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Don’t get stranded: How to make your August bank holiday trip as safe as possible

It’s also worth checking your headlights and brake lights are working correctly, and don’t ignore dashboard warning lights. Check the vehicle’s manual to establish what the issue is and abandon the trip if it cannot be resolved.Plan your trip and, if possible, aim to travel at quieter times, which are usually the afternoon and evening …

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Driven to distraction: it’s time to talk about the safety of in-car technology

Research[1] suggests that driver distraction and inattention are considered factors in nearly half of all fatal and serious injury accidents. With cars now bristling with more technology than ever before, connectivity expert VNC Automotive believes it’s time we recognised that the modern car interior is at risk of becoming almost as distracting as what’s going on …

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WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS’ SUPPORT FOR BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SEES THE RAIL OPERATOR AWARDED A RED BALLOON

  WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS’ SUPPORT FOR BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SEES THE RAIL OPERATOR AWARDED A RED BALLOON West Midlands Trains (WMT) – operator of West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway – is proud to announce it’s been awarded a Red Balloon by Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity in recognition of their fundraising to support the hospital. WMT has been a proud supporter …

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Sandwell to receive £4M to support development of Family Hubs

Sandwell has been named as one of 75 local authorities that will receive a share of the Government’s £300m Family Hubs and Start for Life funding for the period 2022-25. Sandwell will receive approximately £4M. This new funding will support the development of Family Hubs in Sandwell. Building on existing services for families and working …

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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Appeals For Old And Foreign Currency From West Midlands Supporters

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is asking West Midlands residents to dig deep and donate to an appeal which has seen a 70 per cent decrease in donations following the pandemic.   The charity’s partnership with Cash4Coins – a company dedicated to raising funds for charities by collecting old tender as well as foreign currency and …

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Bentley Residences Miami to include ‘Dezervator’ Vehicle lift and garages for up to four cars per apartment

the appetite of prospective residents now that sales are officially open. For those looking for an in-person experience, the Sales Gallery in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, is open to all visitors. The Bentley Residences team are on hand to guide prospective viewers through each carefully curated detail of the future building, including a walk around …

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Putting the business into Driving for Better Business

FTSE-listed multinationals, household name private companies, large local authorities, NHS Trusts and SMEs are collectively saving millions off their bottom line, simply by adopting a systematic approach to fleet management with the help of the free, government-backed Driving for Better Business programme. Driving for Better Business has engaged with thousands of businesses, which collectively employ …

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Digital Den: minimising digital exclusion, maximising employment and training opportunities

The Digital Den – the first complete Sandwell Towns Fund project – launched on 16th August in West Bromwich, provides online digital access for children, adults and older people. Led by Greets Green Community Enterprises (GGCE), the Digital Den is located at the Wood Lane Community Centre in West Bromwich, and supports people getting online, …

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Students across Sandwell celebrate on results day

Students across Sandwell have been receiving their A Level and post-16 results today (Thursday 18 August). Councillor Simon Hackett, Cabinet Member for Children and Education, said: “This year’s students have had to face some of the toughest challenges due to the pandemic with some not sitting any formal exams until this summer. “School staff have …

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