Life Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/life/ Hopping Between Hubs Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:08:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Six-Figure Investment Transforms Historic North Shields Dental Practice https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/six-figure-investment-transforms-historic-north-shields-dental-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-figure-investment-transforms-historic-north-shields-dental-practice https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/six-figure-investment-transforms-historic-north-shields-dental-practice/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:08:40 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/six-figure-investment-transforms-historic-north-shields-dental-practice/ A North Shields dental practice has introduced state-of-the-art advanced digital dentistry technology as part of a six-figure refurbishment programme.  The innovative expansion and development have been completed at Union Quay Dental on North Shields’ Fish Quay, significantly increasing clinical capacity and treatments at the historic coastal practice. The investment has been led by co-owners and principal dentists Jarlath […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/six-figure-investment-transforms-historic-north-shields-dental-practice/feed/ 0 TV Presenter Hamilton White Took on Sleep Out Challenge to Highlight Veteran Homelessness https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/tv-presenter-hamilton-white-took-on-sleep-out-challenge-to-highlight-veteran-homelessness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tv-presenter-hamilton-white-took-on-sleep-out-challenge-to-highlight-veteran-homelessness https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/tv-presenter-hamilton-white-took-on-sleep-out-challenge-to-highlight-veteran-homelessness/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:49:08 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150972 TV presenter Hamilton White spent a night sleeping outdoors this weekend as part of a nationwide effort to support homeless veterans. Hamilton braved the chilly weather to highlight a growing and often overlooked homelessness crisis affecting veterans. White, known for Lost Relics of the Knights Templar, and his magazine editor friend Andy Devaney took part in The Great Tommy Sleep Out 2026, a fundraising challenge aimed at raising awareness and money for former servicemen and women facing homelessness across the UK. […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/tv-presenter-hamilton-white-took-on-sleep-out-challenge-to-highlight-veteran-homelessness/feed/ 0 GAME-CHANGING LAGER REDEFINES THE FUTURE OF BEER https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/game-changing-lager-redefines-the-future-of-beer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=game-changing-lager-redefines-the-future-of-beer https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/game-changing-lager-redefines-the-future-of-beer/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:23:50 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150958 A new revolutionary low-calorie lager (that actually tastes amazing) is set to shake up the global beer market. The experts at ROLEY’S have discovered a new brewing science that reduces fermentation time to seven hours without compromising taste. Combined with a series of secret, all-natural ingredients ROLEY’S Super Natural Lager has already won Best International […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/game-changing-lager-redefines-the-future-of-beer/feed/ 0 ZSL appoints Kathryn England as first female Chief Executive in 200th year https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/zsl-appoints-kathryn-england-as-first-female-chief-executive-in-200th-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zsl-appoints-kathryn-england-as-first-female-chief-executive-in-200th-year https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/zsl-appoints-kathryn-england-as-first-female-chief-executive-in-200th-year/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:03:49 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150786 ZSL appoints Kathryn England as first female Chief Executive in 200th year International conservation charity marks bicentenary milestone on 29 April 2026 CELEBRATING 200 years of wildlife and the appointment of a new CEO, 2026 is proving to be a significant year for global conservation charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London).   ZSL has today (Monday 9 March) announced that Kathryn England has been appointed as permanent Chief Executive Officer, following a period as interim CEO.   The appointment makes Kathryn the first woman to hold the role in ZSL’s 200-year history – a milestone that carries particular resonance as it […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/zsl-appoints-kathryn-england-as-first-female-chief-executive-in-200th-year/feed/ 0 Mind the gap: New Government SEND White Paper is a welcome first step – but schools need to know how we get there. https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/mind-the-gap-new-government-send-white-paper-is-a-welcome-first-step-but-schools-need-to-know-how-we-get-there/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mind-the-gap-new-government-send-white-paper-is-a-welcome-first-step-but-schools-need-to-know-how-we-get-there https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/mind-the-gap-new-government-send-white-paper-is-a-welcome-first-step-but-schools-need-to-know-how-we-get-there/#respond Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:29:13 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/mind-the-gap-new-government-send-white-paper-is-a-welcome-first-step-but-schools-need-to-know-how-we-get-there/ 23rd Feb 2026:  Today, as the Government unveils its long-awaited SEND White Paper, education experts at Momenta Connect are calling for the Government to listen to responses to the white paper