Independent Swiss watchmaker MING has earned global recognition after its 37.09 Bluefin dive watch was awarded the Sports Watch Prize at the prestigious 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). This accolade marks the brand’s second victory at the GPHG, having won the Horological Revelation Prize in 2019. The MING 37.09 Bluefin is a bold reimagining of what a dive watch can be, combining innovative design with high functionality. Its most striking feature is a luminous rotating sapphire dial, a modern alternative to the traditional dive bezel. The watch’s pressure-balanced case allows for water resistance up to 600 metres while…
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Florida Fun Competitions is rapidly becoming one of the UK’s leading platforms for prize draws, gaining recognition for its wide range of attractive prizes and a reputation for delivering a high-quality, fair competition experience. The platform offers a variety of prizes, including luxurious holidays to destinations like New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Dubai, alongside popular tech gadgets such as Nintendo Switch consoles, iPads, LEGO sets, and even substantial cash prizes. With its growing community of participants, Florida Fun Competitions is being hailed as one of the best competition sites in the UK. The platform has been praised for its…
EF Education First (EF) has released the 2024 edition of its English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), revealing a global decline in English skills. For the sixth year running, the Netherlands topped the list, with Norway and Singapore following in second and third place. The report, which is based on test results from 2.1 million non-native English speakers aged 18 and above across 116 countries and regions, highlights a concerning trend of softening global English proficiency. The EF EPI report, which has been published annually since 2011, shows a gradual but persistent decline in English proficiency worldwide. While some regions have…
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has secured a seven-year agreement with Motorola Solutions to implement a cloud-hosted Control Room Solution (CRS) across its operations, enhancing its emergency response capabilities throughout Scotland. The contract, part of SFRS’s strategic modernisation plans, aligns with Scotland’s national Cloud First policy and aims to optimise incident management in real-time. SFRS operates out of three primary control centres located in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Johnstone. From these hubs, the service coordinates response efforts for a wide variety of incidents, including fires, road traffic accidents, and, increasingly, flooding and water rescues. With 356 fire stations dispersed…
Global technology firm Leidos has announced a new partnership with the University of Edinburgh to drive advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. The collaboration aims to harness AI research and innovation to address complex challenges across various sectors, including environmental protection, healthcare, civil infrastructure, and national security. The partnership will tap into the university’s Bayes Centre, a prominent innovation hub for AI and data science, and leverage its interdisciplinary research to support Leidos’ mission to develop trusted AI solutions. Known for fostering industry partnerships, the Bayes Centre brings together researchers from across disciplines, making it a fitting venue…
Weston Hospicecare has issued a call for increased funding to meet growing demand for its free palliative and end-of-life care services in Somerset, following the release of its 2023/2024 Impact Report. The report, published during the hospice’s 35th anniversary year, reveals a significant rise in patient need and warns of mounting financial challenges, with operational costs sharply increasing. The hospice, based in Weston-super-Mare, provides a range of support services, from in-home assistance to inpatient care, at no charge to patients and families. However, the report highlights that demand for these services continues to grow, with a total of 1,949 patients…
A Shropshire-based public relations company has given a boost to local grassroots girls’ football by sponsoring the Newport Girls Under 12 Panthers team. Be Bold Media, a prominent PR firm, has provided funding for new equipment and kits for the youth team, which trains weekly at Harper Adams University, located just across from Be Bold’s offices at the Midlands Agri-Tech Innovation Hub. Amy Bould, managing director of Be Bold Media, explained that the partnership felt like a natural fit for the company. “This sponsorship opportunity was a perfect match for us. Aside from the fact that we are all a…
Woods’ Silver Fleet has announced the construction of the UK’s first zero emissions tourist vessel, now underway at Pendennis Shipyard in Cornwall, marking a new chapter in sustainable river tourism. With over a century of experience operating on the River Thames, the Woods family, known for private charter events, is expanding its offerings with this innovative all-electric luxury sightseeing fleet. Named Thames Explorer, the 39-metre vessel will launch in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, exclusively serving as the official Tower of London River Tour from summer 2025. The new vessel, constructed using lightweight aluminium and powered by a pioneering all-battery…
The UK government has announced a new initiative to address the future of traditional linear television broadcasting, as new research reveals that some households risk exclusion due to the growing shift towards online TV. The move, led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), aims to ensure that no one is left behind as more viewers turn to streaming and internet-based television. A new working group will be established under the leadership of Media Minister Stephanie Peacock MP. This group will bring together key players from the broadcasting industry, infrastructure providers, and audience advocacy groups to examine how…
New research by Pampers has revealed that a significant number of UK parents of premature babies are hesitant to touch their infants due to concerns about the fragility of their skin. The study found that 82% of parents of premature babies felt nervous about touching their baby while in neonatal care, with 52% citing the delicacy of their baby’s skin as the main reason. Premature babies have skin that is up to two times thinner than full-term babies, making it highly sensitive to touch. Despite this vulnerability, skin-to-skin contact is crucial for premature infants as it is the first sense…