November is Men’s Health Awareness Month – and people in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to seek advice and support whenever it is needed. Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, said: “Men’s Health Awareness Month is a national campaign that focuses on raising awareness and to encourage us to talk about some of the key aspects of men’s wellbeing. “Men, for whatever reason, are generally less likely to talk about their health – and in particular their mental health – and we want to change that, and in particular highlight the issues of…

Tuesday 19 November, 2024 The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) flagship Meet the Buyer event will return to Automechanika Birmingham in 2025, taking place on the second day of the show, 2 June at the NEC, Birmingham. Held as part of Automotive Supply Chain Forum, and with the sector undergoing a rapid transition to zero emission motoring, Meet the Buyer provides a crucial opportunity for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers to create new partnerships and explore the latest innovations transforming the industry. Buyers and suppliers from across all commodity areas and tiers are encouraged to register their interest, including those…

Today (Monday 18 November, 2024) marks the start of International Fraud Awareness Week, and the City of Wolverhampton Council is reaffirming its commitment to protecting public funds and services from fraud. Public sector fraud costs the UK billions annually, affecting the NHS, schools and other vital services. The council works collaboratively with the Public Sector Fraud Authority, wider Government and with external partners to find and prevent fraud. Councillor Louise Miles, Cabinet Member for Resources, said: “The council has a policy of zero tolerance towards public sector fraud. It is far from a victimless crime, and its impacts ripple through…

Woodburning has a major impact on air quality in Birmingham and the West Midlands – accounting for a substantial proportion of all fine pollution particles and representing a significant risk to public health, a new study reveals. University of Birmingham researchers found that biomass burning, primarily from woodburning activities, such as heating homes using woodburning stoves or logs on open fires, contributes significantly to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels in the region – accounting for some 20% of the total PM2.5 mass. Publishing their findings in Atmospheric Environment, the researchers call for targeted measures to mitigate health risks associated with…

Birmingham City Council is encouraging local businesses to find out more about retrofitting and how they can benefit from being involved in carrying out energy improvements to homes across the city. It is estimated that around 270,000 homes require retrofitting in Birmingham alone. For this reason, the council is looking to grow existing supply chains and the people, skills and organisations needed to deliver the work. Retrofitting is a process that makes homes warmer, less damp and more comfortable while making them more energy-efficient and cheaper to run. As well as saving on energy bills retrofitting also reduces carbon emissions.…

When you’ve been eating raw foods and changing your lifestyle, you’re feeling better, finding you have more energy, and are purging the toxins from your system. You’re also rediscovering the wonderful flavors that raw foods benefits the raw enzymes have possess, as well as learning about t on your health. And summer provides the perfect he opportunity to expand your taste buds and try all sorts of wonderful new produce options you’d never dared explore before. Don’t let your newfound inspiration and energy get lost once you set foot in the kitchen because you’ve run out of new and exciting…

Central Library will be holding a coffee morning and information session later this week to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It takes place on Thursday (24 October) from 10.30am to 12pm in aid of Breast Cancer Now and in partnership with AgeUK. People are invited to come along for a cuppa, a cake and to find out more about support services in the local area. They can also wear something pink and make a donation for charity. Meanwhile, staff from the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Public Health team and the Black Country Integrated Care Board will be at Asda, Wolverhampton,…

The Vertical Climber is the most effective exercise to burn calories in 30 minutes, new research has revealed. The analysis by fitness experts breakingmuscle.com assessed a range of different exercises to discover the top ten that burn the most calories in 30 minutes for a 30-year-old 190 pound/86 kilogram male and 30-year-old 125 pound/57-kilogram female.  The vertical climber burns on average 617 calories for men in 30 minutes, compared to 389 calories for women. The activity of climbing engages your entire body and is both a cardio and strength training exercise. The exercise engages your hamstrings, glutes, quads, back, chest,…

Isuzu UK is proud to announce its success as a runner-up in ITV’s prestigious Head First Awards, securing up to £250,000 of matched airtime on the ITV network. The award, aimed at highlighting the importance of mental health and wellbeing, aligns with Isuzu’s commitment to supporting men in hard-to-reach, often labour-intensive environments. The ITV Head First initiative, which encourages brands to create campaigns that champion mental health, is designed to foster long-term cultural change. Isuzu’s entry centres on the power of comradery and conversation, showcasing the pick-up truck as a safe space for meaningful dialogue between friends, family, and…

Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to commence collaboration on establishing a hydrogen mobility ecosystem. The signing ceremony, which took place at the Korea-Czech Republic Business Summit in Prague, was attended by Ken Ramírez, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Commercial Vehicle and Hydrogen Business at Hyundai Motor Company, and Petr Novotný, CEO of Škoda Group The MOU covers study on adoption of hydrogen fuel cell systems and technologies, study on adoption of energy efficient solutions for mobility projects and products, and exploring hydrogen ecosystem and value chain opportunities beyond…