LANCASHIRE, UK. October 5th, 2026 – J2 Flooring has received further industry recognition for its approach to realistic wood-effect flooring, with its Iconic LVT range taking Gold in the Design, Smooths category at the National Flooring Innovation Awards 2026. The award highlights the range’s use of detailed timber imagery, varied plank designs and textured finishes to create a convincing alternative to natural wood.

The National Flooring Innovation Awards celebrate innovation across the UK flooring industry, recognising leading products and initiatives across a range of categories. Iconic by J2 Flooring was selected as the Gold Winner in Category 5, Design, Smooths.

Designed to push the boundaries of what is possible with luxury vinyl flooring, Iconic was created around one central ambition: to deliver an LVT flooring that looks and feels as close to natural timber as possible.

The range features twice as many individual plank designs as traditional LVT, helping to create a more natural and varied appearance when installed. Its print film is produced using scans of real pieces of timber, carefully selected by J2 Flooring to capture authentic grain, character and detail.

Adding another layer of realism, Iconic incorporates an artisan registered embossing surface texture, designed to replicate the tactile characteristics of natural wood.

The combination of authentic timber imagery, increased plank variation and detailed surface texture gives Iconic a highly realistic appearance, helping to create the look and feel of a genuine timber floor while delivering the practical benefits associated with LVT.

The Gold award provides further recognition for J2 Flooring’s focus on design-led innovation and its commitment to developing flooring that combines the visual appeal of natural materials with the practicality and versatility of luxury vinyl flooring.

“Winning Gold at the National Flooring Innovation Awards is a fantastic achievement for everyone at J2 Flooring,” said Stephen Latham, Managing Director.

“Iconic was developed because we wanted to challenge perceptions of what LVT could look and feel like. We put a huge amount of focus into the detail, from the timber used to create the print designs through to the embossing, to achieve a level of authenticity that really stands out.

“To have that approach recognised with a Gold award is a fantastic endorsement of the range and the work that has gone into creating it.”

The award comes as J2 Flooring continues to develop its LVT offering, with its wider collection encompassing wood, stone and patterned designs, alongside a variety of plank, herringbone, parquet and other formats.

Combining design, durability and practicality, J2 Flooring’s LVT collection offers flooring solutions for a wide range of residential and commercial interiors.

To discover more about the Iconic range and explore the wider collection of luxury vinyl flooring from J2 Flooring, visit www.j2flooring.com/lvt-flooring.

A combination of rising demand, operational investment and continued business development has helped Timberwise deliver substantial financial growth during 2025. The property care specialist increased its profit for the financial period to more than £600,000, while also growing revenue and improving its gross margin.

Newly filed accounts for 2025 show profit for the financial period jumped 73 per cent to £611,361, up from £353,146 in 2024.

Profit before tax climbed 66 per cent to £816,310, compared with £490,565 the previous year.

Revenue rose 9.1 per cent to £14.9m from £13.6m, reflecting Timberwise’s continued growth in work volumes and the expansion of the company’s market-leading service offerings.

The strong performance positions Timberwise as the UK’s largest property care specialists and comes despite inflationary pressures on labour, materials and operating costs across the sector, with gross profit increasing to £8.4m from £7.6m and gross margin improving to 56.7 per cent from 55.8 per cent.

The directors said the company enjoyed a successful year of trading despite a challenging economic environment and uncertainty within the industry, while continuing to focus on delivering high-quality products and services to customers.

George Edwards, Managing Director of Timberwise, said: “This performance is down to the hard work and dedication of the entire Timberwise team. It is also a reward for investments we’ve made in the past, especially in tech, which has positioned us to be able to accelerate our services and secure these levels of growth.

“The company continued to invest in its workforce and operational systems throughout the year to support future growth and improve efficiency across the business.

“Management remains focused on customer service, efficiency and health & safety whilst continuing to identify opportunities for sustainable growth.”

He added: “The directors remain pleased with the financial position of the company and believe the business is well positioned for continued success in the coming year and expect continued growth in 2026.”

The strong financial performance has been matched by industry recognition for the fast-growing firm.

Timberwise won the Training and Development award at the 15th annual Property Care Awards, hosted by the Property Care Association (PCA) at Old Trafford in November 2025, where it was also named Highly Commended in the Health and Safety category.

This year the business has been nominated for three awards at the PCA’s 16th annual Property Care Awards, with the ceremony taking place on 12 November 2026.

