An urgent warning has been issued to residents after more than 1,600 illegal disposable vapes were seized from two shops in Sandwell. Trading Standards officers found the illegal e-cigarettes – which retail for £5 upwards – being sold in two convenience stores – one in Cradley Heath and the other in Tipton. They found various …
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March 23, 2022 – Stellantis N.V. and LG Energy Solution (LGES) today announced they have executed binding, definitive agreements to establish the first large scale, domestic, electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Canada. The joint venture company will produce leading edge lithium-ion battery cells and modules to meet a significant portion of Stellantis’ vehicle production requirements in North America. The …
The Audi Environmental Foundation has developed filters for urban runoff in conjunction with the Technical University of Berlin. They prevent tire wear particles and other environmentally harmful substances from being washed into sewers and bodies of water along with rainwater. Initial field and lab tests have now demonstrated the efficiency of the system. Tire and …
Fully Charged LIVE 2022 will include Fully Charged BUSINESS, powered by DriveElectric, which will be in a new, larger format within the main exhibition hall over all three days of this year’s show, and will feature informative workshops and other support to help fleets make the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Taking place on 29 …
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After widespread coverage appeared of Sir Rod Stewart tackling potholes near his Essex home, new research reveals he is far from alone in suffering from costly damage due to poor road surfaces. The annual PIT Report (Pothole Impact Tracker) for Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, shows that over the last twelve months the total …
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The Lloyds Banking Group is closing 60 locations, such as on Smethwick High Street. Due to an increase in digital banking, Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of 60 bank locations, comprising two in the region. The Lloyd Banks branch on Smethwick’s High Street will shut on July 21. It has announced the closure …
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London is the UK’s most fitness-obsessed city, new research can confirm. A new study by fitness experts BarBend analysed Google search data for each of the UK’s cities, for fitness-related terms such as ‘gyms near me’, ‘workouts’ and ‘healthy snacks’ as well as opposing terms like ‘pizza delivery’ and ‘takeaways near me’ to see which city had …
Internet users are one step closer to a safer online environment as the government’s new world-leading online safety laws are brought before parliament today. The Online Safety Bill marks a milestone in the fight for a new digital age which is safer for users and holds tech giants to account. It will protect children from …
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DUE to popular demand, eco-friendly, electric boat company GoBoat has today announced the opening of a brand-new Birmingham location, their first site outside of the capital, with bookings now open to the public. The new site will open from April 8, where groups of up to eight guests can charter the electric boats and set …
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Ramadan is going to be particularly special this year, as people around the country prepare to celebrate, breaking their fasts together with the whole family for the first time since 2019. Asda is excited to help families prepare to make every Sehri and Iftar meal a success on this very special occasion with their delicious …
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