Social media sites and search engines will be forced to stamp out fraudsters and scammers on their platforms as the government strengthens its pioneering internet safety laws. The move comes as the government also launches a consultation as part of a wider overhaul of how online advertising is regulated in the UK, including proposals to improve transparency …
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In a bid to further its market-leading position as the number-one for electric car breakdown cover, the RAC has joined forces with Zap-Map – the UK’s no. 1 EV charge point mapping app – to be even better placed to help electric vehicle (EV) drivers who run out of charge. The Zap-Map app will be distributed to …
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The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), supported by UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the NHS, have launched a new campaign encouraging parents and guardians of children aged 1 to 5 years to check that they are up to date with their MMR vaccines. Families are also being encouraged to come forward if …
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Following the launch of the Walsall Heritage Strategy (2021-2026), to unleash the Borough’s creative spirit and industry for the future, a new funding round has launched to support heritage projects. To support fresh ideas; from sharing untold stories to championing culture, from outdoor activities to creating digital content, the main aim is for a wider range …
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Apple’s iPhone 13 receives six times more global searches per month compared to Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Samsung Galaxy S21 comes in second place with 3.4 million global searches Apple and Samsung dominate the top 5, with Google’s Pixel 6 being the only other company in the top spots, coming fourth Apple’s iPhone 13 is …
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A new NHS campaign is encouraging people struggling with their mental health to seek confidential help from NHS talking therapies. Research shows that nearly half of South Asians put off seeking professional help and the NHS is encouraging them to make use of a range of free services available for anxiety, depression, and other common mental …
Walsall’s leisure centres are once again offering a variety of fun activities for families and young people during the February half-term. Sessions will run between Monday 21 February and Sunday 27 February and bookings are now open. As well as public swimming at all four borough centres, Bloxwich and Oak Park Active Living Centres and …
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Sandwell is marking International Women’s Day by celebrating victim-survivors of domestic abuse who can inspire others to get the help and support they need to be free of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, background, gender, religion, sexuality or ethnicity. However, statistics show most domestic abuse is carried out by …
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The all-new Hyundai IONIQ 5 has added to its growing list of Car of the Year honours by being named overall UK Car of the Year 2022. Having already been recognised as Best Family Car in the UK Car of the Year Awards shortlist, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 was crowned best car overall by a …
Officers and civilian staff from across the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) have been sharing their pledges to #BreakTheBias, the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day (8 March), as we reflect on our collective commitment to help level the playing field and continue to build an environment where women can thrive at work and …
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