consultation and provide clear guidance on how we will build this brave new vision for SEND. The SEND system in England is considered “broken” […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/mind-the-gap-new-government-send-white-paper-is-a-welcome-first-step-but-schools-need-to-know-how-we-get-there/feed/ 0 Valentine’s week triggers surge in next‑day delivery demand for warehousing and logistics https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/valentines-week-triggers-surge-in-next%e2%80%91day-delivery-demand-for-warehousing-and-logistics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=valentines-week-triggers-surge-in-next%25e2%2580%2591day-delivery-demand-for-warehousing-and-logistics https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/valentines-week-triggers-surge-in-next%e2%80%91day-delivery-demand-for-warehousing-and-logistics/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:01:54 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150720 Valentine’s week (8-15 Feb 2026) saw searches for “next day delivery” hit their highest level of the year so far[1], putting logistics at the frontline of consumer demand and customer satisfaction, according to workforce management provider, Quinyx. According to the latest search behaviour analysis, UK shoppers showed a stronger desire for next day delivery in the run up to […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/valentines-week-triggers-surge-in-next%e2%80%91day-delivery-demand-for-warehousing-and-logistics/feed/ 0 Top performing Mazda dealers recognised at annual All Stars awards https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/top-performing-mazda-dealers-recognised-at-annual-all-stars-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-performing-mazda-dealers-recognised-at-annual-all-stars-awards https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/top-performing-mazda-dealers-recognised-at-annual-all-stars-awards/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:41:37 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150647 Awards celebrate Mazda’s top performing dealerships and individuals within its UK network. Edwards Mazda and Romford Mazda secure top spot in Sales and Aftersales leagues respectively. For the third consecutive year, Newport Mazda claimed the award for Mazda Approved Used Car. Mazda has recognised the top performing dealerships, across the sales and aftersales departments in […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/top-performing-mazda-dealers-recognised-at-annual-all-stars-awards/feed/ 0 SUB-ZERO PAIN PEAK: Britain’s Winter Deep Freeze Pushes Chronic Sufferers Out Of Work https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/sub-zero-pain-peak-britains-winter-deep-freeze-pushes-chronic-sufferers-out-of-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sub-zero-pain-peak-britains-winter-deep-freeze-pushes-chronic-sufferers-out-of-work https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/sub-zero-pain-peak-britains-winter-deep-freeze-pushes-chronic-sufferers-out-of-work/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:04:30 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150645 33% REPORT PERSISTENT PAIN AS SUB-ZERO WINTER SPELLS INTENSIFY FLARE-UPS January temperatures plunged below −10°C in multiple UK regions, reaching −14.7°C in Scotland on 8–9 January, as Arctic cold snaps compounded symptoms for 18 million adults living with persistent pain. According to new data from the UK’s leading medical cannabis clinic, Mamedica, one in five Britons […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/sub-zero-pain-peak-britains-winter-deep-freeze-pushes-chronic-sufferers-out-of-work/feed/ 0 Lucky Leicestershire Man Made Millionaire https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/lucky-leicestershire-man-made-millionaire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lucky-leicestershire-man-made-millionaire https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/lucky-leicestershire-man-made-millionaire/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:03:23 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/lucky-leicestershire-man-made-millionaire/ Leicestershire family man sweeps up £1M prize money in Euromillions Millionaire Maker raffle  Decided to play again after numbers on a previous ticket were one digit away from winning    A family man from Leicestershire has scooped up £1M in The National Lottery EuroMillions Millionaire Maker raffle, after playing on Tuesday 6th January 2026.    It was second-time lucky for the winner, who plans to treat his family with his winnings. He said: […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/lucky-leicestershire-man-made-millionaire/feed/ 0 AI running plans are guidebooks, not rulebooks, warns physiotherapist, as injuries spike due to below-standard AI training apps https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ai-running-plans-are-guidebooks-not-rulebooks-warns-physiotherapist-as-injuries-spike-due-to-below-standard-ai-training-apps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-running-plans-are-guidebooks-not-rulebooks-warns-physiotherapist-as-injuries-spike-due-to-below-standard-ai-training-apps https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ai-running-plans-are-guidebooks-not-rulebooks-warns-physiotherapist-as-injuries-spike-due-to-below-standard-ai-training-apps/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:38:02 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ai-running-plans-are-guidebooks-not-rulebooks-warns-physiotherapist-as-injuries-spike-due-to-below-standard-ai-training-apps/ 86% of AI‑generated training plans were rated below expert standard when minimal runner information was provided Research shows that increasing the distance of a long run by more than 10% can raise injury risk by up to 64% Physiotherapist and ultrarunner Danny Brunton reveals how runners should utilise AI-generated programmes while maintaining realistic expectations   […]

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