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Although we all ‘know’ about plastic pollution, in many ways, many of us are blind to the scope of the issue. Take a walk around your local supermarket, for example. Plastic packaging encases almost every kind of product, even birthday cards. The list ...

The Monarchy is a fundamental staple of the British identity, image and values both nationally and abroad and this year, Her Majesty The Queen becomes the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.  This special occasion will be celebrated by the nation over a four-day bank holiday weekend, with thousands set to be spent on […]

The founder of Famous Publicity, Tina Fotherby, has been a supporter of the Teapot Trust for several years. Famous Publicity handles ad hoc pro bono projects on behalf of the charity’s founder Laura Young. The Teapot Trust assists children and young adults who are in hospital by providing art therapy which serves as a useful […]

In recent years, society has increasingly normalised treating your pet like it’s your baby – and deservedly so.  Pet Instagram accounts are becoming increasingly popular – yes, my own dogs have one – and I must say, I think I spend more money on my dogs than on myself… Actually, I definitely do. Becoming ‘pet parents’ has become […]

Policy statement Modern slavery is a crime resulting in an abhorrent abuse of the human rights of vulnerable workers.  It can take various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking.  We at Famous Publicity Ltd (the Company) have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to acting ethically and with […]

The past year has been extremely difficult, particularly for those working in schools. Outings and sporting events have been cancelled, but with restrictions now easing, both students and teachers across the country can look forward to future school trips.  The next step in the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, taking effect from May 17th, will see […]

I don’t know about you, but now that we can dine outdoors at restaurants and meet a group of friends, I’ll be brunching every day for the foreseeable future. But brunch isn’t really about the sustenance, is it? I am not going to deny the delicious nature of brunch foods. Who doesn’t love a fancy […]

I’ve had a stack of library books sitting on the side since before the start of the UK’s first lockdown. Aside from the pang of guilt and hope that fines have been waived, I’ve recently started wondering what the future of libraries might look like, post Covid19. A niche worry admittedly, but I only rediscovered […]

In 2020 Britain was gripped by a “totally unheard of” jigsaw puzzle mania. Sales reached £100 million, up 38% on the previous year. The German toymaker Ravensburger proclaimed “stellar growth” in the UK, with its chairman, Clemens Maier, suggesting puzzles had helped “lots of people find a balance in their lives, especially in a time of crisis”. But […]