Academics from the University of Leicester have found that the risk of developing cancer following a prediabetes diagnosis is greater in those aged between 55 and 75 years than any other age group.
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SYS Systems boosts its additive manufacturing offer with £multi-million opportunity
One of the UK’s leading providers of additive manufacturing (AM) solutions is targeting a £multi-million opportunity after introducing new industrial scale, production-grade technology to its offering.
HGV drivers offered mental health support to boost wellbeing
HGV drivers based at a Worcestershire firm now have immediate access to mental health resources to help ease the psychological pressures associated with long journeys behind the wheel.
University of Leicester telescope to launch next Spring
A cutting-edge telescope developed by experts at the University of Leicester for the Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) mission will launch next Spring following the successful completion of a 10-month Assembly Integration and Testing phase.
Should I gift my home to my children? What you need to know first
It’s a question I hear all the time – “Steve, should I just give my house to the kids now?
“HRs are party protectors, not poopers”: Specialist shares top tips for navigating work Christmas dos
As December begins, many UK workplaces are preparing to host their annual Christmas parties. The end-of-year get togethers are a festive tradition that offer an opportunity to celebrate achievements, thank employees for their contributions, and strengthen workplace camaraderie.
ByteSnap Design closes 2025 as landmark year of growth
ByteSnap Design, one of the UK’s leading embedded software and electronic design consultancies, has announced 2025 as a landmark year of strategic growth.
Derby EdTech firm sees surge in enquiries as schools brace for new Ofsted framework
Signs are pointing to a strong 2026 for the EdTech sector, according to Midland’s software company Derventio Education, which has been inundated with enquiries after attending a national exhibition for school leaders.
Early-risers may catch “Father Christmas” on his way back to the North Pole via the skies above the UK
This Christmas morning, children and their grown-ups across Leicester and beyond may get the chance to glimpse something magical in the pre-dawn sky which, according to experts at Space Park Leicester, could very well be Santa and his reindeer making their way home.
How to choose the ideal fragrance gift
Millions of us will gift fragrance this Christmas. In fact, research has shown that for women receiving cosmetics, perfume and body care tops their Christmas wish list (comparatively number 7 for men). But how do you choose the right perfume or aftershave?
‘Fairytale Money Troubles’ delivers important money messages to Sale primary school children
Rapunzel, the Three Little Pigs, Thumbelina and an unscrupulous loan shark have been delivering important lessons about money to 60 children at Lime Tree Primary Academy in Sale as part of Manchester Credit Union’s ‘Bee Smart with Money’ school roadshow.
‘Give yourself the gift of sight this Christmas’ urges optician
People in Aberdeenshire have been urged to prioritise their vision and give themselves ‘the gift of sight’ this Christmas.