtual identity which we use online. Is yours different from the real you? Mark and Pete analyse this social and business trend and look at what can be done. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support . Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra  in depth commentar...

Who are your comedy heroes, what about Morecambe and Wise? What makes you laugh? Eric Morecambe (John Eric Bartholomew, 14 May 1926 – 28 May 1984) and Ernie Wise (Ernest Wiseman, 27 November 1925 – 21 March 1999), known as Morecambe and Wise (and sometimes as Eric and Ernie), were an iconic English comic double act, working in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Become a supp...

Lego's leaves, bushes and trees are going properly green after the Danish toymaker said they would be made with plastic sourced from sugarcane. The pieces will be included in Lego's box sets from this year onwards. The move is part of the Danish company's pledge to use sustainable materials in its products and packaging by 2030. The toys will be made with a polyethylene produced with ethanol made...

Previously unseen poems and letters written by Victorian nonsense poet Edward Lear have been found hidden in a private collection. The discovery was made by University of Nottingham PhD student Amy Wilcockson in the British Library. While sifting through manuscripts, Ms Wilcockson noticed some pages written by Lear to a young English woman he had befriended in Italy. Utter nonsense of course, that...

ABBA's greatest hits album Gold continues to live up to its title, reaching a landmark 1000 weeks on the Official Albums Chart Top 100.Placing at Number 17 on this week's albums chart, Gold – Greatest Hits is the first album to achieve the 1000-week milestone in UK chart history. What does say about the current state of pop music? Are the oldies simply Goldies? Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Sir Ringo Starr has dropped a legal case against the makers of a sex toy called Ring O. ... Starr, whose real name is Richard Starkey, has agreed not to register his own Ringo or Ringo Starr trademarks in connection with adult sex aids, the dismissal contract states. Is he missing a trick? Mark and Pete have the answers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and...

If you’ve tried to buy a bike over the past few months you’ll know that demand is far outstripping supply thanks to the effects of government imposed lockdowns because of the mild flu-like COVID-19 epidemic. What about you, are you going to get on your bike? We’ve been speaking to members of the British bike trade to find out what’s going on, how long this situation is likely to last, and how you...

What does the way you speak say about you? Do people think you are stupid when you are not? The UK is a rich tapestry of dialects and accents which in turn reflect the ebbs and flow of local history. But why are people with some accents perceived to be less intelligent, friendly or trustworthy than others? Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-57071805 Become a supporter of this podc...

Chances are, your inbox holds a wide assortment of email — from spam to newsletters to discount offers to important communications from your boss or colleagues. Business receive and send many emails internally and externally any many of these actually hinder communication. Mark and Pete delve into this thorny issue and ask how can we stop getting buried under all the excess information and drownin...

In one of its most dystopian moves yet, Amazon is introducing tiny booths where its overworked warehouse employees can momentarily escape a job so grueling, many employees say they don't feel like they have enough time to even use the bathroom. The "ZenBooth'' or "Mindful Practice Room," as it's called, is part of the WorkingWell program Amazon announced on May 17. According to an Amazon press rel...

Britain came last and Italy won, what exactly happened. Does everyone hate the British? Should the whole Eurovision Song Contest be stopped? Mark and Pete have the definitive answer. At the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, it set the next debacle for Germany. Jendrik Sigwart (26) landed on a disappointing 25th place with his song “I Don’t Feel Hate” and was penultimate. The big winner...

BRIT Awards 2021 has kicked off recently with some of the UK's biggest celebrities hitting the red carpet for its annual award ceremony. Many of this large celebrities wore seriously odd outfits, why? Are awards ceremonies for celebrities all they're cracked up to be? Mark and Pete have the answers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support...

Do you use Tipjar? Tipping expectations vary by culture and by service industry. Although tipping is a common practice in the United States in some other cultures or situations, giving a tip is not expected, and offering one could even be considered condescending or demeaning. In the UK situation varies. But what of the customer, why are we put in this position? Mark and Pete have the answers. Bec...

MARK AND PETE LIVE. Doctors say that going for a good walk is an effective way to combat the stresses surrounding Covid-19, and it doesn't have to cost the earth to reap the benefits. As studies show the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on mental health, more people are turning to exercise to boost their spirits. Physical activity is well known to benefit the body by keeping you strong, reducing th...

MARK AND PETE LIVE. A pair of shoes designed and worn by the musician Kanye West have sold for $1.8m (£1.3m) at auction - the highest amount ever paid for #trainers. Are they worth it? What other things could Kanye sell for profit? Mark and Pete have all the answers. For more: https://markandpete.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/suppor...

Garden gnomes and other outdoor furniture are running out due to supply chain issues and the popularity of garden centres in the UK during lockdown. Raw materials have become increasingly difficult to come by and the recent blockage of the Suez canal has also contributed to the national shortage of gnomes. Mark and Pete have the answer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

Prince Philip, who has died at the age of 99, will be remembered not only as the longest-serving consort but perhaps also as the most gaffe-prone one. We celebrate his best quotes. For all the Mark and Pete podcast episodes go to http://markandpete.comSince his death on Friday, at the age of 99, the media has reprised Philip’s comments made in the course of his long royal duties. It is an extensiv...

The lockdowns imposed by governments in an attempt to stop the spread of an airborne respiratory virus already in the population have produced issues. People have not been able to go to he hairdressing salon and so the look terrible. Not an important issue? You might be suprised. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support . Supporters get up...

In one year, potholes caused almost £3 million worth of damage to vehicles in the UK. There are over 900,000 potholes reported on our roads. But the roads were empty for the lockdown so we filled in all the holes then right? Wrong. We did nothing and it's getting worse. Mark and Pete investigate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support ....

Demonstrations against the police bill in Bristol over the past week follow a long tradition of radicalism. Protesters say that their side of the story has not been told. Police say they have acted with restraint. When does a protest become a riot with each side being accused of excessive violence? Mark and Pete have the answers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...