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Leave the phone alone – new technology can tell if you call while driving

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No one likes to feel they have missed out – and in the age of technology that often also applies to the latest update, message or meme. In a social media dominated world, many of us feel we ‘need’ to be in the know. But this shouldn’t endanger lives – and using a phone when driving can do just that. The penalties for doing so have been made much stricter in recent years. There have also been numerous campaigns highlighting the dangers. It seems the message is getting through – mostly – and attitudes are changing. A recent study found that 70 per cent of British people now say they are against phones being used at the wheel, according to the British Social Attitudes Survey (BSAS) – which has been gathering data on the subject since 2006. This is in stark contrast to just 56 per cent in 2007 and represents a year-on-year increase of three percentage points. Could this be a reflection of a more safety conscious society? Regardless of public opinion, the governmen

Swansea City win their first game wearing their new Low Cost Vans shorts

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Swansea City have won their first friendly of the 2018-19 pre-season, in what was also their first game in their new Low Cost Vans shorts. Coincidence? We think not! The Swans took on Yeovil at Huish Park, beating the hosts 2-1 with a last minute screamer from Matt Grimes. Low Cost Vans have backed our local football team for more than seven years, and are also the teams' Official Commercial Vehicle Partner. This year we've increased our partnership, and are now the shorts sponsor for the first team and the academy players as well. And now that the boys are off to a winning start, we hope they can keep the momentum going into their European pre-season tour and the start of the Championship season in August.