About My Road

30/09/2021

Climate change is the cause for unusual weather and an increase in flooding.

Glasgow will be hosting COP26 this year as world leaders will be discussing the changes that need to be made in order to combat this situation.

For more information, click here: https://bbc.in/3yZEAHR

An environmental campaigner turned MP says Wales needs to move faster in transport and energy.

29/09/2021

£8.6bn has been allocated from the government to help thousands of people find a home.

The money will be used to build 119,000 homes in which 57,000 of them can be bought. The housing secretary also announces that new homes for rent will be built in the years ahead.

Read more in this article: https://bit.ly/3tt2ev2

The government has pledged £8.6bn to deliver nearly 120,000 new properties across England, some of which will be available to buy and others will be for rent.

28/09/2021

Can't decide what to eat for dinner?

AboutMyRoad gives you access to the different options you have around your area. You don't have to guess whether or not the food is good, you can tell by the ratings based on each restaurant!

Download the app today: https://aboutmyroad.com/

27/09/2021

In recent news, Ofsted has found that many pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) have missed out on their education. These students in need of speech, language support, and physiotherapy have struggled due to the changing system.

Learn more about it in this article: https://bit.ly/3ABLEf5

Schools watchdog in England finds children with Send have been left ‘even further behind their peers’

24/09/2021

Looking for your dream home?

It's not just about aesthetics but whether you feel comfortable, your accessibility to your necessities, etc. It's important for you to do your research before deciding on a home.

For more tips and ideas, check out this article: https://bit.ly/37w7XWS

Finding property for sale isn't hard. But finding the right place is. Use our guide to buying a home to find the right one for you.

23/09/2021

Since the new term has started, teachers have been honest about how they feel as schools reopen.

While everyone is relieved to be back in a routine, many teachers have stated their fears of working at school again. Covid cases have increased but the measures are not as strict as they used to be.

See more here: https://bit.ly/3lb3j7h

Six teachers discuss their hopes and Covid concerns as classes resume after the summer holidays

22/09/2021

Crimes and criminal justice have seen many highs and lows in the recent years of lockdown.

Robberies dropped since the lockdown while on the other hand, drug crimes have spiked since. Domestic abuse is another crime that has increased in the recent years due to the lockdown.

For more information, click here: https://www.bbc.com/news/56463680

From dog theft to drug crime, lockdown has led to some big changes in policing.

21/09/2021

Are you in search of a new home?

AboutMyRoad is an app that makes it easier for you to find neighbourhoods that are nearby to schools, grocery stores, etc. It's that simple!

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20/09/2021

Following the news is one way to track the crime rates in your area but what about using an app for that?

We show you where crime is committed in your area. By doing so, we use a scaled presentation as well as the number of crimes. All in an app, the readings provide an accurate representation of the locations in which crime is more prevalent.

Get the app today here: https://aboutmyroad.com/

09/09/2021

There's no doubt that the pandemic has affected everyone but how did it really affect doctors?

In this interview, a doctor describes what their life has looked like over the past year. It gives us a perspective on how hard doctors work in order to protect and save lives on a daily basis.

Read this article to check out the interview: https://bit.ly/3fROK6L

As the 1st anniversary of the pandemic approaches, we spoke with Dr. Leo Gurney from Birmingham Women's hospital in the U.K. about his experiences to date.

08/09/2021

Finding the right home is vital to your wellbeing.

According to this article, people who live in dense urban areas are more likely to feel lonely than those who live in rural areas. Statistics show that people's self-reported loneliness increases by 2.8% for every additional 1000 housing units that's within 1 kilometre of their home.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3iAB5CE

People who live in dense urban areas, particularly those with closely packed apartments, are more likely to experience loneliness and isolation, a large-scale study of UK cities has found

07/09/2021

Colour coding doesn't just keep things organised, it can help you compare ratings faster!

Our colour coding system is consistent across each type of info being sought. The ratings we provide include: Ofsted, Care Quality Commission, and other government ratings.

For more information on our services, check out our website: https://aboutmyroad.com/