An online book of condolence has opened this morning (Friday 9 September) for the people of Sandwell to sign. Messages of condolence will be gathered and sent to the Royal family at a later date. Books of condolence will also be available at six libraries across Sandwell’s towns. At 9am today, The Worshipful Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Richard Jones, the Leader of Sandwell Council Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, the Leader of the Opposition Group Councillor David Fisher and Director of Law and Governance Surjit Tour laid wreaths by the flagpoles outside Sandwell Council House in Oldbury. Flags are flying at half-mast. People wishing to lay flowers…
Author: Easterntimes
Hindus are urging all museums and art galleries of the United Kingdom (UK) to undertake thorough provenance research of Hindu artefacts, and if proved stolen, return these to Hindu temples they originally belonged to. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that UK museums and art galleries should make sure that their commitments to ethical standards were fully met and publish a definite timeline for completing the provenance investigations. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, urged all museums and art galleries of UK (including British Museum, Victoria and Albert, Tate group,…
The shortlist for the prestigious, annual Asian Achievers Awards has been announced and it features business executives, Hollywood actresses and music stars that have found fame across the world. Winners will be announced at the coveted ceremony on Friday 23rd September at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London. South Asians in the UK today occupy leadership positions across a range of fields, including politics, business and civil society. The Awards recognise the outstanding work of such individuals from across the South Asian community. Now in its 20th year, Asian Achievers Awards is recognised as the most prestigious and longstanding celebration of the leading figures of the UK’s South…
Well used to receiving Red Dot Design Awards for its road tyres, Kumho has now won one for its ‘Airborne Tire’, a revolutionary concept product aimed at the rapidly evolving UAM (Urban Air Mobility) sector. It is reckoned that by 2030 some 60 percent of the world’s population will be urban and with many major cities already close to gridlock on the ground, pressure is mounting to optimise the airspace above them. To that end a new generation of safe, sustainable and convenient aircraft, such as electrically-powered VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing) machines, are in development, and it is with…
In recent years, the cost of energy has been on the rise in England. The main sources of this increase are falling oil prices and increased taxes on energy. This has led to an increase in the price of electricity, gas, and coal, as well as an increase in the price of petrol. Energy bills are on the rise in England and Wales, according to latest figures released by the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem). The average domestic energy bill in England and Wales has increased by 9% over the past three years, reaching £1,182 in 2017. The…
The Motor Ombudsman is pleased to announce the launch of its 2022 Star Awards covering both the Garage Star and Customer Service Star accolades. The annual competition was introduced in 2020 to allow consumers to nominate a staff member or a business that is accredited to The Motor Ombudsman for going the extra mile to assist them during the past 12 months. Close to 1,100 nominations were received from motorists across the country in last year’s competition, which saw The Garage (Whitburn) in Scotland crowned the National Garage Star. With the contest once again open for entries from motorists until…
Taking the plunge to truly achieve the ‘tribe vibe’, Tribera becomes one of the first Midlands agencies to welcome the change Award-winning marketing agency, Tribera, has converted to a four-day working week, following a successful trial during the month of March. The Birmingham-based agency is now leading the way for other marketing agencies across the UK – from both a business and employee perspective. With a boost in productivity, enhanced wellbeing, and heightened morale within its team, without sacrificing client deliverables and profit, the agency is proud to announce its new four-day week schedule. Taking a ‘tribe’ centred approach, Tribera’s directors…
A cast iron ‘never beaten on price’ promise saw Motorpoint achieve its highest ever level of ‘under-priced’ stock in July. Data from AutoTrader showed the UK’s largest independent retailer of nearly new cars and vans hit the point where more than 99% of its entire vehicle stock was either priced below the national average or ‘well priced’. Meanwhile, the percentage of ‘under-priced’ stock across the rest of the industry remained broadly static at less than 40%, proving Motorpoint is passing savings onto customers much faster as used car prices fall. The latest figures from CAP HPI2 suggest used car prices have…
Ahead of Ami’s UK launch, Citroën has revealed the latest version of its ground-breaking all-electric urban mobility solution, ‘My Ami Tonic’. Featuring a new khaki and yellow colour scheme along with new external features, My Ami Tonic further highlights the design and personalisation options available on Ami 100% ëlectric. NEW COLOURS AND STYLING My Ami Tonic features new headlamp bezels, inspired by sunglasses, and comes with a new khaki and yellow colour scheme with bespoke wheel trims as well as decorative roof rails. In keeping with the fun spirit of Ami 100% ëlectric, My Ami Tonic features “+” and “-“…
Seasonal shifts can cause sleeping patterns to fly off the rails, which can cause a lack of energy, reduced concentration and many other inconveniences. Luckily, there are many ways you can get this essential function back on track. Medical cannabis experts at Leafwell have revealed a list of top tips on how to get the perfect night’s sleep during the summer months. How does the temperature and summertime effect lack of sleep? There are a few reasons why temperature affects how we sleep and how many hours we get of it at night. Comfort is the main issue when it comes causes…
