Will Godfrey

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Will Godfrey

Mountain Dew has come a long way since it was first created in the hills of eastern Tennessee in the 1940s. After all, the soda was originally developed accidentally as a lemon-lime mixer intended for drinking with whiskey, even taking inspiration from a slang term for moonshine with its name. Upon its acquisition by Pepsi, the soda's sales increased rapidly, driven by the beverage conglomerate's marketing power and extensive distribution network.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Will Godfrey

Along with its lively streets, sun-kissed beaches, and stunning architecture, Barcelona's vibrant food scene is part of what makes it such a popular tourist destination. The cosmopolitan Catalan capital is brimming with culinary variety. Traditional Catalan and Spanish delicacies are offered one door down from innovative modern reimaginings of those classics, fresh seafood is served straight from the Mediterranean Sea, and you can find almost every cuisine you can think of.

2 months ago | orr.gov.uk | Will Godfrey

Hello and welcome to our April newsletter. March was a busy month across both economic, and health and safety matters. First off, we published our report into the costs and benefits of health and safety interventions. This sets out our recommendations to help improve how the industry makes these interventions effectively and efficiently on the rail network.  This has been a truly industry-wide project, and I am grateful to all duty holders and other organisations who engaged with us.

Mar 17, 2025 | orr.gov.uk | Will Godfrey

Productivity matters. It is a major driver of growth and value – and rail is no different. Expenditure on the operational railway is more than £25 billion per year, with nearly half of this government funded, so even small percentage changes in productivity can make a big difference in value for passengers, freight users and taxpayers.

Mar 13, 2025 | yahoo.com | Will Godfrey

For some of us, the process of researching, choosing, and booking a restaurant is an anticipation-filled preview of the meal to come. For others, it feels like you can't trust the information available online, and the restaurants you end up booking are just as likely to provide an unforgettable experience — that you'd rather forget. Fake reviews, dodgy photos, and out-of-date information can make it feel like you're rolling the dice when booking a restaurant.