Name: Ibrahim Dogus Born: July 1980 in Turkey Nationality: Kurdish Background: Dogus was born in Turkey to a father who was a political activist. When his job placed him in danger, the family fled to the UK where Douglas received much of his formal education and upbringing. Dogus began working as a waiter […]

Please be aware that a procession will be taking place on Sunday 17 November 2019. This is an annual event, organised by Pakistan Muslim Welfare Association and supported by the Birchills Mosque, to mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammed. It will require a number of roads to be closed […]

Mathuram Mathuraja, 23, has been jailed for forcefully pushing a man onto train tracks at an Underground station in London. The trainee accountant has recently had his jail time increased by judges from a Court of Appeal.  Mathuraja, of Ealing, West London was working as a trainee accountant before the incident […]

A father of three has been imprisoned for almost three years after being charged with possession of cocaine with intent to supply.     Abdul Kahir, of Tolkien Way, Hartshill, was caught with bags of Cocaine in his car whilst he was vacuuming his vehicle at a petrol station in Festival Park.     The […]

Sandwell’s Public Health team will offer non-alcoholic drinks to people as part of Alcohol Awareness Week in a bid to highlight the benefits of reducing alcohol consumption. The team will be offering the drinks at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury on Tuesday (12 November) lunchtime to raise awareness for the […]

Following the vote in the House of Commons on Tuesday 29 October to hold a General Election, the date has been set for Thursday 12 December. Poll cards will be hand delivered  showing your polling station as soon as possible after 12 November 2019. Please be aware that due to […]

Residents are invited to light a candle in memory of a loved one at Bushbury Crematorium’s annual Christmas Memorial Carol Services. Two uplifting ceremonies, which are being held on Sunday 8 December, 2019, aim to bring comfort to people who have lost someone dear to them. Those taking part will […]

People in Sandwell are to get the chance to take part in a Talk English Programme and sign up to classes in Smethwick and West Bromwich. The programme, which is being run by Fircroft College and supported by Sandwell Council will run free beginner classes to provide lessons for speakers […]

The Wave Water Park recently opened its doors in Coventry within the West Midlands. The multi-million pound complex is home to the UK’s biggest current pool, six large slides and other recreational features.  The facility also includes a full furbished gym and fitness centre, as well as a Spa for […]

Heath Town Estate celebrated its 50th anniversary in style with a Royal visit from HRH The Duke of Gloucester. He followed in the footsteps of his cousin, the late HRH Princess Margaret, who officially opened the estate half a century ago. The Duke heard how £120 million plans are transforming […]