LONDON, UK, 16 September 2026 – La Pergola, a rooftop restaurant and jazz venue inside Marrakech’s Riad Monceau, has crossed a notable milestone with more than 40,000 Google reviews. With a 4.8-star rating, its review total now exceeds those of several famous landmarks and attractions, including New York’s Madison Square Garden, Dubai’s Burj Al Arab and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Sign.

The achievement puts La Pergola at Riad Monceau in an unusual position for an independent hospitality venue, with its Google review volume now exceeding that of a wide range of globally recognised destinations.

Its more than 40,000 reviews place La Pergola ahead of attractions across several major international cities. These include Madison Square Garden in New York, the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai and the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles.

La Pergola also has more reviews than Kensington Palace, the Guggenheim Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe and Marrakech’s Bahia Palace.

Current approximate Google review figures include:

· La Pergola, Marrakech: 40,000+

· Natural History Museum, London: c.37,500

· Madison Square Garden, New York: c.35,000

· Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai: c.34,000

· Kensington Palace, London: c.32,000

· Guggenheim Museum, New York: c.27,000

· Shakespeare’s Globe, London: c.25,000

· Bahia Palace, Marrakech: c.24,000

· Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles: c.15,000

The scale of the review total is particularly notable for an independent venue located within the Marrakech medina. La Pergola sits at Riad Monceau, only moments from Jemaa el-Fna, offering rooftop dining and cocktails alongside a strong live music identity. Gnawa Jazz is central to the wider Riad Monceau experience and helps define the atmosphere of the venue.

Google reviewers from around the globe commented:

Olivia Köhler said: “Absolutely loved this place! The ambiance was amazing, the atmosphere was vibrant and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was beautifully presented and full of flavor. A very special thank you to our waiter Simo, who was incredibly friendly, attentive and welcoming. He really made us feel comfortable and made the whole evening even more enjoyable. Fantastic service, great vibes and truly delicious food – we had such a wonderful time and would definitely come back!”

Cunning Fox added: “Probably our favourite restaurant that we visited while in Morocco! We came here on the first night and it set a great example for the rest of the trip. We booked a table quite late during the night so that we could eat while listening to the jazz band playing downstairs. The Crying Kefta was really tasty and had a spice level to it. The tacos were also really good and came with a dip that added to the flavour. Overall, I would definitely recommend trying here!”

Mima added: “We had the pleasure of discovering this remarkable jazz bar in Marrakech, a true hidden oasis set atop the terrace of Riad Monceau, overlooking the city in all its beauty. From the very first moment, the atmosphere felt refined, intimate, and effortlessly sophisticated. The jazz music is exquisite, soulful, beautifully performed, and perfectly suited for lingering conversations and complete relaxation. It is the kind of music that doesn’t just accompany the evening but elevates it.”

Marc Antoine, Founder of Riad Monceau, commented: “40,000 reviews is an incredible milestone because every one represents somebody who chose to spend part of their time in Marrakech with us and then wanted to share that experience”.

“When I created La Pergola as Marrakech’s first rooftop venue in 2018, I was deeply convinced that this city, with its multitude of flat roofs and its 340 days of sunshine per year, was definitely THE place where this type of establishment had all the reasons to be. It was just logical, obvious. However, I was far from imagining that the opening of La Pergola would be the beginning of a wave that would make Marrakech, in a few short years, the world capital of rooftops, and that it would become a major asset of the destination.”

Marc Antoine is also the creator of MarrakChef, a Moroccan gastronomic trophy launched in 2012 that highlighted emerging trends in Moroccan cuisine.

La Pergola opened in 2018 as Marrakech’s first rooftop venue, helping establish a format that has become an important part of the city’s hospitality offering. Rooftop venues across Marrakech now combine dining, cocktails, music and views over the medina. La Pergola has developed its own identity around its greenery, elevated setting and jazz-focused atmosphere.

The venue’s popularity can also be seen in demand for tables, with visitors regularly seeking out the rooftop during their time in Marrakech.

Its 40,000-plus Google reviews offer one measure of the international audience La Pergola has attracted since opening.

For more information, visit https://riad-monceau.com/

Finishing dental treatment overseas is only one part of the patient journey. Once you return home, recovery, oral hygiene and access to advice can become just as important. For this reason, anyone considering treatment abroad should look at the clinic’s aftercare arrangements before making a booking, not only at the treatment itself.

Discuss aftercare before you travel

Find out how post-treatment support is provided before arranging your trip. Ask who you can contact once you are back home, how dental concerns are assessed and what happens if you need an examination. Knowing what support is available can give you a clearer understanding of the service provided.

It is also worth establishing the difference between general recovery advice and issues that may require an in-person clinical assessment. Patients should ask whether follow-up visits, adjustments or further travel could result in additional charges.

