OMODA&JAECOO UK is proud to announce its latest accolade, having been named the winner of the Fleet Rising Star category at this year’s prestigious Great British Fleet Awards, organised by Fleet World magazine. The award – presented during a black-tie networking dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes – recognises emerging brands that are making a significant and positive impact in the UK fleet sector. It follows a day of industry engagement at the Great British Fleet Event, which brings together the most influential figures and innovations shaping the future of fleet mobility. The judges praised OMODA&JAECOO for its…

With electric vehicle (EV) registrations making up more than 20 per cent of the new car market in 2025*, new data shows that they’re not only cheaper to fuel but also significantly cheaper to maintain. According to The Car Expert, the UK’s leading automotive consumer advice platform, drivers making the switch to electric vehicles in 2025 can expect to pay nearly 30 per cent (29 per cent1) less to service an electric vehicle (EV) over five years compared to a petrol, diesel or hybrid equivalent. The findings are based on exclusive data supplied by automotive analytics provider and The Car…

The campaign is delivered by leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network, and aims to celebrate the role of foster carers, and the positive contributions they make to society. The theme of this year’s campaign is “The Power of Relationships,” highlighting the strong and trusting relationships that run through each fostering story, whether that’s a between a carer and child or young person, the support from social workers, or friendships that have been built within fostering communities. Throughout the fortnight, the council’s fostering service will be hosting a celebration event to thank Walsall foster carers and will be hosting drop-in sessions…

Cllr Hawkins (centre) with Solihull Council cycling trainers and some of the bikes available to try Solihull Council has teamed up with Peddle My Wheels to offer Solihull residents the ‘Try before you bike’ scheme. Part of the West Midlands Cycle and Walk Programme, this innovative scheme offers a flexible approach to hiring or buying a bike without the initial cost of purchasing a new bike and accessories. Residents can hire a bike from Peddle My Wheels for £40 a month on a rolling monthly contract which includes insurance, bike lock, lights and a helmet. At any point they…

Analysis of data from over 16,700 patients has revealed that ethnic minority patients with heart failure are at much higher risk of death than White patients. According to the study, supported by the British Heart Foundation and presented this week at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester, there are sizable inequalities in heart failure treatment and outcomes. The risk of death in ethnic minority heart failure patients was calculated to be 36 per cent higher than that of White patients after an average of 17 months. The research also showed that the disparity was greater if patients also…

From tomorrow (Saturday 3 May) to Sunday 11 May, Wolverhampton will come alive with grassroots community events marking VE Day 80. The City of Wolverhampton Council has made £20,000 available in grants from the Safer Prosperity Fund, enabling communities to mark this historic occasion in style. Residents will be holding street parties and joining together in parks, community centres, places of worship – even allotments. VE Day, celebrated annually on 8 May, commemorates the day in 1945 when Nazi Germany officially surrendered to the Allied forces, ending nearly 6 years of brutal conflict in Europe. The 80th anniversary serves as…

Struggling to relax and fall asleep is nothing new and is an extremely common experience. Lack of sleep and disturbance to a regular pattern can cause stress and anxiety, so with many struggling with this nightly problem, it is comforting to know there are ways in which you can reduce these anxious feelings. Not only could CBD support healthy wake and sleep cycles, but introducing CBD into your daily routines could help reduce stress and anxiety considerably due to the substance activating serotonin receptors in the brain, alleviating anxiety and initiating relaxation. Studies like the Cannabidiol in Anxiety…

Would be street racers are being warned that they could face jail if they breach a High Court injunction in place across the Black Country. It comes after another individual admitted being in contempt of court following an incident of street racing, also known as car cruising, in Bearwood, Smethwick in late March. Qamar Hussain, of William Road, Smethwick, appeared before the High Court in Birmingham on Thursday 25 April and admitted racing against another vehicle along the Hagley Road between Wolverhampton Road and Bearwood Road. He received a 21 day custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to…

Families in Wolverhampton are being invited to pick up free toothbrushes and toothpaste from locations around the city. They are being provided as part of a drive by the City of Wolverhampton Council and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust to improve oral hygiene, particularly among youngsters. It’s been made possible by funding from the government’s Household Support Fund. Free toothbrushes and toothpaste are available from Graiseley Strengthening Families Hub, Pool Street, Blakenhall, from WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams, WV Active Central and WV Active Aldersley, and from Central, Wednesfield and Warstones libraries – simply call in during each location’s usual opening…

Research reveals many vegans and vegetarians are dissatisfied with product options Almost half of vegans and a quarter of vegetarians are dissatisfied with the choice of food products available to them, new research has revealed. Specialist PR agency Ingredient Communications commissioned market research experts Surveygoo to conduct an online survey of 1,000 consumers (500 each in the UK and US). Overall, 4% said they were vegan, although this figure was higher in the US (6%) and among 18-24-year olds (13%). A further 4% were vegetarian, with 3% describing themselves as pescatarian. The survey also suggests that…