XPENG, a Chinese-born global-orientated high-tech automotive company, announces its official entry to the UK and kicks off the pre-sale of its first right-hand drive model. The ultra-smart all-electric mid-size coupe SUV, XPENG G6, marks a new milestone in one of the world’s biggest automotive and EV markets. UK a key milestone in XPENG’s global journey “Our launch in the UK, in partnership with International Motors Ltd (IML), marks a significant step in XPENG’s European and global expansion,” said Dr. Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG. “We are excited to bring a new era of smarter, more sustainable mobility…
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Folic acid, a water-soluble B vitamin occurs naturally in food and can also be taken as food supplements. Naturally occurring sources of folic acid includes green leaf vegetables (spinach, turnip), poultry, pork, shellfish, pea’s beans, liver, cereal and citrus furies. Folic acid is one of the necessary elements required for production and maintenance of human cell. Folic acid deficiency and diseases: Folic acid deficiency may cause various disorders. Some of these are highlighted below. Folic acid deficiency may cause weakness, poor growth, graying hair, inflammation of the tongue, palpitations and behavioural…
Due to essential works to enable the continued development of the HS2 High-speed rail line, it is unfortunately necessary to close public access to the Household Waste Recycling Centre (tip) at Bickenhill for seven days. The site will be closed from 6am on Monday 24 February and will re-open at 6am on Monday 3 March. Unfortunately the council cannot allow access to the site during the closure, but residents can book bulky items via the chargeable bulky waste collection service. There is also a free, bookable collection service for small electrical items, paint and textiles . For more information see…
The biggest annual celebration of Indian culture in the Caribbean returns for a special 30th anniversary event on March 1 in Trinidad and Tobago. The Chutney Soca Monarch competition, which sees top singers compete for a huge cash prize recently had a star-studded launch event at the Queen’s Park Savannah, in the countries capital Port of Spain. This year’s competition commences with a semi-final on February 8 ahead of the main event on March 1 at Skinner Park, San Fernando. The biggest event in the calendar for popular music genre chutney, which combines strong South Asian influences with soca, African…
Five years later, the Emirates A380, the biggest passenger plane in the world, made its maiden landing in Copenhagen since March 2020. At the moment, the only international airline operating an A380 in Denmark is Emirates. The daily A380 flight is scheduled to arrive in Dubai at 00:10hrs local time, after departing Copenhagen at 14:45hrs. At 8:30hrs local time, the return flight EK151 will take off from Dubai and land in Copenhagen at 12:30hrs. More than 140 destinations are accessible to Danish customers, including well-known vacation areas like Bali, Mauritius, and South Africa. Emirates’ country manager in Denmark, Morten Balk,…
It is thought that around one in five people in the UK suffer from vitamin D deficiency. Interestingly, people from a BAME community are at higher risk of suffering from than those who are not. Why is this the case? Dr Preethi Daniel, Clinical Director at London Doctors Clinic vouches to explain. What is vitamin D and how do we normally obtain it? Vitamin D, otherwise known as the sunshine vitamin, is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps regulate minerals such as calcium and phosphate in the human body. Much of the vitamin D in our body is made naturally from…
EasyPark Group, a leading provider of digital parking and mobility solutions, completes its strategic acquisition of Parkopedia, a global leader in connected car services and mobility data aggregation. Together, this acquisition creates a seamless, end-to-end driver experience, built on highly accurate and complete data, and unparalleled global payment capabilities. “With the addition of Parkopedia, we are making the driver journey more seamless,” said Cameron Clayton, CEO of EasyPark Group. “Parkopedia’s in-car data integration and payment technology, coupled with our digital parking solutions and on-street parking equipment, allows us to address the entire driver experience, and we are excited to share…
Walsall Council and its partners are taking decisive action to locate and seize a vehicle caught fly-tipping in Darlaston. On Thursday, 6 February 2025, a white van was recorded whilst disposing of numerous household items on Walsall Street, Darlaston. The discarded items included refrigerators, a child’s booster seat, and sofa cushions. The individuals involved reportedly returned to the same location twice within the same hour to deposit additional rubbish onto the existing pile. A vigilant resident documented the incident and promptly reported it to the council. “ I am shocked and appalled by the brazenness of these fly-tippers. It is…
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…
Work to create more ‘bee beaches’ and restore historic heathland habitats is being carried out across the West Midlands. This conservation effort is part of the Purple Horizons Nature Recovery Project, led by Natural England. The work involves using diggers to remove vegetation and create bare ground areas – known as ‘bee beaches’ – which are crucial habitats for many threatened pollinators. This project, now in its second year, has created even more bee-friendly habitats across seven sites: Shire Oak Park, Barr Beacon, Pelsall North Common, Chasewater Country Park, Brownhills Common, Wharf Lane and Muckley Corner. The work is being…