Bringing Communities Together
A housing fraudster who sublet his council property has been handed a six month prison sentence suspended for two years and a bill of more than £7,000. Dudley Council successfully brought a case against Mr John David Facer, aged 52 of Keepers Close, Kingswinford who was sentenced at Dudley Magistrates […]
The handcrafting of Bentayga Speed is captured in a new film released today by Bentley Motors. Shot entirely at the Bentley factory in Crewe, England, the two-minute film contrasts the stunning 3.8-second 0-60 mph time of Bentayga Speed with the 127 working hours – 16 working days – it takes […]
THE UK FOOD SHOWS RETURN THIS MARCH (30TH-1ST APRIL, NEC BIRMINGHAM) WITH A REMIT OF PROVIDING 2020’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE DEEP DIVE INTO THE TRENDS, PRODUCTS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL SET THE FOOD AND DRINK AGENDA FOR THE COMING YEAR. The event unites five co-located shows under one roof, […]
Colgate today introduces a first-of-its-kind smart toothbrush with new optic sensor technology that detects biofilm buildup in the mouth so that it can be removed while brushing. The Colgate® Plaqless Pro smart electric toothbrush aims to revolutionize oral care by providing precise information in real time that is specific to […]
The first group of teachers have become “autism leaders” by completing a new postgraduate qualification designed to help raise awareness of the developmental disorder within mainstream schools. The Autism Leaders Award, delivered by the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Outreach Service in conjunction with the […]
People can report issues to Dudley Council quicker by using the council smartphone app. More than 12,000 people have already downloaded the Dudley Council app to their phone or tablet. It can be used to report issues while out and about including litter, fly-tipping, potholes, graffiti and much more. Council […]
People are being asked to nominate unsung heroes in the borough for a Civic Award. The awards are presented by the Mayor, Councillor David Stanley, at his annual charity ball in March which raises thousands of pounds for worthy causes. The public now have just over a month to nominate […]
David Stevens has been appointed as Chief Executive of Sandwell Council. The decision to appoint Mr Stevens, who had been carrying out the role in an interim capacity for the past five months, was agreed at Sandwell’s meeting of Full Council this evening (TUE). Leader of Sandwell Council, Councillor Yvonne […]
A former Mayor of Sandwell and one of the most dedicated local councillors has been nominated for the honour of Freeman of the Borough. Roger Horton was a councillor for 44 years and his interest in transport led him to becoming a nationally-important figure in the field. He was first […]
The UK’s largest independent car retailer, which is based next to the Newport Retail Park in the city, is celebrating the imminent arrival of the Guinness Six Nations at the start of February by giving rugby fans the unique opportunity to put their kicking skills to test and win a […]
