UK motorists have forked out an additional £1.13 billion pounds during the last 12 months because of the rising cost of petrol and diesel*. Used car platform CarGurus has looked at the average monthly cost of diesel and petrol prices from June 2021 to June 2022 based on the average monthly mileage** and average mpg of petrol and diesel cars in the UK***. It found that 12 months ago, drivers were spending around £2.31 billion a month. However, with the average cost of petrol and diesel reaching 191.25p and 199.02p per litre at the end of June****, it’s estimated that…
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A lucky group of beneficiaries and staff from a West Midlands charity that uses sport to aid personal development among disadvantaged young people have spoken of their joy at being given a golden opportunity to participate in the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay. More than 20 youngsters and colleagues at Sport 4 Life UK have carried the Baton throughout the region for the final part of a 90,000-mile global Relay, which concluded at the opening ceremony of the Games on July 28. Sport 4 Life UK Head of Business Development Rob Wells was among those participating in the Relay. Of…
Audi and Netflix collaborate on The Gray Man to bring the world of Sierra Six (Ryan Gosling) to fans around the world. As the film’s official automotive brand, four Audi vehicles will be featured including the all electric Audi RS e-tron GT* and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron*, as well as the Audi RS 7 Sportback* and Audi R8 Coupe*. The Gray Man opened in select theatres globally on July 15 and will be released worldwide on Netflix tomorrow July 22, 2022. The Gray Man is a modern-day global action thriller that features a star-studded cast: Ryan Gosling (Sierra Six), Chris…
Researchers at Birmingham City University have joined forces with Burton Albion Community Trust to help people struggling with long-Covid symptoms improve their health and regain their fitness. Sports exercise scientists from the University have teamed up with fitness coaches from the English Football League One Club’s Community Trust to design, deliver and monitor the effectiveness of an exercise rehabilitation programme on long-Covid symptoms and recovery. The long-Covid recovery and rehabilitation programme is part of a pilot project being trialled in four locations across Staffordshire and involving local sports and wellbeing charity Together Active and the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust…
A lucky group of beneficiaries and staff from a West Midlands charity that uses sport to aid personal development among disadvantaged young people have spoken of their joy at being given a golden opportunity to participate in the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay. More than 20 youngsters and colleagues at Sport 4 Life UK have carried the Baton throughout the region for the final part of a 90,000-mile global Relay, which concluded at the opening ceremony of the Games on July 28. Sport 4 Life UK Head of Business Development Rob Wells was among those participating in the Relay. Of…
As part of the Supermarket’s ongoing partnership with Mob, the Mob truck will be coming to Birmingham in August, serving street food delights courtesy of Aldi. On Wednesday 3rd August, the truck will be located at the Bullring outside St Martin’s Square as part of the supermarket’s tie-up with Mob to provide the nation with fresh, low-cost recipe inspiration. The truck will be serving a brand-new recipe of Chilli Chicken Burgers with fresh Mango Slaw that Aldi and Mob have created for the occasion, available for just £1.48 per portion. Those wanting to get their hands on the low-cost deliciousness are…
The countdown is on for the greatest show on Earth! At least if you’re a car fan… New cars, classic cars, supercars, thrilling live action, motoring celebrities, stunt shows, test drives, breath-taking passenger rides, interactive features and an incredible-value day out for the entire family are all just some of the attractions for this year’s British Motor Show in association with cinch, which takes place at Farnborough International, Hampshire, on August 18-21. With stars including Car SOS hosts Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw, automotive TV pundit Mike Brewer, Olympian Iwan Thomas, YouTube sensation Yanni, the amazing Paul Swift stunt show…
A West Midlands charity is predicting a rise in demand for its vitally important pre-hospital emergency service with more than one million people expected to descend on the region for a summer of sport. Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which rapidly reaches and treats up to 12 patients every day in the region, believes the increase in tourists and sports fans in the area during July and August will result in a greater number of call outs to those suffering a serious medical emergency or trauma-related incident. But the charity is reassuring the public that it has the capability and resource…
A Trading Standards ‘Day of Action’ has resulted in the seizure of more than £64,000 worth of illegal and dangerous vaping and illicit tobacco products from shops in Great Bridge and Smethwick. On 7 July, Sandwell Council Trading Standards and Licensing Officers, with colleagues from West Midlands Police, visited eight shops in Great Bridge and Smethwick and removed these products from the market. Officers were supported by tobacco detection dogs provided by Wagtail UK. Tobacco detection dogs can find cigarettes and tobacco in the most unlikely places. In total, officers seized 400 illegal vaping products worth around £3,200. In one shop,…
Audi and Netflix collaborate on The Gray Man to bring the world of Sierra Six (Ryan Gosling) to fans around the world. As the film’s official automotive brand, four Audi vehicles will be featured including the all electric Audi RS e-tron GT* and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron*, as well as the Audi RS 7 Sportback* and Audi R8 Coupe*. The Gray Man opened in select theatres globally on July 15 and will be released worldwide on Netflix tomorrow July 22, 2022. The Gray Man is a modern-day global action thriller that features a star-studded cast: Ryan Gosling (Sierra Six), Chris…
