Kokova Magazine

Recent news from the Soil Association highlights further concerns regarding the beauty industry and the number of harmful chemicals found in beauty products labelled as 'organic' and 'natural' or 'nature inspired'. According to the Soil Association, ingredients often found in antifreeze, floor cleaner, oven cleaner or car oil and ingredients banned in children's food and toys are making their way into non-certified beauty products labelled as organic or natural due to a lack of industry regulation.

Manchester's urban gardening festival 3rd - 11th August 2013... From King Street to the Cathedral, via fine food, flowers and a fête, with markets, workshops and public art - join Manchester's urban gardening festival 'Dig the City'. Supported by the National Trust, this event will inspire visitors as it transforms the city centre into a natural wonderland.

When it comes to the electric car, many consumers are still under the impression that style and comfort forgo their place in everyday driving to make room for economy, efficiency and an army of 'green' credentials. But what if an electric car can not only deliver zero emissions, be more cost effective than any of its gas guzzling rivals and still retain a high level of performance and usability?

The Giggling Squid chain of Thai restaurants has announced new openings in Reigate and Marlow, with the recruitment of a Property Director, who will oversee the Group's expansion to 80 sites within seven years. Following building delays to a £350,000 development in Reigate, caused by the discovery of a 60 cubic metre tunnel beneath the 250 year old property, a sixth Giggling Squid is now on schedule to open on 30th June 2013.

Doves Farm, the organic and Fairtrade specialists, have extended their premium range of organic snacking bars, with a new fruity flapjack, a gluten free cookie creation and two luxurious additions to their biscuits range. Doves Farm are Fairtrade, Organic and Gluten Free flour specialists.

If you enjoy a glass or two of wine but suffer from a sensitivity to sulphites, find your hangover starts before the night ends, you're sneezing for no reason and you wake up with an inflamed face and the beginnings of an acne breakout, help is at hand. RAW, the UK's biggest independent wine fair brings together a wide range of producers showcasing a fantastic selection of wines including many that are sulphite-free.