Make sure you understand your treatment instructions

Before departing the clinic, ask for clear aftercare guidance that relates specifically to your procedure. This may cover oral hygiene, medication, dietary restrictions and when you should attend any planned reviews.

Do not hesitate to ask the dental team to clarify anything that is unclear. Practical instructions that can easily be followed at home are more useful than information that is simply provided at the end of treatment.

Keep important treatment records in one place, including your treatment summary and, where relevant, information about the implant brand and model. These documents can be useful if you need to speak to another dentist.

Understand what to do if you have a concern

Before leaving, confirm which contact method should be used if you have questions or notice a problem. Ask what details the dental team will need, such as a description of your symptoms, when they started and photographs where appropriate.

Online or telephone communication cannot replace an examination in every situation. Patients should know when they need to be assessed in person and should seek urgent local dental or medical care for urgent symptoms instead of waiting for a response from an overseas clinic.

Think beyond the immediate recovery period

Aftercare is not limited to the first few days or weeks. Ask your dentist about the cleaning routine and longer-term review schedule recommended for your particular restoration or treatment.

It is also important to discuss how future appointments will be managed once you are back home. Patients should review any written warranty information carefully, including maintenance conditions, exclusions and the process for dealing with potential complications or problems.

A well-defined aftercare plan should connect the treatment received abroad with regular care and future reviews. Discussing these arrangements before making payment gives patients an opportunity to understand and compare the support available.

How Esnan supports patients after treatment abroad

Esnan Dental Clinics provides support for international patients beyond its Istanbul clinic through its London aftercare partner clinic and liaison offices in London and New York.

The London clinic offers patients a local clinical contact, while the liaison offices help with communication and coordination between patients and the Istanbul team. These services are designed to help patients remain connected to their dental care after travelling home.

Esnan’s patient coordinators and clinical teams offer guidance covering recovery, maintenance and subsequent stages of treatment. This approach combines accessible communication with clinical input to help create a coordinated aftercare experience.

For patients travelling internationally for dental treatment, continuity of care can be an important consideration. Local contact options, ongoing guidance and communication with the team involved in the original treatment can help patients navigate their care after returning home.

Stress and anxiety are the main factors linked to teeth grinding and jaw clenching, with some people tensing their jaw during the day without even realising it.

Financial pressure can be part of that picture too, particularly younger people dealing with rising living costs, rent, mortgages or job insecurity.

The condition, known as bruxism, can happen while someone is awake or asleep and may go unnoticed until symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches or damage to the teeth begin to appear.

Dr Ed Robinson, one of the UK’s leading aesthetics doctors and founder of Dr Ed Robinson Aesthetics, says many people may not realise how much pressure they are putting on their jaw.

Dr Ed has seen a 50% increase in patients suffering from teeth grinding and jaw clenching at his clinic over the past year.

He said: “Some people know they grind their teeth because a partner hears them at night, but others wake up with a tight jaw, headaches or pain around the face and don’t connect the two.

“If you’re constantly clenching or grinding, you’re repeatedly working the muscles around the jaw, and over time that can become incredibly uncomfortable.”

Dr Ed offers ultrasound-guided masseter Botox to help reduce excessive activity in one of the main muscles involved in clenching the jaw.

Dr Ed said: “For suitable patients, treating the masseter muscle with botulinum toxin can help reduce excessive muscle activity and relieve some of that tension.

“It isn’t about injecting anyone who says they grind their teeth. You need to understand the patient, their symptoms and whether the masseter is actually contributing to the problem.”

Dr Ed uses ultrasound to assess the masseter before treatment. The muscle can vary in size, thickness and position between patients, and ultrasound allows him to see the individual anatomy before deciding where to inject.

He said: “Everybody’s anatomy is slightly different.

“Ultrasound helps me see exactly where the muscle sits and how thick it is, so I can tailor the treatment much more closely to the individual patient.”

Masseter Botox is also commonly associated with facial slimming, but Dr Ed says its use can go beyond cosmetic concerns.

He said: “Botox is usually thought of purely as a cosmetic treatment, but some patients are coming in because they are dealing with genuine discomfort from clenching or grinding.

“It isn’t the right treatment for everybody, and if someone has persistent teeth grinding, jaw pain or damage to their teeth, they should be properly assessed.

“But where an overactive masseter is contributing to the problem, this is one option we can consider.

“The main thing is not to ignore it. If you’re regularly waking up with jaw pain, headaches or noticing damage to your teeth, it’s worth getting checked rather than assuming it will settle on its own.”