Birmingham City Council signed a charter on 26 July 2021, as a commitment to proactively work to ensure there are no instances of modern slavery taking place within its supply chain. Modern slavery can affect anyone, anywhere: and we know that many thousands of people in the UK could experience […]
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Vue cinema chain fined £750,000 following foot-rest fatality
A major cinema chain was fined £750,000 for breaching health and safety legislation at its Star City theatre in Nechells which led to a cinema-goer’s death, at Birmingham Crown Court on 20th July. Birmingham City Council prosecuted Vue Entertainment (Vue Entertainment Limited) – based in Chiswick High Road, London – […]
Home education up 75% – expert gives 10 tips for new homeschooling parents
10 tips for how to effectively homeschool If you had a hundred home educators in a room, each of them would likely have a different approach, but there are various steps you can take to get the most out of homeschooling. With a third national lockdown closing most UK schools, Greg Smith, Head of Operations at Oxford […]
The New Audi RS 3: Unmatched Sportiness Suitable for Everyday Use
From 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds, up to 180mph top speed, RS Torque Splitter and specific RS driving modes – the new Audi RS 3 offers driving dynamics of the highest calibre and the best numbers in its segment. Equipped with a 400PS five-cylinder engine, the high-performance unit delivers rapid acceleration with […]
Older people are worse at learning to help themselves, but just as good at learning to help others
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 […]
NHS England announces new Innovative Medicines Fund to fast-track promising new drugs
NHS patients are set to benefit from early access to potentially life-saving new medicines, including cutting-edge gene therapies, thanks to a new Innovative Medicines Fund and £680 million of ringfenced funding, the NHS chief executive has announced today. The Innovative Medicines Fund (IMF) will build upon the success of the […]
Aston Villa Foundation supports Islamic Relief UK to deliver food to those in need in Birmingham as Eid festivities come to an end
The Aston Villa Foundation supported Islamic Relief UK to distribute 500 food packs to vulnerable people including the homeless, asylum seekers, refugees and women who have suffered domestic abuse in Birmingham on 22nd and 23rd July. The distribution at Aston Hall in Birmingham took place just days after Muslims celebrated […]
Warwickshire CCC and Sandwell College form partnership to deliver BTEC studies at Edgbaston Stadium
Warwickshire CCC and Sandwell College have announced a new partnership that will see a new two-year further education course delivered in collaboration with the club’s official charity the Edgbaston Foundation. The programme is designed to support a career in professional sport, delivered from the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. The […]
Phenomenal Physical Airbase Challenge Sees Sky High Result
Hundreds of supporters within the region took part in Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s recent Air30 Airbase Challenge, funding 67 future missions for the local pre-hospital emergency service, helping to save countless lives. The Air30 Airbase Challenge, which saw participants take on the virtual distances between the charity’s three airbases raised […]
ZEE5 GLOBAL RELEASES TRAILER OF NEXT SUSPENSE THRILLER FILM, DIAL 100, PRODUCED BY SONY PICTURES FILMS INDIA & ALCHEMY FILMS
After releasing the motion poster which created a lot of buzz and excitement, ZEE5 Global has now released the trailer of its much-anticipated original film, Dial 100. Starring Manoj Bajpayee, Neena Gupta and Sakshi Tanwar in pivotal roles, Dial 100 is produced by Sony Pictures Films India, Siddharth Malhotra and Sapna Malhotra’sAlchemy Films and directed by Rensil D’Silva. The film is set to premiere on ZEE5 on 6th August. […]