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…

As Blue Monday approaches – often considered “the gloomiest of days”² – new research from Warrantywise reveals the frustrations many UK motorists face on the road, with nearly 40 per cent admitting to experiencing road rage over the past year. This equates to potentially 20 million1 drivers venting their frustrations behind the wheel, a reflection of the heightened stress that can accompany daily commutes and challenging road conditions. Warrantywise, the UK’s leading provider of extended used car warranties, is highlighting how these pressures impact both driver wellbeing and vehicle health.The darker mornings and evenings of January, coupled with congestion on…

A series of works are planned that will create a more attractive, greener and more open and inviting space around Gallery Square and Park Street, and the plans have now been revealed. “ The plans for Walsall Town Centre look great and are much needed. We’ve worked with consultants and architects to create a plan that will open up Park Street, introduce more greenery and create a more inviting and attractive space. We hope that a more accessible, attractive town centre will drive footfall and create more opportunities for leisure and business. “ Councillor Adrian Andrew, Associate Leader Walsall…

Thomas McGeever, from Market Drayton, Telford, was among 26 exceptional individuals honoured with the esteemed British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster. This recognition celebrates their outstanding contributions to society. The Medal Presentation, held on Thursday 23rd January, saw Thomas receive the coveted BCA Medal of Honour for Service to Community (BCAc). Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominals to commemorate their achievements. Tom has committed his time, knowledge and passion into countless community projects within the West Midlands for the past 12 years. Always striving to make an impact and generate meaningful change to community groups, most…

Councillor Garry Perry, Leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Kerry Murphy, Portfolio Holder for Street Pride, Councillor Gaz Ali and Councillor Tina Jukes joined volunteers on Sunday 19 January 2025. Volunteers included members of the Pleck Picking Posse and Bloxwich Blox Busters. The team worked for three hours to remove 40 bags of rubbish from Old Birchills, Reedswood Lane, Reedswood Gardens, Bentley Lane Edward Street, Pargeter Street, Cairns Street and Dalkeith Street. The amount of rubbish removed reflects continuous issues faced in the area, which Walsall Council has committed significant resources to in recent years. “ This area…

launched The Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub, formerly known as Brickkiln Community Centre, formally launched on Tuesday (14 January). The Hub will be a purposeful space for our city’s families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) where they can access a range of support from education, health and social care services under one roof. Over the past 8 months, partners have worked together to create a SEND Centre of Excellence at the Brickkiln Centre where services can be collocated to deliver specialist support to children, young people and families with special educational needs…

Isuzu UK is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Paramount Pictures UK for the much-anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, now in cinemas from 21st December 2024. This electrifying collaboration is the perfect pairing, as Sonic’s unmatched speed and agility mirror the unrivalled performance and off-road capabilities of The New Isuzu D-Max, set to launch in early 2025. Under the partnership’s tagline, “Ready to Level Up,” both the film and The New Isuzu D-Max highlight the power of pushing boundaries. With its tough, reliable, and versatile design, the D-Max is built to tackle the toughest terrains with ease – just like Sonic when he’s…

As a new year approaches, automotive data experts at HPI recommend that drivers make a set of resolutions that will keep them safe on the road throughout 2025 and beyond. HPI is urging motorists to double-check that they are not putting themselves, passengers or other road users at risk by driving a vehicle which has a hidden history. Over 250 cars are flagged daily for security concerns, and 1 in every 28 cars on HPI’s register has been written off. Furthermore, over 50,000 vehicles were flagged as stolen in 2024 and over 662,297 cars have already been caught this year with altered…

In a unique charity event for the Millimetres 2 Mountains (M2M) Foundation, Ed Jackson and Ross Stirling have undertaken the epic challenge of pulling a brand new Kia Picanto ‘GT-Line’ as far as possible, on foot, within 24 hours – ultimately finishing the pull having dragged the car more than 30 miles. Fortunately for Ed and Ross, the car in question was Kia’s new Picanto; the smallest and lightest in the brand’s comprehensive UK model line-up, with a kerb weight of just under a tonne (985kg), pulling it for more than 30 miles over 24 gruelling hours is no small achievement,…