What is hay fever? Hay fever is a type of allergic rhinitis – irritation and inflammation mainly in the nose and eyes as a response to something that triggers the immune system. In the case of hay fever, it’s an allergy to pollen in the air – tree pollen, grass pollen, and other plants can cause problems. When we have an allergic reaction, our body naturally releases chemicals called histamines as part of a natural protective response. Sometimes when we’re exposed to an allergen, like pollen, our body’s response is excessive and makes us feel unwell. Some people are more…
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Warley boxer Amaan Ghulam has seen his dedication and talent pay dividends, reaping national success at a young age. The 17-year-old has been boxing since the age of eight, and began his competitive career at Warley Amateur Boxing Club when he was 11. Amaan said: “Training at Warley has offered me many opportunities, including being able to travel all around the country to box.” In his short career Amaan has consolidated his achievements, beating Aneek Hushan to win in the Male Youth, Under-51kg category at the England Boxing National Youth Championships 2022 in February, to become number one in the…
The world’s only female-forward, female-first original-content OTT streaming platform, India-based Clean Slate Studioz (Clean Slate), has unveiled a series of new initiatives as part of their Principal Partnership deal with Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC). This includes funding free cricket kits for young female cricketers to inspire them to step into the game. The announcements were made during the official unveiling of the Clean Slate branding on the East Stand and main pavilion, now known as the Clean Slate Pavilion, at Headingley Cricket Ground by Guest of Honour Tracey Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire. This comes following the announcement in April which…
Warley boxer Amaan Ghulam has seen his dedication and talent pay dividends, reaping national success at a young age. The 17-year-old has been boxing since the age of eight, and began his competitive career at Warley Amateur Boxing Club when he was 11. Amaan said: “Training at Warley has offered me many opportunities, including being able to travel all around the country to box.” In his short career Amaan has consolidated his achievements, beating Aneek Hushan to win in the Male Youth, Under-51kg category at the England Boxing National Youth Championships 2022 in February, to become number one in the…
As the car industry invests billions into the development of self-driving cars, a survey from the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that the majority of drivers aren’t actually ready to take their hands off the steering wheel, despite the fact that autonomous vehicle technology has huge potential to improve road safety. Research conducted by the charity in its annual Safety Culture Report, which gauges drivers’ attitudes to key road safety issues over time, discovered that 59% of drivers agree that the growing ability of vehicles to drive themselves is a serious risk to their personal…
The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is highlighting to the police, councils and safety partnerships that the overwhelming majority of UK motorists support the use of safety camera technology to check for insurance, MOT and road tax offences. Indeed, research conducted by the charity in the annual Safety Culture Report, which gauges drivers’ attitudes to key road safety issues over time, revealed that nearly 9 in 10 (89%) of over 2,000 motorists surveyed supported the idea of safety cameras being used to spot those who decide to flout the rules and drive illegally on public roads without…
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 panel of 29 expert judges from a diverse array of titles covering the British automotive industry, including The Sunday Times, The Daily Express, The Telegraph, The Independent, Top Gear, Auto Express, CAR, Evo and Business Car. John Challen, Editor and Managing Director of the UK…
Nissan takes an in-depth look at its latest electric vehicle architecture, the CMF-EV platform, shedding light on the intricacies underpinning its future electric models. Affectionately known as a ‘magic flying carpet’ within Nissan, the CMF-EV platform affords extensive creative opportunities for designers to redefine driver and passenger experiences. The EV-dedicated platform will be employed for the first time on the Nissan Ariya, the brand’s first all-electric coupé-crossover. “The CMF-EV platform is a marvel of creative engineering; from providing exceptional living-room style space – longer cabin length to vehicle length – to accommodating our state-of-the-art e-4ORCE drivetrain technology, its versatility gives us…
Almost 20% of the UK cannot afford even the cheapest electric vehicle through finance, new research has revealed. The study by car insurance experts CarInsurance.ae used ONS survey data to compare the average monthly income in each area with the estimated cost per month of financing a new electric car. The study based the figures on the 20/4/10 rule for financing a car, which recommends a 20% deposit, a four-year loan, and monthly repayments no higher than 10% of monthly income. The figures revealed that 78 areas in the UK could not finance even the cheapest new electric vehicle (EV) based on…
Jaguar Land Rover partners with Pramac to create zero-emissions charging unit using second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries Energy Storage System is charged using solar panels Reusing vehicle batteries will create new circular economy business models for Jaguar Land Rover in energy storage and beyond Collaboration with industry leaders will help Jaguar Land Rover achieve net zero carbon status by 2039 Tuesday 15 March 2022, Gaydon, UK: Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Pramac, a global leader in the energy sector, to develop a portable zero-emission energy storage unit powered by second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries. Called the Off Grid Battery Energy Storage System…
