New research, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that teachers may be attributing signs of age-related immaturity in children, to conditions such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The results of the study, which are published in the journal European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, showed that the youngest students in a class, with birth dates just before the school entry cut-off date, were overrepresented among children receiving an ADHD diagnosis or medication for the condition. Experts looked at how being one of the youngest children in a class can influence the likelihood of…

acts this year include: Richard Ashcroft, Beverley Knight, Olly Murs, Sam Ryder, Jake Shears, Judge Jules, Reef, Scouting for Girls, Deacon Blue, Kula Shaker, The Feeling and UB40 featuring Ali Campbell. Revealed to the world at the 1989 Chicago Motor Show, the Mazda MX-5 arrived in the UK in March 1990. To celebrate 35 years since its launch, ten examples from across the four generations will take to the CarFest track. Spectators will see a line-up that includes two 1.6-litre Mk1 MX-5s, the incredibly rare 1.6-litre turbo-charged Le Mans Special Edition Mk1 and a later 1.8-litre Mk1 in iconic British…

A package of up to £85 million to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, a global issue that makes infections difficult or impossible to treat, will be announced today by the UK Government. World leaders and experts, including the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the World Bank will attend a global event hosted by the Royal Society to agree priority actions to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and hear accounts from AMR survivors. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will also be in attendance. The UK Government will announce the following initiatives: Up to…

British Motor Heritage Ltd. (BMH) is thrilled to announce the results of their unique collaboration with renowned artist Alan Reullier, bringing together the worlds of art and automotive craftsmanship. As Artist in Residence, Reullier has been given free rein to infuse BMH’s original engineering drawings – each one a historic document in its own right – with his own vibrant and meticulous style. He has also been working among the production team at BMH to create a one-off artwork directly on the new bodyshell of a classic Mini. This stunning collection will be available to view at the…

A business owner has been sentenced to more than 200 hours of unpaid work for selling illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes following investigations by City of Wolverhampton Council. Mazin Abdullah, owner of Aro Market & Bakery in Staveley Road, hid the counterfeit products behind the shop counter, in a concealed compartment and in a rear storeroom. The illicit items, which included 29,535 cigarettes, 169 vapes, 1.75kg of hand rolling tobacco and 3.3kg of shisha, were discovered during a joint raid by the council’s Trading Standards officers, West Midlands Police and sniffer dogs from B.W.Y Canine. In total, Abdullah pleaded guilty…

one of the UK’s largest and leading electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, is proud to announce its partnership with celebrated British Paralympian long jumper and sprinter Olivia Breen. The three-time Paralympian and double Commonwealth Games champion will serve as an official Osprey Ambassador, supporting its mission of providing accessible and inclusive charging for all EV drivers. As the first UK charge point operator (CPO) to build accessibly designed public charging EV hubs, and an active supporter of accessibility standards such as BSI PAS1899, Osprey has long been at the forefront of establishing accessibility standards and best practices within the…

The aim of the WOW Award is to recognise the worth and career of a woman in the motor industry or motorsport who has made an outstanding contribution. This year the nomination process included the automotive industry. A total of 30 nominations were received. These were whittled down to ten finalists by three non-voting jury members. Now it is the turn of the 76 jurors from 53 countries to vote for the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year. They are the ones who will decide which woman deserves the WOW Award 2024. The winner will be announced on…

You may think that it is just a harmless drink or two at the end of the day to help you relax. it’s just a few drinks when you get together with friends. or it’s just that you need to get rid of the office stress. We all need to catch a break sometimes, which makes our favorite brand of drink our best friend. Trouble starts when ‘a drink or two’ moves to a level where you can’t hold the drink anymore. It affects your ability to think straight and take decisions that you may regret in retrospect. Alcoholism not…

Researchers from Aston University have found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little as two weeks ate more fruit and vegetables and less junk food. Previous research has shown that positive social norms about fruit and vegetables increases individuals’ consumption. The research team sought to investigate whether positive representation of healthier food on social media would have the same effect. The research was led by Dr Lily Hawkins, whose PhD study it was, supervised by Dr Jason Thomas and Professor Claire Farrow in the School of Psychology. The researchers recruited 52 volunteers, all social media…

KGM Motors UK is proud to announce that Gavin Pell, Managing Director of Chandlers in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and a valued member of KGM UK’s esteemed dealer network, will be participating in the London Marathon 2024 on 21st April. Gavin will be running alongside his family friend Dr Caroline Johnson MP to raise funds for Bliss, a charity which provides vital support to parents of babies who are born prematurely or with health issues. Embarking on their debut marathon journey in their mid-40s has sparked a fitness journey for both Gavin and Caroline. What initially began as a light-hearted challenge…