Crowdfund Walsall is inviting communities across the Borough to pitch a project idea that will improve places, spaces and the quality of lives of Walsall residents. Launched by Walsall Council in partnership with Spacehive two years ago, Crowdfund Walsall is an initiative that helps the voluntary and community sector to […]
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School sports given huge boost to level the playing field for next generation of Lionesses
On International Women’s Day (Wednesday 8 March) the Government is setting out new standards for equal access to sports, making it clear that girls and boys should be offered the same sports during PE and extracurricular time in schools. Today’s package will help to boost equal opportunities in school sport […]
Kia Niro is voted Supreme Winner of the Women’s World Car of the Year
63 women motoring journalists from 43 countries across five continents choose their BEST CAR OF THE WORLD 2023 The journalists judging the Women’s World Car of the Year have chosen the Kia Niro as the World’s Best Car for 2023. The announcement of the winner coincides with International Women’s Day, […]
Millions released from dormant accounts to support vulnerable people with cost of living
The most vulnerable people in society will be given additional support to deal with the cost of living, as £76 million tied up in forgotten accounts is unlocked. The cash will support people to get out of debt and assist social enterprises with innovative energy saving solutions. Beneficiaries include no-interest […]
Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
People across the country are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, retrain and upskill throughout their working lives. The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) will empower more people to study in a way that works for them, opening up opportunities […]
GEM provides safety tips amid warnings of plunging temperatures and snow
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to take extra care, with temperatures forecast to plummet and the possibility of snow in days to come. Forecasters are predicting freezing temperatures during next week. As a result, road journeys are likely to be more difficult and treacherous, […]
Walsall shines a light on pioneering women for International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about discrimination and drive gender parity. This year’s campaign has a particular focus on embracing equity to create a gender equal world. On Saturday 4 March 2023 from 2pm to 3pm, The New Art Gallery Walsall kicks […]
Awareness event promotes healthy hearts in Walsall town centre
Over 40 health assessments and NHS Health Checks were delivered as part of an event to increase awareness about heart health in Walsall. ‘I Heart Health’ took place on Thursday 23 February at the Saddlers Shopping Centre in Walsall. It brought people together to learn about how they can live […]
GEM points to safety and environmental benefits of slowing down on journeys
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist has welcomed the announcement of a 30 per cent reduction in speeding in 2022, compared with 2021. This, says GEM, is not only a key part of reducing collisions and casualties on our roads, but it’s also an effective way of reducing […]
Equipmake unveils ultra-lightweight, power-dense electric motor for space, aerospace and marine applications at the Future Propulsion Conference
New HPM-400 electric motor has peak power of 400kW, peak torque of 250Nm yet weighs just 40kg overall with an integrated silicon carbide (SiC) inverter High power, short duration motor originally designed as a high-performance fuel pump for Gilmour Space Technologies’ Eris rocket programme HPM-400 can operate at atmospheric pressure […]