Getting a full and uninterrupted nights sleep is so much easier said than done, isn’t it?
The same goes for settling down for a quick daytime nap.
In fact, that’s probably even harder to achieve, as you’ve got all the outside noise to contend with too, from lawn mowers, to kids playing out. If this sounds like a problem you’re all too familiar with, then we’ve found a pretty unique sleeping mask on Amazon with built-in headphones and it could provide the perfect solution.
The 3D Bluetooth Wireless Blindfold Mask by LC-dolida is “based on ergonomics” meaning it moulds and fits perfectly to your face.
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According to the product description on Amazon, the “innovative soft cushion on the nose helps to prevent light from creeping in around the nose and face [to] create a total darkness environment” and “the contours of the eye area are deeper and your eyes can move freely [with no pressure]”.
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This 3D mask “perfectly solves the tightness of the silk eye mask [to] bring you a comfortable and long-lasting sleep”.
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It has a soft adjustable strap that “won’t tangle your hair” and is even “makeup-friendly” too.
It’s ideal for those who suffer with insomnia, migraine headaches and dry-eyes sufferers as “the breathable, fibres of hypoallergenic material allows healthy oxygen in while keeping dry air out”.
The best bit? It has in-build bluetooth headphones and microphone.
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This means you can play music while you sleep without having to worry about cables. The headphones “adopt advanced noise reduction technique and the superior stereo loud speaker ensures an amazing enhanced music listening experience that’s powerful and loud enough to cancel out background noises from outside”.
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It’s retailing on Amazon at £19.99 + postage/packaging and has hundreds of positive reviews from plenty of satisfied customers in the past, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.
It’s also listed as an ‘Amazon’s Choice’ product and is eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.
There’s even a couple of promotion deals to take advantage of too.
If you’re ready to settle down for the best uninterrupted sleep you’ll ever have, then you can get the 3D Bluetooth Wireless Blindfold Mask from Amazon here.
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New images released of Piccadilly Gardens as transformation plans take a big step forward
Daisy Jackson
Plans to transform Piccadilly Gardens to make them more ‘colourful, vibrant and safe’ have taken a big step forward today, with new images released.
Manchester City Council has shared the vision to the public ahead of a planning application being submitted this summer.
The plans to finally give Piccadilly Gardens some love were revealed last autumn, but things are now moving at pace with a delivery team appointed to design and build the new public space.
The new images show the vision for more green space, including lawns, trees, planting, seating, and colourful horticultural displays.
The temperamental fountains will also be removed for good, replaced with a new space called The Pavilion which will host family-friendly events.
The low concrete walls and raised planters at the edge of the gardens will be ripped out, improving the setting of the Queen Victoria statue.
There’ll be a new, larger playground for younger children, created in the same high quality style as the new parks at Mayfield Park and Ancoats Green.
A pre-planning consultation has started today and will run until Wednesday 15 July, with plans to submit the final planning application later this summer.
The new-look play area at Piccadilly GardensPlans for the new Piccadilly Gardens from above
The council has said that these new designs reflect feedback from the public and opinions on what we want to see at the new Piccadilly Gardens.
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig said: “We’re getting on with sorting out Piccadilly Gardens. We all want to see a space which Mancunians can be proud of – a welcoming and attractive environment which people want to spend time in.
“So as well other initiatives which are delivering more police and more CCTV, we’re bringing forward this scheme to transform the public space. That means investment in more flowers, more greenery, a new welcome pavilion, a new and bigger playground and an altogether more inviting Piccadilly Gardens. A bright new chapter is just around the corner.”
Further planned improvements to the area around Piccadilly Gardens in the coming years will include a multi-million pound investment by Transport for Greater Manchester to create a new, modern transport interchange.
Council calls on Manchester public to help bring hundreds of empty homes back into use
Emily Sergeant
Residents across Manchester are being called on to help bring hundreds of empty homes across the region back into use.
Since the beginning of this year, a major review has been underway around the city’s draft strategy for bringing empty homes back into use to help meet demand for affordable homes across the city, while also improving communities by tackling empty homes that can blight an area… but now, Manchester City Council needs your help.
Following a major public consultation, the Council is now acting on feedback to accelerate plans to bring as many long-term empty homes back into active use as possible.
Although the number of long-term empty homes in Manchester is near a historic low, with the Council having managed to reduce the number by more than half since 2013, there is still more work to be done.
“Every void property is a missed opportunity to provide a family a place to live, reduce homelessness, and lessen the burden on temporary accommodation,” the Council said in a statement.
The Council is calling on the Manchester public to help bring hundreds of empty homes back into use / Credit: Benjamin Elliott (via Unsplash)
So, how can residents help then? What do you need to do if you spot an empty home on a street nearby?
Well, the easiest way to report an empty home is to report the issue online here, or by emailing [email protected]. And then once that’s done, a team of dedicated empty homes officers will take up the case to find out who owns the property and work with the owner on a plan to bring the home back into use.
The vast number of empty homes are privately owned with complex histories, and there are some cases where an owner may have passed away.
While working collaboratively with housing providers, voluntary organisations and public services are also a key element of detecting potentially empty or ‘problematic’ homes to repurpose them.
Officers can also support, where required, if a communication or language poses a barrier to resolving an empty home issue.
Tailored approaches to different communities – where empty homes impact neighbourhoods in different ways – are also being considered, according to the Council.
“To think, if we could bring all empty homes back into use, then we could provide more homes for those on the housing register and take pressure off the whole housing system,” explained Cllr Gavin White, who is Manchester City Council’s executive member for housing and development.
“The potential of making empty homes a thing of the past is huge for Manchester families looking for a place to call home – and a significant part of tackling the housing crisis.”
Emily Sergeant -
25th June 2020 
