Bringing Communities Together
The Foundation is offering around 20 grants of up to £7,500 each to help with the project costs of running dementia clubs and memory cafes in areas of high deprivation affecting older people over the age of 65 years in Great Britain. Although applications will be accepted from all areas […]
People are being reminded of the importance of regular testing as National HIV Testing Week gets underway. Run by HIV Prevention England, the annual event highlights how regular testing is helping to reduce the number of people living with undiagnosed HIV, or who are diagnosed late. Testing is free, quick […]
Older adults may be slower to learn actions and behaviours that benefit themselves, but new research shows they are just as capable as younger people of learning behaviours that benefit others. Researchers at the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford found that youngsters, in contrast, tend to learn much faster when […]
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -20.5% in the first month of 2025 with 19,050 vans, pick-ups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A second consecutive monthly decline follows robust growth in 2024, and […]
In addition to memorial services at Christ Church and St. Peter’s Church, several other events took place this weekend to honor the memory of 12-year-old Leo Ross. One such event was held on Saturday night (January 25) at the Community Plaza in Birmingham’s Youth Hub in Bordesley Green. The event […]
Thomas McGeever, from Market Drayton, Telford, was among 26 exceptional individuals honoured with the esteemed British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster. This recognition celebrates their outstanding contributions to society. The Medal Presentation, held on Thursday 23rd January, saw Thomas receive the coveted BCA Medal of Honour for […]
The government has confirmed funding and a realistic timetable to put the New Hospital Programme on track to deliver all of its hospital projects. This credible timeline for delivery will ensure that staff and patients have access to the facilities they desperately need around the country as soon as possible. […]
Applications are now invited for the 2025 Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship Programme. The application window will remain open until 2 March 2025 for Level 6 roles and 30 March 2025 for Level 2 & 3 roles; applications can be made online, with open roles available to view on the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars careers […]
Tens of thousands of people with hearing loss will have access to groundbreaking new hearing aid devices, thanks to government action. Fresh guidance has been published, giving businesses around the world the green light to sell certain pioneering hearing aids here in the UK. This includes earphones with both hearing test […]
Modifications can limit the number of potential buyers and harm a vehicle’s resale value, according to valuation experts at HPI. Non-manufacturer modifications can also invalidate warranties and impact insurance. HPI advises that modifications can invalidate a car’s warranty and insurance if not fully declared, warning that some buyers may be unaware of […]
