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IGBOTIQ – Echoes of Time: Europe’s First Igbo Historical & Cultural Art Exhibition

18Oct

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Culture, Top Stories

IGBOTIQ – Echoes of Time: Europe’s First Igbo Historical & Cultural Art Exhibition

The West Midlands is about to experience the fascinating history of Igboland in a special art exhibition called IGBOTIQ: Echoes of Time. This one-of-a-kind event will be held at the prestigious Midlands Art Centre in Birmingham. It will display a stunning collection of replicated ancient Igbo artifacts and art from private collectors. The 2-day exhibition aims to promote cultural exchange and celebrate Igbo history. Organized with the Igbo Community Association in the Midlands, the event will transport visitors through time, offering a glimpse into Igbo culture and their ancient way of life. IGBOTIQ: Echoes of Time will showcase a remarkable array of artifacts, each chosen for its historical and cultural importance. This includes bronze and brass sculptures, wooden masks, pottery, and ...

3Oct

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Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Top Stories

Cannabis is still illegal

Shutterstock Excuse me while I light my spliff! Ganga, Cannabis, Marijuana, Weed, Collie, Bush, Draw, call it what you will, is being downgraded from Class B to Class C. Lots of dos and don’ts What does this mean to the average man in the street? Cannabis is STILL illegal. Generally speaking, the police will take a softer approach to the cannabis use, but there are lots of dos and don’ts. You can still be arrested for: smoking it in public places or near schools, for possession of what is more than a reasonable amount for your own personal use or for cultivating it or dealing in it. The main point to remember is that cannabis is only downgraded – not decriminalised. No Change In fact, the law hasn’t really changed that much except for the fact that you get a lesser sente...

Germany approves landmark bill to liberalise cannabis use and sale

3Oct

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Germany approves landmark bill to liberalise cannabis use and sale

123RF People will also be allowed to grow up to three cannabis plants as Berlin tries to curb the black market, protect consumers against contaminated products and reduce drug-related crime Legal in Germany Being in possession of small amounts of cannabis is on its way to becoming legal in Germany after the country’s cabinet approved a plan to begin decriminalising the drug. A bill that lets people have 25 grams (nearly one ounce) of cannabis for recreational purposes, grow up to three plants, or acquire marijuana at “cannabis clubs” is set to become law. To become law It will give Germany some of the most liberal cannabis laws in Europe and fulfils the plans of Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Those taking part will have to be members of “cannabis clubs” where the drugs will ...

19Sep

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Global Barbers

Location TEL 07469870318 172 Cape hill B66 4SJ OPENING HOURS Monday 8:30am – Till late Tuesday ...

19Sep

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The Men’s List

Pinterest Health Practitioners for Men Therapist Directory The Mens’ List Therapist Directory is an online listing of counsellors, therapists, coaches, social workers and mental health professionals located throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The Mens’ List is also a resource of mental health information, counselling and therapy articles and interviews, and infographics. List their services Professional members who list their services on The Mens’ List provide expert, gender competent services and mental health support to men. The Mens’ List is expanding and not at all complete or final, and is designed to provide you with the best place to begin if you are looking for counselling or therapy support in your area, or for information and a ...

19Sep

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Help with childcare costs

Tax-free childcare You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the cost of childcare. 30 hours free childcare Eligible working families in England with 3 and 4 year old children can receive 30 hours of free childcare a week. 15 hours free childcare Families in England who have 2 year old children and are on certain benefits can get 15 hours of free childcare a week. All families with children aged 3 and 4 can also access 15 hours of free childcare a week. Child Benefit You can claim Child Benefit if you’re responsible for bringing up a child who is: Under 16 Under 20 if they stay in approved education or training Only one person can get Child Benefit for a child. It’s paid every 4 weeks and there’...

BMW and Mercedes owners warned of car theft as police issue appeal – ‘turn off keyless’

19Sep

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Motoring, Sport, Top Stories

BMW and Mercedes owners warned of car theft as police issue appeal – ‘turn off keyless’

123RF Mercedes and BMW owners have been warned by police about an increase in keyless car thefts. Drivers have also been urged to take precautions. Owners Owners of BMW and Mercedes vehicles have been issued with a warning by Surrey Police about an increase in keyless car thefts in the area. Over 60 thefts have been recorded in Surrey so far this year, and the problem could get even worse if motorists do not act. There are numerous precautions that the car owners can take, Surrey Police said. The main issue with BMW and Mercedes cars is that they have a keyless entry system. Intercept the signal Car thieves are often able to intercept the signal from the key fob belonging to the driver and enter the car. They can do so by tricking the car into thinking that the key...

13Aug

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What are the UK drug laws?

123RF The laws controlling drug use are complicated but there are three main statutes regulating the availability of drugs in the UK: The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971), The Medicines Act (1968) and The Psychoactive Substances Act (2016) The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Prevention This act is intended to prevent the non-medical use of certain drugs. For this reason it controls not just medicinal drugs but also drugs with no current medical use. Drugs subject to this act are known as ‘controlled’ drugs. The law defines a series of offences including: unlawful supply, intent to supply, import or export and unlawful production. The main difference from the Medicines Act is that the Misuse of Drugs Act also prohibits unlawful possession. To enforce this law the police have the power to st...

Economic contribution of medicinal cannabis

13Aug

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Economic contribution of medicinal cannabis

123RF Medicinal cannabis industry There are no official estimates of the size of the medicinal cannabis industry in the UK, and unofficial estimates of the size of the sector vary widely. However, we do know that the UK is the world’s biggest producer and exporter of legal cannabis for medical and scientific purposes. Globally there is a rising trend in the legal production and use of cannabis for medical and scientific purposes. UK companies working on medicinal cannabis products There are several companies operating in the UK that develop or manufacture medicinal cannabis products. These include: Jazz Pharmaceuticals, which has offices in Oxford, Cambridge and London. Jazz produces Epidyolex and Sativex, which are licenced by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regu...

13Aug

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Faith, Features, Top Stories

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Regus Reporting Thank you for your interest in reporting on the activities of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The following guide has been prepared to assist with spelling and usage of terms associated with our religious organisation. If you have any questions about a topic that is not addressed in this guide, please contact the branch office of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Place of worship Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses - A large place of worship owned by Jehovah’s Witnesses that is used for periodic meetings attended by multiple congregations within a designated region. It can be referred to as an “Assembly Hall”. Awake! - A magazine published and distributed by Jehovah’s Witnesses. Originally published in 1919 as The Golden Age, the title was changed to Consolation in 1937. Awake! wa...

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