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Life Sciences Week 2026 Dates Set for Birmingham

Life Sciences Week 2026 Dates Announced

Birmingham will host Life Sciences Week 2026 from Sept 21-25. The event unites biotech, pharma, and academia leaders. Book your place now to join the UK's premier life sciences gathering.

Uniphy raises £3m to revolutionise car dashboards with smart surfaces

Tech firm Uniphy secures £3m for smart car dashboards

Leeds-based Uniphy has secured £3m funding to develop its intuitive 'smart surface' technology for vehicles, offering a safer alternative to touchscreens. Discover how this innovation is set to transform our interaction with machines.

Next deploys AI scanners to see through clothes in shoplifting crackdown

Next uses AI scanners to combat shoplifting

Next implements AI 'Thruvision' technology detecting stolen goods hidden in clothing. The system uses body heat detection and has already reduced theft in warehouses. #RetailSecurity

Welsh Semiconductor Cluster Aims for 6,000 Jobs and £1bn Revenue by 2030

Welsh Tech Cluster Targets 6,000 Jobs by 2030

CS Connected, Wales' compound semiconductor cluster, celebrates its 10th anniversary with ambitious plans to create 6,000 high-skilled jobs and reach £1bn in revenue by 2030. Discover how this tech hub is transforming South Wales.

Man Dies in Sutton Park Despite Ambulance Crews' Efforts

Man dies in Sutton Park medical emergency

A man has died in Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. West Midlands Ambulance Service and police responded. His death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the full statement.

UK Drink-Drive Limit Could Drop to 50mg in England, Wales & NI

Drink-Drive Limit Could Be Cut Across UK

Road safety experts demand UK drink-drive limit be slashed from 80mg to 50mg. Could your pint put you over the legal limit? Discover the potential impact.

Wednesbury Pharmacy to Pioneer UK's First Robotic Dispensary

Wednesbury Pharmacy to Use Robot for Prescriptions

A Wednesbury medical centre will become one of the UK's first pharmacies to use robotic technology for dispensing prescriptions, serving hundreds of new homes planned for Friar Park. Discover how this innovation will transform local healthcare services.

The Bittersweet Allure of AI Photo Animation: A Journalist's Perspective

AI Photo Animation: Joyful or Creepy?

Exploring the emotional impact of AI technology that animates old family photos. Should we embrace digital resurrection or let memories rest? Share your thoughts.

Moralbox Secures £550k to Revolutionise Workforce Training with AI

Moralbox secures £550k for AI training tech

Sunderland's Moralbox has raised £550,000 to scale its AI-powered training and compliance platform, helping high-risk industries manage workforce skills in real-time. Discover their growth plans.

Edge Hill Uni Launches Child Rights Checklist for Healthcare

New Child Rights Checklist Launched for Healthcare

Edge Hill University introduces a credit card-sized checklist to protect children's rights during medical procedures. Healthcare professionals can now ensure better communication and reduce distress.

Bristol's Emm Menstrual Cup Secures £6.8m in Seed Funding

Smart Menstrual Cup Emm Raises £6.8m Funding

Bristol startup Emm's high-tech menstrual cup raises £6.8m. The wearable device tracks flow and cycle data, launching in the UK in 2026. Discover the future of women's health tech.

Octopus Energy's £100m Boost to Deliver Zero Bills for 1,000 Homes

Octopus Energy £100m funding for zero bills homes

Octopus Energy secures £100m funding to create over 1,000 homes with no energy bills for 5-10 years through innovative green technology. Discover how this world-first initiative tackles fuel poverty.

Newcastle's InvenireX Secures £2m for Medical Detection Breakthrough

InvenireX secures £2m for disease detection tech

Newcastle University spin-out InvenireX has secured a £2 million investment to accelerate its pioneering technology for early disease detection. Discover how this could transform healthcare.

74-Year-Old Driver Jailed for Fatal Crash After Ignoring Medical Advice

Unfit driver jailed after fatal crash kills woman

A 74-year-old man from Rugby has been sentenced to prison after a crash caused by a medical episode killed one woman and seriously injured another. He had ignored doctors' orders to stop driving. Read the full story.

AA's New App Revolutionises Breakdown Cover with GPS Rescue

AA App Uses GPS to Speed Up Breakdown Rescue

The AA's innovative new app uses GPS technology to pinpoint stranded motorists' exact locations, dramatically speeding up rescue times. Available on iOS and Android.

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