Dudley Council is holding a Brexit support workshop in conjunction with the Black Country Chamber of Commerce to help Dudley borough businesses prepare for October 31. Residents and businesses can access links, resources and information on the national government’s ‘Get ready for Brexit’ campaign at www.dudley.gov.uk/brexit The free business workshop will […]
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Saddlers stars surprise Community Mascot
Saddlers players Stuart Sinclair and James Clarke paid a surprise visit to this Saturday’s Community Mascot on Thursday afternoon. Nine-year-old Leo Garratt from Whetstone Field Primary School was stunned when his favourite player Sinclair, along with skipper Clarke, interrupted a school assembly to meet the young Walsall fan. Leo was […]
YOUNG, COATES OR BOND? IT’S A ‘CLIO TRIO’ FOR BRANDS HATCH TITLE DECIDER!
The famous Brands Hatch circuit in Kent will this weekend (Sat 12/Sun 13 October) decide which one of three drivers – Jack Young, Max Coates or Jamie Bond – will become the Renault UK Clio Cup’s final Champion. This weekend’s two races, on the legendary Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit, […]
Desert challenge for hospital fundraiser Sam
She’ll shortly be Sahara-bound and Walsall Manor Hospital Discharge Co-ordinator Sam Gibson plans to take her desert fundraising challenge in her stride – despite it being the equivalent of two marathon distances in two days! The 37-year-old decided to push herself to get fit a few years ago and is […]
Cars Banned Outside of Birmingham Schools
Cars have now been banned outside of six Birmingham primary schools in a proposition to make it safer for children to walk to school and to reduce traffic congestion. Car Free School Streets is a ground-breaking initiative to fundamentally reduce crowding on school roads and encourage parents to collect their […]
Bloomin’ lovely – international recognition for Halesowen
Halesowen in Bloom has gone global – coming third in an international challenge to find the most fantastically floral locations in the world. Halesowen picked up five Blooms and a Bronze award – with a score between 84 per cent and 87 per cent – in the International Challenge (Large) […]
There’s a feeder for that…
Forward-thinking companies have a habit of designing innovative products that lead the way for others to follow. Trantec Solids Handling has a reputation for designing for the future and setting new standards in powder dosing technology. It is common for customers to have certain requirements, for particular products. In most […]
Mander Centre renaissance accelerates as Frasers sign for 94,000 sq ft store opening
Benson Elliot, the UK-based private equity real estate manager, today announced that Sports Direct International is set to unveil its new Frasers multi-brand store concept in a 94,000 sq ft flagship store in the Mander Centre, Wolverhampton. The multi-level store will become home to the Frasers, FLANNELS, Sports Direct & […]
Use your Swift travel card to go to the gym
The West Midlands Swift travel card can now be used to help people in Wolverhampton get fit thanks to a ground breaking new partnership. The card, which is used to pay for bus and tram travel, can be used in place of a gym membership card to access WV Active […]
Mucking in at Saltwells
A team of financial services staff swapped suits for spades with a day’s volunteer work at Saltwells Nature reserve. The 11-strong team from Lombard West Midlands Region, the business arm of Natwest/RBS shrugged off their corporate responsibilities and got stuck in to a day’s hard graft at the much loved […]








