A special town grant has been awarded to Tividale Academy to help them to increase access to sport, mentoring, physical and social development for young girls. Academy staff believe that this could help to increase health, fitness and education and to raise aspirations of young people and adults. Staff at […]
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THE 5G PARADOX
The highest 5G price levels and data allowances are to be found in the Middle East. Overall 5G will follow existing country market pricing trends. The latest 5G Pricing and Analysis from Telecomspricing shows increases in 5G pricing, speeds and data allowances: 5G average prices are now USD $79.97 per month the US, in […]
New cycling and walking plan for Sandwell
Sandwell Council has approved a new cycling and walking plan – to get more people active and healthier and help tackle pollution and reduce congestion on the roads. The Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan has been approved by the council’s cabinet and proposes to provide a safe and convenient network […]
UPDATE ON BIRMINGHAM 2022 PREPARATIONS IN THREE CABINET REPORTS
In a series of reports to Cabinet on February 11, Birmingham City Council members will be asked to note overall strong progress in preparing for and delivering the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Cabinet will also be asked to endorse an Outline Business Case (OBC) to realise the legacy of redeveloping […]
MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS US TO TRACK EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES
Every decision we make is driven by emotion, but until now, measuring human emotion in real time has been impossible. However, according to new research from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) we can now successfully track, moment to moment how someone really feels. Esther Eijlers, Dr Maarten Boksem and Professor Ale Smidts have […]
BANGLADESH’S FIRST FEMALE BODY-BUILDING COMPETITION SEES CONTESTANT COVER-UP
Bangladesh’s first all-women bodybuilding championship, held in the capital of Dhaka, was won by a teenage student. Nineteen-year-old Awhona Rhaman had most of her body covered up to prevent judgement in a majority Muslim-nation. Normally, barely there bikinis, dark spray tans and high heels are widely expected at body-building competitions. However, Awhona and the 29 other women to take centre stage were […]
ONLINE SHOPPING TRENDS CAUSE HALF OF GEN ZS AND MILLENNIALS AVOID THE HIGH STREET
Paymentsense, Europe’s largest merchant services provider, has released new findings on the waning level of consumer patience in Britain. In partnership with YouGov BrandIndex, the only daily consumer perception research service of brands, Paymentsense found that 37% of Gen Z’s (respondents aged 16-24) agreed that access to online shopping has made them more impatient while shopping […]
INSTAGRAM NOW TESTING DMS IN ITS DESKTOP VERSION
Great news for Instagram users, especially marketers! Instagram has started to issue the direct messaging feature via the desktop. The tool has been made available to a group of small beta testers since February last year, but will soon be accessible for a wider audience. However, at present, the feature […]
Half term at Dudley leisure centre
With February half term just over a week away, Dudley leisure centre has lots planned to keep children busy and entertained. The Dudley Council-run leisure centre is offering an intensive swimming course from Monday 17 to Friday 21 February for children aged five and over. It includes five 30-minute lessons […]
Sporting investments go before council bosses
An investment into grass roots sporting facilities across Dudley borough will spearhead creating the sporting stars of the future, council bosses said today. Dudley Council has unveiled plans to invest £40,000 a year in sports pitches and changing rooms. A major review of sporting facilities found many changing rooms and […]