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Illegal vapes and tobacco seized in police and council raids in Sandwell

More than £20,000 worth of illegal vapes and tobacco were seized from two shops in Tipton in a joint operation by Sandwell Council and Sandwell Police. As part of Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign (#Safer6) and the police’s Operation Advance (#OpAdvance), officers raided the shops and found some of the offending items concealed in unusual places …

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BMW retains Fleet Manufacturer of the Year title at Business Car Awards 2023

BMW has added five more awards to its impressive tally for 2023, including the coveted Fleet Manufacturer of the Year for a second consecutive year at the Business Car Awards. Further to the headline award, the BMW X1, 3 Series, i4 and 5 Series were each recognised as best in their respective classes. Martyn Collins, …

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Members of European Parliament recognise potential of breakthrough hydrogen fuel cell technology at IAA Mobility

Bramble Energy, one of the UK’s fastest growing hydrogen innovators, welcomed key members of the European Parliament to explore its breakthrough fuel cell technology at IAA Mobility in Munich. Andreas Glück and Andrey Kovatchev, Members of the European Parliament, representing the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), were welcomed to Bramble Energy’s stand to …

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Volkswagen Group taps into new profit pools with sustainable mobility

The Volkswagen Group has made decisive progress in its four industry-leading technology platforms. It is also tapping into highly attractive additional profit pools as part of its transformation from legacy automaker to integrated mobility provider by further expanding its sustainable mobility business. At the Group’s press conference at IAA Mobility in Munich, CEO Oliver Blume …

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Time running out to enter Guild Motorsport Award

Guild of Motoring Writers members working in motorsport have only until the end of the week to enter this year’s Prodrive Motorsport Award. Sponsored by Banbury-based but globally renowned motorsport and technology specialist Prodrive, the Award recognises an outstanding achievement by a Guild member in the world of motorsport either writing about or competing in …

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Customers can claim 10,000 miles of free motoring when they buy a new Nissan EV

EV drivers could enjoy a year’s free motoring when they purchase a new car from a Nissan dealership! The manufacturer has teamed up with Pod Point, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging, and EDF – Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity – to launch the exciting new offer. Customers can claim 10,000 free miles …

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Jill Scott and Daley Thompson join Government push to get millions more people active

Lioness legend Jill Scott MBE, Olympic gold medalist Daley Thompson CBE, and former No10 Delivery Unit chief Sir Michael Barber are joining the Government’s National Physical Activity Taskforce to help get millions more people involved in sport and physical activity by 2030. Scott, Thompson and Barber join rugby union legend Ugo Monye as part of …

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Disadvantaged young people to enjoy more outdoor experiences away from home

  Thousands of disadvantaged young people are to get access to outdoor learning opportunities away from home so they can develop vital life skills, build confidence and resilience. The Adventures Away From Home Fund, worth £1.5 million, will allow more children and teenagers to enjoy activities they otherwise would not be able to take part …

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Alpha Research Exposes Cost of Living’s  Alarming Impact on West Midlands Billpayers

Record high energy bills are taking a negative toll on the wellbeing of West Midlands billpayers, with six in 10 (61%) admitting to being worried about fuel poverty, and those the most concerned falling within the 25-34 age category.    According to new research commissioned by heating expert Alpha, nearly a quarter (24%) of the …

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Tuberculosis (TB) cases continue to rise in England in 2023

Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates that cases of TB in England increased by 7% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same timeframe in 2022, with 2,408 notifications compared to 2,251 in the first 2 quarters of 2022. While England remains a low-incidence country for tuberculosis, progress towards elimination has …

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