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ARMAGEDDON TIME

From acclaimed filmmaker James Gray, ARMAGEDDON TIME is a deeply personal story on the strength of family, the complexity of friendship and the generational pursuit of the American Dream.

In cinemas 18th November

ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK 2022

According to Road Safety charity, Brake, people in the South West are said to be at ‘grave risk’. Brake, a road safety charity, has launched its annual awareness week - with a focus on calling for an end to the “carnage” on our roads here in the South West.

This year’s Road Safety Awareness Week focuses on ‘Safe Roads for All’. This is especially poignant as it was only earlier this year that the Highway Code changed, to give more priority to cyclists and pedestrians. Brake has revealed that, here in the South West, 2,291 people were killed or seriously injured on roads in the region last year. These statistics were compiled and released by the Government. • There was a 19 per cent increase for the number of people killed or seriously injured on roads in the

South West - that’s compared to 14 per cent across the country • 706 out of the 2,291 (Nearly 1 in 3) road deaths and serious injuries were cyclists or people on foot - that’s an increase of 18 percent between 2020 and 2021

• 50 per cent of deaths and serious injuries (558 out of 1,125) on roads with speed limits of 50mph or less were cyclists or people on foot • The number of deaths and serious injuries for people on foot on roads with 30mph speed limits was more than 5 times that of 20mph roads • 553 out of 2,291 (Nearly 1 in 4) road deaths and serious injuries were motorcyclists - that’s a 20 per cent increase between 2020 and 2021, compared to a 16% rise in Britain Nationally, Government figures show a post-pandemic increase in road deaths and injuries in Britain in 2021 compared with 2020, with 1,558 deaths on roads in 2021, a 7% increase compared with 2020.

There were 25,892 serious injuries, meaning for every death there were more than 16 serious injuries - according to the data compiled for Brake with information from the Department for Transport. The United Nations target is a reduction of 50% in deaths and serious injuries on roads by 2030, yet casualty reduction in Britain in recent years has been occurring at a slower rate than other European nations, and has now increased.

Mary Williams OBE, chief executive of Brake, said: “The carnage on roads, that takes lives indiscriminately, devastates families, and causes appalling injuries, must end. No death or serious injury on roads is acceptable. "Brake's National Road Victim Service sees the devastation caused by road crashes, which strike at the heart of families. We can and must all work together to stop these appalling tragedies and make our roads safe for all. "We are appealing to everyone, particularly drivers, employers and communities, to shout out for Safe Roads for All in Road Safety Week and every week. Whether you are a driver slowing down, an employer introducing more safe driving policies, or a community working with a local authority for a 20mph limit, we can all make a difference.

The charity is appealing for schools, communities, and employers to get involved and shout out for safer roads by signing up for a free Road Safety Week action pack. It also gives ideas about how to fundraise for Brake’s National Road Victim Service, which supports 1,000 bereaved and catastrophically injured road victims a year who are facing the shock and devastation of the death or terrible injury of a loved one. Road Safety Week is organised by Brake, the road safety charity and sponsored by Arval UK, DHL Supply Chain and VisionTrack. It supports the Department for Transport’s THINK! campaign.

NATIONAL ESPRESSO DAY

What’s the difference between espresso and just plain coffee? According to professional baristas, it doesn’t really matter what kind of bean you use, or how it’s roasted — it’s all in the way the beans are brewed. Forcing pressurized water through finely-ground coffee beans produces a concentrated brew with its signature delicate foam. This foam, or crema, to use its proper name, contains concentrated sugars and oils from the beans, adding a light sweetness that helps balance out the bitterness. Grab an espresso on November 23 to taste the difference for yourself! 3 UNCOMMON WAYS TO USE ESPRESSO (HINT: YOU DON’T DRINK ANY OF THEM)

Add espresso powder to your next batch of cookies

Espresso powder (concentrated coffee granules), can be added to many cake and cookie recipes, such as brownies and chocolate chip cookies, for a delicious mocha flavor twist.

Trade in your usual vinegar for espresso balsamic vinegar Whether you’re making a simple vinaigrette or a complex meat marinade mixture, espresso balsamic vinegar will bring a rich new flavor profile to the table.

Indulge in the Italian confection caffé affogato One last Italian lesson: this dessert is a simple scoop of vanilla ice cream “drowned” (affogato) by pouring a shot of hot espresso over it — molto delizioso!

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