If you think leaving shoes on in the house is a nasty habit, then you’re not alone. People from all over the world – from Indonesia to Sweden – take their shoes off at the door with no questions asked. In the UK, however, it’s a hugely divisive topic: households are either 100 per cent [...]

Last month we were on the hunt for some remarkable people within the local community.And after a thorough search, we are delighted to have crowned Ken Sadler of Newton Aycliffe, County Durham’s Unsung Hero 2014. We invited charities from across the region to nominate dedicated staff and volunteers to receive the red carpet treatment. Five [...]

   In honour of World Kindness Day on 13th November, we will be rolling out the red carpet for one remarkably selfless person in Modern Rugs’ home county.  After asking for nominations from local charities, we unearthed staff and volunteers who deserve special thanks for their hard work.  We wanted to give these people the [...]