The Guild of Motoring Writers (GOMW) and Women On the Move Against Cancer (WOMAC) awarded Paul Philpott, Kia UK’s President and CEO with its inaugural Award for Fundraising at the GOMW annual awards ceremony on 5 December 2024 at The RAC Club in London. Sponsored by Sims Images, the award recognises a member of the automotive industry or an automotive media organisation that has made a significant endeavour in fundraising for charity.During his time working at Kia, Philpott has supported a number of UK-based charities. Since 2014, Kia has supported a main charity partner every year with donations made for…

Operation Cloud has removed items to the street value of nearly £5.7 million, with one raid resulting in £1 million worth of goods seized, the biggest of its kind in the city.Earlier this month, West Midlands Police launched a pilot initiative dedicated to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in Erdington. This initiative, Operation Fearless, works in partnership with the Council and others to combat burglary, theft, anti-social behaviour, and drug-related offences.Communities will see an increase in high-visibility patrols, including detectives, response officers, and neighbourhood policing teams, available 24/7 to respond to incidents and investigate crimes.As part of Operation Fearless, the…

Small Grants to Help People Get Outdoors and Experience the Natural World The Alpkit Foundation, a not-for-profit independent charity, was set up by the British outdoor retailer Alpkit in 2015. It makes small awards that support grass roots, direct action projects where a positive difference can be made to remove the barriers in getting outdoors and experience the benefits of time spent outdoors. Community groups, schools and organisations based and working within the UK can apply for grants of between £50 and £500 to support: There is particular interest in projects that encourage responsible outdoor activity, have long lasting benefits,…

Aston Martin, the iconic ultra-luxury British brand, is delighted to announce its new role as the Official Car Partner of Guards Polo Club for the 2025 season. This exciting partnership unites two of the most prestigious names in the world of luxury and sport, promising both unrivalled horsepower and uncompromising performance to polo enthusiasts and Aston Martin fans alike.Guards Polo Club, one of the world’s leading polo venues, is synonymous with excellence, tradition, and world-class competition. Located in the stunning grounds of Windsor Great Park, the Club hosts some of the most celebrated tournaments on the international polo calendar, including…

INEOS Automotive partnered with Scottish Mountain Rescue (SMR) to help the charity deliver vital off-road vehicle training at its recent annual National Training Conference.Held at Glenmore Lodge in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, this year’s Conference saw the introduction of a practical training element to SMR’s 4X4 workshop, in which INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon and Quartermaster 4X4s were put to the test on the Alvie Estate. Representatives of 10 volunteer mountain rescue teams tackled several real-world rescue and recovery scenarios designed to improve their off-road driving and recovery skills.Ray Smith, 4X4 Lead at Scottish Mountain Rescue, said: “With…

There аrе usually three grоuрѕ – thоѕе whо lеаd, those whо fоllоw аnd thоѕе whо аrе ѕimрlу рrеѕеnt. You will quickly notice thаt оnе оr twо children аrе thе ones who hаvе thе idеаѕ that оthеr сhildrеn ассерt and fоllоw. Thеѕе аrе thе lеаdеrѕ. Othеrѕ have ideas аnd оffеr ѕuggеѕtiоnѕ аnd оссаѕiоnаllу their idеаѕ аnd suggestions are hоnоrеd, uѕuаllу because thе “leaders” аllоw thеm tо bе. Thiѕ group will gеnеrаllу jоin in аll the асtivitу оf thе group аnd bесоmе the “fоllоwеrѕ.” The сhildrеn in the third group will sometimes jоin thе grоuр as a fоllоwеr and ѕоmеtimеѕ ѕit on…

The Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Enterprise (DBACE) help creative entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality. Aspiring individuals who want to go into business in the creative industries and require practical and financial support are being targeted. Applicants will be able to explore, develop and establish their creative ideas into sustainable ventures – through business planning training, mentoring and capital funding for starting-up. The programme aims to find the best talent with the ability to drive positive social impact through their creative enterprise. DBACE welcomes applications from UK entrepreneurs aged 18 and over, who have a strong idea or an…

Applications are now invited for the 2025 Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship Programme. The application window will remain open until 2 March 2025 for Level 6 roles and 30 March 2025 for Level 2 & 3 roles; applications can be made online, with open roles available to view on the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars careers portal. A key facet of the Rolls-Royce Future Talent programme, which also includes Internships and Graduate Placements, the Apprenticeship scheme has run every year since 2006 and is one of the most respected and prestigious in the UK. It offers successful candidates outstanding training and development opportunities, designed to…

Research shows exercising more was the UK’s most common New Year’s resolution for 2024*, and the Government is helping hundreds of thousands more people across the UK keep their resolution and get active by delivering high-quality grassroots sport facilities. From Belfast to Bracknell, over 1,100 projects are receiving funding that will go towards facilities such as changing rooms, pavilions, state of the art 3G artificial grass pitches, goalposts and floodlights, improving access to sport and physical activity for local communities. Sports Minister Stuart Andrew announced the funding during a visit to Oaklands Park in Chichester, where over £700,000 from the…

Electric drivetrain upgrades, new engine variants, as well as additional standard and optional equipment features will make the current BMW model range even more attractive and versatile in spring 2025. The use of new components for the power electronics and other measures designed to optimise efficiency have resulted in a considerably increased range for the all-electric BMW i5. Standard equipment on all BMW 5 Series models will soon include ambient lighting complete with a BMW Interaction Bar featuring a crystalline surface, lumbar support for both front seats as well as the Harman Kardon HiFi loudspeaker system. Two new variants of the…