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Back pain at the wheel? GEM shares tips for more comfortable journeys

Small changes to posture and driving position could make driving more comfortable, according to road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Discomfort and lower back pain are frequent complaints reported by drivers, but GEM says there are often simple solutions that can make a big difference for comfort and safety. GEM has compiled a …

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New proposals to tackle violence on Birmingham’s roads a welcome start, but more must be done

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has hailed plans for tackling road casualties and reckless driving that West Midlands Mayor, laid out today, but warns more must be done to effectively remedy the situation. The Birmingham-based accident prevention charity is deeply concerned with the recent spate of fatalities and irresponsible driving that …

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Simple games the answer to “Are we nearly there yet?”, says UK’s leading breakdown provider

Are we nearly there yet? – the words all drivers dread on a long trip with kids in the car. Yet it’s easy to avoid with simple games from Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown recovery provider Start Rescue. Print-off and keep games such as road trip bingo, a colouring-in page, word search, the car colour game, …

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Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted

The latest inspection carried out by Ofsted on Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service (SAFL) has resulted in the service being given a ‘Good’ rating in all areas. The service – which is Sandwell Council’s adult education provider – retained its ‘Good’ rating, impressing Ofsted inspectors when they visited at the end of March. The …

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Lotus appoints Conor Horne as Commercial Director of UK & Ireland

Lotus has announced Conor Horne has joined the business as Commercial Director of UK and Ireland. In his new role, Conor will work closely with Lotus’ leadership team to further develop the company’s business development strategy, as well as identifying new opportunities for growth in the UK and Ireland. By 2028, Lotus has ambitions to …

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Sandwell Council “striving for excellence” as Commissioners report “considerable progress”

The latest report from Government-appointed commissioners at Sandwell Council has been published, noting that “the council continues to make progress on the right path”. The report covers the period January – June 2023 and states: “there has been significant hard work and again considerable progress made at the council in the past six months.” Councillor …

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RAHAT COMPETES FOR A MORE IMPORTANT CAUSE: HIS FAMILY

After a two-year hiatus caused by a back and shoulder injury, Syed Rahat Ali Shah triumphantly returned to the stage. He took first position in back -to -back qualifying competitions. He’s now preparing for the Arnold Classic in Spain. Rahat Ali Shah, a remarkable athlete originally from Pakistan and currently residing in Britain, has been …

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Boxing Champs meet UK Youth & Community Ambassador Zaf

European Heavyweight Champion Boxer Kash Ali and Tyson Fury/Anthony Joshua’s sparring partner Richard Towers visited the residence of UK Global Youth Ambassador and Crimestoppers Chair Zaf. Another person who was present alongside Zaf’s son was Zaf’s brother in law Shazad Khan. Shazad has been fairly active in the community recently and has always been available …

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