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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Sandwell as full England route revealed

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Sandwell on Monday 25 July during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. In …

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Smart charging regulations not enough on their own for EV drivers to tackle soaring electricity costs and rising inflation a survey shows

Road safety charity reminds motorists to ‘put the brakes on and take some time for ourselves’

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In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is reminding motorists they shouldn’t just be checking their tyres, brakes and oil levels before getting behind the wheel, but also checking in on themselves and others. Richard Gladman, Head of Driving and Riding Standards at IAM RoadSmart, commented: …

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ABB Robotics unveils world’s first robot-painted art car

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ABB Robotics has collaborated with two world-renowned artists, eight year old Indian child prodigy Advait Kolarkar and Dubai-based digital design collective Illusorr, to create the world’s first robot-painted art car. ABB’s award-winning PixelPaint technology has, without human intervention, perfectly recreated Advait’s swirling, monochromatic design as well as Illusorr’s tri-color geometrical patterns. Equipped with 1,000 nozzles …

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One in five properties could benefit from new rental home charger grants to unlock EV future

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UK Government’s Office for Zero-Emission Vehicles (OZEV) now offering tenants, flat owner-occupiers and landlords new electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint grants The new grants, which replace the previous Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) offer, are now available to landlords, tenants and flat-owner occupiers, with the value of £350 redeemable against an installed charging point One in …

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Used car price growth remains at record levels, but demand softens on record 2021

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The latest data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index (RPI), which is based on daily pricing analysis of circa 900,000 vehicles, revealed that the average price of a used car increased 32.2% on a year-on-year (YoY) and like-for-like basis in April. Although it marks the 25th month of consecutive YoY price growth, it points to a slowing …

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Edgbaston Stadium and Green Lane Masjid unite for Eid prayers in Birmingham

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Edgbaston Stadium hosted one of the biggest Eid al-Fitr celebrations in the country earlier today as it welcomed around 2,000 visitors for prayers through a partnership with Birmingham’s Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre (GLMCC). Staged on Edgbaston’s Colts (training) Ground, families from across the country came to Edgbaston to celebrate the end of Ramadan …

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Convenience of Library+ scheme praised by visitors and community groups

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Residents and community groups have given the thumbs-up to a pilot scheme at Thimblemill Library which uses new technology to allow them to access the library at times outside of normal opening hours. Library+ works with existing security and CCTV systems and people sign-up to be able to have access using their library card and …

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Mayor’s Vaisakhi celebrations bring together members of West Midland’s Sikh community

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Members of West Midland’s Sikh community celebrated Vaisakhi with the Mayor of West Midlands Andy Street. The event, which was held at NatWest’s offices in Birmingham, marked the annual spring harvest celebrations celebrated by Sikhs. Mayor Street was joined by Bhai Sahib Bhai Mohinder Singh Ji, Chairman of the Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha …

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More than 4,000 Miles Pledged and Rising – Charity Supporters Step Up For Airbase Challenge

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Fitness fanatics across the region have pledged to cover in excess of 4,000 miles in support of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Airbase Challenge. The virtual event launched in 2021 as part of the charity’s 30th anniversary celebrations. More than 400 people participated in the inaugural Airbase Challenge which raised more than £65,000 helping to make …

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